Save (Gusion x Lesley)

Chapter Nine

Why did I end up in this situation? Lesley thought while squinting her eyes closed.

Her gripped on the rope tightened for support while riding the horse. She was sitting sideways since she couldn't sit on the horse in the usual way because of her clothes.

"You okay there Lesley?" She heard him asked her.

Gusion was also riding the horse, he was on her back– or beside her rather since she was sitting sideways. Their hands were almost touching since he was holding the ropes too.

"H-how– What?" Lesley mumbled while her eyes were still wide open as she looked at the man in front of her.

"Did you really think I wouldn't find you?" Gusion asked her, "You're bruising my ego as one of the strongest hybrid of mage and assassin in Land of Dawn."

"But why search for me? I already left..." She trailed.

"Left without clear explanation and valid reasons." Gusion said with his grim face, "Did we ever made you feel that you were a burden to us? You are part of our family, Lesley. So why leave all of a sudden?"

Lesley felt her tears formed in the corner of her eyes, "No, you didn't. But my guilt was all over me. I know you are all willing to help me, but I can't take it that I'm dividing your attention from the Dark Abyss to help me."

Gusion didn't speak and just looked at her impassively. His facial expression was telling her that her reason wasn't enough for her to leave them.

"I'm sorry for leaving so suddenly. My mind is telling me that this matter should be done by myself all alone." She said, her tears were now falling from her face, "I really appreciate that you put an effort on finding me, but I think you need to go back to the castle now Gus. The empire needs you more."

Lesley gave him a sad smile, "Thank you Gusion. I hope you won't forget me once the whole Land of Dawn recognize your power."

She was about to leave with the horse when he quickly dashed in front of her to stop her.

"Do you really think I will let you go?" Gusion whispered while holding both of her arms, "You broke what you promised me that night you left. I shouldn't be searching for you but here I am."

"I'm sorry for bothering you–"

"I'm saying that I want to help you Les!" Gusion hissed, "Can't you fucking understand that?"

Lesley frowned, "Are you cursing on me?"

Gusion seemed appalled, panic could be seen in his eyes, "N-no– it was just an expression– I'll never curse at you."

She looked at him while he was trying to explain. She mentally laughed since it was quite entertaining to see the known rude Gusion panicked.

She came back to her senses when she felt his fingers brushed to her cheeks, wiping away her tears.

Their faces were now dangerously close to each other. One wrong move and their lips would touch.

Lesley cleared her throat and slightly pushed him away, "So what now?"

She saw Gusion looked at her from head to toe before looking at other direction, "I think you need to change clothes."

Lesley gasped and looked down on her clothing, "Pervert!" She then threw one of her grenades between them.