Chapter 37 (1/2)

Chapter 37: Drunk (2)

I ran swiftly to the lake located behind the castle which was also almost surrounded by the tall trees I stu that the area was soht because of the round moon

I stopped upon reaching the big tree by the lake I looked around while trying to find him Where the hell are you, Gin? Out of nowhere a shadow of a guy walked out from not so far away from me The silhouette of the man was tall and lean, just like Gin But there see with him I just couldn't exactly pinpoint what it was

I walked towards Gin; still hardly believing thatwas all just about this Is this what I'h the night, along with the lake Why should I care about this?

I stopped walking even though there were still a few meters from him I watched him in the middle of this darkness He didn't seem to even noticedeeply

I heaved a sigh Great Is this some kind of a joke?

“Hey, Captain”

I had no idea what else to do so I just called to hi, he won't notice ht He was startled when he heard my voice

“shi+a?”

He turned to my direction and I noticed his eyes They were exhausted His hair, too, it’s as if he ran his fingers through them multiple times already A habit he only did when he's so frustrated or annoyed

“What are you doing here?” He asked me

“I think I’ you that”

I heard him scoffed Even in a dark environment like this, I could still see his features— and it did not help I was still quite aware that I’m physically attracted to Gin

“Is it a cri voice

“In the ht?” I countered

“It’s more peaceful”

“Beside the lake?”

Gin smirked “You want to join me for a swim?”

“No,” I answered quickly

I heard him chuckle “What’s so funny?” I asked

He shook his head in a manly way and then walked over to ht place and time for the two people like Gin and me to talk

(ED: Em quite curious how anyone can shake their head in a 'manly' way)

Gin did not stop until he had gotten close to where I was standing When we're close enough, just an inch away frohtly bowed to come near my face

“Everything” He whispered I noticed the s funny”

It’s weird how he sounded so serious while saying those words— threatening, even

“Gin,” I hesitated “Are you drunk?”

He just shtly as if my question did not even bother him “So?”

“We have trainings tomorrow,” I answered

He laughed A superficial laugh “I do this all the time”

I froze at his answer

“I fucking do this to ease my mind”

My forehead furrowed I remembered what Victoria said by the dinner earlier

“Are you okay?”

He took his eyes off froain at my question He’s really drunk

“I’m more than okay” He answered in a deep almost husky voice

“You don't look like one” I pointed out “Well, it's better if we go back before—”

I was startled when Gin dipped hi to the water until it had reached his legs

“I alanted to kno deep this water is” He muttered

He atching the calm water In that exact moment, it sank to me why I was here— he wanted to test the water

“You shouldn't You’re drunk It's better if we go back inside” I told hi voice

“Go” He said “I will stay here for a little while”

No I’m not that stupid to let you I walked towards hiht robe's hem in the process; but I didn't care

“Gin, come on” I pleaded

He just kept looking in the middle of the lake “You knohat ot next to him

“He told me to say sorry to my members because they have a failure for a Captain” He said calmly

I wasn't able to utter a word immediately I felt like I went deaf when I heard what he said “Wait, what?” I asked in a disbelieving tone

“He said if only I was half as good as Priam maybe he would be a little proud ofto me

I didn't feel any emotions from his voice; no pain, no disappointment He seemed already accustomed to it and he didn't even bother to direct any e said