Pissed for being played by Alan Morgan and laughed at by his grandfather Harold Stanley, Finn went out for his night jog in the cold to train his body.

That cold was nothing for him to stay huddled in the duvet. Since Aria stays indoor without going anywhere after six, he only gets to do his workout and other core at night so his routine had changed from morning to night, and was already too used to the cold.

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The regency they were staying in was also secure hence he didn't worry about the dumb girl's safety if he has to visit the gym. But he was really curious to know how the dumb girl maintains her physique slim without exercising.

If not anything, he could at least say she had a healthy routine by her complexion and she never fell ill due to cold. Hence another headache of being worried about her health had off his mind.

After the intense run nonstop for an hour, he was laying on a bench that was facing the park without a bother of cold in his tracksuit. The soft mellow voice reached his ears from afar.

'He is a guy. Won't you be jealous?' Finn's lips twitched, understanding Alan was coaxing Aria to be normal and be friends with him and others too.

Finn moved his gaze towards the road watching between the creak of the backrest of the bench.

Pulling the little white frame closer wrapping his hand, Alan responded seeing her anticipated gaze without halting their slow walk, "So let's consider him as your pet."

'Pet!?' Finn gnashed his teeth for making him a pet of the dumb girl. He was fuming, having an urge to lash out at them.

However, Finn heard her melodic chuckle, "My pet? How could such an arrogant brainless be my pet? I want a sweet little cute pet."

Finn was flabbergasted hearing her reject him as a pet. Nobody knew him well in country S but in city B of their country, girls will stand in a queue to warm his bed even if it's only for a night. And here, he couldn't believe he had no value to even be a pet.

As though that wasn't enough to enrage him, Alan changed his line to make his girl laugh, "So consider him as a girl or... a gay."

Finn: "..."

Aria burst into laughter while Finn sat up clenching his fist. He was sure Alan knows about him well and couldn't believe he was being called a gay.

Since the couple had walked ahead and the darkness was around Finn, they hadn't noticed him. While all Finn wanted to do was go and punch Alan Morgan in the face.

He was seriously considering it when Aria stopped laughing and responded, "Alright, since you trust him, I will be good to him."

Finn wasn't sure why he felt her words bittersweet in his throat. It was obvious she won't trust people easily and whatever the reason may be but he didn't like to hear she was considering being good to him because Alan trusts Finn.

Whereas Finn knew well Alan won't trust him but her. And the dumb girl trust Alan too much that's hard to obtain.

His fury replaced with a weird kind of longing. Probably having a person who could trust him no matter what. Just the thought of it made him smile and he could guess how her silly words could bring a smile to that cold man's face.

He wanted to avoid meeting the couple so he took his gaze away from the road to the park but his brows started twitching uncontrollably. Who he didn't want to see had entered the park and didn't know how she had ended up falling to Alan's arms with her feet still on the bench.

The cheeky mischief girl blushed but Finn couldn't hear what Alan said before he kissed her red cherry-like lips. It wasn't any sensual kiss as what Finn had expected or it wasn't the kiss filled with lust but a sweet, soft, and heartfelt.

Finn felt all the kisses he had were worthless looking them smile against their lips before the little white frame hidden in the warm embrace of the man.

Finn knew the more he watched them, his thoughts and beliefs would be overwritten so he quickly got up and left in total silence. He didn't want to believe in love or there exists a relationship without seeking the benefit or a bond that wouldn't be breakable.

Five years were too long, he was sure these two would know the affectionate words and promises means nothing but an emotion which changes over time.

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The next day Finn wanted to bunk classes but he was in the student organization which is responsible for planning and arranging the university activities. The university sports were starting hence he had to attend for planning.

He wasn't a studious student or needed recognition with such an organization but it was Aria who joined to learn and have experience in handling events, controlling the people, and mending her leadership qualities.

How did he get to know? He had heard her interview so he knew. How did he join? He just improvised Aria's words and showed his charm that the lady president of the student committee blushed before accepting him.

He had skipped the class and went straight to the committee room where Aria entered at last. As they always sat, naturally all had left the seat next to Finn so that if they want to squabble on the decision they didn't have to shout at each other.

Aria, who nodded at many as a greeting, received the first question from Milan, "What is so special? You are very happy today that you are partially glowing."

Aria had heard similar questions all day so it wasn't surprising for her but the guy next to her yawn and before he snickered, "I had dinner at her place so she is excited."

As he wanted, he irritated Aria and left Milan tongue-tied, getting no chance to flirt with her.

Since there were still five minutes for the meeting to start, Aria didn't deny it even though others misunderstood the way he kept the words. Her hand slapped a little harder on Finn's head and turned his face to look at Milan and said, "This is my arrogant dumb headed pet. Please don't mind it."

All burst into laughter at the antics of juniors while Finn shrugged her hand off and ground his teeth unable to believe she seriously took Alan's words into consideration.

'Is this new kind of torture now?' Finn thought and was ready to retort but Aria cut in after taking the seat.

"Look Fluffy, if you become my pet, I can teach you for better scores and also feed you yummy food like yesterday and make your fur fluffier." She tousled his hair and annoyed him more.

"Fluffy Finn!" The seniors burst into laughter at the name while Finn was fuming red.

How could he accept defeat easily? So he pulled her jacket hoodie on her head and petted her head as he uttered, "You are my Pink Fur-ball. Don't purr so much, I will take you out to the park to play games."

"Aww, his cute little kitten." A senior deciphered Finn's words for all to laugh while Milan sat with a grim face.

Then the duo squabble entertaining everyone in the meeting room till the meeting started.