Chapter 26 Lonely Shiho

Chapter 27: Lonely Shiho
"Feng. Why. Why did you leave me alone? Didn't we agree that we would live a good life together after we are free? How could you leave alone? Answer me, answer me!!! Brother!! Answer me"!
Is this... Mingya...? Ming... How are you...

"Feng... I have never called you brother. Now I call you, why don't you answer me? Brother. Wake up. Wake up!"

bright...

"Brother, wait for me..." A childish voice appeared in my mind. "Brother, don't you want me anymore? Brother, where are you? I miss you. Can you please come back soon..."

This voice... became clearer and clearer. But I still couldn't see the child clearly. I could only tell it was a girl's voice.

"I don't want to call you brother. No!" This is a sweet voice. It's Ling.

"Brother. Answer me." Ming's voice.

"Brother, don't you want me anymore?" a childish voice said.

"I don't want to call you brother!" Ling's voice.

Three voices kept circling in my mind. Gradually they became blurred. Then they were replaced by a gentle voice.

“Ice… ice!”

"Ah!!!" I suddenly opened my eyes and sat up.

"Hehe... Hehe..." I gasped. Was it a dream? I wiped the cold sweat from my head. I raised my head. Jingliu's worried face appeared in front of me.

"Bing...did you have a nightmare? I noticed that your brows were tightly furrowed when you were sleeping." Jingliu asked worriedly.

"Ah... It's just a nightmare." I lay down again and adjusted my breathing. Jingliu wiped the sweat off my head. He said gently, "It's okay. It's okay."

"Yeah. Where's Ling?"

"gone back."

"gone back?"

"Yeah. You slept all afternoon. It's past dinner time."

"Haha. Did I sleep that long?" I smiled. "Maybe I'm too tired. What time is it now?"

"Half-past ten. Are you going out?"

"No. Just going to eat. Have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet. Wanna come together?"

"Yeah. After dinner, I want to rest for a while. I've been doing a lot of exercise these past two days. And I didn't sleep last night."

"Okay. I'll go change my clothes. You should wash your face and wake up." Jingliu left my room. Since she got this maid outfit from the organization, she would wear it whenever she was working.

"Wait a minute. Sister Jingliu." I suddenly called her.

"Huh? Is there anything else?"

"Did Ling lie next to me while I was sleeping?" I asked, grabbing a long purple hair from the bed.

"Haha. I was just about to ask. She was still making a fuss yesterday. But today she actually lay beside you and looked at you for three whole hours like a good baby." Jing Liu smiled sweetly.

"Uh... I accepted her as my sister."

"Hehe. Congratulations then." Jingliu smiled mischievously. "But your sister kissed you secretly when you were asleep."

"Huh?" I asked in surprise.

"Haha. Don't worry. Your first kiss is still there. She kissed you on the cheek. But you were sleeping so soundly. You didn't even feel anything."

"Haha. Maybe I'm really too tired." I smiled helplessly.

"By the way, if I take away your first kiss, will Shirley hate me for the rest of her life?" Jingliu said as if she was thinking about a baby.

"Hey, hey..." I squinted my eyes and looked at Jingliu.

"Hehe. Wake up from your nap first. I'll be back soon." With a playful smile, Jingliu walked out of the room.

After Jingliu left, I got up and went to the bathroom to wash my face. I regained some energy. I sat on the sofa and rested for a while. When Jingliu came back after changing her clothes, I went to the cafeteria with her.

"By the way, Sister Jingliu, did you see Shiho this afternoon?" After having a good meal and a few drinks, I asked Jingliu.

"Huh? No. I didn't hear anyone coming back from the room opposite today." Jingliu took the juice and sipped it.

"Hmm... where did it go?" I held my chin and thought.

"She hasn't come back yet, has she?" Jingliu asked. "After all, it's probably difficult for her to learn middle school knowledge at the age of 7. Did she get detention?"

"It won't be that late." I rubbed my forehead. "I'll go look for her. Sister Jingliu, please get some food and prepare a pot of coffee for me in the room. I might need it later." I left my seat and ran to the computer room.

I walked into the underground corridor of the computer room. There were still a lot of lights here. It turned out that many people were still in class. I walked to the middle of the corridor to the classroom where Shiho was. The lights were still on. I walked to the door and looked inside. Sure enough, Shiho was lying on the table, holding an electronic pen in her hand and writing something non-stop. From my perspective, Shiho looked so lonely and helpless.

"Shiho. Are you okay?" I walked into the classroom, came to her side and asked tentatively.

"Hmm? It's Bing..." Shiho just looked up at me and continued to write. Although it was an electronic pen, I could see that she wrote "Sister."

"Shiho.. are you okay?"

"Bing...Sister is gone." Shiho said lightly.

"Ok, I know.."

"Sister...she's gone..." Shiho was a little excited.

"Yeah. I know..." I moved closer to her and put my hands on her shoulders.

"My sister is gone... My sister is gone!!! Uwaaaaaaaa!" Feeling the warmth of my hand, Shiho turned around and threw herself into my arms. She cried heartbreakingly. She cried so sadly. It made me feel so sad.

"Good girl, it's okay, it's okay..." I stroked her back, hoping to comfort her. But Shiho never stopped crying.

Slowly, the tights I wore inside were soaked by Shiho's tears. This was the first time I felt that this always cold girl was so lonely and helpless in her heart. At the same time, this also strengthened my determination to protect her.

A long time passed. Finally, Shiho was tired of crying. But she still sobbed in my arms. I could only stroke her back and comfort her.

"ice."

"Ok?"

"I'm afraid..."

"Be good...I'm here."

"Mom and Dad are gone, and my sister is gone. I'm the only one left in the organization. I'm scared..." As she spoke, Shiho's hand on my clothes tightened. "Be good. Don't be afraid. I'm here. I'll protect you."

"ice.."

"Be good...don't cry...I will always be with you." I lowered my head and gave her a gentle kiss on her brown bangs.

"Bing..." Shiho pushed me away with a blushing face.

"Haha. Would this be better?" I said to her with a grin. But Shiho blushed and ignored me.

Looking at her red face, I really wanted to reach out and pinch her. But reason told me that Shiho would beat me to death if I did that.

"Ala, ala. I used my clothes as handkerchiefs to wipe your tears and snot." I pulled my clothes and smiled bitterly.

"No. There's no snot." Shiho said angrily as she looked at my wet clothes.

"Of course not. Take a closer look." I pressed the wet part of my chest against Shiho's fair face. Then, while Shiho wasn't paying attention, I hugged her body in my arms.

"Bing...you..." Shiho struggled in my arms. But she only resisted symbolically and then stopped. She leaned on my chest obediently.

"Huh? Why are you so well behaved?" I said with a giggle.

"Because I don't have the strength to resist." Shiho said with a blushing face. That's true. Shiho didn't eat all day. Plus she just cried so hard. It would be strange if she still had the strength at this time.

"Okay. I will protect you while Sister Mingmei is away." I pulled her out of my arms, held her shoulders with both hands, and smiled confidently at her.

"So, what happens after sister comes back?" Shiho looked at me intently.

"After I come back..." I deliberately dragged out my tone. "After I come back, I will protect both of you." I grinned at Shiho with my little white teeth bared.

"Eh? Humph, who needs your protection?" Shiho was a little dumb. Then she looked reluctant. Looking at Shiho's expression, I knew she had recovered. Sure enough. Once a girl is tired of crying, she is still easy to comfort.

"Shiho, you haven't eaten yet, right?"

"Call me Shirley." Shiho returned to her original state.

"Oh. Let's go. I'll carry you to dinner."

"I can walk by myself."

"Why do you still use a medical crutch when you can walk?" I asked, pointing to the crutch beside me.

"Because..." Shiho didn't know how to explain.

"Okay, Shiho. It's early morning now. There shouldn't be anyone walking around. No one will see me carrying you on my back." I turned around with a smile and squatted next to Shiho.

"Call me Shirley." Shiho squinted her eyes, grabbed the medical cane and tapped me lightly on the head.

"Got it, Shiho."

"..."

————The scent of orchids, the scent of lavender, the scent of home & the wings of angels, the wings of demons, the wings of guardians————

Back to my room. Shizuka brought the prepared food and two cups of fragrant coffee. But one was for Shiho and the other was for herself. I drank ice water.

"ice.."

"Ok?"

"How do you know I like coffee?" After dinner, Shiho picked up a piece of cake and put it in her mouth, then asked me.

"Um... this..." I felt a little guilty. "I saw you drank it, so..."

"Really?" Shiho took another sip of coffee. "But I haven't had any coffee in the past few days."

"Um...that's what I heard from Sister Mingmei." I was embarrassed.

"..." (Half Moon Eyes staring...)
"Ah...um. Sister Jingliu, please give me a glass of juice." I changed the subject.

"Ice..." (The half-moon eyes continued to stare.)
"Wuwuwu... Shiho. Please let me go. I was just guessing." I said to Shiho with my big watery eyes.

"Forget it. I forgive you." Shiho said with a relaxed smile.

"Wow... Thank you... Thank you..." I said with tears streaming down my face.

"By the way, Bing. How was your study today?" Jingliu looked at me helplessly and smiled, then changed the subject.

"Yeah. I took a test today." At this point, Shiho looked at me. I smiled and continued.

"It's the sixth grade graduation exam. If I pass, I can go to the junior high school department." When she said this, I clearly saw Shiho's hand holding the coffee shook slightly.

"Hey? Bing, can you pass this test?" Jingliu asked curiously.

"Well...it should be possible. I think elementary school stuff is quite simple." I put my hands behind my head and smiled.

"In other words, if you pass the exam, you can take classes with me?" Shiho's eyes gleamed.

"Yeah. I think so. Hehe. This way I can stay with you~" I smiled happily.

"Ugh..." Jingliu playfully made a vomiting gesture, which made me stare at her with my crescent eyes for a long time.

"Who wants you to accompany me?" Shiho pretended to be calm as she drank her coffee. But her hands were obviously shaking. "Yes, yes, Princess. It's getting late. I'll help you go back to your room to rest." I smiled and walked towards Shiho. I squatted down with my back to her.

Shiho's cheeks turned slightly red. Then she put her hands around my neck and lifted me up. She walked out of her room and went straight into Shiho's room.

After putting Shiho on her bed, I tucked her in and was about to leave. But as soon as I turned around, Shiho grabbed my clothes.

"ice.."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Stay with me for a while. I'm a little scared to be alone..." Shiho glanced away and didn't dare to look at me directly. That's true. After Mingmei left, Shiho was left alone. It's normal to be scared at night.

I looked at her with heartache. Shiho, who looked cold on the outside, always hid her vulnerable side deep in her heart. I was very lucky that I met her when she was young. Otherwise, I really don't know how she would have spent her childhood.

Maybe I, this little butterfly, have already stirred up enough waves. IceWine is a good example. If I hadn't appeared, no one knows what IceWine would have done to Shiho. And I don't know what will happen in the days to come. I just hope that my appearance will not change the plot too much. Otherwise, many things are beyond my control.

I turned around again and sat next to Shiho, who curled up beside me. I heard that insecure girls would curl up like this when they sleep to seek warmth.

I reached out and rubbed Shiho's hair, looking at her lovingly. Slowly, Shiho's frown relaxed. Yes. She fell asleep. But I didn't dare to leave. Because her hands were still tightly holding my clothes. I took out the phone Fujiwara gave me from the necklace and sent a text message to Jingliu to tell her that I would not go back tonight. And Jingliu replied to me with a gossipy message, "Children are not allowed to fall in love too early! Good night." The corners of my mouth twitched for a long time.

ps: It's been a long time since I last updated. Sorry everyone. March will be Xiaofeng's busiest month. All things are piled up here. I haven't updated because I'm holding back these 10,000 words. Time is a bit tight. Please forgive me if the article is not good enough. At the same time, Xiaofeng would like to say sorry to everyone again. This three-post will be the last update in March. At the end of March, Xiaofeng will have an important exam. Xiaofeng will review with all his strength in the following days. After the exam, Xiaofeng will come back to write for everyone. Please wait patiently for a few days. So far, Xiaofeng thanks you.

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