Chapter 32: Chapter 31
"It's me.."
Those two words caught Ellie off guard but looking back it made sense. Asmodious had mentioned it before he left that Remy had promised to protect her. She didn't know why Remy had promised but she supposed it was because he was family. She was overcome with a wave of affection towards him. A little over a month ago she didn't even know him yet he had sworn to protect her. He helped her more than once and even now was staying with her. Ellie couldn't help but smile. Looking at him she noticed he was very handsome, even more handsome than James was. Was he always this good looking? Why didn't she notice before..Remy left to go to the market to pick up some supplies and warned Ellie to stay indoors and never answer it. She did as she was told and in a short time he was back. He had bought food and books and clothing. He looked nervously at her, his face blushed..
"Since we didn't exactly bring anything and we will be here a while I bought some clothing I hope it fits, I didn't know your measurements so I guessed...." his voice trailed off, he handed her a bundle and left the room.
Ellie unwrapped the bundle and realised why he had been embarrassed...He had bought Ellie....underwear.... Her face flushed as she pictured how he must have looked buying ladies clothes including underwear. The image in her head was quite funny so she started laughing. Later Remy came back and cooked for Ellie. He made a very scrumptious meal. Ellie gazed at him.
"I never knew you were such a good cook. A man of many talents..." She giggled.
Remy sighed. Ellie cleared her throat.
"...actually...I....I...wanted to...to...say thank you. For staying to help and...and ...being my protector..." her voice was barely louder than a whisper her ears turned red. She felt shy all of a sudden...
"It's all right." He didn't even look at her as he said it but it made her feel at ease.
"Why did you decide to be my protector anyway..?"
Remy dropped his fork and started coughing. He scrambled to get a drink. This usually composed and cold man seemed flustered.
"J..just because..."
Ellie felt there was more but didn't push the matter. It was clear he didn't want to tell her the main reason. That was okay. She didn't need to know. She felt thankful either way. As night fell they discovered a problem. There was only one bed and one set of blankets. They both looked at the bed, then each other the embarrassed looked away. Remy cleared his throat.
"You take the bed I will sleep on the couch with my jacket and pick up more blankets tomorrow."
"No I couldn't possibly take the bed. Your the one who's been busy all day. You should get a proper rest on the bed and I'll sleep on the couch." her tone was firm. She couldn't let him sleep on the hard couch after taking care of her all day.
"This isn't up for discussion." He swept her off her feet and threw her upon the bed before turning round and leaving shutting the door behind him.
Ellie's heart was racing. She felt the heat rising in her chest. What was this sensation. She shook her head unwilling to dwell on it anymore. As she dressed for bed and lay down a wave of drowsiness swept over her. She must have been exhausted and only just realised it now. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
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