Jayjay's POV
It's quieter after everything.
Not awkward… just different.
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I keep thinking about earlier.
The way he left.
The way his voice changed.
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I don't like that feeling.
At all.
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So I do what I always do when I don't like something.
I go to him.
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I find Keifer near the hallway.
Standing there.
Just… still.
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I don't think.
I just grab his sleeve.
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He looks down immediately.
"Jay?"
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I don't answer.
Instead, I hold on tighter.
Both hands now around his arm.
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"…you're ignoring me?" I ask softly.
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He blinks slightly.
"No."
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"That's what it feels like."
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Silence.
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He exhales slowly.
Then gently—
"I wasn't ignoring you."
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But I don't let go.
Not even a little.
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Instead, I step closer.
Now fully holding onto him.
Like I'm scared he'll disappear if I don't.
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"I didn't like when you walked away like that," I say quietly.
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His expression shifts.
Just slightly.
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"…I know," he says.
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Another pause.
Then softer—
"I shouldn't have shouted."
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I nod.
Still holding him.
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"Okay."
But I don't move away.
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Instead, I lean my head against his arm.
Childish again.
Unthinking.
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"I don't like when you go quiet," I mumble.
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His hand pauses slightly.
Then slowly rests over mine.
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"I'm here," he says.
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But I tighten my grip anyway.
Just a little.
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"Prove it," I whisper.
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That makes him look at me.
Properly.
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Then he sighs… like he understands.
And instead of pulling away—
he gently shifts closer.
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Not forceful.
Just enough so I'm more comfortable holding him.
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"Like this?" he asks quietly.
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I nod immediately.
"Yeah."
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And I don't let go.
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🖤 Keifer POV (short shift)
She's holding onto me like I'm the only stable thing in her world.
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And I don't move.
Because I don't want her to stop.
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I should've been more careful earlier.
I know that.
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But right now…
she's here.
Close.
Calm again.
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And when she holds me like this…
I stop thinking so much.
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"…you're clingy today," I mutter softly.
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She hums.
"Mm. Your fault."
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That makes me exhale slightly.
Almost a laugh.
Almost.
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And I let her stay like that.
Because it feels easier when she does.
Jayjay's POV
I don't know why I say it.
Maybe because I'm tired of the silence… or scared of it.
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"Can we… be okay?" 🥺🤍
I look up at him.
"Like normal couples… starting new?"🫧
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Silence.
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Keifer doesn't answer immediately.
Just looks at me like he's thinking too deeply.
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My heart stutters a little.
Did I say something wrong?
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Then—he smiles.
Small. Real🤍🎀
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His hand lifts and gently ruffles my hair.
"You mean normal couples?"😌🔥
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I nod slightly.
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He exhales softly, almost amused.
"I'll try my best."
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My chest tightens.
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"To not hurt you," he adds quietly.
"And not push you away like before."🤍
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I look down for a second.
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"But Jay…"
I look back up.
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"We don't fix everything at once," he says softly.
"Let's take it slow."
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Something in me relaxes🤍🤌🏻
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"…okay," I whisper.
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He nods once.
"Good."
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And just like that… it feels softer again.
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Moments Later ~~~
I tug his sleeve without thinking.
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He looks down.
"Hm?"
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"…carry me."
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A pause.
"You're serious?"
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I nod instantly.
"Yes."
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He exhales lightly… but bends down anyway.
"Come here."
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I climb onto his back.
Arms around his shoulders.
Face hiding in his neck without thinking.
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He stands easily. Holds me securely.
Then starts walking.
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"WOW."
Jare's voice breaks the moment.
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I freeze.
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Aries laughs. Ciel giggles.
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My face burns instantly.
"No—stop—"
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Jare smirks.
"Mafia boss turned babysitter?"😝🤌🏻
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Keifer doesn't even look at them.
"Move."
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Ciel laughs softly.
"He listens to her now."
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I hide my face in his shoulder.
"Stop looking at me…"
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He adjusts his grip slightly—protective, calm.
"Let them talk."
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"No."
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A faint exhale leaves him, almost amused.
But he still doesn't let go.
Still carries me.
Still walks like it's normal.
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And somehow… that makes my chest feel warm again🫂🩷
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Keifer's POV
She's hiding in my shoulder again.
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Everyone is talking. Teasing.
I don't really hear it.
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Because she's here🤍🥹
Holding onto me like this without thinking.
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Earlier she said "normal couples."
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I glance down at her for a second.
Maybe we're not there yet.
But we're trying.
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And I don't let her go🤍