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Chapter 15 - don't let go

after the meeting Mateo and bai are in the car, it's tense in here almost like the friction is overwhelming them both.

Mateo: it's like 10 pm it's getting dark do you want to go to your place or... we can go to mine.

bai's thoughts: OHMYGOD-

bai: sure, your place is fine.

Mateo: did you eat today?

bai: no I'm not hungry *stomach roars*

Mateo: so where do you want to eat?

*they both laugh*

bai: can we just get pizza delivered to your place?

Mateo: yes we can do whatever you want to do, and also you seem a little tense are you hurt?

bai: it's just my shoulder and like the side of my neck..... and my back-

Mateo: it's from that guy pushing you right?.. I'm gonna handle that later.

bai's thoughts: ohhhh shhhhh-

bai :are we almost there???

Mateo: such a whiney baby, we have 20 minutes left

bai: aw,

Mateo cranks up the radio and turns on some Smooth music bai starts to drift away swiftly into sleep.

* After 20 min bai wakes up because she feels something*

Mateo: I didn't want to wake you up you looked so peaceful so I'm carrying you.

bai: mkay *puts her head on his chest* Mateo

Mateo: hm?

bai: why are you so nice to me?

Mateo: bec-

bai: is it because of how I look?

Mateo: well-

bai: I feel like I'm always being used by someone because of my looks-

* Mateo puts bai down and looks her in the eyes*

Mateo: it's because... I love you

* he pulls her closer in the dead of night and kisses her passionately on the lips*

Bai: I- I love you too Mateo.

*they head into the house.

Mateo: I would never hurt you

Bai: I know

Mateo: I will never use you for selfish gains because you are the only one I want, okay?

Bai: *eyes are a little teary*

*Mateo sits on the couch and pulls bai into him with a hug*

Mateo: mine forever.