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"Let's have some fun shall we?" No please.

"Shut the fuck up slut." Stay away from me.

"I SAID SHUT THE FUCK UP, FUCKING WHORE."

"LET GO OF ME!" I screamed, sitting up in a panic. My chest felt tight, cold sweat ran down my face and back as I sobbed into my knees.

"Hey hey, you're okay. I'm here." Azia said softly,

"I can't stop seeing him, he's everywhere." I breathed in between sobs.

"I'm sorry darling, I know you don't want to be touched right now so we can just sit together until you catch your breath." Azia handed me a tissue and I wiped the tears and sweat that accumulated just beneath my puffy eyes.

The silver glow from the moon seeped through the crack in the blinds, providing a small light source in the room. I looked at Azia briefly, her hazel eyes were already staring back at me, making me feel slightly nervous. Her naturally wavy russet hair was pulled back into a messy bun which allowed me to focus on her facial features. I watched as she licked her soft plump lips anxiously while tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She was truly a work of art.

The silence that surrounded us wasn't awkward at all, in fact it was quite calm surprisingly. It made me feel safe. She made me feel safe. Azia was the last person who I would believe to make me feel this way.

"I apologise for waking you up." I said sheepishly, fiddling with my bedsheets ashamed.

"Dont, it's fine Eleena I promise." A warm pair of hands cupped my cheeks and wiped my tears. I haven't even realised I was crying until this point.

"shh, deep breaths amore," I followed and began inhaling and exhaling to match her.

"You're doing great, you feeling any better?" She whispered. I nodded and thanked her. Our faces were only inches apart causing my cheeks to burn under her soft touch. Her eyes found mine once again and we stayed frozen in time. My eyes darted from her lips to her eyes. Her perfect lips. I moved in closer to her lips hoping she would do the same.

"I think you need some rest Eleena." Azia pulled away and sat back down at her seat. Fuck, what was I thinking?

"Uh yeah, thanks." I'm so embarrassed.

"Can we ?" My heart dropped when those words left her mouth.

"Oh? May I ask why?" I choked out.

"It's just that I don't want people to know that I was with you, for safety reasons since we don't know if there's somewhere out there who's working with Auberon."

"I guess that's a good point, alright then, thank you for staying the night." I glanced at her briefly, she returned a small smile and adjusted herself into a more comfy position. I get she's just trying to be protective, but why does it hurt so much?