Chapter 27

As the day was coming to an end, I stopped and stared at him. The grip I had on his hand was drained of strength.

“The moment you grabbed me under the sun, I became the me that only appears at night.”

My body slowly retreated from him. But my back soon met a tree and he was still holding on to my arm. I was trapped. He slowly brought the ends of my fingertips to his lips.

“I feel like if I let go of this hand, you’re going to leave me.”

He looked at me with clear eyes that looked as if it could dissipate fogs.

“… I’m not leaving. W-where can I even go?”

I turned my head to avoid him, but I couldn’t ignore his gaze. So, I met his cool yet persistent gaze.

“Is that so? Then make a vow with me.”

“…”

“Vow that you will not leave me.”*

*T/N: His exact words were ‘Vow that you will not go anywhere’ but that ain’t romantic so I’m changing it to this HAHA.

I’m literally speechless. A vow? For a moment, various thoughts passed in my head, but he couldn’t be referring to any of those. What right did he have to ask for a vow?

Now he may be holding me tightly while looking at me sweetly, but once he meets the female lead he will become the male lead that falls in love with her. 2

As I continued being held by him, I strode forward and hugged his waist. I could feel him flinch before stiffening. The flesh I felt against my cheeks was hot.

T/N: kyaa~~~~ 1

“I only hope that… Knox is happy.”

I know my voice will be muffled like this, but I continued to bury my face into his chest. 4

“You said that you were curious about my real feelings, but all I wish for you is happiness… And I only hope that you can become extremely happy.”

I hesitated and didn’t manage to say what I wanted to in the end. When I think about the benefits, he’ll get from ending up with the female lead I couldn’t intervene. I was satisfied just being the existence that can cause light jealousy between the two.

“I-I am really wishing that you can become happy.”

Since I knew how pitiful the male lead’s life has been, I truly wanted him to be happy. He deserved to be free from this curse that has placed him in shackles for a long time. A very long time.

“Promise me you won’t leave.”

I kept my mouth shut, enduring my desire to look at him.

“I’ll promise if you manage to return safely.”

“Really?”

“Yes. So, don’t get hurt and come back safely.”

Knox squeezed my arm.

“You promised.”

He still held my waist with his other arm to prevent me from getting hurt.

“Then no matter what you say from now on, I won’t let you go.” 3

He whispered that he’ll be back by dawn.

Thinking that this might be the last time I’d ever get to see him, I nervously swallowed and nodded as I continued hugging him.

“I’ll be back.”

Only when his arm fell off my waist did I look up. He lowered his head in a flash. In just a moment, he came closer to my lips. I flinched at the distance he created where I could feel his very breath. He parted his lips.

“Do I need to ask for permission, even if I want our lips to touch?” 2

I felt breathless. I managed to move my mouth despite this distance.

“… If I give it to you, will you do it?”

“I want to.”

In his low husky voice, he murmured.

“I want to do everything with you Amy.” 3

T/N: I’m crying the ship’s finally sailing.

Is it because we are in the forest now that I was feeling more proactive than usual? My lips trembled. When I didn’t tell him whether he could or not, he raised his head before lowering it again to lean against me.

With every breath he takes, I could feel his lips graze my nape. He pressed his lips down hard before lifting it off. He whispered, “I’ll hear it later then.” 1

When I came to my senses, I saw Knox from afar. I stared at him blankly until I couldn’t see his silhouette anymore. I let go of the breath I had been holding. Staggering backwards, I leaned against the tree* as I covered my lips with the back of my hand.

*T/N: The raws didn’t explicitly say tree, it just said that she leant back so I assumed that she was leaning on a tree. 1

‘… What a relief that it just passed. I really thought our lips would touch.’ 3

I closed my lips shut. What was he trying to do while acting like a gangster with that sweaty face of his? I almost gave in.

Thinking about him, I swept my chest down. Why is my heart beating so fast? 1

I shook my head. Now is not the time to think about the mysterious throbbing of my heart.

I had to focus on finding out my sister’s whereabouts in the forest and Knox who went to save her. I had no idea what was going to happen now.

Time passed without a hitch. Nights in the forest were long, but it felt even longer today.

KISSES 3

i feel like a proud mother ;-;

Also, just to clarify, the last line was spoken by knox olala