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"So if you had to chose would you rather be a frog or a turtle?"

"A turtle. A snapping turtle actually."

"No way I thought you would've said a frog."

I burst out laughing at the sound of disbelief that emitted from Xaviers voice. I quickly covered my mouth for fear of waking my neighbors with my cackling. "why'd you think that?"

"Your favorite princess movie is the one with the frog."

"That's a good point. but nah I feel like turtles are living secret lives in their shells. I'm just trying to be in on it."

He chuckled deeply at that. "You do make a good point. But i'd be a frog."

"Why?"

"I have absolutely no reason. I just used to have a frog obsession when I was younger. I could name every type when I was like 12. Couldn't tell you a single thing now."

"i can absolutely believe that." I laughed softly. "Why aren't you asleep?"

I tapped my Ipad beside me and the time read 12:06am. "I just can't sleep i don't know. Why are you up?"

"Would you believe me if i said I just want to keep talking to you?"

"I could. But you were with me all day. Not sick of me yet?"

"I could never be sick of you."

"I find that hard to believe. I'm not always the most entertaining to be around." I replied as I turned onto my side. "That may be true but I'm not tired of you yet."

"Emphasis on the word yet...anywho, What's your middle name?" I queried. "Santino."

"Xavier Santino Nixon?" I tried the whole thing out and it rolled off the tongue perfectly. "Yeah. I technically have two last names but I just use the one. The other is Sandoval."

"I like it, it sounds so...smooth."

"What's your full name?"

"Luna Faith Genesis."

"Your name sounds like a character in a syfy novel." He chuckled. I laughed with him for a second before his laughter stopped completely. "Shit hold on Luna I'm getting a work call."

Before I could even respond he was hanging up. I pulled the phone away from my face and stared at it for a second before dropping it on the bed. A work call at this hour?

I sighed and sat up to go to the bathroom. By the time I came back out I had a text from Xavier waiting for me.

Xavier:
Sorry I had to hang up my client, her boyfriend, and their bodyguards got arrested. I'll call you in the morning Love.

I typed a quick response, letting him know to tell me if he needed anything and sat my phone on the dresser. I guess I'm forced to go to sleep now.

I woke up no more than 6 hours later with a slight crick in my neck and a feeling of motivation. I was up early with nothing to do. I tried to go back to sleep but to no avail so i decided to just get up and get myself together.

I found some comfortable clothes to put on, so i can go grocery shopping. As I made my way to the door I texted Xavier to check in on him.

He didn't text me back until I arrived at the market.

'Not looking great. Trying to expedite a meeting with the judge. I'll probably be in my office all day.'

I sighed heavily as I read the message. I perked up a little as an idea came to me. I could bring him some breakfast and offer any assistance that he might need.

'How does breakfast sound?'

I replied quickly with one word. Amazing.

As I walked around the store getting all that I would need my phone rang in my pocket. "Hey Mason." I answered.

"Hey, long time no see." He chirped. "I know end of the semester was pretty hectic. What's up?"

"Just wanted to catch up and hang out soon. Maybe we can catch a movie sometime?"

i held back a sigh as I thought about it. I mean Mason is cool and we are friends I guess. I'm kinda lacking in that department right now so I decided to take him up on his offer.

"Yeah that sounds like fun. Just let me know when." I replied. "Bet i'll text you later."

"Sounds good."

After hanging up I was able to finish gathering the groceries. I was there for another twenty minutes before I was heading back home. Since Xavier is at his home office I'm going to cook for him at his house.

When I suggested it in a text he responded in like two seconds telling me how much he'd love that. I put the groceries away and took a few of the things I knew i needed and wasn't too sure if he had them.

I put the address to his house in and made my way over to him.

He lived pretty far away from me. It was almost a thirty minute drive and there is quite a bit of traffic. When I arrived I drove up his incredibly long driveway and the home came into view. It was beautiful and huge.

It no doubt got plenty of light from what I could tell seeing how majority of the walls looked to be windows. There was no neighbor close so it was just his property for about a mile before someone else's even came into view. Nicely surrounded by trees with a pretty garden out front.

It was perfect. His car was parked in the driveway and I had to walk around it to get to the path that led to the front door. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my sweatpants. I was starting to get nervous. He lived such a luxurious life. Here I was knocking on his door looking like I just got out of bed.

Well that's a slight exaggeration but still the point stands.

I rung the doorbell and took a step back as i waited for him. I wasn't waiting long though. The door swung open and the sound of a woman yelling in spanish filled my ears first. It was his sister answering the door. "Sorry Hi. Is it a grocery delivery?" She asked as she turned to me with a smile.

"I—Um no. Im Professor Nixon's student assistant. This is breakfast." I explained nervously. "Oh you must be Genesis. He mentioned you were coming. I just didn't think it would be this early. Come on in."

She stepped aside and allowed me to come in. I started to take my shoes off as soon as she closed the door. "I'm Aria by the way."

"Oh! It's nice to finally meet you he talks about you a lot." I smiled nervously. "I bet he does. Good things I hope."

"Always."

"Come with me I'll show you to his office."

I nodded and clutched the shopping bag and my hoodie in my hands tightly. She led me to the far end of his drastically large house until we made it through like a hallway that was literally all windows. It overlooked a vast garden and a little pond.

There was a large brown door at the end and without even knocking Aria bust the door open. Inside Xavier sat at his desk with a paper in his hand and a desolate expression on his face. "I won't even comment on it." He mumbled probably referring to his sisters manners.

"Genesis is here."

His eyes moved from the paper and over to us quickly and I swear I saw a bit of a smile form for a second. "Thanks, now please go finish consoling Paris." He sighed.

"Yeah, yeah."

I stepped further inside and she shut the door behind me. I took a second to look around the room. The wall parallel to the door was just windows. The adjacent wall was just three floor to ceiling book shelves and on the other wall was a comfy velvet love seat. In front of the desk were two black velvet chairs. There were a few plants in the corner and his desk was a dark oak.

"It's so nice in here." I mumbled. "Thank you. Decorated all by myself."

"You have good taste." I wonder what his bedroom looks like.

He smiled at the compliment as he stood to approach me. "I try my best."

I smiled softly at his response and easily melted into his embrace when he reached me. I wrapped my arms around his waist and his went around my neck.

He was such a good hugger. I bet cuddling with him would be amazing.

I shook that thought off and sighed a little. "Come on get comfy." He said as he pulled away.

"Alright."

I pulled my jacket off and instead of wearing the t shirt I had on, I pulled my hoodie on over it. He looked down at me with a little grin and shook his head. "I've noticed that this is your favorite hoodie."

"What makes you say that?" I asked sardonically. "I don't know. Maybe the fact that you'd wear it in any weather even though it has that little hole. I've been meaning to ask if it has a story."

"A story?" A questioned. "Yes. It must have one."

"Not really. It was just...It belonged to someone I care about but they're gone so it's like a nice momentum." I shrugged while avoiding his eyes. "I love that your sentimental."

"You still up to making something for me?" He asked changing the subject. I silently thanked him for it by nodding.

"Yeah How does an omelette sound?"

"Perfect."


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