When we got there, Ace walked in first. Francy ran out of her room a few seconds later. She was looking at me confused, worried and wary. But no words were coming out. She seemed as if she didn't know what to say.

Ace turned to face me. "Have you guys fought before?"

"No."

"Oh boy." He tapped my back and he approached Francy. "Here you go." He gave her the milkshake.

"Thank you." She took the milkshake but didn't break eye contact with me. She almost pleaded with her eyes for me to say anything.

Ace pulled her back into the room. "Come here Francy. I'll explain everything to you."

He closed the door behind him. I waited there for five to ten minutes and then I heard yelling.

"HE FORGOT?"

I remember that gangster tone when she came to hunt me as Lucy.

"HE DID WHAT TO YOU?" She yelled again.

Suddenly the door opened and Ace walked out. The door slammed shut behind him.

"Sorry dude. I tried to help but I think I made things worse. Good luck." He ran upstairs.

"Um...Thanks."

I walked to her room and knocked on her door. There was no answer. I knocked again.

Since there was no answer again I opened the door carefully and peeked inside.

She was on her bed twirling the straw in her milkshake cup, looking down.

I closed the door behind me.

"Francy..Can we talk?"

She didn't even glance at me.

"Babe?" I tried.

Not. one.freaking.glance.

"I'm sorry that I didn't call you and made you worried. But I was gonna call."

She suddenly stopped swirling the straw and raised her head towards the ceiling. "If only I could prosecute him in the family court. "

"Francy?"

She suddenly placed the milkshake on her nightstand and finally faced me.

"I don't want to talk. I'm angry. I'm disappointed and very emotional. I want to calm down and maybe we can talk tomorrow when I'm not so irritated."

"But I want to clear things up."

"I said I don't want to listen to you tonight. I want to brew in anger right now. Save your excuses for tomorrow when I might forgive you."

I didn't think she'd be so angry.

"Why are you so angry? It was only a small misunderstanding?"

That.WAS.A.mistake. She suddenly stared at me like she was going to kill me on the spot.

"Not only did I worry that something went wrong and that you were hurt, but I thought you hated me because it was my suggestion to go and talk to your parents. Then I got my poor brother to go and talk to you and I can't believe he brought you an expensive milkshake and you laughed in his face at the end."

The little shit sold me out.

"I am so angry. So disappointed. And I keep yelling at you." She took a deep breath and calmed down. "I don't want to yell at you like this. "She seemed hurt. "Just let me be alone now."

She took her milkshake and phone and continued ignoring me.

Fuck. I really screwed up.

"Okay you can be angry. I'm not saying anything else until tomorrow. But I'm not going to leave right away."

I walked over to her bed and sat down.

Nothing.

I laid down on the bed and put my head on her knee but she remained cold until the end. I cuddled closer but she didn't move an inch.

Wow, this woman is tough. I guess I have to come up with a really good way to make it up to her.

But still..I stayed like that circling heart on her thigh with my finger. She can at least know I love her even though she doesn't want to talk to me.

***

The next morning

I got dressed and headed straight to the kitchen. I made some steaming hot coffee and took it bitter. Oh yeah. I was in the mood for bitter coffee.

See, drinking bitter coffee was a habit only when I was going through something. And this coffee tasted so good that I was sure I was going through something. Anger? Guilt? Regret? I couldn't point my finger on it.

After courageously holding out yesterday night of not talking to Lucy I was definitely feeling weird today. He was so adorable and so sexy at the same time that my heart was going to burst.

But he was too damn cute to get away with it and he knew it. I had to be tough.

I chugged a good amount of coffee and walked back into the living room to chill with Rehan.

"Where is everyone?" I asked sitting down next to him on the couch.

"Kai has been gone since this morning. Don't know where."

"Oh right. He's taking Remi for a date today." I told him. "I have an inside source."

Rehan nodded smiling. " Aha.. Oh Mom and dad are out. They're gonna be back later tonight."

"Got it. And Ace?" I looked around. "Also where are the cats?"

"He took them grooming. Said he heard Momo trying to cough out a hairball."

"Oh no. I hope she's alright."

"She'll be fine."

I sighed. "What are we watching?"

"I don't know.." He passed me the remote. "There's nothing good on."

"Should we watch some serial murder cases?" I smirked.

"Let me get snacks." Rehan smiled.

"Tangerine for me," I yelled as he headed for the kitchen.

Three hours later Ace came back with the cats and told me there was no need to worry and that they were fine.

"But what about the cough?" I asked.

"They're perfectly groomed now. I think I might have imagined it but I did this just in case."

"Thank you." I told him. "Also I forgot to tell you yesterday because I was so out of my mind but thank you for the milkshake."

"You're welcome." He patted my head. "Are you still angry at Lucy?"

"No." I sighed. "I do understand him but if I let this slide he'll do it again."

Also, this was the second time I overreacted because of a missed phone call with him and I was to blame a bit too. But just a tiny bit.

"Then talk to him." Ace told me. "He thinks you're still mad."

"Okay okay." I sighed. I was gonna call him, I just have to be dramatic first.

***

Around 8 I decided to call him. The phone rang few times and then he picked up.

"I was wondering when you'd call?" He sounded so good I wanted to be sweet right away.

I was hesitating about how to start when he continued. "Let's talk in person. Can you come over?"

"It's a bit late. I don't want to go out this late." I bit my lower lip. Damn was that too harsh? "Can we just talk like this?" I asked.

It was so much easier to focus if I didn't have to stare at those eyes. And look at those lips. And his body. Focus Francy. Focus.

"I'm hanging up." With that, he hanged up.

I took my phone down and stared at it. Did he just hang up on me?

My heart started beating out of my chest and panic started to dwell upon me.

Oh no no no!!!

I was too harsh, wasn't I?

Oh no. He hates me. We're gonna break up?

I started pacing around my room. Shit. Should I call him back?

Suddenly someone knocked on my door. "Go ahead."

Ace walked in wearing his coat. "Come on. Get ready."

"For where?" I asked.

"Lucy just called and told me to drive you there. So get ready."

I was confused. So he called Ace to drive me there because I said I won't go out.

Damn. And my brother just jumped to drive me there no questions asked?

I gestured for him to leave and then got ready in a hurry.

As Ace was driving me there I was feeling guilty for holding out that long to talk. I was not very good at this fighting thing.

"I'll come and pick you up later." He told me as he parked along the street. "Also don't overthink too much. Just go up there."

I had so many questions but Ace rushed me out of the car and drove off. I ran to the door shielding myself from the cold and rang the doorbell.

Elric opened the door wearing all black with his usual piercing look. My heart was beating so fast I thought it will jump out of my chest. It was the same feeling as the first time I saw him.

God damn he was fine.

He didn't say a word, nor lean to kiss me or hug me. He just moved from the door so I can come in. I followed him inside.

We walked upstairs and with every step, I was more and more worried that our conversation that had not even started might turn into a huge fight.

But as I stepped into the room with the last step, my breath stopped. Yellow glinting lights were lighting up the dark dimmed room creating the most beautiful aesthetic. A large tent made out of white sheets was put up in the middle of the living room.

There were white soft blankets and pillows laid out in the middle.

He had even put up snacks and drinks.

The laptop was on and he has paused a movie he picked beforehand.

I instinctively gasped and covered my mouth. "Whoa." I brought my hands down and looked at him. "This is incredible."

He was just standing there with a huge grin on his face, proud of his work.

"I can't believe how good this looks." I smiled. "Elric this is just incredible. I think you have a knack for these creative things."

He still didn't say anything and just stood there with his hands behind his back.

I took few steps forwards and really looked around. I couldn't even look away. It was magical.

"Am I forgiven?" He asked.

I turned towards him confused. "Um yes. Absolutely yes. Million times yes."

He walked over and then pulled something from behind his back. "Then I guess this present is unneeded."

"What present?" I tried to take it away from him but he brought his arm up high. I jumped to take it, but he brought it up even higher.

"Give me my present!" I pouted and leaned my hand on him to reach even higher.

"Give me a kiss first." He smirked.

"Give me the present first." I smiled.

"Not until you kiss me. " He slightly leaned over to reach my height still holding the present high. "Come on. Just a peck. I think I deserve it."

"Hmph.." I looked up at the present.

"I was so lonely yesterday." He imitated my pout.

I sighed. Oh okay. Fine..

I closed my eyes and pressed my lips on his for a quick peck. What I did not expect was to be swooped off my feet and pressed into his body.

His arm held me so strongly around my waist and he kissed me so lustfully my knees were gonna give out.

Good thing he held me that tight.

I wrapped my arms around his shoulders to hold on for dear life and kissed him back.

He deepened his kiss and leaned over me and over me until we somehow made it down into the tent.

He was so into it, I had briefly considered getting angry as often as I could in the future.

When he finally broke the kiss, he raised his head breathless. He was saddling over me looking so good and I laid there still dizzy from the kiss with most likely pink and slightly swollen lips.

"Again?" I asked playfully.

He smiled and then sat down properly next to me handing me the gift. "I give this to you in confidence. You better not use it for any evil purposes."

Excited I got up and grabbed the gift opening it. As I pull out the gift I saw it was like a hardcover booklet.

"You have to um.. turn it horizontally," Elric said looking away.

I turned it horizontally and raise the first page.

OH MY GOD.

I was speechless. My mouth opened but no words came out.

He just glanced at me embarrassed and looked away again.

I couldn't look away.

In my hands, I held the most incredible thing a man can do for you.

I was staring at page one, January- 31 days of the month with a picture of Elric dressed as a fireman, posing and holding all my three cats.

Is this where my cats were all day? At a photoshoot? That Ace was a sneaky little..

I started laughing.

Turned to the next page.

February. Elric was without the fireman hat now posing only with Dorian on his lap.

My heart was beating fast.

Page three. Elric was shirtless with the pants and some overall straps kissing Momo.

I was getting really hot in the face. I glanced at me and he glanced back trying not to show how embarrassed he was.

I was wondering by the time I got to page 12 how much clothing was going to be left on him.

My fingers glided down the page and raised the rest of the pages trying to see what was on the last page. All I saw was some skin as the calendar was closed shut.

"Just look at the rest at home," Elric said and tried to take it away.

I did not let go. "Was there any clothing on the last page? Are you naked? I want to see." I pulled it back.

"Were you always this perverted?" He pulled the calendar again.

"Only when my boyfriend gives me a sexy calendar."

"That you asked for."

I finally let it go and smiled. "But my boyfriend is really really good-looking. And I want to admire him all year long."

He placed the calendar down and with his fingers, he gently touched my cheek. He had a huge smile on his face "My gorgeous girlfriend, I think we covered all your wishes for this year. Any last-minute requests?"

I thought about it. "Well..." I suddenly had something pop up in my head." I want to cuddle while we listen to Christmas songs."

"That's it?" He asked.

"Yep." I grinned. "Will that be possible Lucy?"

He smirked and pulled out his phone. He played a song and pulled me in a hug, laying us both down in the tent.

I was leaning my head on his arm, my face buried in his chest as his fingers were running up and down my back.

It felt so warm, so vulnerable. I could feel his warmth and pick up on the subtle detergent that was fading from his clothes. It was comforting, and exotic, and arousing in so many ways, all at the same time, to the point of making your head spin.

I tried to move closer not being able to get enough of him. My body was tingling every time he would move or pull me closer.

The soft melody playing in the background was bringing out the brightest memories of our time together from the moment we met till now.

The paint accident, then the stranger-date. The first date, the first kiss. The second date. The moment we broke up. The reunion. The moment I couldn't hold my feelings back and told him I loved him.

Whoever thought we'd be here after so any up and downs.

I lifted my head to look at him.

This short moment we have before the song ends is a moment I want to remember forever. It's sensual. ...emotional. It's wonderful. It's sweet. It's intoxication.

It's magic.

And just like the song

Through the years, we all will be together, if the fates allow

Also new story Little Wicked Game is up as well , both versions completed.