L took his phone and texted.
To: Patrice Kwon
Where are you?
He sighed to himself. He wanted to know if Patrice is alright right now. He is worried.
But 20 minutes later and he didn’t get a reply. He even gotten worried. He doesn’t know where all these worries are coming from but he is worried to the bones. Just the mere thought of Patrice being sick is freaking the hell out of him.
WHAT. IS. HAPPENING. TO. HIM.
Ever since that incident in the hospital, his mind was all over Patrice.
How she is doing.
How she will manage to get to come to school with her arm like that.
How she would be able to work with that arm.
How she would be able to eat if she doesn’t work because she can’t due to her hand.
And so on, so forth.
Every single thing he is thinking is getting worse by the minute.
“What the hell is she doing? Why the hell isn’t she responding?&
L was driving coolly and Patrice was happy enough that he was driving slowly. She could look at the surroundings more.So, this was it.Patrice was shocked at L’s actions. She had always thought and looked at him as an arrogant dumbass who doesn’t even know what the symbol for gold is. A bastard who got mad at her for unintentionally spilling drink on his “favorite shirt”.But then this caring bastard happened.This person who would tell her encouraging words when she was down. This person who even left his girl just because Patrice was burned. This person who got mad at his girl for burning her.Sweet.But then she couldn’t be sure.“So, how long has it been since you visited the orphanage?” L spoke.Patrice thought about how long it has been. “About 7 months?” She replied unsure. “I don’t usually get the chance to visit because I am busy at school and work.&rdq
Perhaps, having someone you can lean on is a great thing. You will have someone to be by your side when you are sad, down and feeling blue. You know that you have someone to share your thoughts, emotions, and feelings.Yes, that was good.But with Patrice?No.She grew up without parents and she was put into an orphanage.With no one to lean on besides the people in the orphanage who guided.That’s why she is trying her best to give back what they have done for her.And one example is her party for the kids.Even if it was simple, she was contented because she saw the smiles of the kids in the party. They are all happy and precious and adorable.Patrice is definitely happy just by seeing those curves on their lips and the laughs and the giggles of the kids playing with them.It is just plain precious.And then there’s Lance Kim who is trying his best to play with the kids.It is funny how
“You should study Chemistry tonight. Big Exam is tomorrow.” Patrice said as she practically sighed because of L.L blinked at her. “You know I don’t study when I am alone.” He replied nonchalantly.Patrice sent him a deadly glare. “Don’t give me lame excuses, L. You should learn to study on your own too, you know.” She mused.L blinked at her before smirking. “If I do that, what are you up to do then? You are my tutor, so, definitely, you are expected to help me study.” He replied wittily.Patrice shut her eyes eagerly to contain the pissed off feeling in her now. “Do not be so dependent, L. You have your life to live. And your lessons to study.” She said.L nodded uninterestingly. “Yeah yeah.” He replied.Patrice rolled her eyes. She knows that L isn’t listening to her right now. He is not listening to her at all. He never did. As much as she could rem
Perhaps, Patrice’s day was not that normal.Well, define Patrice’s normal day:Pouting all day because her seatmate, named Death Note, pesters her from the first subject up to the last sentence of the teacher on the last period.Glaring all day at that same seatmate because she couldn’t concentrate on her lessons.Experiencing terrible headaches because her student, apparently her seat mate as well, is giving her a hard time tutoring.Feeling like she wants to go home even though she just stepped on the school grounds because just thinking about her seatmate makes her want to kill herself right on the spot.And yes, since, her seatmate is not around, Patrice felt somewhat different today.Aside from the curiosity she has for her seatmate’s whereabouts, she was feeling kind of empty inside.Emptiness because there was no one who was pestering her the whole day.And that’s t
Patrice’s eyes widened as L’s lips fell on hers by accident.She immediately pushed L up and stood up, fixing herself. She looked at L who was still on the floor, having difficulty standing up.She stared at him in shock for about 10 minutes first before helping him get up. She even hesitated on holding him.But, nah, she had to set those awkward feelings aside.“Hey,” She called. “Take my hand.” She said as she extended her hand for L to reach.However, L was too weak to even look at her. He didn’t even want to move. Because he can’t.Patrice sighed and bent down to help him stand up. “Please, Lance. Endure this for a while.” She said as she used all her strength to help L get up.Surprisingly, she had lifted L to his room.She tucked him in bed and made him comfortable. She checked his temperature and he positively has fever.She sighed as she opened his close
Patrice has sighed in relief this day.Sunday.She wished it was always Sunday because just then, she doesn’t have to tutor or see or have any interaction with L.Since that day when L got sick, she and L had never had a meeting that is not awkward. It has been a week though. And it’s really been different after that week.Patrice doesn’t know what exactly is this jumpy feeling of her heart when L is around. She doesn’t exactly know the cause but she is sure that this is not normal.Who would actually have her heart getting all jumpy when a guy comes near her, right?Perhaps, it’s just Patrice Kwon.And she is so grateful that today is one of those chosen days where she doesn’t need to see or hear Lance Kim.What a relief.She smiled to herself as she looked into the mirror before grabbing her bag and going to work.L hated this feeling.He hated when he fee
Mrs. Kim eventually talked to Patrice about that gathering thing the next day.Patrice was still wondering about L’s weird attitude yesterday. She was sure she didn’t do anything wrong to him that day. Of course, she hadn’t even seen him and she wouldn’t be able to see him if he hadn’t showed up acting like a bipolar person.Patrice entered Mrs. Kim’s office. Mrs. Kim was engrossed to the paper works in front of her and she barely looked at Patrice.“Good morning, Mrs. Kim.” She greeted.Mrs. Kim finally looked at her, smiling and shoving all the papers away from her desk. “Hello, Patrice. You may sit.” She said as she gave her a welcoming vibe.Patrice nodded and sat in front of her.Mrs. Kim sighed. “Lance told you about the gathering, hasn’t he?” She asked.Patrice nodded. “He did, Mrs. Kim.” She replied. *But he didn’t allow me to
L sat in the cafeteria with Patrice. He didn’t want to go to the library because he wants everyone to see that Patrice is tutoring him.He doesn’t know why.But he wants everyone – especially that Edward guy – to back off from looking at Patrice.HE sighed to himself as he looked at the panting Patrice Kwon who sat in front of him. When did he start to feel this way about her? Why does he feel so possessive when it comes to her?He snapped out of his thoughts as Patrice glared at him. “I thought we are going to the library?!” She asked angrily.L just shrugged. He doesn’t want to tell her the real reason, does he?“Library is too quiet. I don’t want to study there.” He replied casually.Patrice narrowed her eyes on him. “Then what? Can you study in this noisy place?” She scowled.L looked around. “Well, I think I can handle this place.” He repli
It’s been a week since that incident happened.Patrice and L were back to school in no time. Infinite knew about what happened and they all began to bombard L questions like why didn’t he tell them, why didn’t they know sooner and all. But they were all relieved that Patrice is fine.Jillian, as what her mother told L, went out for a vacation to reflect on her actions. Or maybe to clean up her mind. That was good for her though. She needed to free herself from stress.Jacob also has recovered fully. He is now working again and yes, he is still working underground. Patrick was happy for him because he got his own life back.So, probably, after a week, everything went back to normal.“Hey!” Patrice hissed loudly at L, who was sleeping in the library while she explained the lesson for that day.Oh please, L may be her boyfriend but she is still his tutor. So, L should listen to her. At all times.L looked up
“You’re awake.”L almost cried when he saw Patrice’s eyes open. He immediately pulled her into a tight hug. “Thank God, you’re awake!” He said as he caressed Patrice’s back.Patrice smiled at the hug. “Why? Did you even think I would die?” She teased L as she laughed.L wrinkled his nose and glared at her. “Tch. Didn’t you know how crazy I was during those freaking 4 hours that you are gone?” He exasperated. “Damn it! I thought I would die!”Patrice chuckled. “I’m fine now, though, aren’t I?” She gave him an assuring smile. “Forget about it, Death Note!” She beamed.L sighed and pulled her in another hug. “Thank God they didn’t do anything to you.” He hissed as he kissed her hair.Patrice smiled. She’s grateful that aside from the hair grabbing incident before she lost her consciousness, they d
“Hyung, we should save her now.”L told Patrick who was staring at the tissue paper they saw in the restaurant table with Patrice’s bag. Anthony and L saw the bag in one table. In just that blink, L knew it was Patrice’s.326 Busan Complex. Save her. Or regret forever.That’s what’s written in the tissue paper. It was the only clue. And it gave L all the shivers. He was scared. But he was mad. He should’ve known more about Patrice’s whereabouts. What kind of boyfriend was he?His mind and heart are full of desire to save Patrice. He just got her. He has a lot of things to do with her. He would show her a lot of places in the future. He has to save her.Perhaps, he knew about Patrick’s story. So, he is a Mafia Boss. What now? That just gives him the right and power to save Patrice now. L couldn’t think of anyone else. Anything else.He. Must. Save. Her.&ldquo
“Talk.” The fine-looking man ordered as a guy, maybe one of the men in black who abducted her, removed the tape on her mouth.“Jillian Lee.” Patrice gritted her teeth as she glared at Jillian Lee.It was, of course, L’s ex-girlfriend and the daughter of the owner of her previous job that would set her up in this kind of situation. Why did she not think about this possibility?At first, Patrice thought of why didn’t this lady mess with her at school when everyone knew that L is courting her? But hell, she was in for more. What made Patrice even think that Jillian would let that go easily?Crap.Jillian walked closer to Patrice with a wicked smile on her face. “Long time, no see, Patrice Kwon.” She greeted her. She cocked her head and widened her grin. “I miss you. Do you miss me?” She asked.Patrice continued to glare at her. Damn, if she wasn’t tied up, she would beat the crap
“Oh, L, you’re here! Come in.” Patrick opened the door wider for L to come inside.L smiled and went inside. Well, he is technically part of the family now because Patrick actually entrusted Patrice to him. “Where’s Patrice?” He asked Patrick.L has been contacting Patrice since this morning but he thought she was still asleep because she wasn’t picking up so L decided to just come and drop by this afternoon.This. Afternoon.Patrick looked at him weirdly. “I thought you knew. She left to meet someone in a café I think. I think she said she’ll meet Rowell or what. I don’t know. But she said she will be back before dinner.” He replied before narrowing his look on L. “Wait. Are you and Patrice fighting?” He asked curiously.L’s eyes widened in shock. “What? No, hyung, we’re in good terms.” He replied defensively.Of course, he’s t
“I don’t want to!” Patrice protested at L.They are sitting together in one of the benches in the garden of the school. Yes, L kidnapped her from Infinite to have some alone time together. Ha! Being sweet to Patrice in front of Infinite makes him flustered as hell. Well, it’s not like he is ashamed of her, it’s just that Infinite teases him too much after that. It annoys him.L pouted. “WHY?! Just say it!” He insisted.Patrice glared at him. “I don’t want to! Why would I even call you that?! It’s too embarassing!” She complained.L glared back at her. “Embarrassing?” He asked.Patrice nodded. “Yes! Embarrassing!” She replied.L scoffed. “What’s so embarrassing about calling the most handsome man alive ‘oppa’?” He asked conceitedly. “You should be honored that someone like me is in love with you, head over heels!&rdquo
“Nothing left?” L asked Patrice as the people from the moving homes company close the truck.Patrice shook her head. “Nothing. I don’t have a lot though.” She shrugged and signed the receipt the moving homes company people asked her too.Since Patrick was pretty busy with his business, L volunteered to help Patrice in moving her things to Patrick’s house and soon to be Patrice’s new home.Well, it seems like Patrick doesn’t hate L so much now because they have been talking about a lot of things in the last dinner they had. Patrice was the happiest one because the two closest guys in her life are getting along well. Who would have thought?She looked at L who was watching the workers lock the truck and smiled. Who would have thought they would end up being together? Ha! Isn’t it luck or whatnot?L glanced at Patrice and smiled. “Let’s go?” He asked as he laced his fingers into h
Patrice and L walked hand in hand as they entered their building. L was smiling widely. Of course, he finally can show his girl off after all the times he had courted her. What made him happier is that he knows that Patrice is the one.Well, he might not even believe it himself but he managed to fall in love with someone like Patrice. Perhaps, his friends are right. He already found his match.And yes. He is never letting go. He will never let this gem slip off his fingers.“Omo! It’s true!”“His twitter isn’t hacked at all!”“Can somebody buy me ice cream? I need to eat all my heart out.”“I can’t believe this!”“Lance oppa, I am smarter than Patrice! I can tutor you too!”L heard that and stopped. He looked at the girl who was begging to be his tutor. “Do you know martial arts?” He asked.The girl blinked at him. “No I
L looked at Patrice as she laid on his lap. They are at Patrice’s place, watching a movie, eating popcorn.He smiled as he stares at her as she was concentrated on the movie they are watching. Sure everything felt right. Finally, she had admitted that she loves him and now they are going official.Patrice suddenly felt L’s stare at her and looked at him. “Why?” She asked innocently.L smiled and shook his head. “Nothing. I just find you so adorable.” He beamed making Patrice blush hard. “And cute. I love it when you blush.” He added.Patrice gasped as she covered her face and looked to the screen. “HEY!!!!” She yelled at him still with a covered face.L chuckled and held her back. “Hey, look at me!” He whined.Patrice pouted. “I am not looking at you.” She replied. *If I knew this would happen the time I responded, I-* She stopped thinking when she suddenly f