-Now would you care to explain to me why you suddenly run away without telling me a single word ? Huh ?

Scar asked,her current expression wasn't very merciful no rather she was very angry,the change of attitude and demeanor was extremely fast it almost seemed as if the things that happened a few minutes ago never really happened,but looking into her eyes I could still see the uneasy look she reflected showing that she wasn't fully over what had just happened.

In either case we were now safe,not that we weren't safe to begin with,what I mean is that I was here with her now,me going away so suddenly without a second word leaving scar in the middle of the streets by herself must have made her very worried and panicked she had every right to feel angry and irritated at me since we were partners and friends foremost.

Me chasing after sera may be a good excuse,but as partners it isn't a good reason which is why I admit that I may have gotten a bit over board and looking at scar I could see that she was showing a strong front,but deep down I also knew that she looked at me as a good friend she was obviously very worried I could literally see the drops of sweat flowing down her neck her hands lightly shaking and her eyes a bit red with small amounts of tear stains visible that she had wiped away with her back hand.

Seeing her like this only made me feel a lot more guiltier,her stare was also strong conveying the amount of pumped up rage and emotions she had gone through while searching for me,right now she was only holding it in waiting for my response if I say anything wrong now she may just bind me to herself so I wouldn't do it again or tear my eardrums apart with her voice and let me suffer instead.

Currently we were also in a more lighter and populated zone of the city after running away we finally came back to the streets where we originally parted from,it was one of the more main roads of this city making it also more cheerier and brighter even at night with people running around left and right shouting and going through their merry business if not for the pressuring stare right now that I was receiving from scar I was sure we would have been also lost in this merry atmosphere around us,but yet again only I am to blame for this.

I thought to myself finally getting a bit calmer from the inside as I looked straight towards angered scar showing her a apologetic smile as I took her one hand with both of my hands gripping it tight,scar was momentarily confused on what I was doing she also seemed momentarily flustered being in close contact with me again and wanted to say something only to be interrupted by me as I started.

-I am sorry,I shouldn't have run away and I am deeply sorry for making you worried,I promise I won't do it again,but please forgive me

I pleaded,it wasn't really like me to say such words,but it looked very good when I said it myself since my looks portrait me as a very honest and handsome man not that I was acting or lying if you had to say I was completely sincere really while keeping my gaze steady into her own deep eyes.

-Eh..you...you say you sorry ?...wah you thats...you know how long it took me to run...no,I even had to ask these idiots and do that and this and...and...ughhh...you thats not fair when you make that kind of face !

Scar uttered out,completely overwhelmed with everything that was going on,her entire head changing drastically as she started to turn crimson red up to her ears constantly shifting her eyes around trying to avoid my gaze her body lightly quivering,the previous emotional fit that she had,had all gone away in a instant it was funny to watch and even though she hadn't quite forgiven me for everything as of yet,I still curried her favor back which should be enough.

-Hey lady come on don't you have a heart ? How can you not forgive that boy ? If you don't want him anymore I am more then willing to take him myself how about it ?

-Hey lorea don't get ahead of yourself I already have him under my scope so don't even try to bug in ! I have been waiting for these two to break up since the beginning !

-Ladies you two should understand first come first served it is not quite decided that either of you will take the boy so don't be arrogant you little harlots !

While scar and I had this conversation with each other we didn't realize that we were already making quite a show of ourselves,the three attractive and voluptuous woman in particular that were standing next to the tavern arguing with each other had caught our attention very quickly,I wasn't sure if they were serious or not or if they were just trying to tease scar,in either case I could immediately discern from a look alone that they weren't here just because of fun the trio was truly beautiful,but my smell and neat attention to detail had immediately caught on and told me immediately that they were simply here to work through the night...in short they were prostitutes.

I wanted to kinda laugh at what was happening,but just as I was thinking to do so I noticed that scar had changed a bit glancing back at her I could see that she was lightly petrified I had no clue why she was like this,but at the very next second she turned back to normal and glanced at those three woman.

-Wahh...

-She is staring at us...how scary...

-Maybe we shouldn't have done that...

The three woman immediately turned a bit scared,that glance of scar was very familiar to me in fact this was the exact same stare and aura hestia would have when she shielded me from other woman and claim her right to me,I felt conflicted by the meaning of scar;s gaze and looking at her I already noticed that she didn't quite figure out the occupation of these three and that they were just joking with her,but in the end that didn't matter anymore as the three woman seemed to have gotten enough from the atmosphere and quickly ran for it feeling scared by scar's intimidating gaze running back into their tavern.

-Hmph...

Scar snorted seeing them run with their tails between their legs,she wasn't satisfied,but she calmed down at least and let go of her feelings simply staring back at me with a very complicated look on her face,I wasn't sure what to say really,but at the very next second I didn't need to say anything as scar came closer and hugged me tight from the front.

-what...uhh why...

It was quite surprising,after her hug I could even hear the sound of a few girls and woman from afar squealing dreamily as they watched over us with a sparkling look in their eyes the men weren't indifferent to it either as scar's beautiful looks had them also staring for a while.

Time itself seemed as if it had slowed down for a bit and I am not speaking about my powers rather I felt my mind sort of blank out for a split second and afterwards I felt the warmth transmitting through the hug,scar's soft bosom spreading tightly onto my chest and her hands locking onto my back,she had nuzzled herself onto my shoulder letting me hear her faint breathing noise and unbeknown to me she also started sniffling,her entire body suddenly quivering up as if she was butter melting in my touch and then I started to feel drops of warm liquid soaking into my left shoulder...

I felt my heart tighten up immensely as I didn't say anything and just let her do what she wanted,but sure enough after another few seconds scar finally spoke.

-I was scared...I was scared that you abandoned me I was scared that you would have disappeared,left or be taken away like everyone else...I didn't know what to do...I was simply scared....

Her words were heartbreaking really it was as if she wasn't acting like her 25 year old self,but rather like a 16 year old little girl who had lost her friend,I didn't reject her or anything she said and just let her be a bit more selfish,my hands that were open and free at the moment also started to close in as I returned the hug to her I felt a very small sting of rejection,but I didn't care,I knew what I was doing and justified it inside my mind,but for some reason I couldn't help,but recall hestia into my mind...was I really that desperate ?

Hestia would usual not even give me a room to breath by standing right next to me all the time,but now am I missing that feeling of her now that she isn't here with me ? Am I trying to make scar into a substitute for hestia instead since they both look alike ?

My body shook,small amounts of horror started to creep up to me as I felt a stinging feeling rise into my heart...but even then I wasn't going to let go,it was all my fault I made this soup so I should be the one to finish it instead.

With these thoughts scar continued sniffling,suddenly turning very quiet as we held one another in the middle of the street,the people around us were already stopping what they were doing and openly watched us with their big eyes,but neither me or scar did seem to care all too much right now,our words were also incredibly silent and after a few seconds I also started speaking.

-I won't abandon you,you are my treasured companion and friend if you need someone I will always be by your side so don't easily cry didn't you swear that you wouldn't cry again or were those just empty words were is your warrior spirit your honor ?

Hearing my words scar visibly shook,my reminded had her pretty rattled for a few seconds as she was now really lost for words she shouldn't have made a promise she couldn't keep especially not when she is like this.

Even though I was thinking like this,I still didn't blame scar for anything,even if she broke 100 promises I would still be her friend from what I understand up until now,it isn't that words matter in human relations it is the actions we take that define these relations.

After the small make up scar finally calmed down a lot she was still hugging me though her grip so tight as if she was holding onto her dear life itself as she spoke again.

-Dawn...you're...you're right,this time for sure I won't cry,but when I do I will only cry in front of you...is..is this okay...can I be this selfish ? Tell me dawn...please...

I only grinned hearing her words,it was very complicated agreeing to something like this so easily wasn't very good,but if it really gives her a peace of heart then why shouldn't I become her tear tank ?

-Yes,its okay you can as much as you want in front of me I wont mind since you are someone important to me

-Nhhgg

Scar only gave a small approving nod,we took a few seconds staying like this,both of us lost in our own world the people who were present at the time still watching until slowly everyone left and with them gone scar and I also made our way towards a inn.

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