13 Matters of the Hear (2/2)
”Not at all. Besides, I feel as if the closer we are when we sleep, the more effectively Apolaki's and Mayari's blessing integrates with my body, I'm sure it's the same for you.”
”Mn...”
Unbeknownst to the two, this was something done by Apolaki. In the past, due to their struggle for power, when the fight had broken out between him and Mayari, he had injured her, leading to her losing one of her eyes. Wracked by guilt because of how foolish the whole fight had been to begin with, Apolaki had never truly forgiven himself. What he wished for, was that the person who inherited their blessings, would make sure to never bring harm to the woman closest to him. Whether that be a lover, or a family member. While it was unsure if this was done on purpose, or a result of the essence of his very being, with Luna and Sura both inheriting itand with their current situation of being fond of one another, it could only benefit them both.
While the two were laying in bed together, Luna leaned over to kiss her on the forehead. She didn't need to ask what he meant by that. She felt it within her very being, that this time around, he knew exactly what he was doing, and he meant it.
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Meanwhile, sitting by the pool, outside Elise was dipping her feet into the water, seemingly in deep thought, with her weapons by her side. Hearing someone walking towards her from behind, she quickly turned around after grabbing both the blades by her side.
”It's just me! I'm sorry I startled you.” Boni quickly raised his arms as if he was surrendering.
”Oh, my bad, I'm just a bit on edge. You know? After everything that's happened with the zombie apocalypse, then scumbags trying to **** me.” letting her guard down and staring at the water, Elise was taking this time before the next day to collect herself.
”It's fine, I understand. I guess that's something similar we both have.” Boni stated.
”What? You almost got raped too?” Elise asked with quite the surprised expression.
”Pft! No no no!” Boni couldn't help but facepalm, ”I meant being saved by Luna.”
The two continued to converse with each other through the night, before Elise decided to find a room to sleep in. Yu-jin and Sang-hwa were sharing a room, so were So-hee and Seo-hyeon. Hana was passed out on the couch. Elise didn't feel too comfortable sleeping alone, so after hesitating for a bit, she asked if Boni could sleep in the same room as her.
Sharing a room together would definitely give the both of them an equal feeling of security. This made Elise even more fond of Boni, a straightforward guy, with no ill intentions. Offering his bed to her while situating himself on the couch, she felt a tug on his shirt.
”I actually meant.. in the same bed. If that's okay.” Elise was completely red at this point, and Boni felt like he just got hit in the head with his own mace. He was already fond of Elise's bubbly personality since earlier, and with how open she was towards him, so to say that Boni didn't look forward to being in the same bed with such a girl, would be a lie.
As much as he tried to be smooth about it, all he could do was lay down on the bed, straight and stiff as an arrow. Elise fell asleep and ended up rolling towards him, using him as a body pillow. He didn't want to make her think he was taking advantage of her, but after seeing her comfortable expression, Boni finally relaxed and fell asleep as well.