I Became a Villain's Hero [Complete]

Chapter 33: My Hero (9)

"Thank goodness."

Solace replied with a smile and naturally started eating the side dishes.

But I hesitated.

"What do you mean?"

"Huh? Oh!"

Solace quickly wiped her mouth and waved her hands.

"It's not like that... It's what Soo-yeon told me."

"What did she say?"

"She's not interested in romance. She said she'll never fall in love."

"She always says that to me too."

"Right. It would've been hard for you if you had liked her."

"Maybe so."

I muttered.

At that moment, Song Soo-yeon's head fell off my shoulder.

I stretched out my hand to gently touch her forehead, thinking she was falling.

But she wasn't falling; she was waking up.

Sitting up straight, she spoke in a strained voice.

"Mister... let's go home."

"Are you awake? When did you wake up?"

"My stomach... feels bad. Let's go home."

"Looks like a hangover."

Even now, she seemed heavily intoxicated.

The fact that she hadn't let go of my arm was evidence enough.

Her speech was slurred, and she kept making small retching noises.

Tiny tears were also stuck in her eyes.

I looked down at our table.

We had almost finished the side dishes.

We had drunk enough too.

"Shall we call it a day?"

I said to Solace.

"Um... Yeah..."

Regret tinged Solace's voice.

I quietly chuckled, then mouthed the words to her.

'We'll have another chance.'

Solace's eyes widened as she looked at me.

I nodded towards Song Soo-yeon, indicating that I would try to persuade her.

Solace then smiled a similar smile and stood up.

"Soo-yeon, let's go. I'll take you home."

Song Soo-yeon shook her head.

"I feel dizzy..."

I scratched my head.

There was only one solution, but I hesitated, not wanting to seem like I was taking advantage of her drunken state.

But it wasn't safe for her to sleep here, especially in the cold.

"Soo-yeon, do you want me to carry you?"

Song Soo-yeon looked up at me for a moment, then hung her head and gave a short nod.

I crouched beside her chair.

Without a moment's hesitation, Song Soo-yeon clung to me.

She gripped my neck tightly with her arms.

Alcohol really does change people.