Chapter 340 - Chauncey and Yang Part 5

*UNEDITED*

Her fondness and even confessing to three other guys when they were dating; it was not because she didn't love him. But because she wanted to protect the relationship she had with that person. She would sacrifice anything, to protect the present. He should have realised it sooner. If he did then he wouldn't have left her side, even if she asked.

Now that he knows this story, he won't be able to leave her. Come to think of it, she said something outrages that time didn't she?

She is a stupid girl but then again so is he. It seems like he is helplessly falling for her. Chauncey reached over and pulled her into his embrace once more, and her arms wrapped around him.

"If you were going to end up crying, you didn't have to tell that story," Chauncey muttered. If it was going to cause her this much pain, she didn't have to tell him.

"No, I just got caught up in that moment. I will be fine in a few minutes."

That's a lie and they both know it. If she's crying this much, it must mean she hasn't told anyone else about this before. But then again it would probably be difficult for her to confinde in any of her other friends. Chauncey knew her stream of tears wouldn't stop anytime soon.

"Your shaking."

"Is that so? Perhaps I'm still afraid after all. To get caught up in a shining love."

She may be afraid. But it's already too late, she is already desperately in love with Akito. Yang and Setsura are very close. Based on his observation, they will stay together - but for how long? How can they keep this charade up? It won't be long before the two break up. No matter how much they care for one another, their relationship started out badly. They will always remember that.

"So you'll escape in your dreams? Even though it won't change anything?" Chauncey mumbled.

"Yes, because sometimes it's better to live a lie than to live honestly," Setsura looked over at him. "Tell me Chauncey, did you love her? Akito's wife?"

The girl's sudden question surprised him, and yet a stream of memories flooded inside his head.

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Year 18XX

"Look!" she suddenly exclaimed.

Indeed there was the stall that he saw Akito mark out on the map. "Ah wait a minute."

She walked over and orders two, before he could protest. He doesn't want any. Or rather its something he's never had before. But he did do his research, it isn't exactly a healthy food. Its typical for her to like something unhealthy. But he didn't want to participate in eating it.

However, from the looks of her expression he won't be able to escape this situation.

Even if it does seem to have healthy sea food ingredients, by adding the various sauces on top it makes it a unhealthy meal. Why serve something like this as the number one recommendation? Unless they plan to kill people?

As Chauncey debated about it in his head, he didn't notice the girl returning with the food.

He had heard his name called out several times. But found himself concentrating on whether or not his theory is right. He didn't notice her until she appeared right in front of him, "Chauncey?"

"Ah. Sorry I was thinking."

She smiles, "Right. But you should eat some before they get cold."

Chauncey glanced down indeed to see the oil practically oozing out the food, as she took one out. "I'm afraid I'll have to---" But he didn't get a chance to finish his sentence, as she put inside his mouth.

He felt terribleness of the oil mixing in to his system. For a moment Chauncey was about to throw up, but that feeling only lasted a few seconds. A seemingly nice texture and flavour took over.

Chauncey had to admit he was rather surprised.

"Is it good?"

"Yes..."

Her eyes brightened, " Thank goodness."

Her smile, ah the life's returned to her eyes. So, something like this makes her happy? Ever since she came. Chauncey always felt nervous around her. Why did she always have such a blank look on her face? Is this girl the same as Akito and him?

...

"Look Chauncey Okonomiyaki."

What a coincidence again. This is the other place Akito wants to visit, he's definitely going to be furious once he finds out. He will regret playing it cool. Well best not mention anything and this girl isn't likely to blab.

Instead of a stand this time it was a proper shop.

"You just ate," Chauncey commented.

He was one of the people who believed that snacking so much before dinner wasn't good. The sun was going down too, soon they'd have to head back.

"Ehhh? But eating is good for me apparently so."

Indeed it would be considering how skinny she is.

Chauncey was reluctant and sighed. But he eventually agreed when he saw the look on her face, "Very well."

"Yes! Chauncey love you," she said happily.

This comment of hers caused his cheeks to unknowingly turn a bright shade of red. Huh? What's with this? Somehow he's feeling warm inside. His cheeks colouring at the mention of ' Love.' Even though they held hands earlier, he didn't get such a feeling. But hearing that hearing that was making him feel rather strange.

Still, isn't she quite reckless?

The issue earlier added by her almost getting run over and tripping over too. Chauncey sweat drops, he knew she was clumsy but to this extent it really is something else. Even so, whenever he's with her a warmth seems to spread from his heart. A warm light that he doesn't understand.

Yet he wants to see more and more of it. He wants to see more of that light.

'Thank you for being by my side'.

That time he understood full well what those words meant in the script. However he knew he wouldn't have come to the decision, conclusion had it not been for her.

"You'll fall..."

She currently stood on the wall area, and on the other side was the vast ocean.

Soft laughter escaped her lips, "Don't worry I did this all the time."

Chauncey doesn't say anything. She really does like doing everything at her own pace. But this person, out of the rest of them is surely experiencing the most sadness.

"You sent the others ahead. Why did you do that?" Chauncey eventually asked.

"Ah, you caught me," Setsura laughed lightly.

Chauncey nodded, "I knew about it from the very beginning."

"As expected. But Jun-kun you didn't ask me till now? That's different."

A strong gust of wind blew before them then. Even seeing her back like this and not her face, he felt overwhelmed. A feeling that he wanted to scream out. Chauncey wanted to release the emotions he's kept inside of him this whole time.

Emotions he's felt before. But has never felt the need to express it, that is until now. He reaches over and grabs hold of her hand.

"Your paintings. Whenever I see them I always get a strange feeling in my chest. Yes it starts pounding uncontrollably."

"Uh.."

Oh, this expression. He hasn't seen at all since then. Her entire face had turned red.

She appears to be quite fl.u.s.tered. Chauncey knew instinctively that it was his actions causing her to blush.

"It's odd. This doesn't happen with other paintings, do you know why?"