Chapter 61: I Want To Study You!
Rin stood frozen by the doorway, his half-eaten sandwich still hanging in his mouth. He stared at Ezra in disbelief. The last time he saw the man, there had been a demonic problem in the mansion. It was also the day that he found out Rin’s little secret. He tried to forget the fact that someone knew his secret but what he couldn’t forget was Ezra’s piercing, disgusted stare that made his skin crawl. And now?
They were living together as housemates.
Ezra dropped his single, neatly packed suitcase to the floor, then turned with his usual holier-than-thou gaze. His hair caught the morning light through the stained-glass windows, giving him an angelic halo. Rin, still standing with his loose shirt and cotton pyjama pants, was aware of how utterly unholy he looked in comparison.
"You’re awfully quiet for someone who’s been given a babysitter," Ezra said, glancing around the foyer like he was inspecting a crime scene.
Rin chewed and swallowed at last.
"I never asked for a babysitter. If you are uncomfortable with the fact that you’re stuck with me for one or two days, you could leave,"
Ezra scoffed.
"I wish I could leave. But, I can’t. I made a promise to the Duke to keep you locked up,"
"I see. I’m wondering if the Duke’s trying to ruin my life on purpose, or if it’s a happy accident."
Ezra lifted an eyebrow but didn’t reply. Instead, he moved past Rin and found his way into the main lounge like he’d lived there all his life. He sat down stiffly on the velvet sofa, back straight, posture painfully perfect. Rin stayed by the doorway for a second before finally sighing and dragging his feet in.
"Do you want breakfast or something?" Rin asked, trying to sound neutral.
Ezra didn’t answer immediately. He tilted his head till it made a cracking sound. Then, he looked back at Rin.