Combat Exam Day (Serene's POV)
I couldn't sleep after coming back from the forest in the middle of the night. Ayrden was up and worried sick for me. I explained to her what happened and she became even more anxious. We talked for a while and then I requested her to get some rest.
I took off Zeph's jacket, brushed it with my hands to remove any specks of dirt and hung it in my cupboard. I had never expected him to show me the love and care he did. He used to be always angry around me, I guess it was his way of hiding his shyness. With time he had come out of his shell and the way he kissed me tonight was totally unexpected and I could still feel the warmth of his lips on mine. That moment kept playing in my head making me smile.
What worried me was he had seen me at my vulnerable side twice yesterday. I didn't want him to get the idea that I was some damsel in distress, who needed saving. I trusted him with all my heart but I didn't want him to carry my burdens as well.
