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52. she fell

James's breath hitched as he saw her standing in front of him, her long beautiful hair left open and her short cute figure wrapped in his long, over sized clothes.

His clothes.

He scanned her, from those baggy pants that covered her feet completely to the long sleeves yellow jumper. She looked at him, hoping he'd not mind the fact that she was in his clothes but she was wrong.

James could never not mind the fact that Rae, a woman he absolutely was a goner for, was dressed in his clothes.

The fact that she was wearing his clothes and still wasn't his, was surging a growing pain in his heart. If he could, he would just freeze time for now, because seeing Rae like this is the closest they'll ever be as a couple.

Her pretty tired eyes were trying to understand his cold face, she could never get what he was thinking or what he had in his mind.

'Those are my clothes?' He said, his voice a little colder, a little stern.

Rae gulped, a little more nervous now as she inadvertently looked down at her clothes, technically his and then glanced back at him. 'I'm sorry... I shouldn't have...'

It then occurred to James the present scenario and realised he was being stupid over something unintentional. He took a deep breath and shook his head, cutting off her apology before she could complete. 'No, it's okay.' He smiled a bit, relaxing. 'How are you now?'

Rae found herself relaxing too, and nodded. 'Better. Although I do need to go to see Mika, soon.'

James nodded, and entered in, while Rae sat down on the sofa, attending calls from home. Her mother was constantly asking for updates about Mika and was worried sick. Meanwhile, James changed from his formal pants and tucked in shirt to casuals, comfy blue sweatshirt over his dark blue jeans.

'Yes mom, I'll be heading there soon.' She spoke over the call as James was talking to Momo, she couldn't hear them over her mother's worried voice. 'Mika is better. I am too.'

Her mother asked another set of questions, Leah popping a few from behind. 'Yes, I'm better. I'm with James.' Leah gasped dramatically.

'The same one?' Leah enquired, 'Hot sour patch gummies? Alex's friend?'

'Shut up Leah.' Rae said, her cheeks warming as James walked towards her, 'I'll talk to you later, bye.'

'All okay?'

Rae nodded, 'Can we run to Imane's first to get me out of these?' She looked down at the clothes and James nodded, a little upset that she won't be in those anymore.

While Rae rushed to get her other belongings, James sighed, standing across the wall and watching her from far away.

Momo who was keenly observing the duo, and especially James, stood besides the tall man. 'She's a very sweet girl.'

James smiled, a little too wide, 'Yea. She is precious.' He sighed and shook his head when Momo cleared her throat intentionally. 'What?'

'If I didn't know better, I'd say, James you're in love.' She raised her brow, and James narrowed his gaze at her. 'And, I think she's perfect for you.'

James chuckled, always looking forward to Momo's cute conversations. 'You just met her, Momo.'

'So what? Momo knows best.' She said with an air of pride. 'And if anyone can keep up with your cold demeanor and stubborn attitude, it's she.'

'I am stubborn?' He asked, looking at the lady.

'You are stubbornly in love with her, aren't you?'

'Momo, stop.' James said, smiling, 'You need to stop watching sitcoms. They're rotting your head.'

Before she could counter, Rae walked upto them, smiling and James told her to move out while he followed. Momo hugged the girl, 'When will I see you next, Momo?' Rae enquired.

'I think this one's upto you, Bubba.' Momo pouted, and Rae understood nothing.

While Rae left, James shook his head at Momo and her mischief. 'Momo, stop it. And go home, kiddo must be waiting.'

'Yea. I'll leave, but you haven't denied that you don't love her.' Momo continued, shrugging.

James turned to see Rae waiting for the elevator, typing something on the cell. 'It doesn't matter. Some sitcoms don't get a proper ending.' He said softly, Momo smiling at him.

'If this sitcom doesn't get a good ending,' She beamed at the man, holding his hand. 'Then I'll stop watching sitcoms.'

'Drama Queen.' James chuckled, and side hugged Momo, 'Get some rest.'

While Rae smiled looking at the duo and seeing James so happy, made her happy. She had an urge that she'd want him to be this happy and carefree around her too.

Why was she feeling so strongly towards him?

This can't be what she thinks is is right?

This can't be it.

Or was it?

Or had she already fallen for him?

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Mika was coping well.

When Rae and James arrived at the hospital, of course after a small detour to Imane's house for Rae to dress up, Mika was longingly awaiting for Rae to turn up. He wasn't crying nor whimpering because the meds were heavy, yet Rae knew how much he longed for her and she sat by him for the rest of the day.

The moment Mika sniffed her, licking her face and then her hand, tears dropped down from Rae's face. The love she had for her pet was immense and extreme and truth be told, Mika deserved it.

James let them be, completing the rest of the formalities. Mika was to stay another night here and if he passed the toy out by next morning, he was good to go, which Rae desperately hoped would happen. She learnt that James had dropped by the hospital to check on Mika in the morning when she was resting and had finished up most of the formalities and docs.

The more she was with this man, the more he was respected by her.

Rae knew that James had nothing to do with her or Mika and she had broken his heart like glass, time and again and yet, he was here for her. She could never understand how he could even have the strength to face someone who only caused him pain.

She knew she would never be able to do something as selfless as this.

When it was nearly evening and Mika was still laying down after his meal, tired and yet a little energetic, Rae ran her hand over his furry stomach, comforting the boy. Mika woofed slowly, feeling loved and the moment Mika saw James entering the room, he barked happily.

'Who's a good boy.' James cooed, sitting across from Rae, 'Mika is? Is he?' Mika nudged James with his head, trying to answer his question. 'Okay, he is, he is.'

Rae could deny this heartwarming feeling no more.

Not only was James the most nicest, sweetest and the most wholesome person in the world, Rae realized that everything about James could be hers.

He could be hers.

'James?' Rae asked softly, her hand still rubbing Mika's fur. The dog was now resting his head on James's shoulder and James looked at Rae, blankly. 'Why?' She asked, even though she probably knew why.

'I'm sorry?'

'Why, did you... are you... why did you do all of this.' Rae asked, meeting his black eyes and holding that warm gaze. 'Out of everyone, you did this to me?' She scoffed, never believing that she was worth something as such. 'I'm the last person you should help.'

James held her gaze, those brown eyes were one day going to be the death of him.

'I love you, Rae.' James straightaway answered, without missing a second or hesitating as Rae's heart dropped, not believing what she heard. 'And I did this because I still love you. And I didn't do this expecting you to love me back. I did this despite the fact that you will probably never love me.' He looked her in the eye, a small smile on his face. 'I did this all for you, despite everything that happened. And, like a fool, I probably will do this again.' He chuckled, comforting Mika.

'Why?'

'Because you're worth it.' He answered, completely oblivious to her changed feelings, missing the fact that her heart skipped a beat, 'You're worth the heartbreak, Rachel.'

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A/N

This is what happens when I write at 5 am.

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P.s. I still don't know how to end it, so leaving upto you guys.

1. Pick James, let Sykkuno be sidelined and this definitely will put a dent in RaeKkuno's friendship

2. Pick Sykkuno, let him decided Rae and James's fate while they sideline their relationship.

3. Fuck both the bois, let's live alone with Mika.

Okay, 3rd is NOT an option. Byee.