The rice looked coarse and not particularly appetizing.
"Here you go." Suddenly, Nina caught a whiff of fragrant rice. She looked up to see Nash standing in front of her, gazing at her with a serious expression. In his hand was a bowl of clean white rice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNina was momentarily stunned. Seeing her hesitation, Nash placed the bowl next to her, setting a spoon on top. "Eat." He then took the bowl of slightly blackened rice and began to eat. Nina watched him intently, then asked, "Is this all you eat?" Nash sat on a stone beside her. "Yes." Nina pressed her lips together, noticing how much he had changed. The once dignified Nash, who used to have everything at the highest standard, was now eating this coarse rice in such harsh conditions.
She glanced at the bowl of white rice and said, "I'm not that delicate. I've gotten used to the life here in Yaren. You didn't have to go out of your way to get white rice for me." Nash glanced at her. "There's not much white rice left. Don't waste it." Nina understood his point. She should cherish the food she had. Taking the bowl, she started eating large mouthfuls. It had been a while since she had hot rice, and she found it delicious, even without any side dishes.
Nash watched her cheeks puff out as she ate, a small smile tugging at his lips. He gestured to a nearby soldier, who promptly brought a cup of hot water.
"Have svegetables too. Don't choke," Nash said to Nina.
She nodded, enjoying her meal. Despite the simple food, she thought it was the best she had ever tasted. The soldiers around them were curious. They had never seen Nash so gentle with anyone. As they ate their meals, they whispered among themselves.
"Who is that girl? Captain seems to know her. Did you see how gentle he was? Never seen him like that," one soldier said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAnother nodded, "Yeah, I've never seen him like this. Who is she?" "I have no idea. She asked if we were Captain's unit, so they must know each other well." "I don't get it." "Maybe Captain has a crush on her," one speculated.
"With his height and looks, does Captain really need to have a secret crush? Maybe they're a couple?" "No way, no way. Look at how restrained Captain's gaze is. If they were a couple, they'd be embracing by now. He's definitely harboring a secret crush!" "Wow, even Captain has to endure the pangs of unrequited love, huh?" "What are you guys talking about?" James cover, seeing them slacking off and gossiping about Nash. He quickly intervened.
The soldiers straightened up. "Sorry, James!" James scolded them sternly,
"Instead of focusing on important things, you're gossiping about
Captain. So many girls have beemet content around him, and just because
talks to one or two of them, you blow it out of proportion. Do you want to ruin Captain's reputation?" X