"Don't worry about it, it's already past," said Aaron.
Aaron seemed to know what she was thinking.
"Sorry, I should have experienced all that," she said regretfully.
"It must be very painful." Said Mai again.
It hurts... It hurts so much. - Aaron thought.
Aaron answered inwardly. He briefly remembered the night of his birthday celebration. The worst birthday he will probably never forget. No... Not because he was shot and almost died but more because he could have lost Mai at that time. Well luckily he can act quickly, he can't imagine if Mai has to experience it. Knee torn just a little already made Mai scream let alone get shot. How could Aaron let Mai feel pain like that? Worse, the girl could have instantly lost her life. At least he had a better chance of surviving.
"Ron..." Mai's voice broke his thoughts.
"Oh, why?" said Aaron.
"Are you all right?" Mai looked at him worriedly because Aaron suddenly went silent.
