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⇒ Lee Felix

I was terrified.

My tears had long stopped, and so did my breath and heart. Then my heart set off on a marathon. Who is this stranger? Then it hit me.

Someone's speaking to me.

For the first time, someone who isn't mum or dad or the workers at home, or that bitch. Sadly, I couldn't count my brother because we never spoke in years. I don't even remember his voice. Although we lived in the same mansion, it's like we were locked away from each other.

I forgot how to form words. My eyes traveled over the person's features; he had messy blond hair that was soaked wet, piercing almond eyes and... Tattoos. Tattoos etched over his biceps and down his arms. Who even wears sleeveless on such a cold night? Still, I couldn't deny, he was so impossibly attractive.

He snapped his fingers before me. "Hello? You good?"

At the sound of his mysterious voice, I jumped to my feet and backed away from him, the muddy puddles splashing underneath my sneakers. "Wh-Who are you?" I shrunk back, stumbling over my words. I was late to notice the pouring had halted and the dark skies were clear now.

He got off the swing and approached me. I stood implanted in my position, my legs refused to move. Now that he stood before me, I was able to take in everyday detail about his appearance. Damn. ...So is this what people call hot? This is also the exact type of guy mothers would normally warn you about.

He peered into my face, causing my breath to hitch at the proximity. His pale cheeks were dusted red from the cold. "Pretty boy, you know it isn't safe to be out at midnight." His hand carefully found its way to my face. He caressed my cheek, ever so softly, and I could swear the coldness of the night suddenly vanished; my face felt hot.

"You don't talk.. Do you?" He chuckled, removing his hand. He has dimples. He took a few steps back and brushed his damp hair away from his face, all the while refusing to break eye contact. "The name's Chan. Who are you, pretty boy?"

Chan. I repeated it in my head. My throat felt dry. Would words even come out if I tried to speak?

After a big gulp, I breathed out. "I-I'm Felix.."

"Lix.. Why are you out here?"

I felt my cheeks flush again. That was smooth. Lix? He sure knows how to be a heartthrob. My shoulders relaxed. "I sneaked out.."

Chan smirked. "What a rebellious boy. It's almost three so you should head back. I'll walk you home."

Hypnotized by his sweet voice and captivating eyes, I was about to say yes. But then I snapped back to reality. Who on earth is this? I can't trust a stranger. "I can go back alone.. Thanks." I replied, averting my gaze. Because it felt like his eyes were setting my soul and body on fire.

Wait. 3 am?! I gasped at the realization that I was beyond late to get home. This isn't good. The guards will shift to the backyard by three. I should sneak back in.

"I must go." Finally gaining enough strength to move my legs, I stepped further away from Chan. He stood still, an unreadable look in his eyes. Without waiting for a response, I turned on my heels and walked away, speeding up once I exited the park.

I then sprinted until I reached home, breathless.

I peeped through the huge back gate, the golden bars doing little to hide me. The guards were there. I can't sneak in through the back gate. Cursing at myself for being late, I walked around the massive walls. I'm gonna have to climb my way over these today. Shit. As a boy that was raised like a prisoner at home, I was definitely not taught how to climb walls. This was sure to end in more than a scratch on my knee.

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