Rufus - Prince of Trugville - Sun End

Rufus - Prince of Trugville - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Broken Promise

I felt a bad premonition rising after I heard a scream all of a sudden... When I went through the black mist, I couldn't see a thing. 

MC: !

After I felt a slight bump, I opened my eyes and... There was a boy collapsed on the ground. 

MC: No way...!

Rufus: Ah, what a shame. 

With the black mist swaying, Rufus listlessly walked over to me. 

(It can't be...) 

When the black mist was lifted from Rufus, the boy screamed after that... After seeing the connection, I became uneasy. 

MC: Rufus... What happened? 

Rufus: As you can see, he was attacked by a dream eater and had his dream eaten. How sad. Well, it looks like he still has some dreams leftover since he's still alive. 

When he said that as if it was someone else's problem, my restless heartbeat became louder. 

MC: Don't tell me... Rufus... Did you do this? 

Rufus: ... 

When he didn't respond, that confirmed my question... 

MC: Why!? 

Rufus: Why? Ahaha! I don't have a single reason to eat a dream!

MC: Even though you said that you wanted to become allies... 

Rufus: Was I not supposed to eat dreams for that? 

MC: !

He looked down at me coldly with his dark eyes. 

Rufus: Also, are you okay with him staying like that? 

I turned my back on Rufus and rushed over to the boy. With sadness and frustration crammed in together, I put a prayer into my ring... 

Chapter 7 - A Way to Apologize

After the bright light that came out from the ring went away, the dark sunset returned... As the boy's consciousness was returning, his body moved a little. 

(What a relief...) 

Just as I became relieved, the sadness that I've been holding in began to come out. 

-Flashback-

Rufus: Princess, forget about what we talked about just now. I hate it when I'm being pried into.

-Flashback-

(Since then, Rufus has changed... I made him mad... Is that why he ate his dream?) 

When I slowly raised my head, I heard something in the alley and noticed a small girl. 

Girl: Is he okay? 

MC: Yes. He's fine now. 

Girl: What about Mister...? 

MC: Mister...? 

The girl ran over there and crouched down next to me. 

Girl: He was protecting me from the dream eaters earlier... But, this boy didn't escape in time... 

MC: !

(That's... Rufus was trying to save him...) 

Getting a warm feeling in my heart, I turned towards Rufus by reflex. 

MC: Rufus...!

Although, Rufus was already gone... There was Tell-san's book that has fallen sadly after it was let go of... 

......

When I returned to the inn, I visited Rufus' room with the book in hand. 

Rufus: ...What? 

When I went inside, Rufus wouldn't look at me. I nervously went to his side and held out the book to him. 

MC: I'm sorry. 

Rufus: ...I don't get it, but why are you apologizing? 

MC: You were trying to save the children. Yet, I misunderstood the situation and blamed you. I'm really sorry...

Rufus: Ah, that. Well, it was obvious that you didn't believe me when I said that I wanted to become allies. 

MC: I'll believe you... So, from now on, I'll properly...!

Just as I was about to say it, Rufus looked down at me with an unfazed expression. 

Rufus: Didn't I tell you? Don't try to persuade me with such retaliating words. 

MC: I-I guess so... Sorry. 

Rufus: At times like these, I can't help, but say how cute you are when you're interested in me. 

MC: Eh...? 

Rufus held my hand and sat down on the bed. 

Rufus: I'm glad that you apologized. 

When he pulled my arm, I ended up falling onto the bed. 

MC: ...!

I got up by reflex, but I only made some slight movements due to him holding me down... 

MC: Rufus...? 

When I looked up, there was an amused look in Rufus' eyes... 

Last Chapter - Touching the Heart a Little

Rufus: I'm glad that you apologized. 

As he was looking down at me, the lamp made his dark eyes shine alluringly... Sounding so cheerful, Rufus touched my lips with his long fingers. 

MC: You're glad...? 

Rufus: I want these cute lips to say something. Say, "I will do anything to apologize". 

MC: Doing anything for something like that... 

As I felt my cheeks becoming warm, I turned my face away from Rufus' gaze. 

(What should I do...) 

With my arms being held down at the moment, he moved his knee between my long legs. 

Rufus: Ahh... I'm at my limit. 

MC: !

As if he was getting impatient, he hung over me and I instantly closed my eyes. Although... When I heard the bed squeaking, Rufus landed right next to me. 

MC: Rufus? Um... 

Rufus: I've reached my limit from moving around all day. I'm really sleepy... 

MC: Don't tell me... 

I blinked in confusion when I suddenly remembered everything that happened up till now. 

MC: Did you return early today because you were feeling tired from being in a good mood earlier... 

Rufus: Yeah... That's why I'm sleepy. 

MC: Eh!? 

(So... He wasn't mad?) 

Rufus: Ahaha, it's a shame that I was unable to see you feeling a little more troubled. 

When Rufus wrapped his arms around my body, he held me to his chest. 

MC: L-Let go... 

Rufus: Just be good and sleep. We'll continue once we wake up tomorrow... 

As he was holding me tight, I immediately heard him sleeping calmly in my ears... 

MC: Rufus...? 

Rufus: ... 

(He really did fall asleep...) 

Even so, I couldn't move with him seizing me in his arms tightly. 

(Geez...) 

While I was defenseless, Rufus continued to sleep... 

......

When I felt a faint light, I slowly opened my heavy eyelids.

(Huh... I...) 

As my consciousness hazily came back, I moved my body and... 

Rufus: Morning, Princess. Did you sleep well? 

When I heard his voice nearby, I stiffened up. 

(I fell asleep at that time...!) 

I got up in a panic, but... 

Rufus: How boring, Princess. 

Rufus pulled me back and I ended up falling into his arms again. 

Rufus: We have gotten close by spending the night together. Stay with me for a bit and warm me up. 

As Rufus was teasing me, he held me even tighter. 

MC: That's because you wouldn't let me go... 

When I ended up touching his warm skin, I felt like running away for some reason. That's when I noticed that Rufus was smiling. 

Rufus: It's been a while since I've felt this good from waking up. I wonder if it's because you were sleeping with me. 

MC: ! If you know that, then let me go... 

After I said that, Rufus only smiled and undid his arms. 

Rufus: Seeing how you behave and your honesty makes me irritated, but... You being forgiving is what made me interested in you. 

MC: Eh? 

Due to Rufus' unexpected words, I looked up at him... He caressed my cheek with his warm hand. 

Rufus: I'm in a good mood, so I'll be honest and tell you one thing. Yesterday, I was waiting for you to come and get me. I was playing a little game to see if you'll come searching for me if I disappeared. 

(Could that mean...) 

-Flashback-

Rufus: I was playing a game with the kid to kill some time. 

-Flashback-

Rufus: In the end, you searched for me and went through all the trouble to apologize. That's why I was happy. 

MC: Is... that so? 

As if Rufus was being affectionate, he touched me as he lightly smiled. 

Rufus: That's it for today. If you want to know anything else... Think about sleeping with me again. 

The tips of our noses touched each other. When I looked at his calm expression, I instantly smiled at him in return... 

Rufus: So? After waking up in the morning, do you wish to continue on? 

MC: That's not what I meant...! 

I hurriedly pushed his chest and turned my back on him. At that moment... 

Rufus: "Only she gives"... That could be what I'm feeling. 

It could have been my imagination when I heard his faint voice... Even so, I was certain that Rufus was smiling behind me... 

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