Chapter 30 - Between Us

“Not him, but you.”

Alastor stared at July confused by what she meant. He didn't want to misunderstand, misinterpret again. It's too soon to be sure what July means. What if the atmosphere between them is more awkward than this, the worse from the current state of affairs. But it wasn't just Alastor who was silent, waiting. July awaits Alastor's reaction to what the man will say If July says so. But time passed and there was only a long silence between them.

“You won't ask the reason?” In the end, even July-self asked for Alastor's response.

"Reasons...” Alastor spelled that one word. With a blank look as if his mind was somewhere else.

“You gave me a hard time because these few days disappeared without a single news from you."Said July upset, can not hold back her emotions anymore.

“So if you're that curious about my news, why don't you call me first, July?” Alastor's reciprocity quickly caught July off guard. Didn't expect the question attack to come.

“I–uh," July was confused