December 27 2023

Rhea: *Smiles* Hey Damian, You look really handsome in that suit.

Damian: *Looks at his outfit* It does, Because you picked it.

Both of them were seen at the restaurant while waiting for their order, Rhea asked him to hangout tonight and even picked a good suit for him, But that wasn't her only plan, There was something else she was meaning to do.

Rhea: *Laughs* Right, You should be thanking me.

He just smiled a little and looked at the window while thinking about something, Rhea was staring at him before she smiled and grabbed his hand as Damian looked at her.

( He's so sweet )

She continued smiling and looked at Damian who was looking at the window again, She couldn't help but admire him, Until it was interrupted when the waitress walked in and placed their plates of food as Rhea slowly moved her hand away while Damian frowned a little before keeping a straight face.

Waitress: And here is your order, Let us know if you need something.

She looked at Damian and winked at him as Rhea's eyes were widen and felt a pang of jealousy, However Damian ignored the waitress and began eating his food as the woman walked away, Rhea cleared her throat and took her spoon while speaking

Rhea: Did she try to flirt with you?

Damian: I think so.

Rhea rolled her eyes and continued eating, She tried not to let it bother her but Damian noticed she was upset as he looked up at her

Damian: What's wrong?

Rhea: Nothing, I'm fine?

He knew she was clearly upset about what happened, which made him smile a little and reassured her.

Damian: You know, I'm never been interested with any woman except you.

Her eyes lit up and her gaze softened, Damian had a small smile on his face and continued eating his food as Rhea felt a bit calm and had a small smile on her face.

Rhea: Right.

Damian: Let's just enjoy the food.

She nodded and smiled as the two continued eating the food, having a peaceful and amazing date together.

[After Dinner]

After dinner, Both of them were seen outside while holding hands, They both looked at the sky and noticed the moon and stars were shining, Damian watched in silence as Rhea had a smile on her face.

Rhea: It's beautiful.

Damian: I agree.

They both continued staring at the sky as there was a moment of silence, Rhea began staring at Calaway, feeling the urge to confess her feelings.

( You love him. . . Don't deny it anymore)

She gently squeezed his hand as Damian looked at her, She flashed a smile and took a step closer to him as he turned around, knowing she wanted to say something.

Damian: What do you want to tell me?

Rhea: Oh, So you knew?

Damian: I can read you like a book, Rhea.

She laughed a little as Damian had a small smile on his face before his expression went serious and a bit soft.

Damian: I'm listening.

(Here goes nothing)

Rhea sighed and continued staring at him while holding his hand, There was a slight tension in the air and Damian could feel a heavy sensation in his heart.

Rhea: The truth is. . . I have so many feelings inside me right now, Damian. They're overwhelming. . . And they're all because of you.

He raised an eyebrow and continued staring at her but the feeling continued to get heavier.

Rhea: You're not like anyone else I've ever met. Most people don't understand you. They see the coldness, the edge, and they fear it. They hate it. But me. . . I love it. I love you for exactly who you are.

His heart skipped a beat when he heard "Love" Rhea smiled a little and took a deep breath and continued her confession. He tried to keep a straight face but the flicker in his eyes betrayed his expression.

Rhea: I saw something that nobody could see in you, From the outside, people saw you as a cold monster, But i saw a man. . . A man that can never feel what he always wanted to feel.

Damian:. . . . And what is that feeling?

Rhea: For love. For care. For the things you've always denied yourself but always wanted. Tell me I'm wrong, Damian. Tell me that's not what you've craved your whole life.

His eyes lit up and kept a straight face, battling with his emotions again.

Rhea: And i just want to complete what you wanted.

Damian: . . . . I don't need it.

Rhea: But you have me.

His heart skipped a beat as Rhea continued staring at him, She slowly wrapped her arms around his neck as he continued staring at her.

Rhea: Stop hiding. It doesn't make you weak. It makes you human

Damian stared at her, feeling his heart race. He was unable to control his emotions anymore, It was coming through, All seen in his face and eyes, Rhea continued staring into his eyes and had a small smile on her face.

Rhea: It's true. . . Right?

Damian was silent and continued looking at the ground, But Rhea slowly lifted his chin, wanting him to look at her as both of them stared at each other.

Rhea: It doesn't matter if you accept it or not, But i have one thing to accept. . . I love you, Damian.

His eyes were widen in shock as Rhea continued staring at him, He was flabbergasted and felt the pounding in his heart, Damian never expected to hear those words from someone and he didn't know how to feel or react.

Damian: What?. . . .

Rhea: It's true, Damian. I'm been meaning to tell you this. . . I love you, With all my heart.

Damian was still shocked and didn't know what to say right now, There was a moment of silence as Rhea looked at him with a hint of sadness.

Rhea: What's wrong?. . . .

He shaked his head and stayed silent as Rhea continued staring at him before she sighed and moved her hands on his shoulders.

Damian: Rhea. . . . Everything you said. . . Is that true?

Rhea: *Nods* Every word

He was silent and looked away for a moment before he looked at her again and caressed her hair while sighing.

Damian: I wish I could find the words to say this. . . How do I make you believe?

Rhea: Believe what?

Damian: That i love you too but. . . I can't find the right words. . . I can't express it.

Rhes's gaze softened as she continued staring into his eyes, She could see the mixture of love, shock and worry in his eyes, It melted her heart, Finally seeing something in his eyes.

Rhea: You don't need too. . . I can see it

He looked at her as Rhea wrapped her arms around his neck again, Damian felt his heart skip a beat before he rested his forehead on hers as Rhea had a small smile on her face before they slowly closed their eyes as he muttered something to her.

Damian: You're the one thing in this world I can't walk away from.

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Scarlett was seen at her house, wearing the same hoodie jacket that Alex gave her, She was sitting in the couch while hugging herself, The jacket felt so comfy to her. She also could feel his presence with it, There was something about him which always made her comforted and safe.

Since Alex revealed a lot about his past, She felt really sad for him and couldn't imagine what he has went through, It even explains his actions towards Tyler. But she also felt bad that he was guilty about what he did, She couldn't blame him. He didn't want to break his grandfather's promise.

Scarlett continued hugging herself while sighing, It almost brought a tear to her eyes.

Scarlett: He's so innocent. . . He didn't deserve this.

She muttered to herself and continued to think about him, She didn't understand what she was feeling right now. There was something about her student that has been bringing her closer to him, Eventhough to this day, Scarlett doesn't know where their relationship stands and she really wants to figure that out.

(Screw everything. . . . What are we?)

She remembered that talk at the cafe when Scarlett asked the same question to him, Knowing that both of them were confused by what they were.

She fixed her hair and rubbed her arm until someone wrapped their arms around her neck as Scarlett's heart skipped a beat.

Alex: Peek-a-boo.

Scarlett cracked a smile and turned around to see Alex who was smiling at her, His smile made her heart melt.

Scarlett: Awww, You decided to show up?

Alex: That's right, I was definitely thinking about you.

She giggled as Alex kissed her cheek which made her blush a little, Scarlett didn't understand why she was blushing so suddenly. Alex quickly sat next to her and noticed she was still wearing his jacket.

Alex: Oh, Your still wearing it?

Scarlett: Well, You said it was mine.

She smirked as Alex smiled while nodding.

Alex: I can tell you probably missed me.

Scarlett: I did actually, What kept you out for so long?

Alex: Just some work, And my grandfather needed something from me.

She nodded and moved closer to him as Ambrose smiled a little.

Alex: Wanna go out?

Scarlett: *Raises an eyebrow* That's quite risky.

Alex: Why not? We went out many times.

Scarlett: I know but it worries me, What if someone from college finds us?

Alex: Don't worry, Scar. Nobody will find us, And we won't be out for long.

He smiled, reassuring her. Scarlett nodded and smiled at him, He seemed very happy and really wanted to take her out so she couldn't refuse.

Scarlett: Fine, Only cause your adorable.

She played his hair as Alex chuckled and stared at her.

Scarlett: Just wait, I'm gonna go and change-

Alex: Change? You already look good.

Scarlett: I'm just wearing leggings and your hoodie jacket, That doesn't seem like a good fit to go out.

Alex: Come on, You look beautiful in every way. Let's just go like this.

Scarlett felt her heart skip a beat and couldn't help but giggle, Alex smiled and grabbed her hand, pulling her up as both of them got up and wore their shoes before leaving the house.

About an hour has passed and the two took a stroll around the street, Scarlett asked Alex if he wanted to race her and he agreed on it. Both of them were seen chasing each other while laughing, They didn't care if they were adults, All they wanted was to have fun and hear each other's laughter, Alex continued chasing her as Scarlett screamed before Alex managed to grab her and carried her up as Scarlett was laughing.

Scarlett: Alright! You win!

Alex: *Laughs* Hey, You managed to outrun me though, But not for long.

Scarlett: Can I get a reward for that?

Alex: Hmmm. . . . I'll order takeout, How does that sound?

Scarlett's eyes lit up as she had a huge smile on her face, She kissed him on the forehead before he placed her down as Johansson smiled at him.

Scarlett: That sounds amazing, I should be paying though, Cause I'm your teacher.

Alex: *Smiles* Let's just forget about that

Scarlett: Okay, But don't forget when we're at college.

He couldn't help but laugh as Scarlett smirked a little. However, She could feel her heart race when she heard his laughter, He never laughed like that with anyone. . . Except her.

Scarlett smiled a little as Alex gently took her hand and began walking with her as Johansson smiled at him.

Scarlett: I never seen you laugh like that.

Alex: Maybe its because I feel much better then before, I really feel. . . Happier.

Her heart skipped a beat as he smiled and continued holding her hand.

Alex: And your the reason for it, So I have to say thank you, Miss Johansson.

She had a small smile on her face and felt a rush of happiness when he said that.

Scarlett: You're welcome. . . .

Alex: *Chuckles* So uhh, Wanna grab some juice?

Scarlett: *Smiles* Sure thing.

They both smiled and took her to the shop and bought orange juice for themselves, They took a seat and began drinking their juice as Alex was looking at Scarlett who was fixing the straw as Ambrose smiled a little.

Alex: Your cute when your focused.

Scarlett: Aww really? That's sweet.

Alex: *Chuckles* Same goes for when you're teaching in class. It's hard to pay attention to the lesson when the teacher's stealing all the attention.

Scarlett: *Blushes and laughs* That caught me off guard, I almost slipped my drink

Alex: *Chuckles* Just wanted to state the truth.

Scarlett: Well, I love how honest you are.

He smiled and continued holding her hand, Scarlett continued staring at him and felt the conflict with her feelings again, They continued drinking their juice while chatting about their lives and talked about funny stories, Both of them were sharing laughs together as Scarlett was staring at Alex, feeling her heart race whenever she looked at his face.

She realised that there is a meaning to their relationship, Maybe deep down. . . She had a clue to what they were.

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Jessica was seen at her dorm as she finished one of her assignments, She looked at the paper and sighed to herself, McKay hasn't been unable to focus on anything for sometime. But she tried her best to distract herself, Even Jason was there for her which made her feel glad that someone was there to support her.

Jessica sighed, The more she thinks about hin, makes her heart race. She really wanted to confess her feelings to him, But right now it wasn't a good time. She also needed to fix things with Cassie. Jessica drew something on her notebook which brought a small smile to her face.

J♡J

She smiled a little and continued thinking about him until she heard a knock on the door, Jessica immediately closed the notebook and said "Coming" She approached to the door and opened it to see Cassie.

Jessica: *Eyes widen* Cassie.

She walked in and stared at Jessica for a moment, McKay closed the door as there was a moment of silence between them.

Cassie: Hey there. . .

Jessica: Hi. . .

Cassie took a deep breath and looked around.

Cassie: What were you doing?

Jessica: I finished one of my assignments

Cassie: Okay, Is Jason here?

Jessica: No. . . .

McKay felt a little upset when she spoke about Jason, She didn't understand why Cassie wanted him so suddenly, But she tried to keep herself calm and didn't want to think negative of the situation.

There was another moment of silence as Cassie was looking around before Jessica began speaking to her.

Jessica: Cassie. . . I want to apologise for everything that has happened. . . I'm sorry if I sounded jealous or selfish, I shouldn't have argued with you. You mean a lot to me, Cassie. Your like my sister, I shouldn't doubt you like that ever again.

Cassie heard her confession and continued staring at her as Jessica looked at her with sadness. Cassie's gaze softened and looked at the ground for a moment before looking at Jess.

Jessica: Can we. . . Can we please push this aside and be friends again? I'm really really sorry.

Cassie: *Sighs* Jessica. . . I know everything went wrong so suddenly and I think it's stupid.

Jessica: *Nods* I agree. . . It's just that. . . I love Jason so much, I really want to tell him but i'm just nervous.

Cassie stared at her and nodded before touching her shoulder.

Cassie: Of course. . . You love Jason, Right?

Jessica: I do, I really do.

Cassie: *Smiles a little* And I'm like your sister, right?

Jessica had a small smile on her face and nodded as Cassie smiled a little and patted her shoulder.

Cassie: Then stay away from him

Jessica's smile dropped as Cassie's smile faded away with her expression hardening. Jessica was stunned by what she heard from her best friend as Cassie took a step back.

Cassie: I'm sorry, Jessica. But I realised that the more I hang out with you and Jason, The more I realise that I. . . Love him.

Jessica gasped and her eyes were widen by that confession, Cassie was glaring at her best friend, satisfied by her reaction as Jessica spoke while stuttering.

Jessica: C-Cassie. . . No. . . You know how much i-

Cassie: Yes, I do know. But I fell in love with him.

She spoke bluntly as Jessica stared in shock and felt tears forming on her eyes, She couldn't believe that her best friend would betray her like this.

Jessica: Are you kidding me?. . . After everything we've been through-

Cassie: Let's just push all of that aside. . . Jason is mine, And i promise I will love and take care of him.

Cassie stared at her one last time before she began walking away, Jessica was stunned by what happened as Cassie said something which lit up a fire inside Jessica.

Cassie: I'm sorry, Jessica.

She opened the door and walked away, leaving Jessica with a mixture of anger, sadness and betrayal. She tried her best not to cry but it failed as Jessica began crying to herself.

Meanwhile Cassie was walking away, feeling the heaviness in her heart, Deep down, She felt bad but also upset. She loved Jason and nothing was going to stop her from loving him. Cassie couldn't understand what gotten into her but right now she just wanted what she wanted.

Unknown to her and Jessica, Jason was listening to the whole conversation, He watched Cassie enter her dorm as he stood in shock, trying to process the whole argument.

All of this was happening because of him?

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)