We walked back to the village in silence; I tried to walk faster but he didn't stop following me.
I got home and close the door on his face.I was acting like a kid but I didn't know what to do!I was disappointed, frustrated, angry,
He knocked
-Go away
He sighed- This house is also mine.
I was still in silence.
-Don't act like a child, I got a broken nose here.
I gave up and opened the door – Aren't you the ice wizard or whatever?
He stared at me, tired, and pointed to my twisted ankle, immobilizing it with ice. – And you got a swollen foot, get some rest. – he answered and entered in the house.
I threw myself on the couch and kept staring at the window with a sulking face. He was across the room looking for bandages on the first aid kit. I hit him pretty hard
He sat by my side, resting his head back on the couch to prevent the nose from keep bleeding again while he put some ice on it.
-I actually came here to tell you some good news.- he said, his voice almost hoarse.
-Really? I thought you came here to sink down a ship
-Ah- he rolled his eyes- Right, this.-I've been observing Hyoga lately and honestly his results are quite disappointing. So I figure it out that he still can't let his emotions aside, I thought something must've be done otherwise he will be easily killed and put other people in danger as well.
-But that was cruel, Camus!
-I don't expect you to agree with that, I just hope you understand why I did this. – He said, firmly-I don't care if he'll hate me either. He's not a child anymore; you can't fight for Athena putting your selfish reasons at first.
He had a point. Crazy, but still had a point. I calmed down, thinking about it. Still mad at him though.
I heard he murmur something in French, like a complaint. His nose still didn't stop bleeding
I turned to face him, got the ice and cotton that covered his nostrils and analyzed how bad was the damage. –It's not that bad, the blood is mostly coming from a small cut. But yeah, it's broken, in five weeks you might be good. – I got up and dragged him to bedroom- You must rest or it will only get worse. Sorry.
-No, you're not
I tried to not smile while cleaning the small cut and put on bandage to immobilize his nose; I've always been better at making wound dressings than he, he was normally messy.
-So – I decided to ask while I finished cutting the gauze- what were the good news?
-You're free to come back. Things are stranger than ever but they want every single person there.
-By strange you mean…
He raised a finger and made a gust of wind shut the windows and the door. Serious matters…
-Athena is not there, the Pope has been lying for years. –He stared at me seriously
-I know. We know. Fake pope.
-Aiolos saved her and I believe she might actually be the Kido girl that was behind that tournament I've sent Hyoga a couple of years ago. I don't know further details but we're quite divided.
-What will you do?
I already did. I take no sides. My only interest on this fuss is my pupil.
-Milo?
-I didn't give him these details, you know how he is; he cannot be discreet. He'll figure out on his own.
-Good. So Shura…
-Victim of his own obsession with justice. After you left he acted normal again, I believe he's been controlled.
-But if I come back and he sees me…
-Non. You'll be obeying orders, he must accept.
I sighed in relief and took a minute to be brave enough making him a question.
-Camus, do you want me to go back?
He turned to face me, his nose finally stopped bleeding.- I know I have been distant and didn't wrote you many letters, sorry. Between the endless missions all I had time was to search and figure out what was going on there, what did we do wrong and how could I fix it; how could I get you back. So what do you think?
I got closer and caressed his face, carefully.
-You probably hate me right now but do you want to go back?- He asked me
I nodded and hugged him.- I wish I hated you but I can't. I-
Butterflies on my stomach were strong enough to prevent me from saying anything else, as such powerful words were about to come out of my mouth. I stopped, in silence, completely nervous.
-Are you alright?- he stared at me, completely confused?
I sighed and shook my head- Rough day.
-Right.- he agreed and pulled me closer, hugging me. After all we've been through that day, we just remained laid in silence, watching the snow falling outside from my bed until we ended up falling asleep. Siberia didn't seem so cold when he was with me.