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mysticorigamipaper-mcl · 7 years ago

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MCL: Kentin’s POV - Ep. 30

WARNING: SPOILERS

Disclaimer: The following events take place in My Candy Love’s episode 29. All characters, script and images belong to and were created by Chinomiko. I only wrote what Kentin may have been thinking as the episode progressed, giving us his point of view rather than Candy’s. This piece also has the answers to earn Kentin’s image at the end of episode 30.

Enjoy!

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Kentin remembered waking up feeling a bit bitter. His anger from his and Candy’s fight yesterday hadn’t fully died down and it left knots in his stomach as he got ready for school. All he could think about was what Candy said the other day, how she wanted them stay very distant with one another while the parents attended the expo. It was already hard enough to keep their relationship hidden, but....to avoid each other completely? It was as if she didn’t want him around at all. Was she embarrassed of their new relationship? Did she find him embarrassing? Even after he worked so hard to improve himself, to be a better person, was it not enough? He made himself upset with these thoughts as he headed out the door towards school. Even though it was a bright sunny day, it seemed like his vision of the world was dull and dreary.

He decided to take the long way and pass through the park for some fresh air to calm down, maybe he’d pass the shops to grab something from the dollar store to eat real quick. As he strolled down the street, he didn’t notice there was someone familiar nearby who recognized him.

“KEN!”

He didn’t hear them at first and kept walking.

“KEEEEENNN!”

Suddenly a hand grabbed him by the arm. He whipped around in surprise to discover Lucy....oh no. What was she doing here? He gently pulled his arm out of her grasp.

Lucy: “I thought that was you! I almost didn’t recognize you. I’m still not used to your new look.”

She gave him a big smile and her eyes almost looked like they were twinkling.

Lucy: “What’s with that face, Ken? Did you forget who I am already?”

Kentin: “N-No, Lucy, I’m just surprised to see you here, that’s all. And don’t call me Ken!”

Lucy: “Right, right, sorry.”

Kentin: “Well, I’d love to stay and chat but I need to get to school.”

Lucy: “Oh me too! I was heading to Sweet Amoris with Candy to help with the art expo thingy…but we got separated and now I don’t know where to go…hey wait! We could walk there together! I’m sure Candy is waiting at the school.”

As much as he didn’t want to, he gave in. Kentin shrugged and gestured for Lucy to follow him.

They walked together for a few minutes before finally arriving at the school. Once they did, there was someone standing outside on the curb, looking up and down the street and slightly frantic. It was Candy. Kentin felt a pang in his chest from seeing her. He let Lucy race on ahead and he slowly walked towards the entrance of the courtyard. Seeing Candy so suddenly reminded him of their conversation from yesterday and now he was feeling saddened and frustrated all at once. Why was it so difficult to shake these emotions?

Candy turned their direction, but only seemed to notice Lucy.

Candy: “Lucy! Gosh, how did we lose each other?”

Lucy: “I got a little distracted when I saw the store windows not far from your place. I’m sorry.”

As they continued to talk, Kentin tried to quietly slip past them to get into the school.

Lucy: “Well, I managed to find my way, see?...But I’ll admit I did ask for help.”

Lucy turned around and pointed at Kentin. Candy looked surprised to see him. He should have run. He was too slow and now he’s been spotted. Crap.

Lucy: “Ken led me to the school! It was too cute.”

He really wished she would stop calling him Ken...or just stop talking in general.

Kentin: “It’s Kentin, not Ken!”

Lucy: “Oh yeah, sorry. But it’s a habit, you understand, right? You’ve changed again since the last time I saw you...”

He became very uncomfortable...he didn’t like the look she was giving him. It was the same look she had when they bumped into each other earlier that morning. The same look she gives any boy she “falls in love with.”

Lucy: “You’re even cuter now, I’ve almost forgotten how you were before.”

Lucy was now blushing. Oh god, no. He needed to leave. Not only was he near Candy after their fight from the other day, but Lucy was openly flirting with him in front of her, and Candy looked too stunned to say anything. He felt slightly trapped. He began to inch his way away from them both.

Kentin: “Right...”

Lucy: “Come on, Let’s make up...Kentin.”

As fast as lightning, she grabbed his arm again and kissed him on the cheek. Kentin and Candy both froze and instinctively looked at each other. What the heck had come over Lucy? What was happening? His head was spinning.

Kentin: “Uh...hmmm. Yeah, well, don’t go overboard either, Lucy. I have to go.”

With that he speed walked into the school without a second glance back at either of them. Once he was alone he had to take a few deep breaths.

What a mess. He didn’t think his emotions would get to him so badly this early in the morning. He felt so conflicted. On the one hand he so desperately wanted to be near Candy, to just talk to her like they always did. He even found himself daydreaming of them not having fought at all and the two of them hanging out in the morning in secret, but that was not reality unfortunately. On the other hand he was still upset with her about how far she wanted to go with hiding their relationship...and it pained him a lot. They would have to work through this somehow. Maybe they could try to reconcile later after the day was over. Maybe she would calm down once the parents were gone. He could only hope at this point.

As he sat in the library trying to pass time, Kim’s mom, Audrey, suddenly burst through the doors, startling him. She proclaimed she had found him and whisked him away to the classroom that had served as his and Candy’s groups sewing workshop. She then tried talk him into wearing their project...in front of people at the expo. He was not having it.

Audrey: “It was made for you! No one else could model it, don’t you understand?”

Kentin: “That’s easy to say. You aren’t the one that will be embarrassed in front of everyone!”

Audrey: “Be proud of what you’ve done! It’s very...”

Kentin: “Unique, I know...I’ve heard that a million times. Unique doesn’t exclude ridiculous!”

After several more minutes of arguing and convincing on Audrey’s part, Kentin somehow caved and agreed to wear the jacket they made, mostly so he could leave the room.

Once he was dismissed, Kentin made his way to the courtyard for some fresh air. He didn’t pay much attention to his surroundings once outside until he heard a familiar voice not far off. He noticed Candy and Iris admiring some of the artwork that was already on display. But then, something else caught his eye. A third person he had never seen before. A guy with blonde hair pulled back into a messy up-do, standing a little too close to Candy for Kentin’s liking. An uneasy feeling built inside his chest. He decided to listen in from a slight distance.

Iris: “I’m so proud of us! It looks great, right?”

Candy: “Not bad, yeah…but it’s a bit intimidating!”

Dake: “It’s scary, yeah. Did you do this?”

Candy: “Oh, no. The painting workshop did. Iris, Castiel and Violette. You don’t like it?”

Dake: “Well…you know, I don’t know much about art.”

Candy: “Oh…”

Then why was here?

Iris: “I can’t wait for the parents to arrive!”

Candy: “It’s going to be eventful…”

Dake: “So, I’m going to meet your parents?”

The guy flashed a mischievous grin at her. Kentin noticed a panicked expression on Candy’s face after he mentioned this, and his uneasiness grew into a type of anger he was not familiar with. Jealously maybe? Obviously Candy was not comfortable with the idea of him meeting her parents, whoever he was. That gave him some peace of mind....but not a lot. Should he step in? But he promised to stay away...

Dake: “Don’t freak out! They are going to love me! You’ll see.”

Just then, the guy pulled Candy against him and tousled her hair. A switch flipped in Kentin. That feeling of anger had boiled up inside him rather quickly. Before he could stop himself he marched, or rather charged, towards them.

Kentin: “No way! Who do you think you are?””

All three of them froze and turned their attention to Kentin. The guy gave him an arrogant smile, but looked confused.

Dake: “Uh...hey?”

Kentin: “Don’t you feel like you’re being a bother, by chance?”

Who the heck was this guy anyway? And why was he trying so hard to act like he and Candy are close. Kentin could tell she was trying to keep her distance, but to no avail. Obviously the guy couldn’t take a hint.

Candy: “Good luck making him leave…I’ve been trying for an hour…”

Dake: “You must not have tried hard enough.”

He continued to have that cocky smile on his face, then the guy put his arm around Candy’s shoulders. She tensed.

Kentin: “He’s looking for trouble...he’s really looking for it!”

His patience was wearing thin and he was seething.

Iris: “K-Kentin, what has gotten into you?”

Dake: “Hey, chill…We can’t even have a little fun anymore…”

Candy didn’t appear to be having fun...not at all. And this jerk either didn’t care or just clueless. Thankfully, the guy let go of her and turned to Candy.

Dake: “Well, I’ll see you later Candy…when your friend has calmed down.”

Don’t count on it buddy...

Kentin: “I’ll advise you not to come back!” He barked after Dake as he left...finally.

Candy let out a sigh of relief and Iris remained speechless. Then Candy looked at him, a wavering sadness in her eyes. Kentin couldn’t bear looking at her yet. Especially after how he acted just now. Thankfully, no one else was around to witness this. He turned away and headed back into the school to try and calm down before his parents arrived for the expo. But now he was left with a million questions that made that task a bit difficult. Who was that...that pompous asshole? How does he know Candy? Did they meet while he was away at military school? How often do they see one another? Did they go out at some point while he wasn’t at Sweet Amoris?

While lost in his thoughts, he almost failed to notice Candy approaching him. Her face was flushed with concern as their eyes met.

Candy: “Kentin…”

He was not in the mood to be told off for how he acted. He broke his promise. He overreacted in front of Iris. He didn’t need her to remind him that they agreed they would stay away from each other today. His heart hurt....

Kentin: “Did you change your mind?”

She began to stammer, looking perplexed.

Candy: “I-I...”

Kentin: “Because the parents are going to be here soon, so you should probably stay away from me.”

He hated every word that came out of his mouth.

Candy: “Please, listen...I’m sorry for what I said yesterday...I went too far.”

Yes...yes she did. And he was glad she realized that. But he kept his mouth shut to let her continue. He would hear her out.

Kentin: “…”

Candy: “It…it really upsets me that you’re angry with me.”

The hardened look he had on his face fell. He no longer felt a seething bitterness in the pit of his stomach. But rather, a twinge of guilt mixed with a hope that she finally understands how she hurt him.

Kentin: “Listen, it’s just that...”

Just then, the loud speaker started crackling.

****Your attention, please! The school will soon open it’s doors to welcome your families and other visitors for the expo. We are counting on everyone to welcome them properly.****

He and Candy looked at one another, a little unsettled. But right now, there was no time. And that’s exactly what they would need to talk this through and get past this.

Kentin: “Well, we should talk later. I have to go see my parents.”

Candy: “O-Okay. See you later.”

Kentin left before her and found his parents almost instantly in the courtyard. He barely had time to greet them before everyone was herded into the gymnasium. A lot of people actually showed up for this expo.

As other parents began to mingle and eat snacks from the buffet that was set up for the visitors, Kentin’s dad was talking and pointing to different people in the crowd. But Kentin wasn’t really listening to what his dad was saying. Instead his head was swimming, the noise around him dulled as he zoned out while battling his internal thoughts...his feelings forming an internal cyclone. Then there was the sight of Candy being upset burning a bad visual into his memory. It bothered him deeply to see her like that. Then there was his inability to find time to talk to Candy about this whole mess. Needless to say, he quickly found himself in a foul mood as a result.

He snapped out of his stupor momentarily to listen to the principal who quieted everyone in the gym to speak.

Principal: “Thank you all for coming! The exp is now able to start. Certain pieces are displayed in the courtyard, and others in the basement. You can complete your visit in any order you like. At the end of the expo, Mr. Patrick Savin will announce the best piece. This project will be displayed at the school and will be the first piece to a hopefully beautiful collection.”

The crowd dispersed and Kentin led his family out to the courtyard as people stopped to take a look at the work displayed. He noticed it was the painting from Castiel’s workshop and the sculpture piece from Lysander’s workshop. A voice to his right cut through the murmur of the attending the crowd.

“Oh gosh! That’s horrible! I wouldn’t want that in my living room.”

It was Nathaniel��s mother. He noticed Candy near her father on the other side.

Amber: “For real. So ugly…”

Kentin did his best to ignore the bratty princess. Even though he wasn’t a fan of Castiel, he had to admit his group did a good job. Though how could they do a bad job if they had Violette with their group? She’s such a natural, he wouldn’t be surprised if she did most of the work. Kentin also thought his own group did a good job, he just wished he didn’t have to model the final product later on. Oh god, he almost forgot he had to do that soon. Kentin took a fleeting glance at Candy while his parents took a closer look at the art work…only to discover that she was gone. Her father remained behind, talking with Iris’ mother. Where did she run off to?

As family and friends wandered between the courtyard and the basement and stopped to catch up with others, Kentin was found by Audrey to get ready. He excused himself from his parents as he unenthusiastically followed Kim’s mom to the now empty classroom where he put on the dollar bill jacket his group made. He tried one last time to protest but to no avail.

Hesitantly, Kentin walked out into the courtyard sporting his sewing workshop’s project to portray the vice known as greed. He was so embarrassed. He didn’t like being the center of attention, and yet here he was with Patrick and the rest of the growing crowd, all watching him attentively. He did his best to remain stoic and not let it bother him.

Val: “Can you turn a bit? I can’t see the back.”

It was Castiel’s mom. Kentin let out an annoyed sigh and turned around for her.

Castiel: “Very becoming. A real little part-time model.”

Aaaaand now it bothered him. Kentin had no patience for this crap today. He snapped.

Kentin: “I dare you to say that again!!”

Guy: “Is there a problem, redhead?”

Kentin’s mom spoke up.

Manon: “Calm down, it’s no use getting…”

Val: “Cassy was just having a laugh. There’s no use to make a mountain out of a molehill.”

Guy: “Well tell your ‘Cassy’ to have a laugh somewhere else!”

Castiel’s dad stepped forward.

Jean-Louise: “Come now…we have to show a good example for our children.”

Principal: “What is going on here?”

As if his day couldn’t get any worse. First he had to avoid his new girlfriend who wanted to keep their relationship[ a secret, they’ve been on bad terms all day long and have barely found time to try and work this out...Kentin was so tired of this fight already. It was exhausting to stay mad at her. Then he was forced to model his workshop’s project in front of the whole school...and his own dad. He couldn’t even imagine what his dad thought of him dressing up like a doll to be gawked at. And then there was Castiel pushing his buttons and his parents getting into an argument on his behalf. He just...he just wanted this day to over.

Once he was finally told he was done modeling, he ran back into the school as quickly as he could and removed the jacket in a flash, storing it in a cabinet in the classroom. Afterwards, he met up with his parents and the rest of the crowd in the basement where photos from the photography workshop were hung on the wall. He was a little shocked to see all the photos were of Melody. Closeups of her with different expressions which ranged from her usual smile to something....almost dark. They were interesting but, also a bit unsettling.

Patrick: “Well, the projection is going to start! It’s time to show you the work from the video workshop. We are going to need some chairs so everyone can be comfortable. Boris must have brought them to the gym. If you don’t mind, I’m going to ask the students to help me bring them here.”

Guy: “We can help too! We aren’t that old!”

Patrick: “Anyone who would like to help is welcome, seeing the number of chairs.”

Kentin followed his dad. Most of the other students and some other parents also came with to the gym where they found a large stack of folding chairs. He was actually kind of interested to see the projection, since Armin was part of that workshop. And Armin had given Kentin some inside information about how the film was all about Amber...in her true form. Kentin didn’t want to miss this. Perhaps she would finally be exposed for what she is. He was about to take a stack of chairs himself and head back to the basement when he noticed Candy heading towards the locker room...with the blonde guy from earlier. Kentin had an uneasy feeling all of a sudden and decided to follow them. Everyone else was busy grabbing stuff to take back that no one noticed. He cracked the door a bit so he could hear them talk.

Candy: “What is going on?”

She sounded a little annoyed and apprehensive.

Dake: “Haha! Nothing, don’t worry.”

...Now Kentin was worried.

Dake: “Actually, I think something about you has changed. I’m not lying when I say that you’re even more attractive than before.”

Candy: “Dake…”

Though Kentin could not argue Candy was indeed attractive, hearing it come from another guy like this brought back these aggravating knots in his stomach.

Dake: “And you know that you’ve had quite the effect on me since we met at the beach…”

The beach? Is that where they met? How long ago, he wondered. This definitely happened while he was away at military school.

Candy: “Hmm, uh…yeah?”

She sounded uncomfortable.

Dake: “Well, I know that you aren’t always very receptive of my advances…”

Candy: “Dake I appreciate it, but…”

Dake: “But you’re scared because I’ve never kissed you.”

WHAT?!

Candy: “E-Excuse me?”

Dake: “If you let me…”

Kentin barged into the locker room in a flash, the door slamming shut behind him as he rounded the corner to find Dake entirely too close to Candy for his or her comfort. Kentin has had it. With this day, with this fight and now with this jerk that wouldn’t leave Candy be. He lost it.

Kentin: “This time you’ve gone too far!”

Dake: “Hey what’s your...”

Kentin: “Get away from her right now!”

Dake: “Hey, calm down. She doesn’t belong to you, that I know.”

He was right, Candy didn’t belong to him or anyone else for that matter. Including Dake. And Dake had no right to try and force a kiss on her without her permission. Kentin was ready punch him if he tried.

Dake: “Unless...”

Dake looked at Candy and his expression changed instantly when he saw her face. Her eyes kept darting to Kentin and then the floor.

Dake: “Oh…I get it. I didn’t know.”

Kentin: “I don’t care what you do or don’t know. Get out of here!”

Dake: “Alright, chill, chill. I got the message.”

Kentin kept his eyes locked on Dake as he took a few steps towards the door…then he turned around.

Dake: “Actually, Candy…if ever you change your mind…you know who to call.”

Candy: “Oh gosh, Dake…”

Kentin glared daggers at Dake while muttering to himself, trying to convince himself not to hit him unless he tries something first.

Dake: “I’m going, I’m going!”

At last, Dake cleared out. Kentin took a deep breath and turned to face Candy, wondering if she was alright. She looked at him timidly.

Candy: “Kentin, I swear nothing happened between him and I, he just came to tell me…”

Kentin: “I know.”

He trusted Candy with everything he had. But he had a hard time trusting other guys around her. And she could be naive.

Candy: “Oh...S-So why are you...”

He didn’t let her finish her sentence. In that moment he took Candy in his arms and kissed her fiercely. After the day he’s had and not being able to be around her all day long, Kentin wanted nothing more than to be with Candy. Just hold her, talk to her, kiss her again and above all to put this stupid fight behind them for good so they could move on. He missed her even though they were never that far away from one another. But they had been emotionally distant all morning. Mostly he had been, and regretted being so nasty towards her instead of talking it through. He let his frustration and insecurities get the better of him to the point where he forced himself to avoid the one person he waited so long to be with. All of this washed away in that kiss, and the dark cloud that followed him all day had disappeared.

After their brief moment of bliss, Candy looked up him, visibly stunned by the surprise kiss but also relieved.

Candy: “You’re not mad?”

Kentin: “Not with you in any case.”

Candy: “Even for what I said yesterday?”

Kentin: “You know I can’t stay mad at you for long. And...”

He smiled at her warmly and gave her a loving look.

Kentin: “I understand you, in a way. I think...I do think you took things a little too far, but now...you seemed to have recognized that.”

Candy: “Yeah...we can hide our relationship without avoiding one another...”

He felt a wave of relief wash over him.

Kentin: “I think so too.”

Candy let herself fall into his arms and Kentin found himself in a state of bliss for the first time since yesterday. He wanted to stay here with her a while longer. Heck, he even had an inkling to ditch the expo and take Candy to the park. They could walk around in the sun for a bit, hold hands and lay in the shaded grass while they talk, just like during their picnic. But Kentin knew better.

Kentin: “Do you want to get the chairs? I want to see the projection.”

Candy: “Oh yeah! The Projection! Let’s hurry.”

They left the locker room and gathered a few more chairs. There were still a few other people in the gym taking some back as well. As they walked down the hall, someone came around a corner rather quickly and almost collided with Candy.

Candy: “Oh gosh!”

It was a young girl with blonde pigtails and a black frilly dress. Without so much as a word or even an apology to Candy, she rushed off towards the staircase at the speed of light.

Kentin: “Someone is in a hurry, gosh...”

Candy said nothing.

Once they made their way to the basement, they set up the remaining chairs to face the wall where the projection would be played as students and parents began to try and find places to sit.

Candy: “I’m going to go join my dad…”

Again, he wished they could sit together but he would rather avoid her dad after their last run in.

Kentin: “Okay. I’m going to see my parents, they’re probably wondering where I am.”

She glanced behind Kentin to look in their direction. He followed her gaze and turned around. To his surprise, they were talking to Capucine’s parents. Or rather, they appeared to be arguing about something, judging by the looks on their faces. Maybe is had to do that dollar bill jacket. Capucine was in his and Candy’s group after all...He turned back to Candy.

Kentin: “See you after the projection.”

Candy: “Yeah!”

Candy gave a reassuring little wave before she walked over to her dad, and Kentin marched over to his folks.

Mr. Faraize: “Ahem, can I please have your attention? The projection is about to start in a few moments.”

He turned off the lights in the basement. Ms. Dalaney started the projection. Kentin couldn’t wait to see this. Amber was the star of the project, which he was 110% sure she demanded. And Armin told Kentin that he and Priya had filmed Amber in secret in between takes to capture the true essence of their chosen vice, Pride. Armin wasn’t kidding. As a result this film captured Amber with her less redeeming qualities. Tantrums, fits of anger and cries. It made Kentin both cringe and feel vindicated that her true colors were finally being brought to light and people would finally get to see her personality.

The film ended and there was a few seconds of hesitation. Someone started clapping slowly…then faster and faster. It was Amber. A few people followed in clapping, but the applause remained hesitant.

Adeline: “I am so proud of you. You perfectly represented pride. You really have a gift for acting. Especially since it’s much harder to embody and idea rather than a character!”

Amber: “I improvised everything from beginning to end.”

Kentin hung his head in defeat and let out a quiet, disgusted sigh. How did she keep getting away with it? Her mom was as delusional as she was! Ugh.

After some more chit chat and mingling once the lights came back on, everyone was being directed out of the basement. Announcements of the winners of the expo would be taking place in the courtyard in a short while. There was a short break before hand though. Kentin wanted to try and talk a little more with Candy prior to the announcement but he overheard Mr. Faraize recruit her to help find Patrick. So he passed the time by chatting with the twins until everyone began to file outside. Shortly after, Patrick arrived with Candy in tow.

Patrick: “Thank you all so much for coming! I would like to thank all of the students who made this day happen. You were all very creative, and some quite bold, as well. I’m very pleased. Choosing a winner was no easy task, but there was one piece that really stood out…”

Kentin was just happy the day was over. He was curious who won though.

Patrick: “The winning piece is a sewing project which represents the theme of greed. Congratulations to Rosalya, Kentin, Candy and Capucine.”

Wait.....wait, what?! They actually won? Because of that jacket?

The crowd applauded the winners as Kentin’s mother brought him into a tight hug saying she was so proud and his dad saying congradulations while giving him a firm handshake. Across the courtyard Candy looked overjoyed, while Rosa and Capucine swelled with pride.

After the crowd had settled down a bit, Patrick continued to speak, but Kentin found it hard to pay attention. He noticed Candy suddenly leaving the courtyard, running towards the curb outside the school. Where was she going? He started to make his way through the crowd, unnoticed by his parents. Then, he heard Candy yell.

Candy: “LYSANDER!”

There was a high pitched shriek and a squeal of tires. Kentin bolted for the entrance, alarmed and fearing Candy was hurt or in trouble. But as he arrived on the scene just outside the courtyard, he stopped dead in his tracks next to Candy who was standing the sidewalk. What he saw was Lysander...laying unconscious in the middle of the street...bleeding.

Kentin: “....!”

Dalaney was also nearby on her phone calling an ambulance, her voice trembling.

Kentin: “Y-You left so quickly...I was worried and I...”

This scene was hard to process at first. It was like he was in a fog. Candy remained in stunned silence, and Kentin tore himself away from the sight to look at her. She was in complete shock. Kentin realized she must have witnessed the entire accident. He instinctively took her in his arms and covered her eye, trying to shield her. Passersby started to congregate on the sidewalk as sirens could be heard off in the distance, drawing closer to the school.

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