Y/N POV:

I woke up, not sure what time it is. I just wake up and do as I please when I'm allowed to. I'm surprised no one came in to wake me up and hand me my breakfast.

Did I wake up early then?

I sat up and rubbed my eyes. For some reason they wouldn't let me have a clock in my given room. Yeah like I'm gonna blow this place up with a clock or something, can't they just trust that I won't do anything? Not like I'm a Talon member or something, ha.

I stood up and walked towards the door, opening it and looking around. It was strangely quiet... but hey good for me. I can go and search for my stolen belongings. I slowly walked out and went left, I usually go right but there isn't much to 'discover' anyways. I'm also rarely allowed on that side so it must be a hint of where they put my stuff.

As stealthy as I am (as I'm trained for that sort of thing), it's easy to not get spotted. But see, there's a problem; I don't see anyone. 

If there's no one around there's no way of getting caught, but there's also no chance of making sure you aren't caught. I'm aware there are cameras in this facility but I really don't care too much about them. Even if they do see me doing something suspicious, not like they're going to tell someone to go up directly towards me and say I can't do that.

I began to just walk casually through the halls, hoping my stomach wouldn't realize I'm hungry and start making whale callings. With how quiet the place is right now, any sound can seem loud.

But... if no ones 'here', then did he leave too? Oh man, I actually hope they did not leave me here alone, to rot in this freezing desert. Other than the fact that I need to take him in to claim my money, I also need him here to talk about... the kiss.

Although I initiated the kiss, I still can't stop thinking about it. I should probably come up with something to hide my true intentions. Maybe an excuse like... "I was so worried I wouldn't get my first kiss before I died!" or something. Eh... it's kind of cringy but I might as well play the damsel in distress act while I can. 

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I kept walking until I saw a slightly opened door. I had a gut feeling this was a trap, but I also had the feeling my weapons were in there. I just had to take the chance and get them back. What are they gonna do to me anyways? It's just some weak scientists who probably can't fight for shit, and two guards I can easily handle. And who knows if Lifeweaver can fight, but I doubt it if he's on the run.

I approached the door and slowly opened it, the room was dark and a bit eerie. I shrugged off that feeling and went inside, I just knew my stuff was in here. Hiding it in a storage place is kinda smart. A normal person would probably just think it's a storage room for sciency stuff and not bother checking, luckily I'm not a normal person. 

As i waited for my eyes to adjust to the darkness, I moved my eyes around to anything I could get out. 

"Man, if only I had a light source.." I sigh and lean against the wall. I looked up and saw a dangling string. I decided to pull it and boom, it was a small light that dimly lit up the room. 

As much as the dim light was, it did help me view the room better. I looked behind some boxes, and in some of them. Searching for what was mine. I was going to get my weapons back regardless, if I don't have them then my time here's for nothing. 

I was about to give up until I looked at a strangely placed box that's all the way in the back of the storage closet. I moved it but nothing, the box was heavy so I checked inside it. And there it was;

My weapons.

My guns, my tranquilizer darts, the special items, they were all here. I smiled at the sight of them. If I can manage to bring these back to my room I'll be able to get this over with. Never have I dreaded a bounty more than this one. 

I closed the box back up and picked it up. Quickly thinking of some excuses as to why I have the box if anyone notices me. 

I left the storage closet with the box in hand, making my way back to my room. It's still surprisingly quiet, I wonder why... is there some sort of meeting they're having? Or maybe they're testing something? I have no idea but I'm trying to think of a possibility. This place is so strange, I'm not even sure if coming here was a good idea. I think I would've been better off not accepting to do this bounty. I either die or die. I think I get a bad ending either way.

I continued walking and turned a corner, bumping into someone. I almost dropped the box but managed to save it just in time. I looked thinking I was going to get a scolding from some scientist but instead, it was him.

"Oh- uh, Lifeweaver... are you okay?" I asked, just seeing him reminds me of what I did. Gosh I just want to forget it already.

"I'm alright, I'm assuming you are too. What's with the box?" He asked me, yep I am doomed.

"Just.. something. But anyways about yesterday-"

"No need to tell me again," He cut me off, "But to avoid further complications, I do not have any romantic feelings for you, F/N. If you were going to apologize for the kiss then I should apologize for not reciprocating your feelings." He explained.

I'm not at all surprised, I knew this was probably the case. But that doesn't mean I'm going to continue my plan, since love isn't going to work out I guess the friend route will have to do.

"Ah, I see... that's fine, I didn't think you'd like me like that anyways. Maybe we could just be friends?" 

"I'd say yes, but unfortunately I don't know much about you, F/N."

Will someone give me the prize of the quickest rejection of the century? And the fact it was two rejections?

"Okay, then how about we start learning about each other. Like where are you from? I'm from (your country)."

"If you're curious, I'm from Thailand. I have things to do so we can continue this another time. See you later, F/N." Lifeweaver smiled at me before leaving.

I watched him leave before continuing in my path. I have a feeling he knows exactly what I'm up to. But I could also take this chance to learn more about him, getting closer to him, then eventually drugging him to sleep in order to take him back to Vishkar. Good plan, right?

I got back to my room and placed the box in the corner before sitting on my bed. The box took up some space of this small room. It's almost like a prison cell. 

I miss my apartment.

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A/N: hey everyone. We're at chapter 6, I'm wondering how you're liking the story so far.

I get the story might seem a little confusing or face paced, but I kinda want to get the story going to its good part :)

If you're reading this as the storys going, look out for the next chapter! If you're here later down the road, then enjoy the next chapters <3