Chapter 212: Both Of Us Against The World.
Arissa rubbed the ointment on Nicklaus’s burnt skin, occasionally blowing on it. Though Nicklaus hasn’t said a word to her since their discussion at the dining table, she never took it to heart.
She was more concerned about the burn on his skin. Letting her rub the ointment was enough to let her know it might just be him going back to himself.
"Thank you," Nicklaus said staring at his hand.
Arissa simply nodded at him before climbing onto her bed. Nicklaus sat by her side and helped her into the duvet.
He changed his mind after tucking her into the duvets. He would have loved to lie beside her but no more.
Not after their conversation earlier and the fact he was beginning to become too available for her. Sometimes he feels like she only sees him when she needs someone around. Perhaps, Geal was right. This would only come around to hurt him.
After what she did at the office, it left him surprised she brought herself to kiss him.
Arissa was surprised when he stood up. He was supposed to be lying down beside her and not standing afar. "Nicklaus," she muttered his name softly.
Does he want to back down now? Has she offended him?
"You can’t stay?" she asked taking the duvet off her chest.
Nicklaus turned away from her. "I can," he walked towards her couch, "I’d wait here until you go to sleep," he told her and took a seat.