Chapter 19: The Bath (2/2)

However, this girl was still young and was in a dark place. Even though it was stupid, if there was another option besides taking a life, he would take it.

After all...

He was human.

”You're... Quite stupid.” She said, whilst looking

Great smiled as he replied, ”It was this stupidity that got me a great companion.”.

The words caused her cheeks to flush red once again before she plunged her whole head into the water. Bubbles floated upwards.

”Speaking of which... You still haven't told me your name.” Said Gray.

When she heard this, she surfaced once again, her mouth partially submerged in the water as she murmured. ”Aurora... Aurora Ember.”

-

-

-

After what seemed like an eternity, the two had exited the bath and were now eating what Aurora had prepared. It was rice, with nicely seasoned chicken breast and her own self-made sauce.

Delicious. It was delicious. Gray hadn't eaten properly for so long, that his eyes seemed to grow brighter with every bite. It was as if he was floating in the sky, fully naked without a care in the world.

That's how good it tasted. In spite of this, her expression didn't change a bit even as she ate. She was cold and emotionless.

Gray preferred how she was acting in the shower rather than how she was now.

”Hey, Aurora. What's wrong?” He asked

Upon hearing this, her ears twitched. She remained silent, chewing slowly with every bite. Not knowing what else to say, Gray resumed eating his meal. If she didn't want to talk about it, there was no reason to.

They continued to eat in silence until it was all finished.

-

-

-

The apartment room was a double bedroom. Gray had cleaned up his room and Aurora had cleaned up hers. It had been an hour since they had finished eating, Gray was having trouble sleeping.

The voicemail left by his sister was all he could think about.

Regardless of how he adjusted his pillow or changed the angle he was facing, nothing would change. Gray had just finished counting his three thousandth sheep.

”Fuck…” He cursed as he forced his eyes shut.

*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*

Gray's eyes opened shortly after, however, when a knock came from the door.

Gray said as he turned to it, ”Come in.”.

Aurora entered the room as soon as the door opened. As the moonlight glinted off her silky pink hair, it dazzled. Her hand was brushed nervously against her shoulder before she asked, looking away. ”Can I… Stay here for a while…?”