You're his world

Finally, they reached the parking lot. Alaric opened the car door, waiting for Vespera to get in before driving towards the apartment. The whole way, Alaric chattered non-stop while Vespera mostly replied in monosyllables.

Alaric: "Ves, are you hungry?"

Vespera: "No."

Alaric: "Want me to grab you something to eat?"

Vespera: "No."

Alaric: "Are you going to work on your sketches when you get home?"

Vespera: "Mm."

Alaric: "Can I keep you company while you work?"

Vespera: "No."

Alaric: "..."

'Well, that backfired,' Alaric thought. 'I'm in the doghouse now.'

He missed the early days when they first met. Vespera was a bit shy then, but adorably so. Now she was like an ice queen – even colder than Zane's girlfriend Cheryl!

Alaric drove painfully slow, barely above the speed limit. Cars behind him were practically honking. When they finally reached Vespera's apartment building, he parked the car. Before he could even turn off the engine, Vespera was out the door.

Alaric quickly locked up and