" Ruth! What are you doing here? "
Ruth turned to Derek and took her sunglasses off. " I'm here to see Alec . Is he in ? "
" I'm here to see him too. Let's go in together. " Derek led the way to Alec's office. When they walked in , they each stopped in their tracks. Alec was spread on his chair with his arms dangling and his feet up on his desk. He was with his face up. They noticed how his face was nearly completely covered with the mask , sunglasses and how his scarf was wrapped so many times it covered part of his face.
" Alec , are you alright? " Derek put his hand on Alec's forehead.
" I'm alright. " Alec sighed as he hauled his feet off the table. He was so weak. He didn't know how many times he'd gone to the bathroom. The only good thing was that the redness in his face was subsiding. " What do you need ? "
" Wait...I know that look. That's the soy sauce look. " Ruth teased him as she laughed. Ruth couldn't see it but Alec was glaring at her behind the sunglasses and she soon felt the chills he was sending and she stopped.
" Well , I was here to take you out for lunch but looking at your condition now...I think the food would go right through you." Derek thundered in laughter and he and Ruth high-fived.
" Leave..." Alec's voice was low and slow. " The both of you. "
" Come on..." Derek drew Alec to his feet. " Alright , just come out with me. The fresh air will do you some good. "
" Yeah. Let's all go out. Besides , I haven't had time with my dear big brother in a while. "
Leo helped Gwen with her chair and took his opposite her. Gwen looked around at the restaurant. It was quite lovely.
" It's beautiful. "
" I was hoping you'd like it. " Leo smiled.
They ordered and soon the food was brought to the table. Gwen didn't order much , she was still full from the morning. She wondered how Alec was doing right now. She giggled when she thought about him. He was so serious with others but around her...he was cute .
" You seem happy. Is it because of a certain someone. "
Gwen blushed and coughed down her stupid laughter. She didn't expect Leo to be so calm when he spoke about this. He was being mature and understanding.
" I hope he cherishes you like the gem you are. "
" Oh...how cheesy! " Gwen held her heart and acted like she'd been shot.
" This place is nice. I've heard about it's amazing food. " Derek rubbed his hands together as the food arrived.
" Ugh...My mouth is watering! " Ruth groaned in pleasure then her gaze fell on Alec. He was just seated there like a bundle of anger.
Just the smell of food made his stomach turn. He was feeling repulsed by the warm smells sieving through his mask. He couldn't even look at the food so he turned his attention to around the restaurant. But it was like God had it out for him today. He saw Gwen in the far corner seated with a curly haired man. Fucking Leo ! Alec felt like his glasses would crack from the way he was glaring and then to add diesel to the flames , Leo fed her and wiped her lips with his finger. Alec pounded the table and jerked in his seat.
"-_-" Derek and Ruth had their mouths filled to the brim and we're in their own food paradise. They stared at him with wide eyes as they couldn't speak with their mouths filled. They turned to see what made Alec so angry and then there it was. Gwen and Leo.
Derek swallowed. " They're just having a meal...don't over react."
Alec took off his glasses and looked at Derek. " Over react? " Alec was getting a headache. " No one , other than me, has the right to touch her. "
" Calm down Alec. " Ruth had never seen her brother act this way about a girl before. " By the way , her and that handsome god mist be close. "
" Do you know him? " Derek narrowed his gaze at her.
" I met him once. He's quite the looker." Ruth smirked when she remembered how close he was to her despite his anger...she found him appetizing but the smile was replaced by a frown when she recalled how he called Gwen the most important person in his life. She looked at Alec. " What's their relationship ? Ex-lovers ? Lovers ? "
" They're friends. Nothing more. " Alec spoke between clenched teeth.
" Alec , I did some research on Gwen. I don't think she's right for you. Mom wouldn't like her for you. "
" Well she's not the one in this relationship, is she ? "
" But Alec - " Derek held her hand and shook his head signaling her to stop.
" Aren't you gonna head there , jealous boyfriend? " Derek laughed as he tried to lighten the mood.
" No. " He spoke without taking his eyes off of them. " I won't interfere in her matters. "
" You know , I'm glad you're safe after that attack. " He held her hand.
" I don't want to think about that . It's in the past. "
Leo sipped the glass of wine before him. " You're right. I'm just relieved Alec was there in time otherwise..."
He didn't finish his sentence on purpose. He saw the confusion on her face and he was happy. He'd make her have questions about him and slowly , she'd doubt his character. She'd pressure him to tell her the truth and if he really loved her , he'd tell her. But Leo knew Gwen , she'd never let him off.
What did Alec do exactly? Gwen felt uneasy having such thoughts. She shook her head and sighed. She would respect him and wait for him to tell her himself.