233 I trust you (1/2)

”Nothing is wrong?” Yuhi frowned he clearly didn't expect this outcome. ”But look at her--”

Indeed anybody who saw her would think there is something wrong with her.

”It's because the child has a power, so the effects are different. A weak body cannot handle it. Moreover Sumire doesn't exactly live a healthy lifestyle, even more so after that time.”

”I see.” Yuhi seemed reluctant to accept that answer. Who could blame him? If anybody heard Atsuro speak they would think he was trying to dodge the issue.

Sumire sighed. ”I can't work or go to school like this.”

”You should be resting anyway.” Atsuro trailed off and mumbled. ”I'll make you some medicine, it should help with your fatigue.”

”...”

She didn't say a word and watched as Atsuro went to the kitchen. A few seconds later Yuhi stood up and left too.

Ryou clasped his hands. ”Goodness you two are behaving like children.”

”I don't want to ignore him either.”

But if she lets him get close again he will surely misunderstand.

”I see what the problem is here.” Ryou trailed off and a gentle smile appeared on his face. ”You're pushing him away because you don't want to hurt him?”

At that comment a troubled look appeared on her face. ”You're making it sound like I care for him.”

”You dont?”

Ugh...she hates dealing with people like this. Yamaguchi Ryou is a good person but because he is such a good guy he is oblivious.

”The current me can only focus on one person at a time.”

It is still too suffocating for her to be around other people. While her relationship with others has improved since she first came. It still isnt enough. She still ends up trembling after a simple conversation. She still freaks out whenever people raise their voice even slightly. She still runs away and dodges the issue whenever something goes wrong. This cowardly and pathetic behaviour of hers is no good. Her thoughts broke off when she felt a familiar pair of hands brush against her forehead. She unknowingly leaned against the owners hand.

Yuhi chuckled softly. ”You okay love?”

”Its painful.”

”Atsuro is almost finished. Hang in there, okay?”

Sumire mumbled something and Yuhi took a seat beside her. He moved her hands away from his face but kept hold of it. So kind, she wonders why such a kind person exist in this cruel world. This world is so cruel and yet to think she could find such happiness here.

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