Chapter 3 Amusing

Immediately Naomi said that, silence ensued and even the drop of a pin could be heard.

"Ha... Hahahaha! That really made me laugh. Lady, you had better go ahead and act like you didn't see anything or else we will change the target to you." The leader of the group of bullies took his foot off the boy's back and stomped his feet so hard that they made a thudding sound on the floor.

"Hm... Do you find the things I say to be really amusing? Wow, this is the first time that someone has completely ignored what I've said and told me that it's amusing right in front of me. I had forgotten what this sensation was like." Naomi was laughing so hard that she was doubled over, and she had hot tears dripping out of the corner of her eyes.

"Despite this, you should still pay attention when I have something to say to you. As I've mentioned previously, I'm not the kind of person you want to risk upsetting." Naomi took a step forward, and without wasting any time, she punched the leader of the group of bullies in the stomach. She then watched as he fell back and smacked the wall.

"Ah... I am surprised to find out that I still have this much strength. Still, it doesn't make a difference in any case. Damn, I should have knocked that guy out the moment I saw him in that room." Naomi muttered something under her breath as she rolled the guy who was lying on the ground onto his back.

He had passed out but was still able to maintain his breathing.

"You guys really did a number on him." When Naomi saw how handsome he was, she smiled and tapped his face twice.

The beauty that this youngster possessed shone through regardless of how much dirt he was covered in. She would have to admit to herself that she had never seen someone as gorgeous as the boy while he was laying down.

"You slutty whore! You have no right to hit me."

"Hm? I'm delighted you aren't dead. I was afraid that I had finished you off." The news brought a sigh of comfort to Naomi. Even if she would be able to handle the situation, it is still a nuisance to deal with.

"You..." When Naomi turned around to scowl at the leader, he paused for a moment. In the gloom, her eyes emanated a sinister black light, further increasing the terror that coursed through their veins.

In spite of the fact that Naomi was able to wrap her arms around the handsome boy and effortlessly carry him to her shoulders, those around her could still detect a chill coming from her.

"While I may be patient with you today, I will not put up with your behavior in the future. Don't let me see you or else, you'll regret it. I will only issue a single warning." Naomi then led the boy out of the alley after making her statement.

The bully changed positions and leaned against the wall while glaring angrily at his victim. He snarled at me while clenching both of his fists and said, "I'll get you for this, very soon."

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"What's up with him?" Naomi questioned the physician who examined the body of the boy hat she had saved.

"Well... His body is covered in bruises, and in addition to that, he is undernourished and quite weak. If you hadn't intervened to save him, it's possible that he might have perished."

Naomi was taken aback by it all. She didn't anticipate the degree to which the handsome man would be so light when she carried him.

"Do you really think that?"

"Yes. Have you been successful in getting in touch with his family? It's possible that they're concerned about him." The doctor queried.

"No. I haven't really begun to get to know him yet; how am I going to locate his family so quickly when I don't even know who they are? I'm not a deity." Naomi gave a snort and crossed her arms in response.

"Doctor, the patient has regained consciousness. He is requesting to speak with Miss Naomi." The doctor was informed by the attending nurse when she came in. After that, the three of them headed back to the ward the guy was kept.

The young man was already there, sitting still on the bed with a blank expression on his face as he stared blankly at the wall with a little scowl on his injured and swollen lips.

While she waited for the doctor to finish talking to the other person, Naomi propped herself up against the doorframe. After that, she started paying attention to even the most minute details about him.

Aside from the fact that this man had a very androgynous appearance, he exuded an air that was so pristine and unadulterated in appearance. He was both stunning and handsome looking.

He has a strong ability to convince anyone who is on the shadowy side to join him. A person who is similar to her may find themselves naturally drawn to a person like him.

"Miss Naomi..." The physician motioned for Naomi to join them by raising his hand.

"This is the person that saved you, she brought you here to be treated," the doctor said to him.

The young man expressed his thanks by immediately lowering his head and saying, "Thank you so much for saving me!"

Naomi blinked. His words of thanks that he said were a little bit... Fierce and passionate. She fixed her gaze on the attending physician and nurse who were standing next to her, and they quickly deduced that she wished for them to leave the ward.

Both of them moved quite hastily in the same direction. They found it hard to believe that she could maintain her good nature under such trying circumstances.

"Lift your head and give me your attention." Naomi ordered.

"Yes ma'am! I... I mean..." Flustered, he began to stammer.

"Hahahaha!!" Naomi immediately burst out laughing, her teeth shining brightly in the strong light.

"Oh my goodness, that was rather amusing. I'm curious, what is your name? What were you doing down there in that back alley?" Naomi had a lot of questions.

"I... Please call me Nathan..." The young man answered in a timid manner.

When he initially came up, he was in a state of terror when he discovered that he was lying on a hospital bed. However, he was able to collect himself after the nurse told him that he had been rescued and brought to the hospital by another person.

He speculated that the person who rescued him was either an elderly resident or a person who possesses exceptional combat skills, and he pondered the means by which he could return the individual for their assistance.

When Naomi first walked into the ward, he was completely shaken up. Nathan speculated that she could be as much as eight years younger than she appeared, despite the fact that she appeared to be at least twenty-eight years old.

Oh my goodness, look at how lovely and experienced she is!

"Are you okay? Your cheeks are starting to flush."

"Huh? Ah, oh!" Nathan recoiled in surprise as soon as he saw Naomi's face materialize in front of him. However, because he was seated on the edge of the bed, his hands slid as he moved back, and he saw himself fall.

Nathan slammed his eyes shut and braced himself for the collision to the ground. He awaited the pain with anticipation but was surprised when he didn't feel it. Nathan frowned and opened one of his eyes, very slightly.

"Wha..."

"Be careful, as your wounds are still fresh," Naomi said. His ears were massaged by Naomi's breath, and a tingling sensation spread into his nose.

Nathan opened his eyes and saw that Naomi's hands were wrapped around his waist and that she was sitting on top of the bed. Nathan's legs were resting on the bed, and the upper half of his body was practically on the ground when he opened his eyes.

Instantaneously, Nathan's entire face became red, and he began to sweat profusely. Naomi drew him nearer the bed in a cautious manner before releasing her grip on him.

When she saw his flushed face, it made her grin broadly. Even though she is known as the Emotionless Ice Cube, that does not mean that she is unable to differentiate between the many forms of emotions. In fact, this man's emotional state can shift just as quickly as she is able to switch secretaries.

It would be very simple for her to make fun of him, and she will make fun of him; nevertheless, he was required to respond to the second question she asked.

"Why were you skulking around in that back alley? You must have been dragged there by those people, right?

Nathan heaved a sigh. He was perplexed as to why he felt such a strong need to respond to her. It was probably because of the authoritative vibe that she gives off.

"Y... Yes. They dragged me there without my will."

"The other scars you have, did they cause them? Or was it someone else?"

"A very large number of people." When Nathan responded, he bowed his head slightly.

"Does it hurt? It was my fault for not hitting him with greater force than that." Naomi mumbled the final phrase to herself, but he was able to pick up on what she said.

"You... You don't blame me?"

After a brief pause, Naomi asked, "Blame you? To what end? What did you do wrong?" She came closer to him, her expression revealing that she had no idea why she was supposed to blame him for the situation.

"Well..." When she went further closer to him, Nathan's blush became even more intense, yet all of a sudden, a frown formed on the corner of his pouty lips.

"Many people hold me responsible for being... in this manner. They say that I'm too pretty to be a boy, but other than my face, I don't have anything else that would make me a girl, so I guess you could say that I'm a person who is trapped in between. Do you mean to imply that you do not think in such a manner? Nathan tinkered with his fingers in a distracting manner.

Even though they had only just met, she managed to lull him into a sense of security and confidence that allowed him to let his guard down.

Is it possible that she is similar to what so many people have said about her? What is it that they name it...

"A soulmate?" He murmured.

"Huh? Silly boy," Naomi asked as she cocked her head to the side and questioned, "What are you thinking about right now?"

"Ah... Ah! Did... Did I say anything wrong? F... Please excuse me, I have a tendency to talk too much!" Nathan clamped his eyes shut and jerked back, anticipating some kind of physical punishment, even something as mild as a slap or a look.

On the other hand, nothing occurred. Naomi fixed him with a gloomy gaze as she continued to stare at him.

"Do you... Do you have any interest in going back to your house tonight? However, it's possible that you won't be able to, so do you have someone in mind who you'd like to contact so that you can fill them in on what's going on?

"I..."