I didn’t respond, just mur off thu
I didn’t tell teo that the piano competition I was entering would start in three dept
I had already booked a fight in the city of Servia and we were going to be apart for
en just the rich
That night, I tossed and turned in my apartment.
The next day, when I walked into the terminal with two dark circles under my eyes, I was surprised to se pillar, his hands in his pockets
figure bearing casuall
Rolin, looking as handsome and carefree as ever, with that charming, playboy smile that always seemed to lighten the mood
What
are you doing here?” I asked, more curlins than murprise
He grinned, pushing off the pillar to stand in front of me
“What, no warm welcome? I’m hurt. But seriously, I’m here to escort you on this trip. Can’t let you go off on your own now, can fr
I raised an eyebrows, half amused, half annoyed.
“Since when do you play bodyguard, Rolin?”
He shrugged, his smile never wavering
since
someone as lovely as you decided to go on a dangerous journey. You know me, always the gentleman.”
I couldn’t help but laugh, shaking my head at
ad at his
But before I could respond, Lena’s voice cut through my thoughts, sharp with warning.
“Leo’s found us. He sensed Rolin’s presence, and he’s not happy. He’s coming this way, and he’s furious,”
As the plane ascended into the sky, leaving the ground far below, I leaned back in my seat, my mind a tangled web of thoughts and emotions
Iturned to Lena, my wolf, and quietly asked her to reach out to Lorne
“Lena, please tell Lorne that Rolin and I are just friends. There’s nothing more between us,” I whispered, closing my eyes. “Tell him not to wi effortic we’re on a plane, and he won’t be able to catch up.”
Lena’s presence within me was comforting, though I could sense her reboctance
I do as you ack, Liz,” she replied softly, her voice tinged with concern. “But be careful. Lorne and Leo are not in the best state of mind right now.”
I nodded, though I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring her or myself
Rolan, sitting beside me, seemed to sense my turmoil.
He turned to me with a playful glint in his eyes.
You know, I had a feeling I was running away with a beautiful woman,” he said, chuckling softly.
I managed a bitter laugh, though the humor fel hollow.
“More like you’re being dragged into my mess.” I replied, shaking my head.
“Mess or not, I’m here willingly,” Rolin sail with a shrug, his easygoing demeanor unwavering
“And besides, it’s not every day I get to whisk someone away on an impromptu adventure.”
The hours passed slowly as the plane carried us toward our destination
The rhythmic hum of the engines did little to soothe the whirlwind of emotions churning inside me
Leo had been trying to reach me incessantly, his calls and messages flooding my planne
Each one only added to the confusion and turmoil in my mind.
Thadn’t yet figured out how I was
to face him, let alme what I would say when I did.
By the time we landed and checked into our hotel, I had regulated my emotions very smoothly.
The Serevia City tournament was coming up and I had to focus all my energie
That night, while lying in the darkness of thy hotel room, I couldn’t sleep
Various notes echoed in my head, preventing me from sleeping pracefully, I decided to go for a walk.
The hotel lobby was quiet, a few late night travelers milling about, but my attention was drawn to a familiar figure seated at the grand plan in the
corner.
Bolin, his fingers dancing across the keys, was lost in the music, a serene expression on his face,
1 had never seen him play before, and I was taken aback by how talented he was
The muse flowed from him effortlessly, filling the space with a melody that tugged at my heartstrings
As I approached, Rolin noticed me and gave a warm smile.
“Couldn’t sleep?” he asked, his fingers still moving over the keys,
I shook my head.
“No, too much on my mind.” Tadmitted.
He patted the empty space on
on the bench beside him.
“Why don’t you join me? We can play a duet, something to take your mind off things
1 hesitated for a moment, but the thought of playing alongside him was too tempting to resist
I sat down next to him, and together, we began to play.
For some reason, I had a subtle feeling. Even though we were playing four handed, Rolan’s eyes were always on me.
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