38 Parting Ways (2/2)

During their time together, Yao Xian would often talk about Fengtian, teasing him every now and then. Ming Yue smiled at their behavior, reminding her of life at the village. It was a lonely smile and while Yao Xian didn't catch it, Fengtian did.

”She smiled,” he thought, ”but...why does she seem so sad?”

It was first time, he saw her smile, probably the first time she ever really showed some sort of emotion. From the first time they met, she barely had any changes to her expression. He was curious about her. From her origin to her plans for the future, he wanted to know more. This sudden interest stemmed from one rather surprising development, he had feelings for her. It was too early to call it love but it was a growing affection. Yao Xian had noticed it when Ming Yue told them that she could not accompany them. His look of dejectedness could not escape her sight. She did not know if this was temporary and chose not to interfere. This was something he had to figure out himself

Fengtian wondered about her expression but chose not to ask. They barely knew each other, having only spent days together. It was not his position to ask.

He was a passive person, he would keep to himself most of the time. Only when he was with her that Fengtian could speak without inhibition and after knowing him for so long, she could tell what he was thinking.

When it came time to depart, he did not know what to say to her.

”Thank you. Thank you for helping me. I hope that we will meet again at Five Element City,” he spoke with sincerity before bowing to her and leaving with the others.

”Yes! when you reach Five Element City, come find me and my brother and the Yu Household,” Yao Xian followed.

Fengtian looked back and watched Ming Yue leave, walking down another road. Her figure slowly disappeared into the ruins.

”Do you like her?” Yao Xian suddenly asked, unable to keep her curiosity from overflowing.

He was flustered by her sudden question.

”I...I'm not sure,” His mindwas in disarray, he could not think of a definite answer.

Fengtian truly wished to see her again, at that time, he would surely ask her about that smile.