Chapter 328 - Cant leave him alone (2/2)

”Eh…”

The drink falls to the ground with a clattering sound.

Chauncey turned his head, ”…My apologies.. I didn't know it was you.”

”It's okay,” she assured him. Usually she would scold him for such a behaviour. But not now, not with this current situation.

When Setsura saw him automatically avert his gaze again, she knew that he was clearly uncomfortable. He really isn't like his usual self. She picked up the bottle from the ground, and brushed of the small specs of dirt on it. Set sura wondered what got him this shaken up.

She doesn't understand anything.

She shouldn't involve herself, she knows that but --!!

Setsura ran back to him and bent down, extending the bottle in front of him. ” You should drink some water, you look like you might have a fever.”

”A fever?”he murmurs.

She really can't leave him alone. But the thing is, she does not know anything about this person. It makes no sense for her to feel attached.

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Chauncey felt the girl fingers brush across his bangs on to his forehead. He feels the warmth of her hands and strangely enough it was rather soothing to him. To the point that he finds himself closing his eyes, ” It's as you said. I think my head does hurt a bit.”

It's warm, this warmth is soothing and there's also another feeling there.

Chauncey grabbed hold of the girls hand, hearing her murmur with eyes filled with concern, ” I wonder if there's anything I can do.”

He would have responded to that, but he could feel the strength leave his body and instead his eyes remained close with his hands on hers. ' Just stay by me.'

It would be selfish of him to say such words to her. The only reason why he can spend time with her like this is because of Akito. If Setsura knew the current state of the Meiji era, would she go back? The answer is yes. 'It's a good thing she decided to leave.' The timing was too good, so Chauncey suspected it was deliberate. Those guardian people. He only heard a little about them, but he understands their current state.

They are not allies.

They are not enemies.

They are neither, and that's what makes them even scarier than Touma. Setsura shouldn't find out about them. The moment Setsura learns the truth, Chauncey knew the girl would end up acting careless. He saw first hand how she reacted whenever there was a case. He has to keep her from finding out.

Akito and the others should have revolved everything by their return. At most he can push himself to stay here for a month or so before any problems occur.

”Chauncey? Do you need anything?” Setsura asked.

”I feel hungry, I have not eaten properly in awhile.”