Chapter 62: Bonding With Aurora. (1/2)
Gray's soaked figure was illuminated by the moonlight. Without noticing, she found her eyes slowly diverting downwards His defined abs bulged out, they almost looked as if they had grown even more shredded in comparison to the last time she had seen them.
”What's up?” He asked, his gazed focused on her.
She wasn't sure why but whenever she would look into his eyes, her heart would start to pound.
”U-Um…”
Words struggled to escape her mouth as she grew more and more nervous. It had been a while since they were alone and this close to one another, she wasn't exactly sure what to say.
The same was for Gray, hence he moved to the question to her. Seeing her struggle to think of something to say was undeniably cute. So much that it was starting to lift his spirits which had sunken from the torturing he had committed.
”C-Can we talk-”
Aurora was interrupted as Gray suddenly pulled her towards him before hugging her tightly. ”Gray…?” She called out to him, startled.
The sweet alluring scent of roses filled his nostrils as he rested his head above hers. Her cheeks had turned a bright shade of red as he tightened the hug. ”Let's stay like this for a while.” He muttered.
She couldn't tell what face he was making but judging by the way he was acting, something must have happened.
Without saying much, she let herself get spoiled and nodded. The smile apparent on her face.
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On top of the mansion, the two could be seen stargazing. The naval fleets could be seen above the city along with the cloud of smoke coming up from the fire, making it far from any romantic time of scenery.
However neither of them seemed to care as they sat side by side to the other. No words had been exchanged between them until now, Gray simply savored the moment in silence.
Despite that, he knew that they wouldn't get anywhere if he didn't say anything.
”Hey… Remember what you said last time? How you would have been better of dead instead of your sister?” Gray asked.
She quickly snuck her face in between her knees before nodding.
”I… Before all of this began. I tried killing myself.”
Words which Aurora had never expected to hear had escaped Gray's mouth. She was so surprised that she rose her head and turned to him with a worried look.
”I know you never asked, but you don't mind if I ramble on for a little, do you?” Gray asked with a nervous smile.
Aurora hastily shook her head. ”Not at all…”
Upon hearing this, a smile formed on his face.
”I lost my parents from a young age, so as far as I could remember, It was always me and my younger sister. We grew up together, helping each other as we faced new challenges. But due to circumstances, we were separated, and I was all alone.” Said Gray.
He scooted over to Aurora, before adding. ”When you told me what your sister did for you… To have someone that loves you to the point where they would give their life for you.. Honestly, I was kind of envious.”
Aurora who had been listening didn't utter a word, or rather, she didn't know what to say. Whether it was the bitter sweet smile on his face as he spoke or the gentleness of his voice. For some reason, just watching it hurt. Just how much suffering had he gone through?