Chapter 28 - 25: Dinner Time
Hey it's me so I went back to the other Chapters and made sure that the things related to Ellen's arm and hand makes sure to show that she is using and has only one arm and hand. Obviously I'm not that good at looking back and checking so thanks to the people who said something. There are probably some that I miss so make sure to let me know. But besides all that enjoy the Chapter!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The evening air was cool, a gentle breeze slipping through the open window of Ellen's room. She sat cross-legged on her bed, absentmindedly twirling a small object between her fingers. The room still carried the remnants of her earlier play session with Mira—scattered pillows, a half-empty bottle of water, and the lingering sound of laughter in her ears.
But now, silence settled around her, and with nothing to do, boredom crept in.
Ellen exhaled and let her head fall back against the pillow, staring at the ceiling. "Guess I'll just entertain myself then."
She let her mind wander, conjuring up little scenarios in her imagination—fights, victories, ridiculous what-if situations. Her thoughts flitted from sparring techniques to the absurd idea of Mira trying to wrestle Von Lycaon. But eventually, her mind drifted elsewhere.
Miyabi.
The shift in her thoughts was slow, but undeniable. The image of Miyabi standing across from her, crimson eyes focused, lips parted as if about to say something—it took root in her mind. The scene played out naturally, an imagined conversation turning softer, the space between them narrowing.
She could almost feel the warmth of Miyabi's hand reaching for hers, the slow pull of something inevitable. Their breaths mingled, the unspoken tension pressing between them, and just as their lips were about to—
A knock at the door snapped her out of it.
Ellen bolted upright, heart pounding against her ribs. "Shit." She ran a hand down her face, trying to shake off the ridiculous flustered feeling creeping up her neck. "Yeah, yeah, I'm coming."
She pushed off the bed and swung the door open, only to be met with a sight that made her pause.