Cloud Prince 「雲の王子」[Cell Phone Novel]

Bittersweet (ii)

I was about to retort with an even pricklier comment,

but a voice from the back interrupted our banter.

"Kumo-chaaaan,

what are you doing?

Come help with the cleanup!"

"Alright! I'll be there in a sec!"

Kumo shouted back.

"Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't realize you had so much to do..."

Feeling like a nuisance,

I thought of leaving him to his work.

"See you then."

I turned to go—

however, before I could take another step,

a strong arm pulled me back.

Alarmed by the force of the pull,

I looked curiously down at the warm hand now holding my wrist.

"You're leaving? Just like that?"

The dejected tone in his words

triggered another rush,

another pang to my heart.

"Well, since you seem so busy..."

Confused by the resurgence of the thumps I thought had gone away,

I tried to break free.

But his grip only tightened.

"Give me five minutes."

"..."

"Please."

"...fine."