TBATE : I'm In Your World

34 - War Still Has to Happen

POV : Alanna Roses

Staring at my feet while I stood up in front of the room that where to live for one family. The room where for 4 months I lived in it.

It was already evening, I doubted whether to enter the room or not. Because Arthur was in there.

It wasn't long before the door opened and Helen and Mother came out from behind the door, they laughed and then were surprised to see me standing beside the door.

I just smiled shyly at them.

"Oh Ross, what are you doing here?" Mom said surprised looking at me.

"Hey Ross!" Helen said while patting my back. I just gave her a nod "Then excuse me first, I have urgent matters to take care of "Helen said as she left by waving her hand, I just nodded in reply to her departure.

"Come on in Ross, We're all waiting for you to start dinner." Mom said again as she pulled me into the room.

Walked in silently, I entered the room. This room is quite large and is reserved for the families of high-ranking officers who live within the wall beast glades. And this room reminds me of the apartment in my previous world.

Father and Arthur sitting at the dining table. The food is already prepared on the table. As Mom and I walked into the dining room, Dad looked at me "Oh Ross, come on, let's eat!" I smiled and nodded to dad.

"Sorry I'm late, and sorry I didn't help prepare dinner Mom" ​​I said.

"It's okay, let's eat" Mom said as she gently pushed me to sit next to Arthur. I watched Arthur, he just stayed silent and didn't greet me. I sat awkwardly. Then we all started dinner. Mom and Dad asked me a few things. The awkward atmosphere was felt between us. I'd better go tonight and let Arthur sleep here.

We finished dinner quickly and I'm currently doing the dishes.

"Ummm kids, we'll go first, some business in the health tent." What? Wait, don't leave me alone with him.

"Y-yes, I was also summoned by my division captain." I quickly finished washing my dishes.

"W-wait, Mom and Dad, I'm coming" I said while washing my hands and then followed Mom and Dad who were walking towards the door.

"No, no, finish washing the dishes first, we won't be long ok. See you later kids" Mom said while pushing me away, I tried to look into Mom's eyes for support and tried to tell her from my eyes. But to no avail, she avoided my gaze and pushed me away.

Suddenly a voice stopped me, "Looks like we have something to discuss, Ross." Arthur said coldly. His voice gave me a goosebumps.

He seemed so far away this time..

I froze in my standing position, staring at the ground in front of me. Mom and Dad are gone.

What should I tell him?
Should I say to him what I feel?

Then I turned around and saw Arthur sitting there, staring at his finger tapping the table impatiently.

He looked confused..
He seemed lost..
And he..
Seems to be suffering...

I smiled weakly at him.
I can't be selfish right now.
Tess is destined for him, and I'm only the third person here..

I'd better explain this so he doesn't get confused.

"Would you like to ask about what happened last time at Relictomb?" I asked trying to keep my voice from shaking.

Arthur flinched for a moment, then lifted his head and looked at me. His eyes showed confusion there.