Chapter 185 - Nothing to be afraid of (2/2)

When Lyn opened her eyes, she saw the darkness of the night seeping inside from the opening in the tent.

Rhys was beside her, scribbling something down. She would have honestly loved to sit up and take a walk around to asses the situation. However, right now, her body feels so weak. 'Odd,' Lyn thought. Weren't they still in the caves earlier? Rhys said they would be going down a mountain path, but when did they get here?

”Rhys?” Lyn called out.

Rhys turned to her, ”You're up,” he trailed off, ”You fainted not too long after you heard my answer regarding Kazuya.”

”I see.”

”Anyhow, do you want to eat? I made you some food. Don't worry; I asked that stupid aide what you like; it should be edible.”

Lyn laughs, it seems like they've all been getting along together even if she isn't with them. That's a relief.

”I sent word to Kazuya; he's coming here right away. So by early morning, he should be here. Is there anything you want me to do, or bring?”

Kazuya is coming here. But she doesn't want him seeing her in such a condition again; she should rest up properly. Something she wants other than Kazuya. Lyn thought for a moment, ”I think I need my pet bird.”

It was just a small parrot, but it was one of her only companions.

Rhys suddenly imitates her bird, and she rolled her eyes.

”You know my bird would always sleep by my shoulder,” Lyn lied. She just wanted to test him, but Rhys next actions surprised her.

At that comment, Rhys bent down and rolled up into a ball beside her. 'Is he serious? Does he not realize how ridiculous he looks?

But he really is doing whatever she wants, that's not new already, and yet she can tell what's different now. Lyn lifted her arm with what little strength she had and patted his head. ”There, there, time to sleep.”

”Uh, Princess,” Rhys is dumbfounded. But Lyn carried on.

”There there.” Her violet orbs softened, ”You don't have to worry too much about Kazuya, he will be fine.”

”That obvious?”

Lyn nodded; she still didn't understand the friendship between the two. But, ”Thank you,” Lyn whispered, ”I know I'm not the best person to rely on, and I have my faults.”

”Like neglecting your health and fainting?”

It almost feels like he is trying to rub it in. Lyn shook her head, don't think of it that way.

”Ah-huh. So, what I'm trying to say is even if I'm not the best person you can count on. I'm right here by your side; I will never leave you alone.”

Even though she isn't dependable right now in this state, there is still something she can do for Rhys. Her eyes went wide when he pulled her into a deep embrace. ”Rhys?” his lips were dangerously close to hers again. Lyn, however, tried to remain calm.

”Lyn,” Rhys whispered.

”Huh?”

”. .ove . .ou”

She cant hear him in this position, Lyn tried to shift in his arms, but it was challenging. So instead she looked up, and called out, ”Rhys? What is it?” Why is Rhys trembling in her arms? Is there something wrong with him? Does he feel unwell? Is he sick? As these questions ran through her mind, Rhys suddenly drew back from her. A complicated look on his face.

What? Lyn was genuinely confused. After a few minutes, Rhys broke the silence.

”Goodnight Princess, sleep.”