Him. It was him who could walk into a room and make my body tense up from his gaze. It was him who knew all the right places to touch me and still have goosebumps flowing under my skin. His soothing voice that always calmed me down when the worse was brought to me. It was him and i, and i loved that. I loved him. Without him here to go through all these obstacles with me i probably wouldn't be here today. Although i'm eager to start from where we take place now, it's better to start from the beginning. Exactly nine months ago.
"You have got to be kidding me! That report took me 4 days to finish and you LOST IT!" I shot my sister a deadly piercing gaze. "You knew that was my ticket into Yale how could you do this to me!" I was 3 seconds away from throwing my irresponsible sister to the other side of New York. "I'm sorry! I really didn't mean too- papa asked me to clear the table for the guest and i was just doing as i was told.. i didn't mean to misplace your hard drive i swear i'll find it!" She whispered nervously while fiddling with her shirt. I looked down at her steady eyes and relaxed my ferocious face. I sighed, "It's okay Yuni. Listen here you have exactly 7 days to find my hard drive. If you succeed i'll even take you out for ice freak win win!" She ran and wrapped her tiny porcelain arms around my waist. "Oh Yumeko! I promise to do my best to find it. I'm definitely taking your offer on that ice cream!" She shook me around the waist to show her excitement and relief that i was no longer pissed at her. I rubbed against her cheek gently with my thumb and waved my head near the stairs. "Go ahead and get ready princess we have guest coming over. You don't want them to miss out on your fairy wings now do you?" She sprinted upstairs, "Oh my god! I totally forgot tell papa i'll be done in a minute." I laughed at the speed of her legs hitting each and ever stair on the way up. I couldn't stay mad at her. I sat up the rest of the table and head upstairs. I slipped on my black dress that snatched my body and showed my curves. I snapped my head to look in the mirror and instantly wanted to throw up. I couldn't help but be insecure of my body, i looked away from the mirror so i wouldn't have the urge to pile on a oversized sweater. Rubbing my fingers across the desk i hit my makeup bag. Pulling out some mascara and lipgloss i decided to distract myself and paint it on my face. Taking a deep breath i pinned my hair out of my face. Papa and ma called down for as i approached the door i was hesitant to open it at first. "Breathe Yumeko Yu-Chang. No one's judging you." Pushing the door opening i headed downstairs and started to introduce myself until my eyes met his. Those icy blue eyes that almost appeared crystal white, i stared at them until it sent instant shivers down my back. The freckles that were scattered perfectly across his pale white face. That minor detail had me more attracted to him because i too had them. He held himself so confidently looking absolutely intimidating it made my body tense up. The messy white hair attached to his head caught my attention the most, it was unnatural to have such pigmented white hair that i assumed he just dyed it. The few strands that fell onto his face and all the right places. I felt my cheeks burn a bright red and caught myself from drooling. With the rest of the confidence i had built up in me i began to speak. "Um.. good evening! I'm Yumeko Yu-Chang it's a pleasure to have you with us tonight." This time he grew a smirk across his face and blocked his chest with his arms when i glanced back at him. God his body looked like solid rocks with that tight slick black shirt he was dressed in. He didn't look like the sporty type but he definitely worked out. Coughing i looked away to break our gaze. "Now let us approach the dining room. Yumeko a word?" I stayed back while the rest of them headed for the table. Fiddling with the strap to my dress i mumbled, "Yes father." "The next thing i say at this dinner table i need you to please not freak out." Confused i looked up at him. It itched me to know what he was going to announce. "It's for your own safety who knows you might even enjoy it and have fun. You know it's necessary with all the enemies i'm building up, they all know of you because you just HAD to attend private school. Changing your last name wasn't enough i guess." I already knew this was coming. Working as the biggest and most dangerous mafia in New York City may give you its benefits in life i won't lie, but having the risk of your life being taken at any second of the day isn't very thrilling. Giving him a positive but confused look, "As long as you're not putting me on house arrest i'm fine pa. I promise." Not another word was spoking. He put on a big grin and shifted his head towards the table to let me know that i was released from the conversation. Viewing over the table i noticed the only opening seat was next to him. I avoided his eyes and awkwardly sat in my seat. Palming my face, i tried to make it unnoticeable that i was trying to look at him. Which you can't go unnoticed if someone is already staring. He was focused on me like i was some puzzle that he couldn't figure out. Quickly placing my hands in my lap i started teasing at my lip with my teeth feeling his eyes burn right through me watching my every movement. My father than broke the silence and stood up to make his announcement to the family and guest. "Good evening everyone i am very pleased with everyone being here tonight, i definitely appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Love being here with us." They smiled to show their appreciation towards my father. "I'm even more thankful for their son, Stiller Love who is also present tonight. He will bring good deeds to this family." So that's his name, Stiller Love huh... I'm not disappointed actually that name kinda fits his mysteriously hot bad boy image. He nodded towards my father letting him know he appreciated him. Continuing his speech he picked up his glass. "Lets rise our glass to Stiller who is protecting my beloved devil Yumeko as her personal body guard." Choking on my food i looked at my father furious. He expected me to be around this intriguing boy twenty-four seven! I was about to insert my input into all this but i remembered i promised not to. It couldn't get any worse than that so i let him finish. "I'm excited to have another family sharing this roof with us." I furrowed my eyebrows at him and he shot me a wink. Rolling my eyes i went back to stuffing my face. After everyone had their chit-chat dinner was finally over. I just wanted to soak my worried away in the bathtub. Shooting upstairs papa stopped me. "Wait just a second my little devil." Resting my elbow on the rail i waited for him to speak again. "Take your guest into your room and show him the guest bed." Widening my eyes, "so thats why you put that other gigantic ass bed in my room?" Letting out a slight laugh my father replied, "language little devil." Sighing i palmed my head in my hands before signaling Stiller to follow me and he obeyed. Swinging my door opening while walking backwards i started a conversation with him. "This is it i guess, listen i'm about to shower you may go after me but pleas-" i started to fall backwards and i quickly shut my eyes to prepare myself for the ground but it never did hit the floor. Fluttering my eyes open slowly i see Stillers face two inches away from mine with his hand wrapped around my waist securing my body and his other tucked away in his pocket. I said nothing i just stared at him my eyes fell to his lips when he began to speak. "Careful bunny. Can't have you injured on my first day." He chuckled lowly. His voice. His soothing voice it had a toll on me. It was raspy and deep. It went with him so well, he was breathtaking at this angle with his hair moving toward his face almost covering it. I shook it off when i realized what he just called me. "Bunny?" I stuttered. "That's cute dipstick." He rumbled a laugh, "dipstick? That's insulting you know." Smirking i tugged on my bottom lip with my teeth, "Is it? I think it fits you." Focusing his stare onto my eyes. In a playful tone he said, "You know nothing about me though bunny." "I know enough to call you a dipstick. A new name will grow for you if you behave." A smirk tugged on his face as he pulled me to my feet with his hand still wrapped around my waist and our bodies still connected. Realizing how close together we were it sent heat striking up my body. "I guess i'll have to take you up on that offer." He responded seductively while tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear. He fixated his gaze onto my lips, my face moved closer to his without me thinking. Clearing my throat i straightened my dress back out and he stepped back. I was upset by that because it was nice having someone that close to me again. "Well um- as i was saying in going in for a shower and you can hop in after yeah?" Bowing his head he spoke no words but the gesture was implying that he was okay with it. I peeled my clothing off and planted my feet onto the shower floor. Soaking my hair and body under the shower head thinking about how my life was going to be now. I was happy to have someone my age around me to actually talk to. It hit me that he was only here for the job though. I couldn't allow myself to form an attraction for him. Definitely not after what Vinnie did to me. I stepped out if the shower after a good thirty minutes and dried off. Wrapping my robe over my undergarments i walked into my room and seen Stiller all changed and reading "The Price of Our Love" on the bed next to mines. I just admired him. He looked at me and back down. "It took you long enough, i had to use you fathers shower." Rolling my eyes i threw my towel at him, "well excuse me for trying to digest the news from tonight." He flung the towel back at me and i moved out the way. "You smell good bunny." I felt my cheeks turn red as i walked over to my bed. "Thanks dipstick. You don't smell too bad yourself." I asked him to turn around so i could get out of this robe. I can't sleep fully clothed it's impossible. "Sure i guess." He sat up and positioned his body the other way. Quickly i slide the robe off my body and climb underneath my covers. "Okay you can look." He turned to look at me snuggled up under my blanket and let out a cute scoff. "You know when you're not looking at me like you want to obliterate me you're quite cute." My eyes looked into his, "just cute?" He propped his hands up and pulled his shirt off revealing his muscular body. God it was way better than i intended it to be, like he was sculptured by Goddesses. My face turned into a tomato, i covered my face when he turned back to look at me. "You're very attractive, don't get me wrong but thats not appropriate for the job that i have here." Disappointed i looked away but i knew he was right. Reaching over he turned off the lights. "H-hey... i'm sorry i have a fear of the dark it causes mild panic attacks. Can i- can i turn on my night light?" He had a worried look on his face and than he nodded. "It's fine bunny." He clicked on the opposite switch and my night lights appeared over my head and it soothed me slightly. "Another thing before you drift off to sleep. I'll be attending your school and all the same classes too. So be prepared for that." "Mhm" I mumbled as my eyes began to feel heavy. "Hey Stiller." He flipped his body to face me. "I think you're quite attractive too." His eyes widened and he smiled. "Shhh Yumeko. Sleep." He began to hum such a familiar tone and it was enough to make me fall asleep.
(Stillers Pov)
I let my eyes wander over to her and let out a deep breath. I didn't know it would be this hard to keep our business professional. How does he except me to keep it strictly at that when she's absolutely stunning and innocently adorable at that. The way her dark shiny black hair slightly covered her deep brown eyes that told a beautiful story. The way she moves awkwardly and fiddles with random things when she's nervous about something. Her freckles placed on her face just to fit her. Her smoothed caramel skin that glowed unnaturally. Perfectly shaped plumped lips that said my name so innocently. Her body forms curves in all the right places to fit her clothing. She was hypnotizing and i'd soon be stuck under her loop. In watched her as she peacefully slept away with a smiled still plastered across her face. I couldn't help but smile. "This is going to be a long night." Opening my book again to continue where i left off i took one more look at her. "Goodnight bunny."
A/N:
Yumeko - Suffers from anxiety. Body dysmorphia (you should know what this is but i will explain why she allows herself to have trouble with this), and Traumatic past events (Triggers when she's in the dark especially with a male figure.) You'll find out more about this in the next chapter called "A penny for your thoughts."
Stiller - Suffers from Athazagoraphobia (the fear of abandonment.) and insomnia due to depression. (Lack of sleep due to a mental illness. This is why he made the statement, "This is going to be a long night.") You will learn why he has trouble sleeping in the next chapter also.
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