Enjoy.

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He came even closer, our noses touching like in an eskimo kiss. Then his head dipped, his lips pressing to the corner of my lips, and he held it there for more than a few seconds.

Surprisingly I felt myself relax into his hold, and my eyes fluttered closed by the fact he almost kissed me.

When he let go, my eyes flew open to meet his own, and my stomach seemed to be like a zoo right now. I'm pretty sure I looked like a hot mess right now, but his eyes were tender? We continued staring at each other until he broke the silence.

"Let's get out of here."

I had never been so happy to hear those words come out of a person's mouth.

*

Immediately after we came down from the stage, people immediately started clapping, hooting, congratulating me and Hunter.

I almost immediately ducked my head, feeling a bit overwhelmed, and watched my feet walk across the floor, sometimes glimpsing Hunter waving to the crowd.

Then suddenly my feet were airborne, and I found myself in the arms of Hunter.

"HUNTER!!!" I whisper-yelled.

"What?" he said innocently and kissed my cheek, "Wrap your arms around me, to make it look convincing..." he trailed off, smiling at a few people as he passed by.

The whoots and cheering got louder as we continued down the path, nearing the exit.

Grudgingly, I wrapped my arms around his neck, pressing my face against it as well, trying to hide my face from view.

He chuckled, and I felt his body press forward, to push through the exit door, and finally he set me down. I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding, and adjusted my dress.

A moment of silence passed between us as Hunter pulled his phone out to call his driver. He put his phone back in his pocket, and gave me a sidelong glance before looking away.

Soon after, his driver pulled up. He opened the door mentioning his hand for me to go inside.

I managed a small, 'thank you', and pulled my dress from behind me and into the car, with Mr.Collins entering after me.

"Hey Jeff!" I exclaimed, pleased to see him again.

"Hello miss," I gave him a pointed look before he corrected himself, "I mean, Hello Tiara."

I grinned and sat back in my seat, "So...how was your day."

"Good." he responded. "And you?"

"It was...nice." I sneaked a peek at Mr.Collins, but he was engrossed in his phone.

Sighing I looked out the window as we pulled away from the curb.

"Where to Mr.Collins?"

"My place." he said looking up quickly then back down to his phone.

Jeff continued to drive, speeding into the night.

*

Finally, my apartment came into view as Jeff pulled up the street, pulling into the curb of Mr.Collins condo.

When he finally stopped the car, I was all too happy to leave and get to bed. I quickly exited the car, from my side, closing the door and bidding a quick goodbye and thanks to Jeff and a goodnight to Mr.Collins.

I quickly walked to my apartment door, I suddenly realised I didn't have my key with me, it was in my clutch!

I groaned silently and I miserably turned to walk to Mr.Collins house to question him, only to find him right behind me.

I jumped slightly in shock, pressing a hand over my racing heart.

"Sorry. I didn't see you there." I said.

"It's fine." he said. He pulled something out of his suit, which happened to be my clutch and handed it to me.

"I believe you were looking for this." he stated handing the clutch to me.

"Thanks." 

I took the clutch out of his hand, opening it up to get the apartment key, then closing it back and tucking it under my arm, placing the key in the door.

Midway of unlocking I turned back to see Mr.Collins still there, "May I help you with something?"

He looked at me curiously, eyes roaming my face.

"Is there something on my face?" I asked when he still remained silent.

"Have you ever had a boyfriend?" he asked.

Startled I looked at him wide-eyed, "Where is this coming from?"

He was silent for a moment, "Just answer the question."

I bristled, standing closing to the door, "No, not really."

He pondered over this for a moment, "Can you come to my place for a bit, I need to discuss some things with you. Or you could always invite me in..."

I looked towards the key I held and back at him. With a resigned sigh, I twisted the key in, opening the door.

"Come in."

I held the door for him, closing it behind him when he was inside.

"Nice place." he said.

"Thanks. Please sit." I gestured toward the couch, sitting down on a seat close to Mr.Collins.

"So...you wanted to talk?" I asked.

He leaned back, adjusting his suit. "Yes, so this fake-girlfriend thing," he waved his hand in the air, "is only when you are around my parents, or when I tell you so."

I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, sure."

He crinkled his eyebrows, staring at me in silence. The he said, "You're going to have to get used to the kissing though. Especially if we're out and about anywhere."

I sighed, "Anything else?" 

He looked off in the distance, thinking about something. "Don't you live with your friend?"

"Yeah, but she comes home late sometimes."

He nodded, deep in thought.

I felt a stab of pain in my foot, realising I positioned it improperly, almost falling asleep.

I removed my shoes, placing it to the side, and stretching my legs out. 

"Come here."

I looked up and noticed Mr.Collins looking at my feet. "What?" I said a little confused.

"Come here." he motioned with his hands, as if I didn't understand the first time. I sat a space next to him, clasping my hands in nervousness and confusion.

Mr.Collins sighed and moved himself closer. Grabbing one of my legs, and placed it on his knee.

By now my leg was bouncing, my breathing starting to get erratic, "Um, what are you doing?" He didn't answer, pulling his sleeves up his arm, engulfing my feet with his hands.

He started massaging my feet, intently staring at it, not once staring at me. I sucked in a breath, as his fingers lightly skimming over the sensitive part of my feet. He leaned over again, after he finished with the first one, grabbing my other foot and doing the same.

My breathing was getting more erratic, just watching Mr.Collins.

C'mon breath in, breath out. Oxygen in, carbon dioxide out.

I looked again at Mr.Collins and he quickly looked away as our eyes met. A few minutes later, he lightly placed my foot on the floor, and got up.

"Um, where's your restroom?" he asked.

Straight ahead, to the right.

He nodded, and disappeared. While I tried to recollect my thoughts.

Calm down, it's not like he likes you or anything.

I nodded, agreeing with myself, a distant flush sounded and Mr.Collins came out. I stood up, Mr.Collins walking towards me.

"I think I'll be heading out." He sidestepped me and walked towards the front door.

"Wait!" I called out.

He turned around, looking at me expectangly.

"Thank you." I said and reached up to kiss him on the cheek.

His cheeks tinged red, "Y-Y-You're welcome." he stuttered.

Mr. Collins cleared his throat, "Goodnight Ms.Diamond."

"Night."

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SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE!!!

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Anyways, I've been busy with summer assignments plus my job! So you could say I'm more than stressed. 

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