-So basically all this mess happened because Camus forgot to close his stupid windows while popping his cherry?

-Such a grotesque way to sum the story. Can we not discuss our private lives, by the way?- I said, laughing of embarrassment

-Hey, but I can't believe how you are together. How can you kiss that nerd?- Milo pointed to a very focused Camus on the corner of the room, who couldn't take his eye off a massive Chemistry book.

-Well, I guess I like nerds. You know, they read a lot about everything. All sort of stuff…if you know what I mean.- I mischievously said, winking

I think I saw Camus almost smile without taking his eyes off the book and added – I'll just say that I come from a country who invented the most famous kiss.

-You two are gross. I feel bad for Shura seeing that…what's wrong with him?He's more weird than the usual. He should be here with you, right?

-Stop teasing him, he's just busy.- I said, hoping that Milo would stop annoying him.

Camus has been worried since that strange attack back in France. He didn't tell me details but I never seen him disturbed like that so I decided to give him a time. If he wanted to tell me what happened, he would. By now he would be studying and vague most of the time.

-Aurora, I'm talking to you! Are you okay? – Milo's unquiet voice interrupted my thoughts.

-Sorry, I just got something on my mind, Milo. What did you say?

-I asked where is the wine –Milo murmured.

- Don't touch my wine. I brought a bottle for you, it's on the kitchen.

-Don't deny wine to me! Battles are coming and we should relax and-

-Excuse me? What battle?- I asked. Not that should be a surprise but he spoke like it was a slightly serious matter.

-Oh, nothing to worry about. When you guys were out the Pope received a letter from that Kido girl who claims to be our goddess Athena and the bronze brats are coming here. Can you believe that shit?

Camus closed the book, concerned.- What for?

Milo shrugged. – Our orders are the usual; do not let them pass through the twelve temples. Damn, I really wanted to have fun this time but I don't think they'll make it until the second house, why does mine has to be eighth? I wanna fight!-he got up, stretched himself and punched Camus'arm.- Fight me, I'm bored.

-Milo…-Camus quickly immobilized Milo's arm without really paying attention to that and continued, calmly as always- Hyoga certainly will come.

-Oh, that. Yes. Sorry for you.

-That impetuous boy…he's not ready. He would certainly die, like a fool.

- Well…try to warn him or something. Give him a lesson before anyone else here does. Now, let me go.

Camus abruptly released Milo, who fell awkwardly on the floor, and headed to the balcony

-Alright, that's enough, see you later, weirdos. – Milo got his bottle of wine and left the house.

I sighed and followed Camus carefully, still not sure if I should be there at all.

-Just ask.- he said, without looking at me.- Whatever you're dying to.

O-kay.

-What are you going to do?

-I…don't know.

-Are you going to fight for something you don't believe?

-I said I don't know, mon dieu!- He sighed, losing his patience. – This is much more complex than you think it is.

-So tell me, damn it! You're not the only smartass here!- I held his arms, angrily and stared deeply at his blue icy eyes.

-I can't. I rather do something that I don't think it's right than the risk of losing you. Again.- he said firmly. His words weren't sentimental, just severe. He manages to say sweet things in such a cold way – Please, be reasonable.- he finished, going back inside the temple

I followed him, slightly confused. – I don't want to stay between you and justice.

He stopped. – Even if you could die?

-It's just consequences. –I shrugged.

He sighed.- Justice…or what you think justice is in this case could lead to another injustices toward others. Whose one should be priority?

I remained quiet. There was no answer for that question

He turned to face me, still serious, and grabbed my hands

-Aurora, I'll fight Hyoga because it has to be done. Don't agree with me, just trust me.

Feeling my tears about to roll down, I tried my best to avoid it and stole an unexpected kiss from his lips.

This is my promise

Whatever happens, I'm with you.

Sorry for taking too long to update, I barely have time to write these days x_x

anyway, we're coming to an end soon I guess

Hope you enjoy this chapter, I always appreciate your reviews (seriously I've never been ~this~ far on a fanfiction)

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