As Ari stepped into Travis's apartment, she was greeted by a sleek and modern interior that exuded sophistication. The space was adorned with clean lines, minimalist furniture, and a monochromatic color scheme that lent an air of contemporary elegance.
The living room, though compact, was tastefully furnished with a plush L-shaped sofa in a neutral shade, accompanied by a polished glass coffee table. A sleek entertainment unit housed a state-of-the-art television and sound system, adding a touch of luxury to the space.
As Travis closed the door behind them, the soft click echoed in the room, drawing Ari's attention back to the present moment. She watched as he approached her, his tall, confident stride commanding the space around him.
For a fleeting moment, Ari's heart skipped a beat, her pulse quickening with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. But as Travis walked past her without a second glance, she couldn't help but admire the subtle elegance of his demeanor.
As he disappeared into the bathroom, Ari took a seat on the sofa, her eyes roaming around the room. The absence of clutter and the meticulous attention to detail spoke volumes about Travis's sense of style and refinement.
"Sit on the couch. I need to get dressed. You can turn on the TV if you want," Travis's voice broke through her thoughts, his words punctuating the silence. Ari nodded in acknowledgment, reaching for the remote control and switching on the television.
As the bright light from the screen filled the room, Ari's gaze shifted to the window, where the soft glow of moonlight bathed the space in a gentle radiance. Despite the modern aesthetic of Travis's apartment, there was a sense of warmth and tranquility that enveloped her, making her feel surprisingly at ease.
Lost in the moment, Ari couldn't help but wonder about the true reason for her visit. "I'm here to ask him to date me. As a joke so that I can make Soohyun jealous. Maybe then he'll start having interest in me. But I'm also interested in Travis as well, since it's pretty weird how Mom and Bada-noona started liking him so fast," she thought, her mind swirling with conflicting emotions.
Travis emerged from the bathroom, taking a seat beside Ari as he casually scrolled through his phone, engrossed in his own world.
"So, could I stay here for tonight? Soohyun is pretty loud, so I can't really sleep," Ari ventured tentatively, her voice barely above a whisper.
Travis glanced up from his phone, a faint furrow forming on his brow as he processed her request. "What?" he responded, caught off guard by her sudden inquiry.
Ari took a deep breath, steeling herself before repeating her question. "Could I stay here for tonight?" she asked, her voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability.
Travis's expression softened, a hint of confusion flickering in his eyes. "I thought you didn't like me. Why would you want to stay here with me?" he questioned, his voice tinged with genuine confusion.
[A/N: Stay with Meeeeeee, Mayonaka no doa o tataki. Kaeranaide to naita ano kisetsu ga ima me no mae (OGs know).]
Travis listened in stunned silence as Ari's voice trailed off, her words heavy with emotion. He watched as her demeanor shifted, her usual confident facade crumbling before his eyes.
"I know it's pretty abrupt, and I had a bad attitude toward you for the past few days. But it's just..." Ari's voice faltered as tears welled up in her eyes, her bottom lip trembling with suppressed sorrow.
Unable to contain her anguish any longer, Ari began to pout, tears streaming down her cheeks as she struggled to compose herself. Her sobs echoed in the quiet room, each one a painful reminder of the betrayal she had endured.
"Soohyun, he... he, how could he," she choked out between sobs, her voice breaking with the weight of her grief. "After what we promised back then."
'Is she trying to be Michael Jackson or something? HEE HEE. Hahahahahaha man, I crack myself up. Fuck it, time to lock in, as the young people say these days.'
Travis, though not entirely surprised by Ari's emotional outburst, had orchestrated this moment with calculated precision.
Ari, initially caught off guard by Travis's sudden embrace, found herself melting into his warmth. Despite her awareness of his intentions, there was a certain comfort in his touch that she couldn't deny.
In the midst of her tears, Ari couldn't help but wonder if Travis's actions were genuine or simply part of his elaborate scheme. But in that moment, surrounded by his embrace, she chose to set aside her doubts and allow herself to feel loved, if only for a fleeting moment.
So she cried her heart out, her tears mingling with the conflicting emotions swirling within her. And as Travis held her close, he couldn't shake the nagging feeling of guilt that tugged at his conscience.
[Travis's Neighbor]
"Not long ago he was making a girl cry from backshots. Now he's actually making a girl cry, and it's a different one from before. Man, bro is a G. He must be watching those red pill videos I see here and there. Maybe they'll work for me. Who knows?"
He said and continued bashing his meat to premium loli doujin. What a sick bastard.
After a few minutes, Ari settled down. He gave her a tissue and let her blow her nose. Next thing he'll be blowing his load in her nose. You get it, because... fuck it.
"Well, why don't you and I start being friends then. I'll be there for you. I'll never give you up, never gonna let you down. I might run around and desert you," he said as he Rickrolled his readers.
"You promise?" Ari's voice wavered, her eyes searching Travis's face for reassurance amidst the turmoil of her emotions.
"Of course," Travis replied without hesitation, his tone gentle yet firm. "You can sleep on the couch, alright. Let me go get some blankets."
Ari furrowed her brow, a hint of skepticism creeping into her voice. "Aren't you supposed to sleep on the couch like a gentleman?"
Travis chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Hahaha, no," he replied, a playful glint dancing in his eyes.
With a determined grin, Travis set to work, pulling the couch apart and rearranging it to create a makeshift bed. Within moments, he had transformed the space into a cozy nest where Ari could rest comfortably through the night.
'Man. This might be easier than I thought,' he thought as he gazed upon her meter. It had risen so much within those few minutes she was bawling her eyes out.
"Travis, let's chat first. I'd like to know more about you. As a friend, of course."
'We'll see how long I'm gonna be a friend, bitchhhhh.'
TO BE CONTINUED.
[A/N : Read Summertime Loving while you wait for peak to return. Be patient, I am cooking. ]