Chapter 30: Share a Drink?

"If you can't sleep then have enough courtesy to let other people do so." Aleister said with monotonous annoyance looking down at her from the doorway. He had a disinterested look on his features as he gazed down at her pitiable state.

"I'm sorry..." was all Ruby could reply but it seems to be directed to someone else other than him.

"You are such a troublesome woman." Aleister sighed before walking towards her and grabbing a bottle of Bourbon and pouring himself a cup.

"What are you doing? I thought you're mad at me." she whispered, wiping away her tears.

"The Aleister that's mad at you is your lover. I'm here as your friend, no strings attached. And friends drink with their sad friends to make them feel better and listen to them cry and watch them get all snotty. It's