Ivy

Warmth.

The sudden wave of warmth engulfed every single part of my body, in and out.

The moment his lips met mine, the warmth almost pulled my heart out of its resting place and I felt like I was in heaven. My stomach felt jumpy and funny and I guess this was the butterfly feeling, but damn, was it supposed to feel this good?

His lips moved against mine with such softness that I felt myself melting away.

My whole life, I had been dreaming about this day. The day when I finally get my first kiss... I always thought it would be in a special surrounding, the birds would sing above our heads, the wind would blow our hair and sink through our clothes, the sun would set just when we break the kiss and it would be so magical.

This was nothing like it. I wasn't in a lovely surrounding, and we weren't the only ones in the room. In fact, we weren't kissing on our own free will. We were forced into doing it, but still yet- my heart was about to explode, still yet, my body was tingling with excitement, still yet, it felt as if Ethan and I were the only ones in the room.

I didn't kiss him back because I honestly didn't want to mess it up. More like... I didn't know how.

When he pulled away, he took the warmth with him, and I was beginning to think that, his warmth was like his special ability.

I pulled open my eyes to find his Emerald green eyes on me.

I didn't realize how hard my breathing had gone, my heart was slamming against my chest at an abnormal rate, and I was honestly beginning to get scared it would fall off.

He had this dazed look in his eyes, and it spoke so many words that made me want to just- just pull him by his shirt and crush his lips with mine.

"How's that for prove?" Fiona spoke up, grabbing my attention. I looked away Immediately, feeling my cheeks heat up.

I can't believe I just had my first kiss, in front of my ex crush, best friend, next best friend, ex crush brother slash friend, and the girl who wanted to smash my face in! What???

I could still feel Ethan's eyes on me, but I was too shy to look up at him... I'm not a shy girl... No... But when something like this-

Kyle shot up from his sitting position, breaking my thoughts as he shot a small glance towards me before easing himself out of the tense atmosphere.

What the hell was that?

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Fiona

Way long after the stupid truth or dare, I made myself comfortable beside the beer pump. At least, that was the only thing that seemed to make any bit of sense since this party began.

Well, that and the fact that my best friend was finally beginning to see reason. I knew going out of his toxic sector would do him good.

After Lacy, I didn't think he would ever look at anyone the way he looked at Ivy, after the shocking kiss.

He was so faithful to Lacy, and I knew he once loved her, but that was two years ago. He should have moved on but I knew he couldn't... She was the first girl he'd ever loved and I didn't understand that concept but- I was glad he was beginning to lean in to Ivy. I was glad he was beginning to slip out of that dark spot he buried himself in.

"Fiona, is it?"

I jumped a little at the voice from behind me.

I turned quickly, only to find Roman, smiling up at me. I could find his glassy eyes underneath his very professional recommended glasses. They were filled with uncertainty and curiosity.

"Yeah... Uh... Yeah... Fiona Smith." I said, forcing a smile on my face.

I didn't want to scan him from head to toe, but I did, involuntarily.

He was wearing a brown sleeved oversized T-shirt with black jean trouser.

His hair looked like he needed an haircut but it seemed to fit him perfectly. They fell over his eyes in a kinda boyish cuteness that seemed to make me feel nervous.

I noticed this the first time I saw him. And I don't mean in ICHS, I mean in his bedroom, he was fast asleep, his head on top his reading table, and I couldn't help but stare at him a while before I used LT wipe on him... His eyes had opened a fraction at the penetration of the needle, but I was quick to knock him out before he could get a word out.

Maybe my insides felt funny because he was the first human guy I had laid my eyes on... But anyway, I didn't really do the mushy mushy stuff, so-

"I didn't think you would come to the party, you uh- you don't look like someone who loves partying." He said.

Oh, you have no idea...

"I just thought it'd be fun... Since it's like my first party here." On the outside. "I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about."

He nodded. "Same here. I don't really like parties but- I guess I also wanted to see what the fuss was about."

"Really?" I asked, not knowing exactly what to reply to that.

He cleared his throat. "Yeah, I was um- I was also hoping I could see you."

My brows shot up. Really now?

"You said you were from Ohio, right?"

"Yeah." I answered.

"Weird, you just really look familiar, but I can't really pin point it. It's honestly driving me mad."

"Oh." Was all I could let out.

"You know one of those feelings you get whenever you ought to remember something important, but you can't seem to, and it drives you mad?"

"Yeah, I do." I said.

"Awesome, that's exactly how I feel right now. But um- I guess it's just the feeling, you know?"

"Yeah. I guess it is."

He gave a shy smile, taking small steps backwards. "I'll be seeing you around?" He asked.

"Oh, sure, definitely!" I chirped up.

"Awesome." He said, turning around, before disappearing into the crowd.

I let out a shaky breath.

So he'd seen me that day?

I couldn't phantom why that would bother me, since I knew he wouldn't remember a thing. Or even get the full picture.

But, can somebody tell me why the hell my heart was going ballistic?

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Ivy

Twist, turn, fold, straighten, twist again, turn, left, right, straighten, then twist again.

I knew my bed was a mess, and I knew my eyes wouldn't give me what I really did want... Sleep.

We had gotten home about an hour ago, and I had rushed to my room like a girl rushing to her lover, after a long ass distant romance.

I didn't pay Ethan any attention, after the kiss, cause I was afraid he'd- he'd what? What would he do?

I don't even know why I was running! I mean, all I wanted was to feel that warmth again, all I wanted was to just be close enough to feel his warmth.

It was like a drug, one I couldn't get enough of.

But honestly, there was another reason why I felt so uncomfortable. My head was buzzing with different possible answers to a particular question.

Why did he apologize before kissing me? "I'm sorry"

What the hell Is that even supposed to mean?

I mean, we kissed... So? Why would he apologize for that? It didn't make any sense, and the feeling was honestly eating me up.

I could go ask him.

I raised a brow, what would it hurt to just go to his room and maybe, talk to him? If he didn't make any efforts in coming to me, why shouldn't I go to him?

I should just ask him why? It wouldn't hurt.

Right?

Without pondering more on the issue, I slipped out of my bed, and out of my room, rushing down to his room.

Standing in front of the door, I began to feel nervous, but before I could get un-determined, my knuckles moved to the door, giving three knocks.

I let out a strained breath, due to the wild beating of my heart. Damn it to hell, I was so freaking nervous, I didn't know what he'd say or how he'd react cause I wasn't really friendly towards him after the party.

God! Why did I run from him?

When I heard no response from the other side, I raised my hand to knock again, but I stopped midway.

Maybe he was already asleep or maybe he just didn't feel like answering me. Maybe he was mad that I ghosted him after the party.

Maybe I don't know...

Oh hey! That's the name of-

The door swung open immediately, halting my thoughts.

There he stood, in a black T-shirt and grey sweatpants. He just looked down at me, those Emerald green eyes sent my heart into oblivion.

I swallowed.

"Yes?" He asked, raising a brow of question at me.

Okay, so he was mad?

I cleared my throat awkwardly. "Well, I was hoping we could talk?"

He just stood there staring at me like I'd suddenly grown an extra mouth. Actually, it was almost as if his mind wasn't right here at the moment.

"Ethan?" I called his name.

Still he didn't move, he just stared.

I swallowed again, feeling that warmth again. A hot shiver ran down my spine, affecting every inch of my skin.

What is this?

He wasn't near me, but I could feel it, damn it too hell, it felt so freaking good.

"Ethan? Uh- is everything okay?" I asked again.

Suddenly, he blinked.

And just like that, the warmth disappeared abruptly.

"Yeah-" He sounded breathless. "Yeah, yeah, uh- come in- I'm sorry." He said, stepping aside.

There was that word again. "Sorry"

I stepped in, remembering the last time I was here. He'd almost caught me searching for the grey pill.

I heard him shut the door behind me, as I made my way to his bed.

I climbed on, crossing my legs in yoga style. I tapped the space beside me, motioning for him to come sit.

He shook his head. "I'm comfortable standing." He said.

He seriously doesn't want to be near me, does he?

My heart gave an unsteady tug. "Did I do something wrong?" I blurted out the question before I could stop myself.

Immediately, his face softened, and before I could think, he was right beside me. "No, Ivy, why would you think that?"

My eyes met his, just as his hand encircled around mine.

Suddenly, I took in a sharp breath as his warmth filled me, killing my freaking senses.

Hold on a minute... Was this like a normal thing caused by the chip? Or am I just being delusional.

"You- you were acting really strange at the party. Did someone say something to you?" I asked.

With his free hand, he smooth my hair away from my face. "Yeah." He said.

"Oh... I know my classmates, they'd say anything to make you uh- not want to be around me... Janie probably put them up to it. That was probably the reason why she wanted you there. Um- what- what did this person say to you, exactly?"

He didn't answer, he just sat there in silence, staring at me.

"Ethan?"

A corner of his lips lifted. "She told me that she could tell how much I liked you."

My heart skipped a beat.

What?

"She made me realize why I told and gave you things that I shouldn't. She told me that I trusted you." He said, his eyes never leaving mine. "And I acted strange because I found it quite impossible. In all my life, I'd only felt something like this for one person, and I never thought the next time it'd appear would be with a human, which is weird because we aren't even together because we actually feel something for each other. You paid for me, and it feels wrong to have these feelings."

I furrowed my brows, feeling the wave of an unfamiliar emotion sweep through me.

On their own accord, I moved to touch his face, trailing my fingers down his cheek to his jaw line. "It's okay... It might be weird but it's okay... With me it feels as if I've known you forever. and I'm not just saying this because it feels like the right thing to say. It's how I feel." I said. "I don't know if you feel the same connection as the one I feel but- there's something, something way different than the normal feeling thing. I feel connected to you in some way and I- I don't know why, but I just-"

He cut me off when his lips crashed against mine, making my heart go crazy... Goosebumps, goosebumps rose against my skin, making me give a very low moan at the feeling.

It felt as if a part of me that used to be empty, was filling up. He was filling it up with that strange warmth.

My heart threatened to jump out of my chest.

He broke the kiss, slowly.

My eyes pulled open slowly, to meet his Emerald green one on me.

Hold on... Was it just me or- or-

"Ethan?"

"Yeah?" He answered immediately.

"Your eyes." I said breathlessly as a smile of awe broke into my lips. "They- they're beautiful."

He looked confused. "What?"

"No- I mean, they're- they're actually brighter."

He still looked confused. "What do you mean?"

"They're glowing." I said, reaching up to touch his face.

"You sure you're not seeing things?"

I shook my head, unable to look away from them, they were a shade brighter, I could see every beautiful detail, every single lin-

He blinked, and suddenly, it was gone. "My eyes doesn't glow Ivy." He said, amusement, soaking his words.

"No. They were glowing just now... I could- I could see-"

"Ivy, I'm not some magician. My eyes are normal. They don't glow." He said. "I'm dead serious."

"But-"

He smiled. "You're seeing things."

What? Hell no! His eyes were glowing just now, maybe not glow glow- but... They were brighter. Almost like a light had been switched on.

"Ivy." He called.

"I could swear-"

"I'm pretty sure you were seeing things." He said. "And um- it's it's not just you, I feel it too... I feel a strange connection, and I'm not sure what it is but I think It's because of me. Maybe somethings broken."

"What?"

He chuckled. "The only reason why you'd feel a connection to me would be because my chip-" he stopped himself. "It's better I don't tell you, it'll only mess with your brain."

"What? No it won't."

He nodded. "It would, you won't understand."

"I'm not dumb Ethan."

"I know." He said. "I just don't want to get you deep into this Ivy. For your protection. How exactly do you feel?"

I rolled my eyes, but answered anyway. "Well, anytime you're close, I feel warm."

He nodded thoughtfully. "Are you sure it isn't body heat warm, due to the fact that you're undeniably attracted to me?"

I smacked his arm, earning a grin from him. "No... It's different. I feel warm all of a sudden, both inside and outside. It's different. A good kind of different."

His face grew serious. "Might be good but it's not normal... I think I'll be paying a little visit to my sector soon."

"Can I tag along?"

"Of course not... My sector isn't some play thing like the purest. They don't accept visitors. They kill visitors on sight."

"Yeah? Isn't there another way around it?"

"No Ivy."

I sighed. "Okay. Mind if I crash here?"

He raised a brow. "Ready to go into second base already?"

I glared.

He chuckled. "Come here." He pulled me towards him.

Well, I guess he wouldn't be the only one to pay a visit to his Inc this week. In the main time, I'd have to speak to Roman about the eyes glowing thing and what it meant, and after that...

We just might go on a little adventure of our own.

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