After hours of walking and trying not to think about my headache, I find myself standing outside a mansion. A marble, all black mansion. "Woah" I mumble in awe.
'I told you, he's rich. But maybe we shouldn't be here. Isn't he your boss?' Auden's voice echoes in my head.
"Yes, but right now he's the only one I can trust." I state.
'What about Quinn?' He asks.
"You mean your partner? No way, not happening." I say with a small sigh. "Look, I know this is crazy and messed up. It's like the past months of my life.. and death I suppose, all seems like a nightmare. Now we're in this together, and the only person I feel safe with is him. John Beal." I add slightly determined.
He hesitates 'Okay. I get it. That's how I felt with Quinn. At first, I wasn't sure what it was.. some sort of connection maybe? But all I knew, is that I loved him. Now you love John-' He starts.
"Love? But I don't even know him that well-"
'And yet, you feel it. The connection. That's why you're here, Kai. Because you care for him. Even if you don't want to admit it.' He explains.
I sigh and shake my head. "Okay, let's do this." I mumble and knock on the door. I wait for a moment and watch as the door knob starts to twist. I bite my lip slightly nervous and I see him. Mr. Beal stands in front of me in complete and utter shock.
Before I can say anything he hugs me. His arms bringing me into a warm embrace. I smile blushing slightly and hugging back. "You're alive?" He whispers still shocked.
I nod smiling "I am. I shouldn't be, but I am." I state softly.
He sighs hugging me closer. "I'm sorry it's just.. I'm so glad you're okay. How is this even possible?" He asks.
I giggle slightly "Well, that's actually one of the reason's I'm here." I say quietly. I shiver slightly and finally he pulls back a bit.
"Oh okay." He pauses looking at the lab coat. "Is that Malcolm's?" He asks with a hint of anger in his voice. I blink "Oh y-yeah it is. I sort of punched him and took it." I mumble blushing slightly.
He looks at me tilting his head slightly and starts laughing. "Good. That bastard deserves it." He states grinning. I giggle quietly nodding. He smiles staring at me "Do you want to come in? You must be cold." He suggests.
"Yes please" I say sighing tiredly. He smiles and picks me up bridal style walking inside. I blush and hide my face into his chest. "I c-can walk on my own you know" I stutter. He chuckles quietly shaking his head and sets me on an all black, soft couch.
"I know. Can I get you some tea?" He asks.
"That would be great actually." I say smiling. He nods and walks away. 'See you definitely like him.' I hear Auden's voice again. I blush slightly staying silent. 'You're not denying it. I mean, he's already made you blush at least twice' He states.
"Even if that's true, I doubt he would feel the same. Besides we have more important things to deal with. Including this damn headache." I say quietly rubbing my temple.
'After this is all over, you two are going on a date.' He states.
"What? Auden-" I start to whisper until I hear Mr. Beal's foot steps. "I brought you some clothes. I figured you'd probably want something a little more comfortable." He walks in with a cup of tea and a black hoodie along with some sweatpants.
I smile nodding "Thank you" I say.