''You can start from when she crushed you, and you started feeling this way.''
''Okay,'' She took in a deep breath and sighed. ''I heard her trying to set me up with someone's guy so she could embarrass me in front of everyone at the after-party she is trying so hard to convince me to attend, even if me and social events don't get along. It hurt a lot, like a cut to the bone, and I didn't have the guts to say anything back at her or get angry. I am just everywhere trying to avoid her, and it is starting to get exhausting. One of the many things keeping me up all night…'' She trailed off to stare at him. The way he looked at her held a different meaning. He was even more beautiful when close.
''What are the other things keeping you up all night, Ebony?'' She gave him a small smile as he talked when he wasn't supposed to say anything but listen. He might just be too worried to shut up.
She did a quick recap of everything depriving her of sleep.
Not yet ready or perfect for Rayven's redemption, adding unnecessary weight, getting a giant pimple growing fast overnight, still failing more classes and online quizzes, loosing someone she thought was her friend, not saving enough for next tuition, how to avoid going to the after-party of the century, why haven't they yet released a new episode of her favorite anime and…
Her eyes went back to him.
…you.
You, you, you.
Why can't I stop thinking about you the most?
''Just things I want to be in control off.'' She admitted. ''Or…understand why?''
They both went silent only for a moment before he spoke up again.
''Well, Ebony, Someone exceptional to me told me that it is okay to raise two middle fingers to things you can't control, have fun and eat plenty of ice-cream.''
She cocked her head, ''Ice-cream?''
''I can see you are catching up on words having different meanings.'' They both shared a laugh. ''But this time, it's the real deal.''
''You mean…Ice-cream Ice-cream?''
His smile softened even more. ''Yeah, Ice-cream…Ice-cream. We should go eat some, don't you think?''
''Yeah. After I raise my two middle fingers to my problems?''
He moved his perfect lips in thought, ''Nope, I would rather not be the reason for your corruption. A small 'go to hell.' should be fine.'' He winked and rose to his feet presenting her one of his hands.
It was weird, but something she has always wanted deep down. The feel of his hands around hers was perfect, and she prayed he wouldn't let go.
''Let's go eat lots of ice-cream.''
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Hale's idea on a 'a lot' should also be questioned. He spoiled her with excess when they arrived at the shop not too far from campus. He ordered different flavors and even some that were combined. He removed his shiny credit card and told her she could order more if she wanted too.
Everyone looked at them as if they were freaks indulging in so much sugar, but his smile all through while he happily devoured the cups made her wish for them to go to hell.
He was currently teaching her how to make the perfect ice-cream salad that she would remember for the rest of her live. And it was indeed good and fun watching him do it. She tasted it, and it felt better than heaven itself.
''How did you come up with this?''
''Well,'' he smiled reaching out to wipe the corner of her lips that had faint traces of chocolate on it. It was beautiful having him do that, and it felt so right. ''Whenever me and that special person gets bored we just go to an ice-cream place to destroy it once in a while.''
''So, you are an ice-cream monster?''
''Ah, I have a feeling you are beginning to like me, Ebony?''
She looked down to blush and scoop up another ice-cream madness down her throat and shrugged. ''You are not that evil like I imagined you to be on the first day. Though, not an angel.''
He chuckled, ''You like angels more?''
Ebony considered that question. ''I don't really know much about them…so…''
Hale nodded in understanding. ''They are at the top of the pyramid. Not many people understand what they really are.''
Ebony continued with her Ice-cream. ''I don't honestly know much about you, you know.''
Hale chuckled feeling proud about something. ''I knew you would be curious about me one day.''
She rolled her eyes.
''Actually, my life is not that spectacular. Much more humble than you think. Just a rising mega star with a passion for travelling round the world with a good sense of fashion.''
She pressed her lips together nodding.
''I have so many real estates entrusted to me by my awesome and protective parents. Probably would be the heir to the throne one day. Current net worth is over one hundred million, and I have thousands of people ready to worship me because of my looks and charm.''
Very humble. She couldn't help but smile at his sarcasm.
''I have a business I wanna start, and it is in it's final stages, and I am thankful to have supportive parents, great admirers, friends, and family and of course,'' He brought his hands together and placed his chin on it. ''My adorable, beautiful anti-fan who has my best wishes at heart. Isn't my life so perfect?''
Ebony agreed wondering why he even thought she hated him and calls her his antifan. Was it that obvious on the first day?
She opened her mouth to tell him she doesn't hate him anymore when her iPhone beeped. She opened to check what and was surprised to receive a message from an unknown email. She quickly reached out for her cross bag and pulled out her laptop to see what is it about. Hale became distracted with making another unhealthy salad she was starting to worry of it making her add again.
She opened her Gmail to open the message. It said strangely in gold and black cursive lettering and had the frightening logo and stamp of the famous Heaven and Hell redemption selection and strategy (The double H S) which made her heart to sink lower than her abdomen.
To the all and one,
following their strange act of mercy on the condemned.
The ultimate scheme of redemption which had no bounds and heavily regarded by The double H S.
We are reaching out to; Miss Ebony Rebecca White.
As requested by,
Redeemed angel Damon Alexander from the house of Mammon, Second Rank Minor.
Must be regarded and acted on with no strings attached, concerning the redemption of highly respected Demon lord Rayven (no other names stated), First rank supreme.
With a heavy heart and in right mind, after much thought and considerations, Miss Ebony Rebecca White you are now chosen to pick up the cross and nail the redemption of Demon lord Rayven (no other names stated), First Rank Supreme.
The right to a yes or no is valid after a response from you.
The Double H S.
''Woah, what are you reading that has your face so white with horror?''
She glanced at Hale and what to do or how to respond slipping from her.
''Something I...should be happy about.'' She replied, clenching her hands into tight fist.