Harper's Pov The news about me and Killian dating spread like wildfire around the academy. I thought the rumors would only last for like a couple of days but mother of cow! It's been freaking two weeks and I'm still afraid to walk in the hallway alone, afraid someone might back stab me! Literally. "Hey, Adriana," I poke her as she sat on her chair peacefully. I thought she was studying hard but I can't help but frown when I saw her copying Grave's homework. It was lunch break, and I was afraid to go alone at the cafeteria, so I decided to tag along with her. The others inside the class were loud as usual, doing their own things. I saw Levi and Flynn casually going out to the room, about to head out for lunch and I can't help but pout in envy. Mother of cow, I just want to eat burger peacefully. "What is it, my dear?" Adriana asked, not batting an eye on me. "Should we go together at the cafeteria?" I held onto my stomach and gave her my killer moves, the puppy eyes that no one c
"Killian Lake and Harper Williams, please proceed to the office right now.""T-that's us, right? Mother of cow, what did I do wrong this time?" I stood up and started walking away without looking at him again. I don't know why my heart kept racing. Mother of cow, I don't think I could face him right now. I could feel my cheeks burning!Killian Lake, you're a dangerous man.I went straight towards the exit and pushed the door, but it wasn't budging. I tried pushing it again when Killian grabbed the handle, pulling the door open."Oh," I scratched the back of my head, not making any eye contact with him. "It's the other way around.""Go on," He motioned and let me in first before him. I didn't dare wait for him and went dashing at the stairs, almost slipping into the hallway as I scurried away towards the office. It's better to get an earful with the head than stay any longer with Killian Lake. Maybe it's because of his killer boss vibes that makes me feel tense. Mother of cow, I don't k
Killian made an abrupt stop that caught my attention. Just a while ago he was so eager to tail our target, now he's so stone cold in his position."What's wrong?" My eyes glanced at the target. A mischievous grin slowly appeared from my lips as I saw where he was heading to."Don't tell me you're afraid of ghosts?" I asked, couldn't believe that the great CEO, Killian Lake doesn't want to enter the horror house.He turned and started walking away. "I'm tired. Let's just wait here." He quickly sat on a bench and started to fumble on his phone.This is such a rare sight. Of course I won't stop teasing him!"So, you're afraid of ghosts. That's news."
(EDITING)"You know guys can be really confusing.""You're definitely right on that." I can't help but to agree whole-heartedly.Sometimes, I really can't understand Killian. One second he's kind then the next thing I knew he's as cold as an ice. I mean, why is he so unconsistent?! I totally can't read what he's thinking."But what's more confusing is life," She started, dazed with the setting sun as a small smile crept into her face. "I really can't tell why things happen."I couldn't agree more. The first time I met Laurent I was dying. That time, I was just a normal human, trying so hard to live and get by.
(EDITING)"Victoria Beaumont," Laurent started. His lips were smiling but his eyes tell othewise. "she's the love of my life."I kept my mouth shut as he gazed on the window, the silent wind whistling with the moon's ethereal light."She was a human but was an exceptional since the day I met her. That day, I saw her fighting with a gang to save a bullied kid. I was already amazed, but I knew that wasn't enough to be a Chamber. It takes a lot of courage and strength to be one. Though she was brave enough, he strength isn't something remarkable. Physically, Victoria is weak."
(EDITING)"She's a really great woman."I might not meet her, but I can tell she's an exceptional one as Laurent told me. I cannot help but be amazed by her noble action.Truth is, if I'm on her shoes, I think I would be getting some second thoughts. It's not easy to fight with the expense of your life. As someone who almost died, I can tell the experience is really something traumatic. It's easy to say things but when the pedestals on, you'll find yourself wanting to hit the brake."That's why she was branded as the Great Chamber."
(EDITING)"Harper!"I quickly stood up as I saw Killian, dashing inside the house as he pants heavily."Killia-""Let's go home," He grabbed my hand with a firm gaze on me. "Harper, let's go.""Claw is not her home Killian." Laurent mumbled, his legs crossed as he sipped on his champagne. "This is where her home is."The two of them glared at each other. Killian's grip started to get tighter as he clenched his other fist."Laurent, we need to go." I butted in. I feel like trouble's coming in my way if I didn't interfere.Why are they so edgy whenever they see each other?!
"I thought we're going home?" I asked as I scanned the surroundings.This is definitely not the way back to his building. I'm sure he mentioned the only way he knows to get inside the Claw is through the 0th floor."Let's take a short break."///"So this is what you meant by a short break?"Killian suddenly brought me in a five-star hotel and here we are, sitting as the landscape of the city are vividly seen through the thick glass wall. The waiter put champagne on our glass as the faint classical music coming from the violinist echoed inside the room."Really?!" My mouth flung open as waiters continuously put dishes on our table. "Are we having a feast?! No, tell me how much does this cost?!"This is a freaking five-star hotel and he just bought almost every dish they have!