Thorn Part 24
HINO
'Yuhi, perhaps you shouldn't have left Sumire to me. All I do is get in her way. I can't protect her.'
Since the time Sumire was stabbed, Hino started to doubt his use. He stayed behind to keep Sumire safe, to use his own body as a shield if he had to. But two incidents in a row, there have been two incidents where he has been careless. She almost died not too long ago, and Hino knew if she continued fighting like this. She could potentially end up in that hospital bed again.
Sumire stabbed the ground with her sword and large spikes made out of blood shot out, causing the ground to crumble and the creatures to be swallowed underneath.
She rushed over to him and caressed his cheek. She bit her bottom lip. "Your face is so cold."
"Now that's a new pick up line." Hino tried to joke.