Chapter 32

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Francy's p.o.v

I fretted in my seat, unable to focus on the beautiful scenery outside the train window. My whole body was trembling by the thought I was going to see Elric. My fingertips were cold from the nervousness, but the rest of me was just burning in anticipation.

Will he look different? Of course he won't. Oh god.. I took a sip from the water bottle trying to calm down.

Why was meeting my boyfriend whom I've been dating for so long was still making my heart race just thinking about meeting him.

I took my bag in my lap and rummaged through it. Mirror...where is that mirror. Oh here it is.

I pulled it out and glanced at my reflection. Make-up was on point, hair perfection..my jewelry looked great with the dress I chose.

I went all out for this date.

(Francy's look)


I wanted to be an image in his head that won't be erased from his head even after I go back. I want him to think of me with the intensity that I think of him. To dream about touching me, just as I crave touching him.

I took a deep breath and leaned back in my seat. Just two more hours..

...

When the train station announced my stop, my heart almost got out of my chest.

I grabbed my bag and waited for that feeling when the train stopped on the tracks.

As the train stopped and the doors opened, I ran towards the exit. Jumping off the train I looked around trying to spot Elric.

He was standing a bit closer to the other door, trying to peek through the crowd coming down to find me.

Ah. He was the most perfect boyfriend ever.

I ran towards him and grabbed his hand pulling him out from the crowd at the door.

He turned around confused and took a look at me.

I gave him a bright smile and he blinked once taking in my presence, then grabbed me and pressed me to his body, his hands sinking into my back.

Like it wasn't enough to hold me that tight, his hand ran up and his fingers tangled in my hair, his face buried in my neck.

I hugged him as tight as I could.

When he finally let go of me and smiled, the tension was gone and he pulled me up in his arms, spinning me around.

"Elric, people will think we haven't seen each other for years."

"It's been years. Centuries.." He put me down and cupped my face taking a look at my face.

"Still beautiful?" I asked, smiling.

"You'll do." He chuckled.

I laughed and grabbed his shirt to pull him closer and kiss him. As his lips touched mine, my hands traveled up from his shirt around his neck.

He tasted the same, his smell was the same.. Even the feel of his body pressed against mine was the same...but why did it feel like this was the first time that I held him.

"It's been too long..." I whispered over his lips.

He had no patience for talking. His lips kept gliding over mine, his fingers still found their way back in my hair, his other palm sinking at my lower back.

I eventually pulled away and we both leaned on each other's foreheads taking a breath.

"Should we get out of here?" He asked.

"Mmm." I confirmed and reached for his hand.

Before getting in his car I glanced at my reflection. Oh my god. My hair was a mess.

I ruffled it back to normal and wiped the corners of my lips to make sure no lipstick was smudged.

Even as we drove, he kept glancing at me, taking my hand from time to time and pressing a kiss on top of my hand.

My insides turned upside down. Why does he have to be so handsome?

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"I'm going to feed you first.." He told me as he parked in front of a really cute restaurant.

There was a really big open terrace. Each table had privacy, as giant pot trees were placed near every table. There were large white umbrellas over the tables, for shade.

The host of the restaurant led us to our reserved table, and we sat down on the soft cushioned chairs. Everything was so nice and summery, and aesthetic.

I was spoiled by this man and I was never going to recover from this treatment.

The host handed us our menus and went away leaving us the space to choose.

After picking our meals and drinks, we could finally focus on each other.

"Was the train ride okay?" He asked.

"Yes..it was okay. I saw Kai at the station before coming over here. We had a brief chat and then he left with Remi."

"You miss your brothers?" He asked.

"Not really. I'm used to not seeing Ace at home after he started camping at your place. Kai and I saw each other last week. The only one I miss from my brothers is Rehan. Phone calls are even rarer after I went to grandma's house...but I do know he is coming back soon. He promised."

"Mmm so that means I was at the top of the list?" Elric asked, reaching for my hand and playing with my fingers.

"You're the whole list." My hand spontaneously reached for the back of his head, touching his neck. "Three weeks were too much."

He nodded and then smiled. " So tell me..how is the house project coming along..."

We started chatting about things we missed in each other's lives. It was so different talking in real life.

I explained everything about the house, meeting Sole and the work at the bakery.

"So you let her use the room for painting?" He asked about Sole.

"Yes."

"And you trust a stranger just like that?" He gave me a disapproving glance. "Francy..."

I shook my head. "Hey you ain't one to talk. If I did not trust you that day when you saved Momo, god knows what would have happened. And if I didn't put a little faith in you when you asked me to spend the day as strangers with you, we wouldn't be together now."

He pressed his lips in a line. I did make a good point and he knew it.

"I think in a way or another I still would have ended up with you." He told me. "I mean I would have met you through Ace and would have made a move. I'm sure."

I smiled. "My point was... I really trust my gut when it comes to people. I can tell who to trust. And Sole well...I want to trust her.." I looked down at the table. "And she reminds me a bit of you. But when I met you, you already had the Devil's den and you were free to work on your dreams. She doesn't have that. So I gave her a place where she can paint. At least for a while she has a place to go to."

He brushed my hair back lovingly. "You're way too nice." He leaned closer. "Why does she remind you of me?"

I was in thought. "I don't know..maybe it's the genius thing in you that keeps you distanced from the rest of the world, but she's kind of like that. A bit on guard and she keeps to herself. But she's really nice once you get to know her."

He smiled and touched my cheek. " I'm so glad I met you when I did."

I tilted my head and kissed his hand. "Me too. Now tell me in detail about the competition.."

He went into details about the gaming competition and that they were closer to finding the hacker who discredited them.

After lunch we walked back to the car, planning to go to my house so I can see my cats and continuing the date with some surprise Elric had.

"Did I tell you, you look really beautiful today" Elric said, reaching into his pocket taking out the car keys.

"Yes, but did I tell you how hot you look today?" I asked.

He stopped in front of the cat and smirked at me. "No..but you can tell me again.."

"You..." I let go of his hand and wrapped my arms around his waist.. "Look...really.." I looked at his chest then my eyes locked on his lips. "Really hot today.."

He took a step closer and I took a step behind, hitting my back on the car. He leaned over me and pressed his lips over mine.

His phone suddenly rang.

He groaned in annoyance, but pulled out his phone. He pressed the phone on his ear while still leaning over me and tracing his finger over my lips.. "Hello?"

I could hear a woman's voice on the phone.

"Let me ask.." He answered. He muted the line and looked at me. "Do you want to make a quick stop to meet Halo, the gamer I told you about. She wants to meet you."

"Sure." I smiled. I already knew all the gamers at Devil's den and I made sure I left a good impression on everyone.

"We'll be there in a few." He told her and then hung up the phone.

"Let's go. We'll have a redo of that later." I circled the car and got inside.

Elric started the car. "I'll hold you on that."





Remi's p.o.v


Kai held my hand as we were pushing the bikes and going back to the house. Even when passing through the center of the little town, he seemed more comfortable with holding my hand and kissing me in public.

I was worried that since our last meeting, the crazy make out session and our very awkward glances at each other, he'd turn into a complete nun that needs to preserve her virtue, but on the contrary, it was like I opened the door and he jumped straight into the abyss.

Did I unlock another level of Kai's personality? Cause this was a giant change and a personal favorite.

I kept glancing at him even as we reached the house. Does that mean... that I can start hoping for a redo of that...?

"What?" He asked.

I tried to shake off the thoughts and stop staring. "Um.. did you do something to your hair?"

"No." He touched the back of his neck thinking if he actually did something different.

"It looks good." I said knowing exactly he has no idea what it is that is different.

We walked back inside and sat on the couch in the living room.

There was an awkward silence on my part.

Kai seemed to be relaxed unlike last time.. He was looking around the room spotting changes Francy and I had done the last few days.

I was too preoccupied thinking about him and I on the kitchen floor. It was all I could think about for a week. Should I bring up the topic of that day or should I just jump him?

If only we didn't work on Sundays. I'd tell Francy to stay back home and urge Kai to spend the night.

Should I still try that? No , no.. hmm maybe I should take it slower with him and then work my way towards that..

"I'm starving." Kai nonchalantly said.

"Me too." I answered knowing we meant a whole other thing. Oh well.. nothing for now.

After having a quick lunch and catching up, Sole showed up at the door. She carried a whole bag of her things because she was planning on staying the night.

All Friday, she was preparing the paint room and bringing over her things so she can paint after we're done working today.

"Kai." He shook her hand.

"Sole." She answered unenthusiastically as usual.

"I'll leave this in the room." She said and headed for the room, dragging her feet.

"What do you think?" I leaned on his shoulder and peeked to see if she could hear us.

"She seems okay, but I don't know this Tim guy yet." Kai answered.

"You'll meet him soon. I hope they can hit it off today."

Kai nodded along with my plan.

Minutes later I heard a truck pulling up near the house.

I rushed outside. "Heeeeeey. Tim!" I waved as he parked and then he jumped out.

"Hi." He slammed the door closed and walked over.

I headed inside, leading the way. "Let's go. I want you to meet my boyfriend and Sole."

A smile formed on his face. Ah cute. I love love.

Inside Kai was standing by the window. He walked over.

"Kai."

"Tim." Tim shook his hand. "You're Francy's brother right?"

"Yes."

"Nice to meet you." Tim was more polite than usual.

"Where's um.." I looked around for Sole.

Kai pointed at the garden. "She just went outside to see the greenhouse."

Sole was standing in the garden, looking at the overgrown grass, the immense amount of other garbage surrounding the greenhouse and the greenhouse itself.

I covered my face as the sun hit me. "Sole I'd like you to meet Tim. You might know him from the bakery."

She turned around to face me.

Tim strode forward trying to make the best possible impression on her and put out his hand. "Tim."

She shook his hand and answered as phlegmatically as she did with Kai. "Sole."

She then walked over to my side and pointed at the green house. "I think we should start cleaning it from the outside first. Do you have a ladder?"

"I brought one." Tim instantly ran off to fetch it.

"I'll go and look for one in the back." Sole murmured and went to look for one.

"I think they have a chance." Kai said.

I smiled. "Me too. They look friendly with each other. "



This is how I picture Sole




And this is how I picture Tim

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