"Who is standing there?"

"No one." I narrowed my eyes at Finlay, who gave me a cute frown, tilting his head. "You are right. I am hallucinating things." He hummed, then yawned. "Why did you call before?"

"I wanted to inform you that Reed's case is off now."

"Oh..." I mumbled, still staring at him.

"Yeah... You'll need some other story-"

"I need to take care of something else first." I cut him off. "Why don't you sleep? I'll talk to you at work." Before he could say something, I hung up and glared at Finlay.

"What?"

"You..." I pointed at him and smirked. "Are not real."

"I am-" He stepped forward but paused when I shook my head.

"No." I put my phone down and went towards my bathroom. "You've been on my mind since I came back from the club, and that's why I'm hallucinating you."

"I'm not real-real, but I'm-" Ignoring, I walked through him and went inside my bathroom. Slamming the door behind me, I leaned my back on it and sighed.

It's all my imagination.

Once I'll get him off my mind, he'll be gone.

For that, I have to pretend I don't see him.

I did my business in the bathroom and walked out to my kitchen, ignoring Finlay as he tried to talk to me. I could literally hear his sweet Scottish accent all day, but that will not help when I wanted to get him out of my mind.

I picked up my headphones and put them on at full volume to avoid his voice. When the song blared in my ears and blocked his voice. I nodded to myself and cooked pasta for my empty stomach.

• • • • •

After finishing my pasta, I turned towards my living room and saw Finlay glaring. I whirled my head the other way and went to sit on the couch. Switching on the TV, I changed the news channels to avoid Finlay's discussion and put a movie on.

"You're going to ignore me?" He asked, plopping beside me, and I kept my head straight. "I may not be able to touch things and you're the only one who can see me, but that doesn't mean I'm not real." He mumbled. Something tugged in my heart at the sadness in his voice, but I had to stay strong for my sanity. "You can't ignore me forever."

Forever?

I have to deal with him... forever?

I shook my head to get rid of the thoughts.

I won't let that happen.

I stuffed my mouth with pasta and felt his gaze on the side of my face. I cleared my throat and shifted into my position. It was getting hard to ignore his intense gaze. I mean, it's not every day a hot guy sat beside you and stares. Halfway through the movie, I heard him sigh. Maybe he gave up?

That was fast.

"Fine." I side glanced as he sat straight. "If you're going to ignore me, then I'm going to do everything in my power to make you acknowledge me." I frowned and snapped my eyes back to the screen.

What's that supposed to mean?

My question was answered shortly when he babbled about whatever was going on the screen. I sat with my jaw clenched and nostrils flared as I control my temper. I hated when people spoke during movies. Seeing the satisfied smirk on his face, I did all to control myself from banging his head on the table, which I couldn't even do since I couldn't touch him. I got up from my seat and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Finlay followed me and kept rambling about the scene on the screen and I took deep breaths to keep calm. After washing the dishes, I glanced at the clock and sighed. It was around seven in the morning and Sunday, so I didn't have work to do either.

This is the first and last time I wish I could have worked on Sundays.

I went to my bathroom and changed into my pink Adidas top with black leggings.

"Where are you going?" Finlay watched me as I grabbed my headphones and exit my apartment.

I took in the fresh air as I stepped out of my apartment. I smiled and glanced at the beautiful orange-ish sky. The just-risen sun shone softly on the city streets.

Before I could take a step forward, I stiffened at Finlay's voice. "We're going jogging, huh?" I squeezed my eyes shut. "It's going to be fun." I could hear the humor in his voice.

I blew a breath out and strolled the path to the park with my headphones on. From the corner of my vision, I saw Finlay walking beside me.

Why can't I get him out of my mind?!

I knew Finlay's handsome and girls would die to get his attention like he was giving to me, but what was the use when he was not even real?

Reaching the park, I jogged for almost an hour, then went back to my apartment. On my way back, I was waiting at the signal with other people around. My headphone's battery died, but I kept them on my head to pretend I was listening to the songs.

"I know they aren't working," Finlay whispered beside. "How long are you going to ignore me?" I crossed my arms and turned my head to the other side.

"Listen, I have an idea." He stepped in front of me. "Why don't you help me get back to my body and then everyone else will be able to see me and I'll leave you alone as you want me to."

I considered his suggestion and looked into his blue eyes. The guy looked miserable, but I couldn't do anything for him.

I'm sorry. I mouthed.

"Fine." He slumped his shoulders and walked backward. "I won't waste your time anymore."

Something itched inside me to help him, but I clenched my fists as I watched him crossing the road. My eyes widened when I saw a car coming at full speed in Finlay's direction.

"Watch out!" I screamed. He turned around and before I could step forward, the car drove past him.

Shit!

I forgot!

"You care about me." He grinned.

I squinted my eyes at him and was about to cuss him, but stopped when I felt eyes on me. Turning my head, I saw people watching me in confusion. I let out a nervous laugh and ducked my head in embarrassment. As soon as the lights turned, I rushed back to my apartment.

Entering my apartment, I went straight to my room.

"So, you're going to help me?" I rolled my eyes and locked my bathroom door.

Standing in front of the shower, I sighed in pleasure when the water touched my hot skin. I groaned and rubbed my body with soap as I replayed the memory.

Why do I embarrass myself like that?!

After finishing taking a shower, I pushed the curtains and was about to step out, but let out a shrill scream when I saw Finlay standing beside the sink.

"F**k!" I grabbed the curtain and covered my naked body. "How long have you been here?!" He ignored me and looked in the mirror, adjusting his hair. "Finlay!"

"Oh, now you're going to acknowledge me?" He gave me a sly smirk and glanced at me through the mirror.

"Get out, pervert!" I gripped the curtain tightly as heat crawled up my neck under his gaze.

"Aw. You're feeling shy." He gushed.

"Out!"

"Not until you agree to help me." He crossed his arms and stood in front of me. I glared at him for a few minutes.

"Fine." I gritted.

If helping him means that I'll get rid of him, then so be it.

• • • • •

A/N
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