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We were listening silently to the song my phone was playing when it started raining.

He grabbed my purse in one hand and entwined our hand and ran towards the black car.

Unlocking it immediately, he let me sit in it and ran towards the driver's seat.

He quickly turned on the heat in the car and gave me the towel from the back.

"Dry yourself, here. Don't want you to catch a cold, hmm? He said.

I dried myself a bit and returned the towel and saw him already looking at me.

I blushed.

"Thank you" He took it and threw it back.

I still felt a bit cold, when he gave me his hoodie.

"Here, have it. You look like a wet kitten" he teased me.

My lips instantly fell into a pout and I mumbled "I do not"

Was my hair sticking out? Was I looking bad?

No love No. You are beautiful. He's just messing up with you.

Once I wore the hoodie he made me face him. His gloves spread instant warmth in me.

"You can ask anything you want. Okay?"

"O-okay" He kissed my nose and turned on his car.

My cheeks burned from his words.

Oiii, I squealed internally

It's hot again. I'll die from this hotness. His hotness.

His car smelled good. Just like his hoodie.

"Where are we going?" I asked him.

"To get some snacks," he answered.

"But I don't know you. What if you kidnap me and dump me somewhere and I die. I don't wanna die. I want to do a lot of things. STOP. Stop now or I'll jump and scream" I rambled.

I was about to scream when he had his hands on my mouth and my eyes wide.

I was gonna cry.

He'll kill me.

Oh my, oh my,

"Shh, I would never do such a thing. Stop crying. See, I haven't even started my car. I want you to trust me. Okay? wait, keep your boss on speed dial, yeah?. Do you have a good relationship with your boss? Or anyone you want" He removed his hand and wiped away my tears.

I kept my boss's number on the speed dial and looked at him. I kind of trusted him, but I wanted to be safe first.

"Silly girl, I don't want to make you uncomfortable, or I'll never do anything to break your trust. Now that you've your boss on speed dial, tell me where do You want to go? I'll take you anywhere." He said softly. He has an amazing voice. I'm sure he would sound good on call too, I on the other hand sound like a dying whale.

"I- umm- How about 'nightingale's corner'? It's on the 37 lane" I asked him.

"Okay, let's go" He agreed and started the drive. I had my phone clutched in my hand.

Be alert Avaha. Be alert

I didn't notice my knee was bouncing until he kept his hand on my thigh.

"Stop worrying. I promise I won't do anything" He assured me.

'Here have some water" He handed me the bottle, but I didn't drink it.

Maybe drugged?

He saw it and smiled, "It's not drugged."

We reached there and when I was about to open the door, he held my hand and said "Let me" he smiled, opened his door and jogged towards mine.

"Come on, my lady"

Don't blush. Don't blush. Don't blush.

He chuckled at my flustered state. I ran towards the door when he pulled me back to his chest.

"Don't run" I was feeling fuzzy at his stern voice.

He took my hand and held the door open for me. I entered and then he did.

We sat at the corner booth and the waitress came to take our order.

"Hello, mam. Hello, sir. Welcome to Nightingale's corner. I'm Bethany and I'll be your waitress. What would you two like to have?" She said sweetly.

"You're beautiful" I blurted out. She was really beautiful.

She chuckled "I can say the same for you cutie" this time I blushed.

"Order?" she said. Still with a little blush on her cheeks.

"Will you order for me too?" He asked.

"Umm- I- s-sure" I stuttered. I hate ordering food. It gets my anxiety high.

"It's okay." He held my hand and squeezed it and assured me with his eyes.

"Can you give us a minute?" He asked Bethany.

"Sure sir," she said and looked at me worriedly.

"Do you want me to get the takeaway and have it in my car?" he asked.

Shall I?

"No no, it's fine. I just get anxious while ordering. Can you- um-" I stuttered looking down at my lap.

"Can I what? order food for you?" He lifted my head with his finger under my chin.

"Up here, love. Don't be scared or anxious. No one will harm you, yeah? I'm here. With you" he smiled, revealing his dimple on the right cheek.

"Yeah. Can you- um- order for me too?" I smiled at him back.

"Sure thing. You should have told me before, Avha" Did he say 'Avha' like 'Avha' a nickname, for me? Or he simply just messed up my name?

If it's the former I like it, no I love it. It felt good, but if it's the latter I don't like it. I won't talk to him then.

"Avha?" I tilted my head

"Yeah, Avha. You don't like it?" He asked.

"I l-like it," I mumbled lowly. He chuckled.

"Now tell me what should I order for you?" he asked, giving me the menu.

I looked for the cheapest option and it was 'chicken nuggets'

I always choose the cheap dish, when I'm out with someone, which is rare by the way.

"Chicken nuggets" I handed him the menu.

"Okay." he asked

He looked around for the waitress to order.

"We'd have one big fries, 2 chicken nuggets, and 2 chicken burgers. Thank you" He smiled and gave her back the menu.

"Right away"

"But-"

"Shh. There was no need to search for the cheapest dish, Avha. I'm paying and besides, a chicken nugget wouldn't do anything." He smiled.

"Are you allergic to any of the things I ordered? Do you want anything else? He asked kindly rubbing his thumb on my hand.

"No." I shook my head

I'll squish him like my plushie.

Bad Avha Bad. Bad thoughts.

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