Assisi immediately lowered his head with a somber look. I couldnât figure out what to say.
Oh, seriously, this guy⦠when I began to feel familiar with him, one by one, I found new sides of him. Itâs more surprising now than embarrassing. How could he think that my hand would pop like a balloon when he put too much power into his hand?
âMy hands arenât that weak, Assisi. Itâs okay for you to hold them.â
âWell, butâ¦â
What did he mean but? No more buts!
I couldnât help it. If he kept acting like this, I would have my thoughts too! I suddenly grasped Assisiâs big hand, which came into my hand. His hands were, at least, twice as big as mine, perhaps because they were adultsâ hands, so I couldnât see my hands when Assisi held it.
He had a handsome face, but Assisiâs hands were really rough.
Maybe itâs because he used a sword a lot? Caitelâs hands were not very soft, but Assisiâs hands were tougher than that.
âHere, you just have to hold it like this. Just this much, okay?â
I stretched out my hand and held Assisiâs hand tightly again, and he flinched. Every time I put strength into my hands, Assisi wouldnât act like usual.
What, it felt like I was bothering him! Oh, my God, heâs the only one who got upset by holding hands; what an idiot! I was going crazy. What was I supposed to do with him?
âOkay? Just hold it like this. Understand?â
âAll right⦠I understand.â
Upon hearing my urging, Assisi slightly tightened his hand. The touch of his big hand that was wrapped around my hand made me smile without even realizing it. Itâs tough to hold his hands. Who knew itâd be so hard to just hold hands with some? However, itâs so cute how nervous Assisi was about something as simple as thisâ¦
I couldnât believe that I thought this was cute. I was insane too.
âWhy are you smiling?â
He seemed to be wondering why I laughed. I gladly smiled more brightly.
âBecause Assisi is so cute.â
ââ¦â
Upon hearing my reply, Assisiâs face heated up in an instant. I smiled at him again while waving our hands together.
âThere, there. Thatâs my good little knight.â
Assisi frowned upon hearing my words. He seemed to be ashamed to be treated like a child.
However, I had no plans of stopping now! I liked Assisi even when heâs sulking.
I was a helpless mean girl. I shook our held hands.
âCome on, letâs go!â