LOOKING OUT FOR YOU (Ko Eris)

chapter 20: MYSTERY (part-2)

He's groaning in his sleep. Is he dreaming of something bad?
Must be. He's sweating and flinching, his hand is grabbing the blanket firmly like he'd lose himself if he loosen that grip....
What would he be dreaming about ?
Should I wake him up?
I should? I'm not sure.
He's still in pain.

Velver, Velver wake up.
I whispered in his ear. I touched his left hand to move him a bit.
What now?
Instead of waking up he held my hand really tightly.
How should I leave?
Wait, he has stopped groaning. That's a relief but my hand. I whined.
I didn't try to wake him up and stayed right beside his bed.
Whaatt.. is it morning already and Velver left me on his bed.

I noticed Casey was waiting for me. She was grinning. I knew what she was thinking but I didn't correct her.

Casey, bring me something to eat, please.

I finally feel better after eating.

Let's think about what happened yesterday. I was going to the kitchen for food but I thought of checking if Velver is sleeping. When I saw he was groaning I came to wake him up and....
I ended up in this situation.
Why..  (with a low voice)
I can't take this anymore.
I should explain Velver or he will think I purposely came to his room. Aghh even just the thought of that makes me feel angry.

TEA TIME

Velver you are here...

Yes, did you have anything to say, Delphi?

Not much but...

But???

That, you know I didn't do anything.

What do you mean?

I mean when I was in your room. I just came to check if you are sleeping or not.

And?

And you were groaning in your sleep so I tried waking you up but I somehow ended up there.

You mean you stayed the night 'cause I was having a nightmare?

It was not intentional, believe me. I was waking you up by moving your hand but you grabbed my hand and as you stopped groaning, I thought waking you up would not be right. I said with all the courage I could muster up at that moment with my eyes closed as I was feeling embarrassed.

I understand.

He doesn't seem angry about it. I Mumbled.

Velver, should we go for a walk?

Yeah, hold my arm.

I... Okay.
I took a deep breath and went on the walk with him.

'It's really pretty to see the sun with all the vivid red sky and that darkness that is trying to hold all of it yet letting it go as the sun goes down'. I said.

'He nodded' as he captured that red in his eyes.

Velver, do you like spending time in the garden?

Not really, but I like spending time with you. He said that without changing any expressions.

My heart skipped a beat after hearing his words. But how can he say that with a straight face!

That's good to know. I said with a smile on my face.

I somehow managed to stay calm but my mind was wandering to his face again and again, those jewel blue eyes which were invaluable and dark hair like night sky. I know he's a sight to behold but I wonder from time to time, can I keep seeing him? And then I try my best to not get attached to him in any way. Whether it's friendship or companionship.

In a few weeks I've only received things, I wanted to reciprocate all that so I smiled kindly and conveyed my feelings without saying much. I think I will soon learn how I can live on my own.
As I was putting away the jewelry I was wearing I thought of a window that peaked through a beautiful garden, bed of flowers and birds, my thoughts always end up in a place that I want. Silly me! I think it will take some time so I will generously enjoy my time here. I chuckled.

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