*Biz's pov...*

Phyllis gathered a few things and we set up a temporary camp. Once everything was set up, it was time to set up the game. We had gathered in a circle inside the tent.

"Well, anyone want to go first?" I asked.

There was an awkward silence that followed. Chiz looked incredibly uncomfortable and was trying to look calm. Jiz was thinking about something to say. Phyllis just sat there as though she weren't playing.

"Fine. I'll go first." I said. Everyone's attention fell on me.

"Do I seem brave to you guys? Because, truth be told, I'm not! I'm actually terrified all the time. I try to act brave, when that's not what's going on inside. I'm always afraid of losing friends/family or possibly ending up in a situation like I was in when I was little. If I would have died everytime someone in command threatened me with it, I would've died hundreds of times! I didn't want that to happen! And everytime I'm shot, I'm just hiding my agonizing pain. Well, technically, it doesn't hurt as much as it should because I've been slowly becoming numb to the feeling, but still! I've been trying to be a great Captain like Viz, Diz, my father.......
but I can't. I just can't!" I confessed.

"You're right. You're not like them." Chiz said, "You're better. I wouldn't have it any other way."

"I haven't even noticed! You must be a good actor....." Jiz muttered.

"Anyone want to go next?" I asked.

"I'm really not sure about this...but.....okay. There's been something I've been wanting to do for a while now and I just don't know if I should." Jiz said.

"What did you want to do?" I asked. The smirk on his face told me everything.

"This." Jiz muttered.

His arm snaked around my waist and pulled me closer to him. Everything inside me was screaming for help! Soon his face was super close to mine.

"Jiz-" I was cut off immediately by a kiss.

This single kiss sent shivers up my spine and I was getting incredibly uncomfortable. My cheeks were red as tomatoes. I tried to push away, but I was too weak to move from his grip. Eventually, he let go and I gasped for air.

Jiz looked at me with a smirk and muttered, "So? What do you think?"

I slapped him across the face. "Never do that again! At least not in front of other people." I hesitated at that last part and internally slapped myself for it.

"Suit yourself." Jiz replied.

The two of us turned towards Chiz, who was trying to act like she didn't see anything.

"Ummmm. Uhhhh. I-I really don't want to say it." Chiz stuttered.

"Come on, it's not that had." I replied.

Chiz gulped before replying, "I-I guess so."

Chiz took a deep breath before confessing her biggest secret yet.

"I-I may have lied a bit on my resume." Chiz confessed, "I said that my father was executed for rebellions and revolutions during the old kingdom days, but that was not the case. My mother was a castle slave and my father was a simple merchant. The two met and fell in love when my mother was sent to buy something from the market. My father offered to run away with her and leave the kingdom behind. She agreed, hoping to escape the horrible life she lived. Soon, they found out that they had escaped and sent a search party after them. I was about 4 when the guards busted in and arrested us. My mother was found guilty of treason and disloyalty and was executed. My father was sent to a labor camp because he was guilty for inflicting rebellious nonsense on his servants. I never saw my parents again. Instead of being tried in court, I became a castle servant in hopes of working off my family's crimes. I did this for about 5 years when the war began that would liberate me. After Vizion liberated me, I wanted to do whatever I could to repay them. So-"

"-So you joined Vizion and became my assistant." I finished her sentence.

"Yes." Chiz replied, "This haunts me to this day and....I didn't want to tell you because I.....I thought you would disapprove..of me."

"Chiz, no matter what, you are still my assistant....and my friend." I replied with a smile.

"R-Really?" Chiz muttered.

I nodded in reply and gave her a comforting hug.

"I'm glad you told me this, Chiz." I whispered in her ear as she was huddled against me. I could tell that Chiz was speechless. No wonder she was nervous with every mistake she made! She grew up thinking like that.

"Phyllis!"

The sudden noise tore us from our thoughts.

"Y-Yes, boss?" Phyllis replied.

Oh no!
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Wow! This is definitely one of my longer chapters! I can't believe it!

Sorry I can't chat right now. I will see you next chapter!

-pinkninja out