Chapter 20
Aria Amethyst's Point of View
The room echoed with Blue's inebriated declaration, "You're so beautiful, Frances," as he slipped into a deep slumber.
In a swift motion, I extricated myself from the embrace of Blue's arm, rising abruptly as I hastily departed the room. The door closed behind me as I made my way outside Ate Elma's abode, settling on the ground in front of the entrance. Here, I allowed the unrestrained cascade of my tears, an emotional torrent I couldn't fathom. Why the tears? Why this tightening ache in my chest? And why did it hurt so much?
The frustration welled up within me as I grappled with the realization that, despite being right beside him, his thoughts were miles away. What recourse did I have but to accept it? As if I had any right to be perturbed.
