Chapter 137 - True reunion

"A- Asshole." She stammered. "You can't just say that!"

Erik's revelation that he now apparently knew about her past feelings flustered her, as memories of watching Erik and Edda with longing came back to her.

Releasing her foot, Erik lost his seriousness and grinned. "Well, I did. What are you gonna do about it?"

"This." She said, before rushing forward and enveloping Erik in a sudden, sobbing hug. The force of Astrid's embrace caused Erik to stagger backward before he steadied himself, chuckling softly as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I- I'm so glad you're still alive." She sobbed into his chest. "E- Even if you've clearly changed a lot." She chuckled a little through her sobs. "You're a much bigger asshole now."

Her candid description of his changed personality caused Erik to smile. "I won't deny that. It's not all bad, though. I enjoy fighting a lot more, for example. You won't have to spend an hour trying to convince me to spar anymore."