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LYRIC
I wished this guy didn’t have this effect on me. Why do I seem to lose my composure when he was near me? I’d feel hot and cold all of a sudden and start imagining him in my dreams.
It was a sad way to live, truly. Especially when I knew he could never be mine.
“Hi,” I lowered my eyes to the floor, my hand holding the door open.
Well, staring at Jaris in the eyes was an extreme sport.
“You’re back.”
I simply nodded. It wasn’t even a question.
“I hope your room was the exact way you left it?” He sounded so calm, so different from the arrogant Jaris I experience most of the time. He reminded me of the Jaris I’d experienced in the vacation home.
“Y–Yeah. Thanks.”
There was a short silence. “What do you say about having dinner with me tomorrow?”
My eyes widened like saucers as I dragged them up to meet his.
Wait, what?!
My lips parted in shock, my tongue unable to form any words. Was Jaris Dreadmoor asking me to dinner? That was impossible.
“What do you say, Lyric?” I didn’t miss the spark of amusement in his eyes. He must enjoy watching me struggle.
“I–1-” My eyes darted around, unable to meet his face again.
What was wrong with me? Stay calm, Lyric!
He chuckled.
My breath froze as I looked at his face again. He fucking chuckled!
“Are you mocking me, Mr. Dreadmoor?” I crossed my arms, forcing a frown.
This time, he laughed.
By the moon, I could swear my heart stopped beating. Jaris‘ laugh was always the cutest. It was always deep and dark and so rich enough to savor. I didn’t miss the way his Adam’s apple always bobbed when he did.
It was so adorable.
“Mr. Dreadmoor?” He repeated. Though, he’d stopped laughing, but the mirth remained in his eyes. “Did you seriously call me that?”
I rolled my eyes, but a smile slipped through in the end. “You were mocking me!”
“Well, tell me, doctor Lyric. What did you expect when you were stuttering over a mere invitation to dinner?”
I twisted my lips, wishing I could stop the color making its way to my cheeks. What was I saying? They’d already been there from the second I opened the door to Jaris.
“Well… I’d love to, but I’m supposed to be at the hospital from four to nine p.m tomorrow. I think that’s past dinner time.”
He scoffed, like I’d just said something meaningless.
“Worry about taking an extra dinner dress to work tomorrow. Your work time isn’t an issue,” he spoke with so much nonchalance.
I scoffed. “You really have TCH wrapped around your little finger, huh?”
“You’d be surprised what people are willing to do for someone like me.”
Geez. Such pride.
‘Like it doesn’t send a swarm of butterflies dancing in your belly.
“See you tomorrow at seven. Exactly seven. I’ll be there to pick you up.” He started walking away, then paused to glance back at me. “I hate waiting, Lyric.”
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I slept with a smile on my face. Don’t blame me, I couldn’t really help it.
Since I had free hours before my shift at TCH, I researched on something I’d been desperate to do. I knew Jace would be furious at me if he learned I was still doing this. But I couldn’t help it.
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Before I told him about it at lunch yesterday, I’d already gotten the books from Botanical Bliss.
I trusted myself. Once I’ve learned to use my powers, I was only going to use it for my protection. And that’d be once in a while. Or it might never even happen if danger doesn’t come my way.
When it was time for TCH, I got ready and left.
Work at TCH was going smoothly. Marta was here, but fortunately, I didn’t get to see her.
On my schedule, I had to inject four of my patients with Calmizol. It was a powerful wolf drug that was meant to bring them instant relief.
I watched as they peacefully went to sleep.
Before I knew it, it was quarter to seven.
I quickly changed into the dinner dress I’d brought along with me. I still couldn’t believe I was having dinner with Jaris.
I went to the staff Quarters where there was a mirror and applied light makeup on. I smiled at my reflection in the mirror. Well, I might look simple, but I definitely looked beautiful.
His text beeped into my phone.
JARIS: Where are you?
That butterfly thingy happened again. Geez.
I fixed my bag and hurried out of the room. But of course, I had to meet one she–devil.
One of the rude doctors–Kayla–was at the door and gawked at me
“Why are you this dressed up?”
But I didn’t even stop to talk to her. This night was going just fine for me. Far be it from me to let anyone ruin it.
It was easy to spot Jaris‘ Zenith Glide among the numerous cars in front of TCH. I thought he’d be in the backseat as usual with Kael and Nerion in front. But to my surprise, he was the one driving.
I tried to suppress my smile as I settled in the front seat. I guess this was just about us.
“Hi,” I said as I fixed my seatbelt.
“Hi, Lyric. You look good.”
Oh, to hell with suppressing my smiles. “Thank you.”
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