Chapter 67 Cheesy

Staring at Xenon who looked too determined, I can't do anything about it. We are already together in a mess. I am already involved as I choose to be involved with them. And I can't leave, I won't leave him knowing he's in danger...

Should I give my heart a chance to love? If it happens, everything is in ruins. We will be destroyed by this LOVE. But, I like the feeling, and I wanted to feel it... I wanted to try and give my heart a chance who's shouting for him. It's been him...

From the moment I first laid my eyes on. My heart has been shouting for him... My body has been craving for his presence... Seven years have passed but I'm still holding something from him... The circular metal that I always brought with me...

For once I wanted to be selfish... I cupped his cheek that is near my face "Okay, I'll give you a chance..." he smiled, a genuine one "but I have a condition." I continued which made him curious.

"Anything, what is it?" He asked softly.

"Please, be ready. Be ready for anything else." I stated hoping for a good answer.

He smiled but was partly confused "I will. Whatever happens, I'll make sure we'll get over it. Safe." He stated leaning down but before our lips met.

"Okay now, let's eat." I turned around as I sensed him shaking his head, smiling.

I smiled too. I realized this past few days, I've been smiling but only when we are together.

We were eating together but I felt tense from his stares. Suddenly,

"Claire, I'm so curious, how did we end up in here? I remember last night we were in the warehouse..." he asked remembering what happened last night.

"Do you really have to know?"

"I wanted to know." He insisted.

"Someone came to help us."

"Who?" Curiosity filled him.

"It's confidential."

"Claire, please let me know. At least I can thank that person." He insisted.

"Xenon..." the moment I said his name, I sensed him freeze. "Not all people wanted to be known. Not all people wanted to be thanked. Some of them preferred to be hidden." I continued.

He smiled "Can you say my name once again, please..." he pleaded, smiling.

At first, I was hesitant but when I saw his hoping eyes "Xenon..." I bit my lower lip. Why can't I resist him?

Then, I saw a smile that I will never forget. A smile with love... causing butterflies to fill my stomach once again. "I love it when my name rolled out your tongue..."

"Will you just eat. You're so cheesy." I joked not knowing what to reply. Now, I joke!?

He chuckles "Only when it comes to you."

I ignored him and continue eating. Suddenly, I felt some ketchup on my lips so I licked it. When I looked at him, he's staring at my lips...

My eyes immediately looked at his lips the moment he bites his lower lip seductively... I felt like wanting to touch it... I want to kiss him... I... I...

WTF! I looked into his eyes the moment I realized I've been staring too long on his lips... and our eyes widen when we both realized we acted the same way and immediately avoided as we continue eating in silence...

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"I already called my driver to bring us back to school. Not long after he'll be here." I can't use the car I stole yesterday. I'm walking towards the living room where he was sitting while watching a movie.

But it seems like he's not watching a movie, rather he is thinking deeply...

"What's bothering you?" I asked softly as I took a seat near him.

"So many things are bothering me..." He messed with his hair.

"Like?"

"Like, the thoughts of what may happen... you've been through a lot Claire, and that's because of me... Marco have so many surprises, I'm afraid of the possibilities... he won't stop Claire..." Sadness filled him. Then I suddenly remember...

"What happened yesterday? How did you got separated from others?" I asked in curiosity.

"It was a setup..." he stands up in frustration "It was a fucking set up!" He flickered the bridge of his nose.

"Hey, calm down... tell me..." I stand up as I caressed his back to calm him.

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Xenon's POV

The moment I looked at her eyes. I can't help but obey...

Flashback

We are almost successful in taking the weapons out. Lucas, Adrian, and Coby are placing the weapons on the car. While I separated from them luring the enemies.

"Xen! How are you doing?" Lucas asked from the earset.

"I'm doing good," I stated while shooting men I see.

"Hang on okay, we're coming." I can sense them running.

"Okay." I'm hiding now in a wall of an old building when I heard a laugh boom in the area.

"Xenon, Xenon, Xenon. Are you having fun?" Tch. It's probably Nicholo.

This gang... we encountered them once in a battle and I got face to face with Nicholo. He can't accept the fact that I defeated him, so he has considered us their enemies ever since. Tch. What a child.

"I guess I am. You haven't yet moved on Nicholo?" I tease.

"Fuc* you!!" He exclaimed in anger and suddenly "What would you feel if your beloved girls are dead?" He laughed evilly.

Fear and worry covered me "What the fuc* are you saying!?"

"Oh shi*!" I heard Lucas cursed in the earset.

"As I was saying, they're alone and all of you are here. What might have happened to them?" I can sense him smiling playfully.

"Shi*! Lucas go back to the mansion, now! Let's meet there." I stand up while watching my surroundings.

"But-" I cut Lucas by turning off the line. Girls need them more than I do. Their safety is more important... Claire...

I have no other choice. When I got out...

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Venice Claire POV

"They're surrounding me..." He ended while staring deeply at my eyes.

"Mr. Baron..." I hardly stated. Not realizing anger is rising on me once again.

His eyes widen for a moment but then he let out a small smile and hugged me. "I'm so happy to see you alive and well. It scares the hell out of me when I heard those words from him..." He stated in worry.

I hugged him back "I already promised you Xenon. I won't leave until you say so." He tightened his hug as he buried his face in the crook of my neck and sniffed my scent. I closed my eyes, feeling him.