"Zenos, did Michael, Jude, David, and Sean come with you?” As soon as everyone stood up from the dining table, Jade rushed to Zenos’ side and began to pester him with questions. It was as if Jade was trying to flaunt Zenos and Jade’s relationship at Hayden, and the boys. At the mention of Sean, Jade felt a sudden, piercing stare fall on her. The gaze was so fierce that it made her hair stand on end. Jade’s brows furrowed, and she turned around to find the owner of the gaze. Unfortunately, when she turned around, she failed to capture whoever it was.Craig’s lips pursed in gloom. He’s already sulking about Xena; does this person want to join the list?Unlike Hayden, Craig won’t give anyone a chance. Yes, he won’t give them the chance to cast their bewitching eyes on his man. Regardless of their gender, he’ll throw them out before they can touch his man. And then warn Sean fiercely! At the sight of the duo, Hayden felt as if his heart had been clenched deeply, making it exceptionally
Hayden shook his head in rejection. "I'm annoyed with her. I can't stand her for a second..."Caleb grabbed Hayden’s shoulders and stared directly into Hayden’s green eyes. "That's the reason you have to be cool. I've always known you to be cool, regardless of the situation we are in. Why would you lose your cool at the most serious thing? This mansion belongs to you; just kick her out." Caleb articulated. If Zenos dares to support Jade, that means Zenos isn’t worthy of Hayden’s affection, and they need to separate the two before Hayden gets worse in his clinginess. Caleb inwardly thought. "Hm.” The boys nodded in support of Caleb’s statement.“Haven’t you noticed? Jade is playing her game smoothly? Approaching like a friend but playing a girlfriend role.” Philip shook his head at Hayden as if he'd been telling Hayden that he was stupid.Mason eyed Hayden with a disapproving glare. It was as if he wanted to whack Hayden to death due to Hayden’s rash action. "Why the hell do you have
Upon seeing the boy’s lips plastered on Mia’s cheeks, Zenos’s expression darkened more and more; his eyes turned fiercer, and his aura turned colder.Before Mia and Hayden could process, Zenos had already pulled Hayden away from Mia and thrown the boy on his shoulder.Before Hayden could blink or say a word to Zenos, Hayden had already been carried to the room by the gloomy Zenos. Hayden felt a chill course through his spine, and he felt his behind tremble in petrification. Damn it, Hayden seems to have pictured where he’ll end soon, but it wasn’t his fault, was it? Moreover, isn’t it just lips brushing cheeks between two friends? Although nothing happened between Jade and Zenos, Jade was miles clingy with Zenos, who should be the most infuriated? Shouldn’t it be Hayden? Thinking like this, Hayden’s courage grew rapidly. "Zen, what are you doing? Let me down!" Hayden demanded, his voice firm and steady despite the panic coursing through him.However, despite all Hayden’s attempts
Upon seeing the boy’s guilt and dismissive attitude, Zenos’s face turned cold. It was clear that the little rascal was trying to hide the truth from Zenos. Unfortunately for Hayden, since the beginning, Hayden has had a bad lying habit, so it’s clear to know if Hayden is being truthful or not. “Nothing special? Then why did you kiss her?”How’s that kissing? No, that can’t be called a kiss. It’s just a mistake. Hayden lowered his head and patiently explained, “It’s just lips meeting cheeks." It’s nothing special. That’s not a kiss. It’s more of a friendly kiss.”"Friendly? You kissed other friends like that?" Zenos coldly retorted, and his blue eyes continued to darken more and more. Upon hearing Zenos' words, Hayden's expression turned cold. "No," he replied, thinking that Zenos was making a hill out of a mole. It’s not his fault that an accident happened. If Zenos and Jade didn’t... anyway, none of this would have happened in the first place. A smile donned Zenos' face immediately
Mia paced up and down at the entryway, her face pale and contorted due to worry. Mia couldn’t help a certain fear that began to surge in her due to that person—the fear of Hayden leaving or alienating Mia. Even though she didn’t know how far that person’s power and influence extended, she knew that person was capable enough to make it happen, and it made her feel very helpless. Although Mia told Hayden to feign a kiss to make Zenos jealous. In fact, Mia was only being playful. After all, it was only after that person appeared in Grail that Hayden recovered and became a happy-go-lucky person. She was afraid that if Hayden and Zenos broke up, Hayden would revert to being the type of person he was when he came to Grail. Moreover, that person is very crazily possessive toward Hayden, and she is afraid that person would hold grudges and definitely make Hayden and Mia pay. Mia, just like Hayden and Zenos, was also stunned to receive a kiss on the cheek. Although the lovestruck girl in he
Hayden’s back arched and his fingers dug into the blanket, tears streaming down his face. He hiccuped pitifully. “Zen, really. Really didn't mean to kiss. Wuu. Wuu. Zen. I assume that person was your ex, okay? Wuu. Ahh, Zen. That's the truth. Mia suggested a fake kiss to attract your attention, but I rejected it. Ahhhh! My lips meeting Mia’s cheeks was a mistake. Really, mistake. Wuu. Wuu. Zen, are you annoyed about the holidays? I didn't mean it, okay? I was only bad once. No, twice, or maybe thrice. I didn't cheat on you. I only caused a little mischief. Mischief. Boohoo.”The poor Hayeen was tossed about to the point that he started speaking gibberish and revealing the truth of all he did in the past.Unfortunately, regardless of all Hayden said and begged, Zenos was unfazed.What made the poor Hayden bitter the most is that if it were on the norms that Zenos was tossing him about like this, he'd definitely have fainted due to Zenos's overwhelming strength long ago, but…Somehow,
“Ahhh!” Hayden’s lips parted, and he broke out into a loud, painful groan, a bead of sweat on his face. Hayden winced and sucked in a cold breath. Damn, it hurts. It hurts a lot. Really hurt. Really hurt a lot. Did Hayden mention that it hurt? It really does. Due to Zenos’s calm actions ever since Zenos that jerk returned to Grail, Hayden already believed that Zenos’s cold actions and lustful behavior had already calmed down a lot—causing the poor Hayden to lose his guard, but…It turns out that when Zenos goes crazy, Hayden will be the one to pay for it fiercely. Well, if it weren’t Hayden, who was thinking nonsense and making Zenos so infuriated that Zenos turned into a beast the day before.Sigh! The impact made Hayden’s whole body from head to toe ache a lot. There’s no part of his body that doesn’t hurt. Sigh! A sudden kiss on the lips jolted Hayden from his reverie and made Hayden’s eyes fly wide open. Upon seeing Zenos’ calm and composed expression, a surge of grievance an
Upon seeing Zenos leisurely leaning on the bed, Hayden’s face turned grim and cold. He knew Zenos didn't have any intention to bring him downstairs, and Zenos wanted him to walk down himself. Clearly, someone wanted to show offHayden snorted, held on to the wall, and carefully limped toward the door. His face was red, and his lips parted in a gasp for breath. Hayden had just twisted the doorknob when he was suddenly swept off his feet and bridal-carried. Hayden’s eyes lit up, and he exhaled in joy. Luckily, he doesn’t have to descend the stairs himself. The thought of doing so made his legs tremble. Regardless of Hayden’s thoughts, Hayden’s expression was cold to the bone, and he ignored Zenos nonchalantly. As soon as Zenos descended the stairs, Hayden was placed on his feet, and Zenos used his chin to motion Hayden to continue himself. Immediately, Zeno strode into the kitchen.Hayden almost faltered. Must Zenos be so petty? Clearly, Zenos could bring him to the living room before
"Hayden, wake up or you'll be late for school." Zenos' eyes instantly fell on the sleeping Hayden. He extended his hands, patted Hayden's back, and tried to remove the blanket from the sleeping Hayden's right grip. Unfortunately, Hayden won't let go. Hayden puckered his lips and snuggled deeper into the blanket without opening his eyes. He shook his head and articulated, "I don't want to go to school." Hayden said in a sleepy voice while clutching his sense of comfort tighter before Zenos collected it from him completely. Early in the morning, Hayden hid under the blanket and continued sleeping even though he needed to attend school. This is the reason why Zenos had been trying to wake and pull a certain someone away from the bed. Unfortunately, the little rascal isn't ready to budge from position.Upon hearing the boy's words, Zenos arched his brows. He let go of the blanket and sat on the bed; his eyes fell on Hayden, and he cuddled Hayden to his chest. Gently, he stroked the boy
Zenos, that fool. Why is Zenos stupid? Why can't he realize that he's hurt? Why can't he be selfish for himself?Hayden was the one who rashly left; why was Zenos the one preparing all this for him when Zenos was the one who got hurt?"You fool!" Hayden sniffed and muttered in a shaky and bristly tone. His eyes fall on Zenos, who elegantly and majestically sits on one of the dining chairs.At that moment, Hayden realized that Zenos didn't have any intent of receiving phone calls in secrecy. It was actually all because of this.Of course, regardless of what call Zenos is receiving, Zenos used to take it in Hayden's presence. Hayden should have expected that Zenos wouldn't hide from him unless there was an issue.Hayden finally burst into tears when he saw the maids holding letters that formed the sentence, "Welcome back home, young master lazy Hayde."Hayden threw caution into the wind and rushed into Zenos's embrace. He sobbed and sniffed while hiccuping pitifully, his body trembling
Craig lowered his phone and leaned back while staring at the two dramatic couples, his eyes glinting and his lips raised in feigned contempt. Such a big show-off. Hmph. "So it's all over?" Craig said with a scoff, completely amused by the duo's behavior.One was so angry that he didn't even recognize, not to mention greet, his friends, while the other? Let's not even talk about the freezing aura oozing out of him! These two can be really crazy when they separate from each other. The hell did they fight for in the first place?Hayden pressed his lips together, coldly glanced at the annoying brat, and eyed him with irritation. What did Craig mean? Did he mean that Hayden and Zenos should keep fighting?“Wishing this to last longer?" Hayden scowled and held onto Zenos' hand tightly while thinking that all these people who can only speak to their partner and can't touch can be very miserable. Look at this jealous Craig. Hmph. HuffLuckily, he has his Zen!Mason paused his typing and scoff
Upon hearing Hayden's words, an amused smile crept on Zenos' face, and he nodded in agreement. He grabbed the boy's hand and placed his head on the boy's shoulder; he kissed the boy's smooth and pale cheek. "Hm, let's stay at home.” Upon hearing Zenos' words, a smile unconsciously lit up on Hayden's face. However, upon realizing that he had just smiled, Hayden quickly puffed out his cheek and looked away. Huff, that Zenos always knows how to placate him and make him smile so easily. So otherworldly!Zenos got down from Hayden and instead wrapped his hands around the boy's waist and pulled him closer. His eyes were fixated on the boy's lips, and their noses brushed against each other. "Stop holding grudges, young master lazy Hayden." He susurrated in a husky and deep voice. A surge of sweet sensation coursed down Hayden's spine, and his face and ears turned red. His lips subconsciously parted. However, before he could blink, the kiss that Hayden expected on his lips didn't happen
Ring The endless ringing of Hayden’s phone made Hayden groan and turn repeatedly. After a few seconds, he opened his eyes and peered at the phone. After seeing the caller, Hayden grabbed a pillow and used it to cover his ears in ‘frustration.’ Hayden shut his eyes, ignored the call, and let it ring. After a few minutes of contemplation and endless ringing, Hayden picked up the call with a scowl. "What?" he articulated coldly. "Where are you?" Zenos inquired, his voice surprisingly gentle; clearly, he knew Hayden was still annoyed at him. The tides sure turned over!Upon hearing Zenos’s words, Hayden’s expression changed. He puffed out his cheeks, and he bellowed, "You think I don't know that you have men following and narrating my movement to you? You jerk!" He harrumphed coldly and cut off the call. Not up to twelve minutes, a calm-looking Zenos strode into the house. His eyes brushed past Hayden’s friends, and upon seeing that Hayden was absent, he nodded to them in greeting.
Hayden stomped into his mansion, his face reddened and his cheeks puffed out in anger. He clenched his fists, several thoughts pervading his mind. To think Zenos didn't follow him at all! Although Hayden said Zenos shouldn’t follow him, he didn’t expect that Zenos would indeed do as Hayden said. Hmph! Who cares anyway? Does he seem like he cares? No. He didn’t. He wasn’t moved a bit. Not a bit. Unfortunately, Hayden’s increasingly reddened eyes betrayed him. The night started so good and beautiful; how can it end like this? He even said that Zenos should give him a break; what if Zenos indeed does as he says… Hayden’s eyes reddened, and he was on the verge of bursting into tears… The sudden scoff of Mason and his sarcastic voice drifted into Hayden’s ear. "Oh. You remember you still have an apartment and friends here?” Mason chided without taking a glance away from his phone or taking a look at Hayden’s face. In fact, he believed that Hayden was there to visit them. “Stupid.” H
Upon seeing Zenos’s back, Zenos’s subordinate's expression changed instantly. One of them pointed at Zenos’s back. "Boss. You're…" Before the subordinates could let out a word, Zenos’s cold gaze swept past them.The subordinates immediately kept their mouths shut and could only watch Zenos stride past them. As soon as Zenos stepped out of the place, the subordinates’ expressions changed and their faces turned cold. How dare these lowly assassins do something like that? The subordinates inwardly swore to make the assassin's last days on earth a living hell! Zenos strode toward Hayden at a long and fast pace. He grabbed Hayden’s hand and dragged him out of the supermarket. As soon as they arrived in the parking lot, Zenos let go of the boy’s hand and scowled, his heart filled with petrification and heartache. What if he didn’t discover the gun and the bullet met Hayden? What if? The thought is enough to send overwhelming fear coursing through Zenos. "Are you crazy? How can you co
Zenos familiarly strode toward the cart section, and grabbed a cart with his right hand, and Hayden’s hands with his left.As soon as the duo left Chips n Chops, Hayden happily suggested that they should go to the city's famous supermarket to get the sketch paper, and once they are done with that, they can continue strolling and find other places to visit!Upon seeing Zenos act so familiarly as if he had been used to this all his life, Hayden’s eyes widened in shock. Hayden has always taken Zenos as someone lofty, high, and mighty who is used to extraordinary actions and not ordinary actions other humans do day-to-day.Hayden’s hand held Zenos’ hand tighter, and his eyes fixed on Zenos’ tall and straight figure. "How can you do this like... like you were familiar with this?" He inquired, his voice filled with shock. Zenos’ lips curved up in amusement. What is this little rascal thinking again? "Familiar." He calmly proclaimed in acquiesence Hearing Zenos’ confirmation made Hayden’
"That moment when you told me you don’t want to have anything to do with me, even though we just met, I became a wreck,” Zenos confessed sincerely, replaying that moment when he stepped into Hayden’s room with snacks only for Hayden to lash out at him.At that time, Zenos believed that he’d never have anything to do with the boy. Who knew that they’d end up becoming so close that they wouldn’t be able to do without each other?The city was cold, and beautiful lights pervaded the city, the cool breeze caressing them softly. Even though the night was cold, somehow being next to each other while holding each other's hands, Hayden and Zenos felt inexplicably warm. The duo couldn’t help thinking inwardly that they needed to be doing more of this from now on reminiscing.Upon recalling that moment, Hayden’s expression changed, and a surge of regret overwhelmed him. Back then, Hayden lashed out at Zenos, thinking that Zenos would coax and explain to him, but he hadn’t expected that in a