assistirfilmes Chapter 116 - 112: We talked it out
Chapter 116 - 112: We talked it out
Chapter 116: Chapter 112: We talked it out
We made our way back to the inn after finishing the skewers. Mika was starting to get sleepy, and guilt crept up on me as I glanced at Titan. He'd been following me around all day without complaint, and I felt bad for dragging him along. Then there was Serena... I had left her there with the others without a word.
As we neared the inn, I spotted them at the entrance—Serena, Leah, and Evelyn, deep in conversation. Levy and the rest stood nearby, listening. Their backs were turned to us, but it didn't take long before Evelyn noticed me.
Her purple eyes flashed in the dim light, and the second our gazes met, she stiffened. I barely caught the way she sucked in a sharp breath before she turned toward me completely, her worried eyes shining with unspoken emotions. Even from this distance, I could faintly see the tear stains on her face making me regret what stupidity I just did. (0_0;)
"Aria!" Evelyn called out, breaking away from the group. She took a step forward as if to run to me, but then she hesitated, her body shifting like she wasn't sure whether to approach or retreat.
I sighed. Placing Mika down gently, I took a step forward instead and reached for Evelyn's hand. She flinched at first, her fingers twitching in my grasp, but she didn't pull away.
I had to do this. If it didn't work out, then...
"We need to talk," I said.
The others immediately perked up, and I could feel the shift in their attention. I wasn't about to just say, 'Yeah, sure, let's give it a try!' No, that wasn't how I wanted this to go. We needed to talk properly. They deserved that much.
They seemed to understand because no one objected. Mika was scooped up by the others, and they quietly led her away to their room, leaving me with Leah, Serena, Evelyn, and, of course, Titan, who refused to leave my side.
I didn't mind. I needed the support.
We moved into the other rented room, the door clicking shut behind us. The space was small—just a bed, a table, and a chair. Nothing fancy, but right now, the room felt even more suffocating than it should have.
Serena leaned against the wall, arms crossed, her usual playful attitude nowhere to be found. Leah dropped into the chair with a sigh, looking at me expectantly. Evelyn remained near me, hands fidgeting like she wanted to reach out but wasn't sure if she should. Titan stationed himself near the bed, his silent presence grounding me.
Evelyn was the first to break the silence. "Aria... about earlier—"
"Wait." I lifted a hand, stopping her before she could continue. "Let me talk first."
Before the conversation could get too heavy, Serena suddenly spoke up. "So, uh, where are we all supposed to sleep?" She gestured around the cramped room. "Because there's no way all of us are fitting in here."
"I'll take the floor," I said immediately.
Evelyn shook her head. "No, no, you three take the bed, I can sleep on the floor."
Serena frowned. "I can't let both of you sleep on the floor. I'll—"
Leah cut in before she could finish. "I'll sleep in the chair. Aria and Eve take the bed." She was already moving toward the chair before anyone could argue. "We've had worse. Just deal with it."
I sighed but didn't protest. There was no winning against Leah when she got like this.
Evelyn hesitated for a moment before climbing onto the bed, leaving just enough space for me. Titan curled up near the door, his quiet presence comforting.
As exhaustion finally started pulling at me, I felt a light touch near my hand.
"Goodnight, Aria," Evelyn murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
I turned my head slightly, meeting her half-lidded gaze. "...Goodnight, Eve."
The room settled into silence, the steady breathing of the others filling the space.
As I closed my eyes, my mind drifted over the chaos of the last few days. So much had happened, and yet, despite everything, I felt... lighter.
I sighed.
'Whatever happens, happens, I guess.'