(Alnilam)
"Alni, is there something you are not telling me?" Jamina asks, once we settle in my room. I know she appears a little rattled seeing Amaia in my room at night.
"What do you mean?" I bind my hair with a band and pin it over my head. Now that Amaia is gone they have become as lifeless as silver ribbons.
"Umm, I mean you seem distant lately, like you are carrying all your burdens alone. You don't share your problems with me anymore." There is a hint of disappointment in her voice.
I turn around to face her. "There is nothing to share, Jamina. I will if there is," I answer her, a tad rigidly.
Her face falls at my tone but she instantly puts a smile on her lips to hide her feelings. Inwardly, I curse myself.
Why am I such a bastard?
Why do I feel annoyed by her presence lately?
She steps closer and takes my right hand in hers.
