The Despised Lady Wishes to be Loved Translation

Extra 2.1 En Route

  • This is a continuation of the extra ‘The Day of Departure’

“Wow! Geo, look, the window! The view is so breathtaking!”

“I know. Your reflection on the window is gorgeous.”

“Look outside the window, not the window itself.”

Some time after the Magical Stone Express left the royal capital, as the buildings grew scarce, the scenery outside was slowly encased in snow.

“I never knew snow could pile up like a carpet. In the royal capital, it just dissipates, and even when it remains, it won’t be that deep. It’s my first time seeing such a beautiful blanket of snow!”

“I agree, the snow is beautiful because it has the color of your hair.”

Within the train’s twin seats, Geo let Lithia have the window seat. After all, watching the passing scenery would lessen the opportunity for motion sickness and keep her from getting bored.

When asked if he would suffer from the latter, Geo replied, “There’s no problem. I’ll be watching you.” Up until that second, he had stayed faithful to his words.

“…Aren’t you bored?”

“No, not at all.”

“You must be. That’s all you’ve been doing this whole time.”

“I’m not. Rather, the more time passes, the happier I become. Even though the royal capital is getting farther and farther away, you’re still by my side.”

When he said that with such a jovial expression, the outside scenery escaped her mind.

“I’m no longer in the academy, or the royal capital, for that matter. Yet, you’re still here. It’s as if I’m dreaming.”

“Isn’t that only to be expected? …We’re married, after all.”

“Oh, right. We got married.”

Somewhat restless, Lithia’s hand fidgeted on top of her lap. Geo took her hand and kissed her fingers.

“I love you, my Lithia.”

Hya—!”

Lithia stiffened, her face turning bright scarlet, as Geo’s lips brushed against her little finger, ring finger, and then middle finger…

“W-w-wait…”

Half a month had passed since his proposal. Even though they had a wedding ceremony and she was officially married to Geo, in reality, she had next to no experience regarding intimacy beyond friendship.

After all, before they could even become a couple, they were already married. They barely did anything as a couple. Even after getting married, they were busy preparing to move, etc., and weren’t able to spend any time alone.

“Uhm, Geo…”

“What is it?”

Perhaps, that was why the reality that he was now her husband hadn’t yet registered for her. Basically, he was more than a lover.

“I-I don’t think my fingers taste any good…”

 Wait, that’s not what I meant to say…

She knew he didn’t do it because her fingers were tasty…

She knew, but was too embarrassed and ended up saying something silly. When she thought that she’d grown accustomed to Geo’s straightforwardness, he suddenly coupled it with action, making it lethal.

“I certainly didn’t find them delicious. Nevertheless, I found them cute and precious. Besides, before we hopped on the train, didn’t Lithia tell me to do this? You said that when words aren’t enough, I should find another way to express myself.”

“Well, I did, but…!”

I can’t believe it!

She had stomped down on her own foot with that! Truly, she had reaped what she sowed!

“I—… What if people see us.”

“All the passengers in this car got off at the last stop.”

“…What about time and place?”

“Lithia is cute whenever and wherever.”

After kissing all of her fingers, his lips trailed to her wrist. He gently kissed the front of her wrist, before switching to the back. Then, Geo raised his face and looked straight into her eyes.

“But if Lithia dislikes it, I’ll stop. I’ll do my best to express my love with words alone.”

“W-wait!”

Just like that, the restraint on her waist loosened and Lithia hastened to compose herself.

“I-I don’t dislike it! I don’t dislike anything Geo does at all!”

She didn’t dislike it. Nor did she mind. As the royal capital grew further away and the number of passengers decreased, even Lithia was waiting for an opportunity.

Despite being newlyweds, they’d been busy with preparations and other formalities. Even after the wedding, she was subjected to the watchful eye of her family, so they really couldn’t have any sweet escapades!

“But, as long as we’re on this train, we never know who’s going to get on…”

“…I see.”

On the night of the dance party, Lithia decided not to care about what everyone thought anymore. But as expected, she couldn’t just ignore the eyes of complete strangers. Although, if someone saw a couple shamelessly flirting with each other, they might just ignore them.

“Then, should I be discreet about it? Like this.”

“!”

Geo intertwined Lithia’s hand with his own and tucked it away under the robe covering his knees.

Certainly, with that, even if someone boarded, they wouldn’t notice right away. As far as those people would be able to see, they’d just be a pair of people sitting side by side.

Hya!”

“What’s the matter?”

“W-what are you doing!?”

Contrary to what she expected, Geo’s hand stirred. He began to trace her fingers one by one, caressing them.

I don’t understand! I’m not sure, but isn’t this something that only someone experienced does!?

“—Hold on a second! Geo, you never had a lover beside me, right!?”

“No.”

“I-is that so? Then, it’s fine… Wait, really?”

“I swear by the name of the Spirit of Light that there was no one. Lithia is my first love.”

Suddenly, her thoughts wandered to his love history. After all, looking at how shameless he was, she began to suspect that he had a lot of experience.

However, Geo couldn’t lie. Still, if they were both inexperienced, why was she the only one getting all hot and bothered!?

“—What!? Wait, Geo, I’m your first love!?”


***T/N: Nah, your fingers ain’t tasty, it’s… fingerlicious. Imma take myself out naw.

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