Chapter 4: Another Side of Him

Aisha's POV:

I opened my eyes only to found out that I was in a white room with similar curtain and bed. It took me a while to realized where I was. I was batched up but the pain was still there. What had gotten into Elsword? I thought, I didn't say anything mean to him.. right?

"So how are you feeling?" a voice startled me out of my thoughts. I looked up to find Chung and Eve standing next to the bed.

"I'm fine," I mumbled as I shifted my gaze back on the white marble ceiling, "what time it is?"

"Its 3 hours since you past out.. so school is almost over in about..." Chung replied as he counted with his finger.

Ring ring ring!

"Now," he said. "Can you stand?" I sat up, trying to ignore the pain in my body. As he saw me struggled to stand, he sighed and checked his watch. "The meeting start in 10 mins right?" He asked Eve as she nodded, "can we move back the time a little?"

"No since this is the only time they're free and we need every seconds we can get," she replied.

"Its ok, you go ahead," I said.

"But-" he started, but I cut him off.

"I'm fine by myself, you don't need to worry."

"But-" again, he was cut off as I rolled my eyes.

"I'm not a child anymore Chung. Beside, you have more important things to do."

Eve bit her lips, "I would call Raven but he's on a mission right now with Rena."

"Just go!" I whined as Chung hesitated, "or would you rather becoming food for a hot, flaming dragon?"

"Dragon? There's no dragon here," he frowned.

"I'm the dragon," I said as I summoned a small fire in the palm of my hand, followed by a creepy smile on my face.

"You are all kinds of creepy," he chuckled, "alright, just be safe on the way back, called mom and dad if you need help." Then he and Eve disappeared behind the door.

I sighed as I just sat there, wondering what would mommy said if I come home like this. Then I picked up my phone and dialed in the numbers. I waited patiently as the phone beep.

"How may I help you Miss Aisha?" A voice said on the other side. Lina... I thought. Lina was my personal maid.

"Um, do you mind telling mommy- I mean mother that I would be late today? I want to stay after school to get some works done," I said.

"Yes, Miss Aisha, please be careful, oh and, princesses don't say 'um'." she chuckled.

"Oh shut up," I smiled. She was also the only mentor who can deal with me, so I don't really mind her telling me what to do.

"Princesses also don't say shut-"

Beep.

I quickly hanged up before she could lecture me any further.

"How are you planning to get home?" A voice spoke up, causing me to jumped up in surprise and dropped the phone. I looked up to find Elsword leaning against the door with his hands in his pant pockets.

"I have no idea," I replied as I struggled to get down from the bed and crouched down to get my phone. As I stood up, the injury on my leg became stronger. I gritted my teeth and tried to endure the pain. Then I felt a pair of hand lifted me off the ground. I was startled to see that Elsword had carried me bridal style. "Wh-what? I can walk on my own!" I exclaimed.

"With that injuries of yours?" He chuckled as he put me back gently on the bed.

"Says the guy who caused it..." I mumbled softly. "Why are you still here anyway?" I asked.

"My only ride home is guarded by female," he replied casually as he leaned against the wall. Did I mentioned that he was pretty popular? Even though he wasn't a prince, he was part of the Red Knights, one of the most powerful army in Elrios.

"Well, I'm just gonna go and get some missing works," I said awkwardly as I struggled to stood up.

"I'll go with you," he said as he pushed himself away from the wall. Surprised, I raised an eyebrow at him. "As if I have any other things better to do," he shrugged.

"Alright," I mumbled. As I stood up, Elsword walked toward me and turned around so that his back is facing me.

"Get on, I'll give you a piggyback ride," he said.

"U-uh... I-I can walk," I stammered, shocked at his reaction.

"Or would you want me to carry you like before? That or a piggyback ride, your choice," Yep... there's that same idiot, I thought.

"Fine, a-a piggyback ride," I said and unwillingly climbed on his back. Then he headed out with me showing him where to go. I blushed at the sight of how close our face were. Good thing he didn't see it though.

I swear I would die if anyone caught us.

"You want to go home now?" He asked after I finished gather up my stuff.

"Yea," I replied, "you know where it is?"

"Of course, I'm not an idiot," he said, "beside, I've come there a few times."

"You did!?"

"Yea."

"..." after a moment of hesitation, I asked, "you didn't go into my room, did you?" Cause I recalled that one day, a stubborn redhead had walked into my room and set some of my things on fire... then one of my most precious bracelet went missing...

"Er... don't remember," he replied.

"YOU DID! DIDNT YOU!?" I screamed as I whacked him on the head with my staff.

"Well yea, I did. But so what? Its been 5 years already."

"Hmph," was all I could managed through my anger. I swear I was going to knock that stupid head of his right off... I thought as I stared at the back of his head. Well, not much to look at anyway. After a while, I drifted off to sleep.

Elsword's POV:

So quiet... and so emotionless... I thought as I had Aisha on my back. Did she fall asleep? I glanced over and saw her face at the corner of my eyes. She looked so peaceful when she was sleeping, and not annoying at all. Half way to the castle, I felt my energy was draining, so I woke her up and set her down against the grass. I had came to stop at a place where the sun can easily be seen.

This had always been my favorite place; nice, quiet, and peaceful. In front of us were grassland, going down and coming in contact with the water as it was slapping ashore. I looked over to see the sleepy head was rubbing her eyes as she stared blindly ahead of her. I headed over to the vending machine and bought 2 cans of soda. I offered Aisha one as I popped out the top and started drinking the other one. I looked at her at the corner of my eyes as I leaned against the railing.

Guilt filled over me as I looked at her injuries. I was only planning to give her a few injures to teach her lesson not to mess with me. I didn't mean to hurt her, well, not that much anyway. I still don't get how I lost my control. I just don't like it when someone mentioned about 'her' or anything related to it. Usually I would just get mad.

However, somehow I experienced even a greater pressure when it came out from her mouth.

"Sorry," I apologized quietly.

"What for?" Her voice was soft, gentle, and tired.

"For what happened before."

"Its alright," I noticed a small smile appeared at her lip. Then we watched the sunset sank below the horizontal as we quietly sipped on drink.

"Come on, lets go home," I said before I threw away the can. She climbed on my back and drifted off asleep again. Surprisingly, I found myself enjoying this.

"Aisha, wake up," I nudged her gently. She woke up and lazily got off my back.

"Thanks, Els," she replied as a small yawn escaped from her. Els? I thought, surprise by the nickname.

I just nodded and asked, "your family know you're coming ho-"

"AISHA!" Aisha was embraced by a lady who looked identical to her. I recognized that that she was the queen. "You got me worry sick! And why are you injure?"

"M-mother!" Aisha managed through the hugs and kisses and squeezes. "I'm fine!" The lady sighed as she pulled away before she turned toward me.

"Oh hi," she greeted me as I dipped my head, "thank you for bringing my baby back."

"Mother!" She exclaimed, her cheek had turned rose-pink as I smirked at her.

"Would you want to stay for the night? Its getting dark," she smiled gently.

"N-" I started but was cut off as someone came out from the castle gateway.

"Yo Elsword!" Chung's greeted. "Come on dude, stay. I'm bored to death here!" He whined as I rolled my eyes. After 5 mins of arguing, he was able to pursued me to stay for the night. So then I spent the rest of the night hanging out with Chung after I called my dad and we ate dinner.

"So..." Chung said hesitately, "I heard you brought my sis home."

"Yea, she can't walk," I replied as I chewed on the cookie the maid had brought us.

"Thanks," he said. "She mentioned about 'her' didn't she?" I froze as he mentioned about 'her'. I nodded and continued to chewed on the cookie, only slower this time. Chung was the only person who I ever told about 'her' beside my dad. We were best friend since 3rd grade, so I trusted him. "I understand why you were mad but you can't just put it all out on Aisha either." Chung's voice had turned serious.

"Yea I know, I just lost control," I replied, "can we move on to another topic?"

"Glad to."

Aisha's POV:

I laid in bed with my eyes wide open. I continued to switch position, and after a while, I got irritated and sat up. Shouldn't have slept like a pig all day... I thought as I got out of bed and headed toward my window. My window was curved out so that there could be room for a small, comfortable place to laid on. I sat on the red mattress and gazed out the window.

The garden was visible under the moonlight shadow. The beautiful roses shined brightly against the white lights as the trees danced with the wind. A good night for a walk... I smiled as I gently opened the window. I jumped out and lowering myself down using my energy. I landed on the wet grass and started walking around. The breezy wind flew against my skin as I headed toward the center of the garden. The center of the garden was a pretty place. In the middle, there was a small pinic table. In front of me was a white sidewalk that led to a small gazebo.

Suddenly I stopped as I saw someone was already there. I relaxed as I recognized it was only Elsword. I quietly sneaked up behind him and was about to scared him until he spoke up.

"Don't bother. I know you're there," I froze. He was just guessing that, right? I thought, still emotionless. "What are you standing there for grapehead?" Grapehead? You baka... I thought, irritated. Ok, calm down, Aisha. Inhale, exhale. You could kill him later on.

"Can't sleep?" I asked, still trying to swallowed down my anger. He gave me a small nod as I sat down next to him on the bench. We sat there in silent as the wind blew past us, carrying leaves and pollen to a new destination. I sat there, hoping I would get tired any minute, but I didn't.

What a one tireless night... I sighed.

The next chapter is coming soon~

So most of it are the original but what happened later on WILL be different.