Shawn's pov;
I sneaked a peek at her,she was so focused on the movie, leaving no chance for conversation at all.
' I should have chose to take her to dinner. That way,we can talk more'.
It wasn't that bad though. Just watching her alone is enough. The way she elegantly flip her hair back when it gets into her way of view.
In my own opinion, tying it would have been more effective but I kept that to me.
The dress she was wearing didn't make it too obvious that she's pregnant. If I didn't know better, I would doubt it. But damn, pregnancy fits her.
The way the dress she wore last time clung to her baby bump,she looked sexy as hell. Although she's wearing something bigger and free today,it doesn't make her any less beautiful, instead,she looked even more radiant.
" What are you looking at?". Her voice brought me out of my reverie. She must have thought I'm a creep.
I smirked. " Just appreciating beauty, what else?".
She scoffed. She then lean closer to me. My breathe hitched. I wanted her to come even closer.
'take a grip man'. I scolded myself.
" Do you even realize that I'm pregnant? And naturally,the child has a father". She whispered,she obviously didn't want anyone to hear her.
" I know".
" You do? You don't have qualms chasing after a married woman, do you? But mind you, I care,a lot. So, don't try to ask me out or anything at all. I only agreed to see a movie with you because you saved my life. We can be considered even now".
I leaned even closer to her such that my breathe fans her earlobe.
' too close'. I swallowed. ' if she were to turn her head, our lips will probably touch'. My breathe turned heavier at the thought of kissing her.
" Shawn, Shawn!!".
" Uh yes". I jumped back into my seat as if scalded.
She frowned. I took a deep breathe.
" Don't worry. I won't pester you about relationship. I just wanna be a good friend,is that ok?".
" I don't mind. I just...".
" Then it's all fine. Hey see, you wouldn't want to miss this scene". I said trying to distract her and it was successful.
She turned her attention back to the screen.
If I'm right,she probably knows that I'm trying to distract but she still played along. That must mean she didn't even know what to say in the first place.
And although she seemed focused on the movie, she's actually very conscious of her environment. Maybe as a result of the trauma from recent attacks.
She's also nervous,very nervous. That's obvious from the way she rubs her neck every once in a while and cross and uncross her fingers. I don't blame her though.
You must think I'm a stalker. I'm not really,but I know anything there is to know about her.
I tried not to stare at her too obviously so she won't feel even more uncomfortable.
Lexi's pov;
I drove myself to work today. I didn't want to stress Mira. Moreover,she has something to do that morning so I didn't want her to waste time driving me to work.
I took Nelson with me. He insisted on following me. I also don't feel comfortable leaving him home alone.
" Good morning Alex, Lisa".
" Morning Xandra. You are glowing this morning". Lisa replied while Alex just frowned.
Why? I didn't know.
" Good morning Uncle Alex and sister Lisa".
" Oh my. This must be your son,so cute and he called me sister. I'm so happy, I'm floating. Cutie,call me sister again, please". Lisa replied dramatically crossing her hands over her chest.
"Sister". Nelson replied meekly.
" Oh I'm in love with him already. Come and hug sister". She spread her arms wide. So dramatical.
Nelson looked at me. For assurance. I know he doesn't really fancy strangers touching him. But just the fact that he was looking for go ahead makes it obvious that he wants to please my friends. I nodded at him giving him a cheerful smile.
He moved closer and Lisa didn't waste any second, scooping him into her arms. I was happy that Nelson was willing to be touched that I was surprised when I was been dragged outside.
After getting to the storeroom,he let go.
" What's up". I said giving one of my most mischievous smile.
" Why didn't you call me?". His voice neutral but with underlying anger. His face on the other hand was stoic,not giving away any emotion.
" What?".
" You weren't supposed to drive Xandra. If Mira was busy,why didn't you call me to come pick you up,huh?". His voice was suppressed as if trying not to yell at me.
I was almost scared, almost. " I, I thought you'd be at work already. I didn't want to burden you".
" It's my responsibility to protect you Xandra. You could be in a very grave danger, you know. What if you were ambushed. What if you got into an accident. What if your trauma acts up? What were you even thinking?". He finally lost control and yelled.
I flinched. I took a deep breathe.
" I'm not your responsibility Alex. Do you think you are some kind of superhero, undefeatable? You could get hurt too. I don't want you to put your own safety at risk for me".
I remembered what had happened with Mira's friend. I wouldn't forgive myself if Alex died because of me. He's such a good friend.
" You don't get to have a say in that Xandra. I'm protecting you out of my own free will,it has nothing to do with what you think. From now on, I will personally take you to and from work every day".
Why can't he just understand?
" Also, Xandra. Where were you yesterday?".
Shawn, when I thought of him. I thought of the way he stared at me,it was as if looking right through my soul. And also when he leaned close to me, I also forgot to breathe, I was...
" Xandra!". I blushed.
" Yes I was, I was at home. Yes at home of course".
" Are you sure? I thought you went to see a movie".
" What movie,how do you know?".
He smiled coldly, almost in rage. " So, you really went to see a movie with a man, right?".
" It,it was nothing, I just wanted to repay him for saving my life". I rushed.
" Really,are you right?". He moved closer and I moved farther until my back touched the wall. He moved closer still until I was trapped in the little space between him and the wall.
" You were repaying him for saving your life?". He seethed.
I shivered. " Huh, basically yeah".
" I've saved your life too. How about you repay me?". He said and moved even closer to me.