[34] A Step Further

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Though your eyelids felt heavy and sleep still lingered stubbornly on your mind, you managed to not succumb to the desire to continue your blissful slumber as you opened your eyes and saw a familiar ceiling.

Yessssss, I woke up in my bed.

Oh man, your body was incredibly groggily. Did someone nail you to your bed? Because that's how heavy it felt. Any moment now and your consciousness was going to float away without it.

Physically, I am gone.

After a minute or two of staring blankly at the wall, your head began to clear up as the events with James came rushing back to you. It jolted you with enough energy to sit up from the bed and you were surprised to find out that you weren't alone.

Amias was sleeping on a chair beside your bed, arms crossed as soft breaths left him. He was slowly nodding forward and you knew what was coming. You quickly moved your legs out of the way as he fell face first onto your bed. Phew. His face did not deserve to meet your knees.

Was Amias looking out for me?

The thought made you way too happy. Drawing closer to Amias's face, you examined his peaceful expression. You almost had a heart attack when his eyebrows subtly furrowed and have never backed up so fast in your life.

"...?" Slowly, Amias opened his eyes. Then the cutest exhausted whisper left his lips, "(Y/n)...?"

Amias's hair fell over his eyes and he groggily brushed them away. When his gold eyes met yours, it seemed like all the sleep just disappeared into thin air as he sat up straight and began firing numerous questions at you.

"(Y/n)! You're awake! Were you awake for long? I'm sorry for dozing off. How are you feeling? Do you need a drink? Something to eat?"

You couldn't help but laugh. "I'm fine, Amias. Thank you."

"Thank goodness." He sighed in relief. "The doctor said you'll be okay after some rest, but I couldn't help but worry."

"Mhm, always overly concerned about others. Sounds just like you."

Amias chuckled sheepishly. "I tend to overreact when it comes to you. Because––well, I like..." His eyes widened as his cheeks began to turn pink. "C-can we forget I said that?"

You were very tempted to tease him, but you decided to be merciful for today. Amias did stick by your side and made sure you were okay.

"Then let's change the topic. What happened? How did I end up in my room?"

"To sum things up, we received your request for backup. They sent over several dispatches and I was appointed as the leader. When we arrived at the scene, there was an odd purple mist. It made everyone unconscious and I barely managed to remain awake."

He didn't mention Kein. I guess they didn't cross paths.

"Luckily, Elias also came. He helped me bring you and Caleb to a safer spot. The mist cleared up soon after."

Ah, it mirrored the scene where Caleb rushed into an operation in concern for James. Elias did it out of concern for Caleb. Actually, you felt extremely bad for Elias in the original game. He wasn't able to come to the operation to save James and he came into an operation too late to save Caleb. Both brothers that ended up passing away could've been saved had he been there. Well, that's what he tells himself.

You were glad Elias made it this time.

"How long was I out for?"

"Almost for the entire day. It's already past dinner."

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