==== Chapter 12 [ Part 5 ] ====

In front of you, there stands Alessio and Dante. And you are very happy and relieved to see them finally arrive as that only means Peach and Kielle may finally leave your house. And besides that, it's already late. You look at the time on your silver wrist watch. Specifically, it's 8:24 in the evening. Your father usually returns home by ten. So thank goodness, they came before father.

We couldn't have your dad breaking another stuff again. There's really a high chance that he might if he sees any male inside the house. Just right after what happened to you with Ashes, Dad certainly will not be forgiving and kind. You are after all his precious child.

But speaking of Ashes...

Carefully shutting the door, you prevent yourself from allowing your mind about to carelessly wonder around nonsense thought especially to the real reason why the certain doorknob is chosen.

It's pretty but has no logical reason why it has to be like that. Normal plain and metallic. That will be ok for you. And oh my gosh, you are totally straying away from the important matters. Your cheeks turn pink as you shakily stare at the knob you're holding.

Dante notices your gaze.

He can't help but nudge his cold boss. It's unintentional however but he realizes it too late. His boss has felt the nudge. Silver eyes darken from the contact. Fortunately Alessio doesn't dare to show his anger since you are in front of them. So instead of raging, Alessio breathes in before then earnestly asking you of your opinions.

"Is the doorknob to your liking?"  That's what he asked. You're surprised. Dante almost chokes. The blush stays. Dante has expected you to say no, but you shrug as you reply, "It's fine; I guess..." Then a smile of tease slowly goes up your face. "Did you choose this?" Alessio isn't fazed by it. Or maybe he pretends to. Shaking his head, Alessio answers back "no."

"Oh."

You blink your eyes. "By the way. Did you guys go to Ashes earlier?" you softly ask,"Are you able to talk to Ashes?"   The silver-eyed man stares at you for a long while, causing you to slightly get uncomfortable. Who wouldn't though? Not being able to stare back at those intimidating silver eyes, you turn to look at Dante. You instantly get taken aback by the smirk on his lips.

"Yeah. That bastard was taken care off." Dante lets out a laugh.  "We can assure you that the fucking creep won't come close to you again because if he does— I'm gonna gladly fucking torture him and kill his—" Alessio quiets him as he places a hand before him.

"Dante."

You blink your eyes, confused. Alessio turns to you. He then strangely gives you a g— gun. What?  "Use this if Ashes troubles you again," he quietly says. You quickly push the damn weapon back to his hands as if it's some disgusting thing. "Alessio! I—I don't know how to use guns; and I'm not licensed to use it and..."

Dante bursts out laughing. What the fuck are you saying? Truly. This girl has no idea of the dark side of this world. The blonde haired guy laughs.

"Oh, (Y/N). Just click the trigger; and it's for your own protection," Dante lightly says.

You stutter, "B— but."

Perceiving  the hesitance and fear lingering within your eyes, Alessio distances the weapon away from you. But Alessio still tries to persuade you to take it. Because— what if Ashes comes back; and they aren't there... Who would protect you? Alessio doesn't really want to lend some deadly weapon to you, but—  

"Guns aren't toys. They kill people." Alessio stops for a moment as he takes a hand of yours. "But they also save people. And this—" He gently puts the gun. "This is for you.  If we are not there, you can use this to protect and save yourself from danger."

Your cheeks turn red as you see those silver, silver eyes intensely staring back at you. You blink your eyes. You gulp. You nod, understanding his words. You won't kill people. It's just for self-defense, you reassure yourself. Seeing you completely grasped his words, Alessio slips some smile out.

"Good," he mutters.

You almost fucking have a heart attack by his smile, but thank the heavens you did not truly have it. Blushing as you look at him. At that exact moment, the white haired cousin shows up to see such a scene.  Kielle confusedly looks at you two. He doesn't recognize this person. His heart slightly hurts as he observes longer.  Is he— Is he your boyfriend?

Peach immediately runs between you guys. A smile's on her face as she hurries to greet Alessio, not minding that blonde haired guy beside them. Well, why would she?!! Peach hates Dante's guts. Even now. Peach still doesn't believe Dante genuinely cares for you. All he cares of is Alessio. Only Alessio.

"You're giving (Y/N) your gun?"she asks, smiling.

Alessio nods.

You avert your gaze away from your friend's face while you pull your hands from him with the gun in its hold. A laugh escapes Peach's lips as she pats your arm. "You're lucky!! You should keep that," Peach exclaims with blue eyes twinkling.

You look down at the gun.

"I guess I should..."

Kielle is still staring at them, especially to the one who owns those silver eyes. Alessio of course feels the gaze resting on him. He emotionlessly turns to him. Though Alessio does not have a word to say. Kie's golden eyes widen for a second before he introduces himself. "I'm Kielle," he murmurs.

Alessio's eyes narrows.

"We know," Dante spits out, almost rolling his oceanic eyes. "Is this dumbass truly okay now?" Both you and Peach are also surprised by what you guys heard.  The white– haired girl immediately rushes towards Kielle's side... You remain in your own position, but your hand somehow seems to sweat from holding the gun; so you decide to place it on the small side table for awhile.

"Huh?" Kielle blinks his gold eyes.

"You do not  remember them, cousin?" Peach asks. Kie shakes his head... No matter how hard he tries to, Kielle just cannot. He too has a difficult time identifying you... but because of your voice, he knows your name. Peach frowns from the discovery, but well since Kielle doesn't remember the dark times in his life— then of course he wouldn't remember them.

"I'm sorry," Kielle sadly apologizes, turning to the men. Dante rolls his eyes, not really caring.. That only means one thing. He's useless. He laughs. Mentally laughs. He almost smirks. But that stops when dumbass—out of no where— talks to him.

"What's your name?"

Dante scoffs.

"Why should I tell you? We are not fucking frie—" You gently slap Dante on the back of his head while sending him a glare. "Oh, do not mind him, Kielle. He is always like that. By the way, his name is Dante." Kielle blinks those golden eyes at you as you offer him a sweet smile.

Poor Kielle.

You mentally sigh. So Nurse Olivia's words are true. It doesn't mean that Kielle regained his consciousness, he will be back to his normal self.

"This is Alessio," Peach introduces afterwards. Smiling, she tells her cousin how Alessio has been a good person towards them. Kielle nods and nods. He still can't grasp anything , but he'll accept what they have to say to him. That's all he can do after all. All Kielle has to do is trust them and listen to them.

"I'm sorry," he apologizes again.

"You don't have to apologize, okay," you assure Kielle, feeling really bad for him. Dante rolls his eyes. Sorry?? This dumbass isn't really the Kielle they knew. Kielle is fucking silent. Fucking cold.

Observing him, he is like a wimp right now. He turns to Alessio who have been just standing there for the whole time, silent. "Alessio, do you have something to say??" Alessio's silver eyes turn to Dante then to Kielle.  Gold eyes are filled with childlike confusion as it averts from you to Alessio.

He suddenly turns around and leave.

What?

Kielle blinks his golden eyes.. You are surprised. Dante also gets taken aback by what Alessio has just done. "I guess it's time to leave now?" Peach uncertainly tells to you. She doesn't really want to leave, but since Alessio. Dante sighs as he rubs the back of his neck. —So this is how it's gonna be, huh? he tells himself. Gently pushing the door open, he turns to you.

"Have a good night, (Y/N)."

You silently nod. "Um, you too Dante."

Peach childishly pouts at the sudden turn out of events. Actually, Peach is expecting to see your dad before she goes; but Alessio.. "I'm quite sad that I have to go now. Well then. Be careful, (Y/N). Call me if you need help." Peach hugs you, and you hug back.

"Okay."

"We are going to leave (Y/N)?" Kielle asks, obviously unaware of what's going on. Peach sadly nods but also grabs the opportunity to be a mischievous friend. "Yea. Unless if you want to stay with (Y/N). Why?" Her blue eyes brightly sparkle.

"Do you want to stay with her?"

Kielle's cheeks turn red from her words. Dante's ocean- blue eyes widen from what he has heard. This bitch. It's truly a wonder how you are able to survive staying with Peach the whole day.

"What the hell, bitch!"

You gently slap your friend's arm. "Stop making jokes, Peach," you stutter. You are also red yourself. Now this fucking is the reason why you want them to leave now.. You do not think that you can handle being with them a little more longer.

"Hehe. I'm sorry." Peach smiles.

"Just go."

When they are finally out from the house, that's the only time that you manage to let out a sigh of relief... What a crazy day. You shake your head to yourself. Your (E/C)-colored eyes later fall to the dangerous weapon that has been given to you.

What the hell should you do with this?