Elsword; System 02

Elrios Games Ch 42

His facial expression completely changed.

“Ren... Ren Kaidou?“ His voice had a whispery tone. “You loved Ren?“ 

“Y-Yeah...“ I said reluctant. I wonder if I said something I shouldn't have. “You know him?“

He looked down, his eyes still wide.

“Oh, I know him alright...“

I stayed silent.

The sound of rustling trees blew around us, birds chirping, the sun shining down on us with bright, threatening rays.

This kind of setting would be peaceful, but... right now it's a terrifying atmosphere.

“May I... M-May I ask how...?“ I said.

“... I've never really told this to anyone...“ He muttered. “... What do you think of him?“

“He... He's kind... and always has a smile on his face... He's good looking... and...“

“... he always puts everyone else before himself... “ Kevin finished for me.

I nodded.

“That's not the real him...“ He said, shoving his forehead into his hand. “You see...“

“...?“

“... he took it.“

“Took what?“ I asked. It took a while until he answered.

“.... virginity.“

My heart stopped.

“Wh-What?“

“He. Took. My. Virginity.“ Kevin dug his face deeper into his palm, in shame.

“He... t-took your virginity?“ I gasped. It must be hard for him to tell me this...

But if he's telling the truth about loving me... then we're sharing mutual feelings... and I must know these things.

Kevin nodded.

“But aren't you both boys?!“

“... I used to be sexually confused.“ He said. “I thought I was gay.“

“...Ah... So... you...“ I trailed off.

“No, not at all. It was rape.“

I stayed speechless as I tried my best not to meet his eyes.

“Are y-“ I got cut off.

“GUYS,“ I heard a voice say. “WE MUST HURRY BACK TO THE CAMP.“ Jessica yelled as Olivia was behind her, both wearing worried expressions.

“Eh? I thought we were going tomorrow?“

“NO,“ This is the first time I've ever seen Jessica so out of control. “WE MUST RETURN IMMEDIENTLY.“

“Eh...?“

“THE CAMP!“ Olivia shouted. “IT'S BEEN ATTACKED!“