"Cole, why didn't you wake me u------'' Cole silence Gideon who just woke up. It's already past one, they should be taking the round to watch everyone so Liam and Asher can sleep. However, when Cole woke up and was about to get out, he saw Diana and Liam talking about something seriously.
What could it be? He thought. He got curious so he tried eavesdropping without being caught. He'll be dead when Liam finds out, that's for sure. He was trying to understand what was happening when Gideon came out.
"Shhhhh…" he motioned the man.
"What's with you, man? who are you peaki---- Liam? Diana?" his eyes widened in disbelief. Is that for real? Diana was leaning at Liam's shoulder? Gideon was totally shocked.
Yes, Diana fell asleep while having a conversation with Liam. It was already past one so it's natural for her to drowse and unknowingly leaned on Liam's shoulder.
"What a bad girl, sleeping in the middle of our conversation must already be a talent of yours." Liam leers.
"Ahemmm!" Liam heard two men clearing their throats. It's Cole and Gideon, he is sure about it.
"Fix your bed, she'll be sleeping in your tent for now." Liam instructed not minding their teasing gazes.
"But how about you?" Cole asked.
"I'll sleep with the others. I don't want to wake Grace while moving her."
"I understand. I shall fix the bed right now."
As soon as Cole was done fixing their bed, Liam scooped the sleeping woman and walk towards the tent. He slowly placed the woman on the bed and cover her with the blanket. He stared at the woman's face before he got out. To his surprise, he found Cole and Gideon seemingly awaiting him---- or best yet say, peaking inside the tent.
"What do you think you're doing?" Liam raised his brow.
"N-nothing… J-just making sure that-----" Gideon didn't finish his statement since Cole elbowed him on his side.
"You should go and sleep as well, we will take a few rounds in the area." Cole smirk meaningfully then pulled Gideon away.
Unknown to them, someone was gritting her teeth at the other tent when she saw Liam carried Diana to the other tent. That ambitious woman! Did she purposely waited for her to sleep before going out to seduce her Liam? Now her hatred towards the woman rose up.
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The men's laughter woke me up, I don't know what time is it but Mr. sun is peering through the tent's cover so I know I overslept. I rouse up and look at my side, I couldn't see Grace so I guess she's with the boys outside. But wait… something isn't right. I was thinking about the ode feeling within me when I suddenly realized that the tent is different from what I remember.
I slept at the wrong tent! My eyes widened in shock. But how? I can't remember walking back to the tent last night… Wait... Yes, that's right… I think I slept while I was with Liam last night! did he carry me? did I slept with him? Noooo!!!!!! 0_0
No, that's impossible. He dislikes me so much so why should he sleep with me, right? Yes, I must think that way. I must encourage myself.
I went out to see the group and seeing their smiles early in the morning is a great way to start the day.
"Good morning, Miss Yana!" everyone greeted me with their bright smile while preparing for the team's breakfast. But their smiles are giving me some creeps. They seem to know something that I don't know. what could it be? hmmm…
I look at them suspiciously but Cole pulled me towards the others so I join them in preparing.
"Where's Grace?" I ask when I couldn't see her around.
"She's in the river taking a bath." Leon answered. Then suddenly, everyone suspiciously stared at him. "It's not what you're thinking folks. She came to me before she heads out." The man hissed.
"You sure?" the man beside him inch closer, looking at him intently.
"Will you fix your filthy imagination! She's not even my type!" he hit the man's head.
"Ouch! You don't have to be defensive!" the man yelp in pain but the others laugh at them.
Ah, this kind of morning, I hope it will last forever. I frown a little when I thought of parting with them as soon as we reach the region of Rouen since they have to complete their mission.
Mission? What kind of mission could that be? I hope they won't engage into any battle. They are too young to have an encounter. At their young age, they should be enjoying themselves in college. If I could only take them all to my country, then I will definitely do it.
"Miss Yana, are you okay?" Cole suddenly tap me on the shoulder. "You seem unwell. Are you sick?"
"Ah no... I was just thinking about something." I fake a smile. "Can I go to the river too? I think I need to wash myself as well."
"Of course, but you need to eat some breakfast first. Then follow that path." Cole pointed the way to the river.
"Thank you." I started munching when I saw Liam got out from the tent next to where I slept. I guess he just woke up. I smiled upon seeing him. though he just woke up, he still has the looks of a fresh, majestic man.
"Liam!" Cole shouted. "Over here!" he got his attention and is now walking towards us. I don't know what's gotten in me that I run back to the tent where I and Grace was supposed to sleep. I didn't even know if Cole heard what I said before running or not.
Why did I leave the team? I don't even know. maybe because Liam is nearing us and I suddenly remember all my drama's last night and I bet he was the one who carried me to the tent since I can clearly recall how I fought not to fall asleep but at the end I doze off.
I exhaled an amount of air when the tent opens up. Grace! I yelp surprisingly.
"Oh you're here…. Where have you b-----"
"I'm going to take a bath too." I picked my bag pack and stood up. "Ah, Liam and the boys are at the back preparing the breakfast. They're waiting for you."
"Liam? he's awake?" she asked and I could see traces of joy and excitement in her eyes.
"Ehm." I smiled before heading to the river. Grace' shining eyes when she heard Liam's name keeps playing in my mind. So that's how it is when you love someone, huh. Shall I envy her because she has a reason to keep on breathing? A reason to keep on living?
"Maybe you need to find yourself again…." I suddenly remember what Liam said last night. did I lose myself? If I did, why? how? And when? But the most important thing is, how can I find it again?
I am still in deep thought when my feet felt the cool flowing water. Dang! that was mind-awakening!
The water is so clear; I can literally see the rocks underneath. I am so excited that I went up a little more to find a good place and there you go, I found an area where I could swim a little. Thank goodness.
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone were fixing their things at the same time, removing the tents when they heard a scream from somewhere. Liam, on the other hand, is combing Shadows hair at the moment.
"Cole, did you say Diana went to the river?" Leon remembered.
"Yes. Oh wait… could it be -----'' their eyes suddenly widened in dread. But before the men came to their senses, Liam run as fast as he could to find the woman. then the others followed as soon as they saw Liam on the rush.
Oh please be safe, Young Miss! They muttered beneath their breaths.