105 Consoling Her (2/2)

Taking note of the dark, sad light in Rin's eyes, An Sun's lips tightened.

Momentarily in a daze, Rin was surprised to feel a light pressure on her back. She raises her head to see An Sun gently patting her on the back.

Because of his gesture, his tall built body leaned slightly closer to hers giving Rin a more proper look at An Sun's handsome features.

His long and narrow almond-shaped eyes were a captivated shade of gray, but up close they were almost a light, pure shade. His nose, tall and straight was seemingly perfect along with his thin red lips which appeared rosier from the wine.

An Sun's aura was icy and seductive, one couldn't help but feel drawn and scared of such a man.

Due to her somewhat tipsy state, Rin found An Sun to be even more attractive, almost glowing. The more Rin looked the dizzier she felt and her head lowered to stare at her lap.

Unaware of Rin's thoughts, An Sun patted her back in gentle awkward movements. His thick brows were wrinkled tightly while he looked at Rin's lowered head.

He somewhat felt regretful for asking such a personal question to the boy.

What's worse, he was unaware of how to deal with someone who was sad - especially a sad drunk person.

”It'll take time to heal but, you'll get there eventually.” An Sun's voice was thick. ”So don't lose heart if you grieve. Every human being grieves in their own way and at their own time.”

Rin, with her face hidden, listened to An Sun's words carefully. Was he trying to console her?

Silence descended around the tent.

Noticing a faint tremble in the boy's shoulders, An Sun's hand patting her back froze.

Did…Did he make him cry?

”Oi, Bai Lan, are you alright?”

”Pftt—”

The corner of Rin's lips curled involuntarily as she fought back the urge to laugh, her cheeks swelling up momentarily with the pressure – in the end, it was no use.

Her laughter sounded through the tent. A rosy flush was painted on her cheeks as she held her stomach tightly.

An Sun's attempt to comfort her was amateurish, but it nonetheless made her feel warm inside. Because of this, she couldn't help but laugh.

Meanwhile, An Sun watched Rin laugh with a dark expression, his brows twitching irritably.

”You dare laugh?” His voice deepened.

Composing herself, Rin wipes a tear from the corner of her eye and smiles. ”My apologies my Lord, but I couldn't help myself.”

Further irritated by her reply, An Sun tsked and grabs the entire jug of wine.

”That'll be the last time I try to comfort anyone…” He muttered bitterly under his breath while drinking.

Rin's smiles widened as she looks at the pouting man chugging his wine. Slamming the jug on the table, An Sun stands up from his cushion and moves to leave the tent.

”Lord An,” Rin called out to him softly.

Turning around, his expression still dark, An Sun waits for Rin to speak.

Chuckling, Rin folds her hands over her lap and looks up at the young man. ”Thank you.”

An Sun's expression remained icy and blank, but his eyes, reflecting the tent's candlelight, glimmered with faint satisfaction. Without saying anything in return, he turned and left the tent.

Rin watched his tall, leaving figure and chuckled. Shifting to look at the cup of still half drunken wine, she smiled.