Second Chance

Chapter 16

''What?!''

Even though I can't see her face I can understand that she is making a perplexed face. Well this isn't a lie though if it wasn't like that why would I go through this much of trouble. Probably sensing I am really serious she became more confused.

''Is that really it?''
''Yeah...''
"But... When?"
"Well, is that really matter?"

She paused, I very well know that she is not experinced in this kind of things so she must be confused. Fufu... I actually like to tease her a little but she would definetly get angry right?

[Without a doubt.]

After that Shizue-san stayed silent. For a really long time. I too couldn't bring up a conservation except telling her I would take first nightshift. She said that it would be better if she take it but i didn't except it. She just nodded and went to sleep again. She probably though I was being too hard on myself. But her body still isn't well and I don't need basic human needs so it was obvious who should be the one to take first shift.
And this was a good chance to organize my thoughts. I think I managed to get close to her since start of our journey but still she isn't kinda person who would easily trust others. And I can't keep lying to her either. Originaly I though something along the lines 'If I get close to her I can understand her' but I realize how stupid that idea was. Even if I know her past and she went through to come this place, this alone isn't enough to understand one's heart. And considering the one I try to understand is Shizue-san, who is always silent and wary of others, things gets much more complicated.
Should I just show her my memories and want take her with me? I can leave I copy of her in this time line so it wouldn't be a problem right?

[As long as same actions in the past are repated ther will be no problem.]

So this one is the most tempting and ideal way. But still I am afraid of the idea that she would reject it and say she wants to stay in this timeline.

Even though a couple of hours has passed I still couldn't decided what to do. Then I suddenly felt a hand touching my shoulder. I instinctively turned my head and saw Shizue-san behind me.

''Sorry, did I startled you?''

''Ah, no I think I was immersed with my thoughs.''

Shizue-san stared me a little than sigh while shaking her head.

''I really wonder how you ere able to become an adventurer.''

''Huh, why?''

''Immersed in your thoughs? While you were in a nighshift.''

''Oh! I forgot, sorry about that ma'am. I won't do it again.''

''Yeah, please do so.''

Hmm... Isn't she... A lot kinder than before?! I mean she still distains me a little I can feel that but still the way she spoke is similar to how she talked with me, when I said her that I came from Japan. Did my actions finally paid off?

''By the way why didn't you wake me up?''

''Well, because resting is important right now you shouldn't over burden yourself.''

''Did you really said that?''

''Why?''

''I mean did you ever sleep in the last two days? You were the one who took the nightshift when we saw monsters. And you had to fight Ifrit, then you took care of me for a whole day. And you still saying that I am the one who over burdens herself?''

''Are you little angry?''

''I am only angry because your actions are senseless.''

''...''

''Hahh... Anyway you too should take a rest. Or are you afraid that I might attack you while you asleep?''

''What?! That's not it.''

My quick denial made her surprise and stop talking.

Does she always overthinks stuff? Well maybe this is a trait that suitable to her personality but I don't want her to think that I am afraid or wary of her. I sighed and messed with my hair a little before talking.

''Anyway that's not it. There is no reason for me to be afraid of you. I just wanted you to take a good rest.''

I stand up and waver her a little.

''Then I too should sleep a little. Be carefull okay?''

She nodded without answering. I made my way towards tent and took my bed and put it next to fire.

''And don't wander off, okay?''

I said with a little grin. And laid down on the fur,rolled myself in it to use it as a blanket. I felt her a gaze on me a couple ofminute but I paid no mind. It's been while I tried to sleep anyway so let's give it a try.