I stand among the crowd near where the music is playing, there's a small band playing some chill guitar music at a band stand, and I love listening.

Suddenly I hear a familiar voice whisper in my ear.

"Don't freak out, and go along with the act" Marcus quickly rushes out.

"Wha-" I turn around and try to say to him, but he envelopes me into a hug.

"There you are baby!" Marcus says, a little loudly and over the top.

I smile wide and pull a shocked face before burying my head into his neck.

"M, what the fuck is going on?" I whisper with a smile

"Someone's following you, they have been ever since you left the hackerspace, I have no idea who they are so I'm making sure you're okay" He mumbles, letting me out of the hug and draping an arm around my shoulders.

"Let's go grab ice cream" Marcus asks, once again loud so the people around me can hear. He leads us out of the park and onto the street.

I look behind me, not realising what I've done until I've done it.

There, a few meters behind is some dude all in black, his hood up even though its warm enough to go without.

"Shit" I mumble walking.

"He still there?" Marcus asks, his arm pulling me closer.

"Yeah" I look up to him and mumble.

Marcus suddenly stops and pushes me into an alcove before tipping my chin up with two fingers and staring into my eyes. An apologetic look crosses his face before I have time to work out what it's for.

Marcus leans forward and kisses my lips, firmly but also desperately, his tongue probes my lips and I open them, tilting my head and deepening the unexpected kiss.

My legs go weak but Marcus's arms support me up, as does the wall I'm sandwiched against.

After what feels like moments, Marcus pulls back and grabs my hand.

"Run!" He tells me forcibly, before dragging me along the street, taking multiple turns.

A few minutes later, we're out of breath and flushed. For multiple reasons.

"Think we lost him?" I say worried, looking around the corner.

I look to Marcus, his silence a concern to me. His gaze is directed at me, and his smile tilts up.

"You're a pretty good kisser" He laughs.

I blush, before smirking, "As soon as we're safe, I can show you how much of a good kisser I can be when I'm trying".

Marcus's eyebrows practically reach the moon before he laughs and grabs my hand again, leading me to safety.