I was stunned. I thought that Enoch would take a step back. But he was only two feet closer.
Was he really this aggressive in the first place?
I struggled to come to my senses. To survive on this island, I must not be swayed by others.
Especially if it is an uncertain feeling that ends with just 'I care you'.
So I decided to be a little firm.
"You said you would never have a crush on me. You told me not to have vain expectations."
I gave back what he had said to me. Actually, I tend to remember the hurtful words.
Perhaps he was stabbed by my words, Enoch frowned with a troubled face.
Of course, the harsh words he said to me were a result of what Margaret had said to him in the past, so there was no need to blame Enoch for that.
Enoch said nothing more and bit his lip. I found it a bit sad to see him blaming himself, so I opened my mouth again.
"Enoch, I want to survive. I hope you can survive, too. I mean it."
It seems that those words were unexpected to Enoch. As if surprised, his large golden eyes shook violently.
"So, let's only think about survival for now. It is not too late to do other things later."
Hearing these words, Enoch slowly closed his eyes. As if he was suppressing his emotions.
***
I couldn't stand the awkward atmosphere with Enoch, so I left the cave and found Kayden sitting in front of the cave.
He sat idly on the fallen tree that we use as a chair, looking out at the dark bushes.
I sat down next to him.
I'm still reluctant, but that doesn't mean I'm rude enough to be ungrateful to someone running around looking for me.
"I'm sorry for worrying you. I heard you went looking for me."
Kayden turned to me.
"It's all right because you are safe now."
He looked at me with a face that was hard to tell what he was thinking.
"A strange magic circle has appeared in the sky, the sun went down and you have not returned...... The crown prince went crazy looking for you as if he had some sort of separation anxiety."
Ah, it seems that the reason the cave was a mess was because of Enoch.
Separation anxiety......? What do you mean?
As I pondered, I looked back at Kayden.
"Are you okay?"
Without answering my question, Kayden rested his chin on his fist and stared at my face. I was a little perplexed at his deep gaze.
"Why?"
"I heard everything you said inside."
"......oh, really?"
'Did you hear all those embarrassing conversations?'
My face is burning. I tried to avoid his gaze but Kayden gently grabbed the tip of my chin with his fingertips and lifted it up.
Thanks to this, I met his eyes again.
"But you know what? What should I do? I'm also interested in you."
At his words, I just blinked and looked at him.
I've been together with Enoch for a long time. But, why is Kayden......? In addition, the two men make a similar confession as if they had planned it.
"Stop joking. Why are you interested in me?"
Is it because his first impression was not good or because I know what kind of man he is? No matter what he said, it didn't feel sincere.
At my question, his blood-red eyes glared at me.
I watched his fine silver hair swaying softly in the hot wind.
Kayden's sharp cat eyes curved beautifully as he smiled.
Why are you suddenly smiling? I was puzzled at the unexpected smile and only blinked my eyes.
"Do you think I'm joking?"
His face got closer.
His red eyes and white face—perhaps whiter than mine, were caught in my sight.
I avoided his gaze. Of all people, I can't believe I've let my guard down against Kayden.
As I was about to get up from my seat, he grabbed my wrist.
"Let go of me."
As I frowned in pain, he immediately let go of my wrist.
"I'm sorry. And I'm sorry for threatening you before, and for saying that I hate you."
He spoke in a somewhat sullen tone, then bit his lower lip and twisted his face painfully.
"Nevermind......"
I opened my mouth and Kayden lifted his head.
"It will never happen again in the future. After all, you don't like me."
Kayden's face hardened.
Anyway, I think Enoch and Kayden will change when they meet the female lead......
It would probably be after that that I could trust and judge them.
"I don't know what you mean," Kayden said with a sigh.
"Think about it. It hasn't been long since you and I met and you hate me openly. But how could you have a crush on me?"
At my words, Kayden flinched with an embarrassed expression. Then he smiled with an innocent face.
I pointed to the earring hanging on his right ear and said,
"I know you can't control your emotions well. That earring plays a role in controlling your emotions, but it's broken now."
At my words, Kayden's eyes widened. He looked really surprised.
"How......how did you know that!"
"I know who made that earring. Anyway, the important thing is that you can't control your emotions here without borrowing the power of your earring."
Of course, I do not know the person who made the earring directly. I just remembered what Kayden said to Yuanna in the original story.
Kayden lost his words and looked at me blankly.
"I understand why you say such weird things to someone you don't even like. It's because your earring is broken."
"......"
"But no more than this. Don't say anything you'll regret later."
I let go of his hand and turned around. But Kayden hurriedly grabbed my wrist again.
His face, which seemed a little angry, was right in front of me.
"Yeah, I must be crazy."
He looked at me and smiled.
"But Margaret, whatever the reason, it doesn't change the fact that I'm interested in you."
He gave me a pretty, dimpled smile and kissed the back of my hand long.
It was a Langridge Empire-style greeting, but what Kayden did to me was a little different. His soft, moist lips lingered on the back of my hand for a long time.
I hurriedly got up from my seat.
"You're very selfish, you know?"
"I Know."
Kayden answered with a slightly gloomy face.
I turned around and entered the cave.
And I ran into Enoch who was standing at the entrance of the cave.
......did you hear the conversation with Kayden?
But now I really wanted to rest. So I calmly passed him without any worries, lay down on my bed, and quietly closed my eyes.
"But Margaret, whatever the reason, it doesn't change the fact that I'm interested in you."
Kayden's voice rang in my ears. That man could only say what he wanted.
I hope that they will not regret what they said today when they met the female lead.
***
As expected, I lay down sick the next day. Not because of a fever or a cold, but muscle pain.
When I opened my eyes, I wanted to see Enoch and Kayden's faces, but now that was not important. I felt like my whole body was going to break.
As I was in so much pain, Enoch was restless and wandered around me and took care of me.
I did not hesitate to ask for his help. Because I really thought I was going to die.
Margaret's body was really weak. When I feel a little better, I should start with physical training. How can I survive on this brutal remote island with this body?
Eventually, I was able to move after suffering from muscle pain for four days.
After coming out of the cave after a long time, I saw Enoch making a bonfire at the entrance.
Next to him was Kayden cutting the bark very thinly, twisting it, and tying it up like a string.
It was also described in the novel that Kayden had many strange talents.
"Are you all right?"
Before long, Enoch approached me and put his hand on my forehead to check my fever. And after that, Kayden cautiously approached me and looked at my complexion.
"Take more rest."
I shook my head at Kayden's words.
"I'm fine now."
I emphasized once more while looking at Enoch,
"I'm really fine."
Enoch touched my cheek once again with a worried look on his face and then turned away from me as if he was sorry.
We sat together in front of the bonfire with tired faces and watched the bonfire burn for a long time.
"I have to find a way to escape from this island, but I don't know where to start."
Unlike Enoch, Kayden sighed with a gloomy face.
I asked Kayden, "Have you seen anyone else on this island?"