The End of the World: Chaos

"Ruth, what's wrong?" Sika's voice came through the air, as gentle as water, gently awakening Ruth who was immersed in thought.

Ruth turned around and was slightly startled to see that it was Xika. She forced a smile and responded, "You're here too!"

"I'm worried!" Xika shrugged, with a bit of bitterness between his brows, and said thoughtfully: "Yang Yi's performance in the past few days is really shocking. He is like a madman, which makes people worry."

Ruth's eyes flashed with uneasiness, and she sighed softly: "He...what on earth is he worried about that would lead him to this extent?"

"I can't explain it clearly." Xika shook his head, frowned slightly, and looked into the distance, as if he was searching for something. "But, I only know that he has a lot on his mind, and what he sees in his eyes may not be as relaxed as it seems on the surface."

"You go up! I'll be fine here!" Ruth thought for a moment, mustered up her courage, and made a suggestion to Sika.

Xika did not move. She picked up the chair she brought with her and moved lightly to Ruth's side. She sat down with light and neat movements, showing her firm determination. "I am not going to leave, Ruth. As long as you are here, I am willing to stay with you."

Ruth felt helpless and sighed slightly. She couldn't help but persuade him, "You don't have to do this. This is really my own business."

"But I think it's necessary." Sika's voice became more and more firm, and there was a hint of stubbornness in his expression, which made Ruth feel a little warm in her heart.

"I don't want you to worry about me." Ruth whispered, her eyes revealing gratitude and uneasiness towards her friend.

"I'm not worried about you, but Yang Yi." Xika turned his head slightly and looked at Ruth, with deep meaning in his eyes. "If he continues to be so obsessed, I don't know when he will realize what is happening around him and turn the danger into safety."

"But once he has made up his mind, how can we easily change his mind?" Ruth whispered to herself, feeling vaguely powerless in her heart.

Hearing this, Xika was slightly stunned, then his expression was serious and he said bluntly: "And I definitely don't want to give up. Ruth, if you are troubled by him, why don't you try to untie the knot in his heart?"

Ruth turned her head and looked at Xika, a trace of thought flashed in her eyes, and she asked slowly: "What do you think I should do?"

"Speak frankly and give advice. Although I am not a miracle doctor, if Yang Yi is still so confused, I have to give him some truthful advice." Xika replied with a firm and serious attitude.

However, Ruth was full of hesitation, she knew that Yang Yi had a secret in his heart, and there seemed to be an insurmountable distance between them. She opened her mouth to speak, but remained silent because she didn't know how to express herself.

"You don't have to worry too much. He cares about you very much." Xika was full of confidence and continued to encourage: "Even if he has a thousand troubles in his heart, you are also his best friend. People who are connected by friendship will definitely see the light of day."

But Ruth couldn't help but feel a little shaken: "I...I don't know if he is willing to confide in me."

"If you don't try, you will never know." Xika looked directly at Ruth and said faintly: "He needs your company. Perhaps, it is your gentle care that can bring him a little comfort."

Ruth's heart suddenly moved, she looked at Xika, and gradually understood this truth. She nodded slightly, although she was still hesitant and uneasy, she was already a little more determined.

"Okay, I'll try it." Ruth said this, as if to cheer herself up.

"That's good!" Xika's face suddenly became full of smiles, and his eyes were full of Lily, like a flower that had seen the light again.

The two smiled at each other, and a warm force flowed in the air. As the sun gradually sank, the scenery in the courtyard became more peaceful, and the pine trees swayed gently, which seemed to add a touch of harmony to their conversation.

"I think maybe I should go find Yang Yi." Ruth suddenly said, "If he is willing, maybe we can have an in-depth exchange."

Xika nodded and looked at Ruth encouragingly: "If you can express what you think in your heart, you will be able to draw out the secret in his heart."

"I'll try my best." Ruth said firmly, looking up at the sky. The setting sun shone on her face, as if making her expression softer and more determined.

"Then go quickly, I'll wait for you here." Sika's voice was as gentle as the wind, and he was already proud of Ruth's courage in his heart.

Ruth stared at Xika, the emotions in her eyes were like petals swaying in the wind, gently floating, yet difficult to calm down. She slowly spoke in a soft voice: "Do you love him too?"

Xika did not answer, but just faced forward, his eyes as calm as still water, as if he was in the lonely abyss of this dark underground space.

Ruth sighed and frowned, and stopped disturbing Sika's silence. She stared at the endless darkness, and her heart was filled with ripples. The air around her was also silent, as if even time was swallowed by this silence.

After a long time, Xika finally spoke, but his voice was not as clear as before. Instead, it was trembling, like the breaking of waves: "I will never fight with you for him!"

Ruth was slightly stunned, and suddenly turned her head. A look of astonishment flashed across her face, and then she smiled softly: "Don't be afraid, I have no intention of competing with you. I only want to share it with you." The ease in her tone seemed to hide a kind of helplessness.

Xika was shocked and at a loss for words. He must have heard it wrongly, or Ruth's words were a joke from the bottom of her heart, but no matter what, Xika could not hide his shock.

"What are you talking about?" Sika finally couldn't help asking, her eyes eagerly scanning Ruth. Her heart was like an overturned ink bottle, full of doubts and uneasiness.

"I was not wrong. I meant it sincerely." Ruth tilted her head slightly, her expression showing both tenderness and determination. "He is the one I love in my heart, but in this situation, seeing you are so persistent, I can't bear to let you down. We can separate. Even if we can't love each other, I am willing to let you share some of this love."

Xika felt a warmth rising from her heart, and she didn't know how to react. The deep feelings in her heart were hovering in her thoughts at this moment, as if she wanted to struggle out, but she was imprisoned like a bird in a cage, unable to describe it.

"You, really mean it?" Xika's voice trembled slightly, and a mixture of uneasiness and hope flashed in his eyes.

"Don't doubt it." Ruth's eyes were clear, like the sun and the moon under the starry sky, illuminating Xika's heart, "My feelings for him are as bright as the sun and the moon. If you are willing, we can share, and I can even plan for the future together with you."

Xika's heart suddenly surged, his eyes were as bright as water, but then he was immersed in a complicated situation. "But if it is really as you said, what kind of feelings do you have for him?" Xika could hardly control himself, with a hint of sadness in his tone.

Ruth said nothing, staring at the darkness in front of her for a long time. Finally, she sighed slightly and spoke: "He is the one my heart is attached to, but I also know that if I only want to have him all to myself, I am afraid that I will be left with regrets. Half of my love may be exchanged for the happiness of others."

"Can your wish come true?" Xika asked in a low voice, but her heart was filled with turbulence. Her thoughts were surging like the tide, and her trust in Ruth and her desire for love made her unable to control herself for a while.