Chinny's POV
I often notice Angelo zoning out, especially after I overheard his conversation with Jessa in the classroom. Maybe he's thinking about their argument and my intervention.
He's been walking me to the faculty room in the mornings, but we don't talk much.
"Chin, are you okay?" I looked at Astrid, who was like a sister to me. We have no synchronous class today, so we have free time to chat except for the minor activities.
"You're spacing out? Is it because of Kilorn's departure?" I sighed. I've often felt troubled and stressed since Angelo became my husband. I don't know what this strange feeling is. It's still unclear and hard to define.
"I'm just sleep-deprived; I haven't finished checking my student's assignments," I lied. The truth is, I've been thinking about why Angelo's presence affects me so much. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night because he suddenly pops into my mind.
He is damn invading my system.
"Really?" Astrid raised an eyebrow. This girl deserves to be hit by a ten-wheeler truck. She never believes me.
"It's surprising you're not bringing up Kilorn's name anymore. I also notice that you and Gelo are on good terms now. So, what's the catch?" I rolled my eyes at her, and she just laughed.
"There's no catch, so stop it." I rolled my eyes again.
"You're happy with him," she said, which made me frown. "It seems like you're happy when you're with him. Maybe you should hit the gym together or something. Try loving him, Chinny. He's craving your attention," she teased, making my jaw drop.
"Shut it. Kilorn is—"
"OMG! THE HEARTRENDER!" Damn it! My eardrums are going to burst from all the screaming students outside.
"OMG IT'S SIR ANGELO JADE PIMENOVA AND THE HEARTRENDER!"
"DID WE WIN SOMETHING!?"
"DAGGER, NOTICE ME PLEASE!"
"LUCI, GET ME PREGNANT!"
"RHYS, JUST BE MINE!"
"KHAIRRO IS SO HOT HE COULD MELT ANYONE!"
I froze when I saw Angelo walk towards the faculty office with The Heartrender. What are they doing here? He scanned the room until his eyes locked with mine.
He smirked and motioned to his bandmates. He walked toward me, and as he did, Rhysand started strumming his guitar.
"What are you doing here?" I asked sharply. I wasn't in the mood for his antics.
"Serenading you, sweetheart," he said in a husky tone. His voice gave me goosebumps. I was about to say something when Khairro began to sing.
"Too many billion people running around the planet
What is the chance in heaven that you'd find your way to me
Tell me, what is this sweet sensation
It's a miracle that happened
Though I search for an explanation."
I stood from my seat to meet his gaze at eye level. I didn't know what he was up to, but I was sure I wouldn't like it.
"I don't have time to waste on trash. What's your problem?" I pushed him, but he didn't budge. He leaned closer, and I could smell his fresh, minty breath.
"You're so annoying. I don't—" My eyes widened as he suddenly kissed me.
"I bless the day that I was born for you
What we have, the world could never understand or ever take away
And as the years go by until the day I die
I bless the day that I was born for you."
"Why did you do that?" My voice rose enough to make The Heartrender stop singing.
"I know it's still Kilorn Sandoval. Why would I even ask?" he said, glaring at me. I glared back, meeting his fiery gaze.
"Never mind. I'm not giving up," he said, bending down to kiss me again. One hand gripped my waist, and the other held the back of my head. I hit his chest, but he didn't flinch.
I didn't want to respond, but temptation, stay away from me! His lips kept moving against mine.
He bit my lower lip, and that was it—temptation won. I couldn't stop myself from responding to his kiss. His hand slid down my back, and I wrapped my arms around his neck.
He's good at kissing. We were both breathless when he finally pulled away.
"You're mine," he declared, leaving me speechless with his words. "Because you responded to my kiss just now—and every time after this—you're mine."