Duty-Bound: Chapter 79
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She was angry, annoyed and irritated. Those feelings, however, didn't last long as it was quickly replaced by guilt. The way he ended their heated argument was still fresh in her mind. Nevertheless, she blamed him – a little – for being a jerk. He was supposed to support her.
"Princess?"
Blinking, she turned to Rin. "Yes?"
The girl fidgeted under her stare. "Are you well?"
She looked away. "What makes you think I'm not?"
As Rin stuttered an apology, Mikan waved her hand dismissively. "I'm well." As well as one can get while having mood swings.
Since their fight a week ago, Natsume had stopped visiting her. She didn't know if she should be happy or sad for it. Happy because she didn't think she could face him without wanting to throw things at him, and sad because she missed him. At night, she could barely catch a wink because of his missing presence.
"Rin."
The girl looked so surprised that she had addressed her. Not that she could blame her. She rarely talked to anyone.
"Yes, Princess?" Unconcealed eagerness to please her was in the girl's voice.
"Where is he?" she muttered quietly.
Rin looked at her feet before muttering, "I'm so sorry, Princess. I do not know."
She closed her eyes. "Leave."
Rin complied with her request reluctantly.
Opening her eyes, she walked towards the opened window. She then addressed the person who was hiding in the shadows. "Youichi-san."
Without anymore prompting, the green-eyed ninja stepped out, waiting for her command.
"Tell me." Just like Rin, she knew Youichi knew for whom she was asking.
"My deepest apologies, Princess, but I can't tell you." He then added, "I answer to no one but him."
She nodded in understanding. She may be a princess, but his leader was still Natsume.