All Chapters of Lighters and Candies: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

Another weekend night means another party for me and Aero was already filled with sweaty bodies and couples that couldn't keep their hands to themselves.“I thought you wouldn't be able to make it,” my friend, Lizie, shouted through the upbeat music.I grabbed her drink and gulped it all the way down, causing a burning sensation in my throat that made me feel alive.“Daddy's never going to keep me caged,” I said.Just when I was about to take another shot, Derone grabbed my wrist and set my drink down on the table. He gave me a stern look before sitting down beside me.“The last time you got wasted, my cousin's club was already shut down. A

15 minutes have passed since I drove away from the coffee trailer.15 minutes have passed since I started driving mindlessly and aimlessly.15 minutes have passed since Zev left me dumbfounded.What should I do?He asked me to meet him at a club tonight just so he could know my name. Why didn't I just gave it to him right away? I can't go to a club on the day my father and I got into a heated argument that will probably be resolved in never.But Zev's invitation kept bugging my mind. This is totally out my league. I never go after boys, I never show interest the first time my eyes laid on them, and I never undergo a dilemma like this.

I woke up alone in Zev's bed. His side of the bed was cold so I guess he got up earlier... Or he left earlier. The thought of him sneaking out of his place was enough to make my eyes sting. Was this even his place? Was last night all just an act? Was it all too good to be true?Is this how one-night stands work? I've never had one, it's always been me and Derone. Is this even considered a one-night stand? We barely touched skins yet I was acting like I lost something inside of me.I sat upright and hugged my knees to my chest. I was still wearing his t-shirt and his smell was still there, reminding me of his presence.I knew what I was doing. I was aware of the consequences yet I paid them no attention because I was so caught up in the moment. My head was in the clou

I was raging with anger as Derone neared my house. The only light that was on was by the garden. Fortunately, with Mason on loose trying to find me, it'll only be our butler, Richard, who's in the house.“Thanks,” I sarcastically said when his car came to a halt.Just when I was about to climb out of his car, Derone grab hold of my wrist to stop me. It was a wrong move for him because I used all my force to yank my wrist free from his grasp.“Don't you dare touch me,” I hissed through gritted teeth.But instead of being intimidated, a challenging smirk crossed his face. I grew irritated as the seconds ticked by. How cocky can this man be? I was on the verge of lashing out. He better talk carefully 'cause with one wrong word from, I'll definitely go berserk.“Don't you want to cuddle?” he cooed, laughing like a maniac afterwards.I eyed him with disgust and slapping him won't satisfy my anger, so I just cro