===== Chapter 14   [ Part 4 ] =====

Sitting arrangement:

"I freaking hate you," Peach murmurs as she bites on the chilis with so much hesitation. Although she seems to be weak, she is a daring type— never backing out from any types of challenges.. Even from a silly dare that is evilly given by Dante. She may not hate him anymore; but she still harbors some dislike for him.

Dante only smirks at those words, not so surprised, as he sadistically enjoys himself with the sight of her poor red face and teary eyes. Her lips are slighly open as she fans her burnin face with those hands, desperately wanting to extinguish the spiciness off her mouth.

"Wa— water!" she gasps out.

You send your friend a look of pity— With the glass of water already in hand, you gently give the glass to your friend.  "You know that you do not have to do it, right?" you tell her, almost reprimanding, while she gulps that glass of water down her throat in an unladylike gesture. When Peach violently coughs after, you and Kielle are quick to aid her.

"Quick! Get some water!" you request to Dante.

Kielle doesn't think Dante would do that request though.  So he tries volunteering himself for the job. The blonde- haired man of course is offended. He scowls at Kielle. A glare is sent to his way.

"(Y/N) wanted me to do it. So fuck off."

Walking out the living room, Dante heads to the kitchen. While he's gone, Peach's coughing ceases. Although her face is still red. She inhales and exhales. Her cousin pats her back... while you turn your eyes to Alessio to have a look of his reaction. Yet you only see him staring at you with those blank silver eyes.

You look away.

Dante soon returns with the glass of water in hand.  The blonde haired man seems to be not happy with getting a glassfor Peach; but well...  it is partly his fault anyways. Giving her that kind of dare, the man is definitely cruel. "Here. Your water, bitch."

Peach accepts it.

"Thank you."

She softly says, tired from what fucking just happened.. After that incident,  the Truth and Dare game continues. With Peach spinning the pen this time,  she is suddenly flustered to see it land on Alessio. Well, the girl did not really expect it. Eyeing his reaction, she sees no visible emotions on his face. In fact, Alessio seems bored as he only stares down at the pen.

Peach stutters, "Truth or dare?!"

Dante rolls his oceanic eyes,  never understanding why Alessio and he are even here. Truth or Dare?! This is a game for children and immature people! Why are they here? Mentally cursing, he snaps out from his thoughts when Alessio quietly responds. His silver eyes, deeply focused on you, and everyone notice it. Dante lets go a sigh.

"Dare."

Of course. It's because of you.

You nod, smiling a little, when the quiet man decides to participate.. You really thought that he is just there to be displayed. Peach is happy too.. Only she and her cousin would play this game; then Kielle changed.. She has no friends to play with, and it makes her sad. But now...— Peach has all of you here with her. "Dare then?"  Peach cheerfully exclaims.

"Don't go too far with your dares."

Dante says, yet he is in fact hoping that Peach will go too far with her dares. Who knows?! Alessio might just asked him to kill her, and she will be finally gone.

Peach nods with a playful smile.

"Hmm."

"Let's date tomorrow, Alessio!!!" Peach announces.. In those blue eyes are obvious determination. Dante gives Peach a look of what the fuck. What is this bitch doing? She's really getting herself killed. You almost choke on your saliva while you look at your friend too.

Surprised. Kielle is also surprised.

But he cannot help but bite back a smile. Happy for his cousin's efforts for her love and— Kielle looks at your confused face, smiling.

You take note of his cute smile.

Though you do not return it back. You are hesitant. "But Peach, we're going to hang out tomorrow.. Remember?" you remind her.

Peach pouts at you. "Of course! But—"

You look into her blue eyes, and you see the will. Peach really wants to be with Alessio, and you feel your heart soften. This may be her chance, and you should not ruin that. You sigh and look at Alessio. Then at Peach. "Well, let's see what's his decision."

Peach's face brightens.

She turns to Alessio, tugging his arm. "Alessio!!" Almost begging with those puppy eyes. Honestly... if you are the one being asked, then you will instantly say yes.  But the question is directed to Alessio and not you.

"..."

He does not reply, but that doesn't stop Peach from being childishly optimistic. "Silence means yes! Yey!!!" Peach cheers to herself. You mentally faceslap yourself as soon you hear those words came out from her lips. Her cousin meanwhile chuckles. Dante turns to Alessio, expecting a signal from him, but gets nothing.

"Peach! Alessio has not even said anything," you tell her, shaking your head with a smile on your lips. Yes, you are surprised by her way of thinking, but you're also kind of amused with it.

Alessio is scary. That's your first impression of him. And Peach is cheerful. Bright... It's a wonder to you how she can be so fond of a man so scary like him.  He is hot, but his personality just somehow gives you a scare.

Well—

Peach must be really brave...

"And he isn't saying no," Peach happily tells you. "So I don't think there's a problem!" With that, no words can really convince her to stop. The decision's done with no words being said by Alessio.. The latter doesn't seem to care after all. The game continues until you all get tired. Correction— until Peach gets tired. She is the only one pushing this game through.

Since it is already so late at night, Peach shoos the three men away. You're already very ready to go to bed when Peach. Ohh, Peach.  She is tired but not so tired enough, enough for her to go to sleep.

Suddenly dragging you right in front of her closet, your friend enthusiastically questions you what type of outfit should she go for tomorrow.. You are honestly way too sleepy right now to give an advice to the excited white-haired girl.

Yawning, you scratch your eyes.

"Can we not just do it tomorrow??" you tiredly suggest. Peach pouts; but when she sees your state, she instantly feels guilt. Bad, she mentally scolds herself. It isn't her intention to trouble you this much. Shutting the closet's doors while she masks the disappointment, she's gentle when guiding you to the bed.

"Yeah..."

"Sorry about that," she apologizes.

You only smile and yawn again... Finally lying down in Peach's bed, you're fast to doze off to the dream world. Your friend cannot help but chuckle at your soft inhales and exhales. Peach almost wants to pinch your nose but refrains herself. Instead of just sleeping next to you, she walks back to the closet.

Well; it's not like she is that sleepy— Maybe she should just go look for the perfect clothes for that date the next day. Humming a tune to herself, she delightfully begins searching for the dress she has bought just three weeks before. Tomorrow would be a great time to flaunt it! A bright smile stretches on her face.