Chapter 9 - One Kiss

Here's a pic of Kai's kitchen when clean ^^

Kai's POV

What was that! My eyes shoot open as I struggle to figure out what noise woke me. I slip on my fluffy unicorn slippers and a fluffy turquoise cardigan and follow the sound. "Raz..." is all I can whisper when I see the mess in the kitchen.

A glass bowl lays shattered on the floor by the kitchen island. What looks like an entire bag of flour is covering the counter and spilling onto the floor. A cracked egg is on the stove, dripping onto the tiles and half a bottle of maple syrup is emptying itself into the sink. Raziel is fluttering around the stove trying to put out the fire that is trying to jump from the pan.

I quickly rush to the stove and slide a lid over the pan and turn off the stove. Then I turn to face Raziel who is wearing a guilty look.

"Stupid human technology," Raziel mumbles, not making eye contact with me.

"Raziel," I say in a scolding manner trying to suppress my smile at how cute he looks when flustered.

His head shoots up and he wears a look of panic when he starts gushing, "my stomach was rumbling! I wasn't trying to set fire to the house! I saw you make breakfast yesterday and I was certain I could make it as well but nothing did what I wanted it to do! I swear I didn't mean to destroy the kitchen!"

Raziel ducks his head when he's finished rambling, fiddling with his fingers.

He's nervous! There's a nervous angel standing in front of me! He is so cute!

A mischievous smile spreads across my face. "Wait here, don't touch anything," I say as sternly as I can muster.

I rush upstairs and quickly wash my face and brush my teeth then I hurry back to the kitchen.

When I return Raziel is still standing next to the stove trying to look everywhere but at my face.

"Raziel," I start and watch as worry rushes over him and his eyes finally land on mine. Trying incredibly hard to contain my amusement, I continue, "You really made a mess and I'm willing to forgive you on one condition."

"Yes! What is it?" Raziel asks enthusiastically.

A tiny giggle escapes me before I compose myself. "One kiss and I'll forgive you." I tap my puckered lips for emphasis.

Yesterday Raziel let me snuggle with him and when I intertwined our hands, he didn't pull away; he didn't even appear to be tense! I also caught him staring at my lips! So I definitely think he's interested in me! I think suggesting this kiss is the little push he needs so he'll act on his feelings.

Raziel's eyes widen and he stares incredulously at me for a split second before he blurts out "You can't be serious, human."

The mischievous glint in my eyes dies and my heart sinks when I hear the disdain in his voice. If he hates the idea that much, why would he let me touch him so often!

My breath hitches as I realize why he let me hug him and cling to him yesterday.

Pity.

He pitied me. I told him, the pink star, everything there is to know about my lonely life so he knows how much I've missed physical affection all these years.

"Kai-" Raziel starts but stops when I turn away from him.

I bend down to pick up the larger pieces of the broken bowl, forcing down the onslaught of tears threatening to breach the dam. I need to clean up the kitchen and make food for Raziel. He must have been hungry if he tried to make breakfast.

I find some newspaper to wrap the larger pieces of the broken bowl in and toss them into the garbage.

"Kai, I-" I cut off Raziel as soon as he started speaking.

"I'm volunteering today. I have to get dressed and leave," I whisper but I know he can hear me so I don't bother repeating it and without sparing him a glance, rush out of the kitchen.

I run straight to my room, pick up my phone, connect it to my Bluetooth speaker and turn the volume up to all. Then I let my sobs out. Tears stream down my face as I sit in the corner of my bed and wrap my duvet around me.

I reach for my phone, which I tossed aside after I put on the music, and order two breakfast burritos for Raziel. Then I sink into my bed, curl up in a ball and pull my duvet up over my head. My body shakes as I cry, my sobs drowned out by the pounding music.

Nearly two hours later I emerge from my bed and turn off the music. My head feels like there is someone inside trying to hack up my brain with a chainsaw. I groan as I stumble through the bathroom door and into the shower.

I let the warm water wash over me and try to clear my thoughts. Once I'm finished in the shower I get dressed in a maroon pullover and black skinny jeans, complete with light brown ankle boots. I grab a heavy, brown jacket since it's supposed to be on the colder side today and open my bedroom door.

"Aahhh!" I scream as I collide with Raziel. His hands reach out and grab me before I fall flat on my back. I stare into his gorgeous orbs, that look redder than usual and my heart skips a beat. I instantly look away and jerk my hands out his grasp.

"I ordered you breakfast burritos a few hours ago. I'll clean up the kitchen when I'm back and I'll order you chicken fried rice for lunch. I'll be back in a few hours," I say and stomp around Raziel to walk down the stairs.

"You didn't eat. Are you not hungry?" Raziel asks concern in his voice as he follows me.

I ignore him and open the front door. "Kai!" Raziel shouts, grabbing my arm. I drag my arm out of his clutches and continue walking to the garage.

"Kai wai-" Raziel starts but stops short when he almost collides with me as I turn to glare at him.

"I'm sorry I asked you to kiss me. I'll get over it so just give me some space. And don't worry I'll stop being so clingy," I say icily before I unlock the car and drive away, leaving Raziel standing in the driveway.

I cry all the way to my volunteer work and when I get there I have to sit in the car for a few minutes to compose myself.

I jump as I hear a knock on my car window. "Kaaaiii!" I hear Milan's muffled voice through the window. A small smile graces my lips and I get out of the car. "Kai are you ok?" Milan asks when she sees my puffy red eyes and beet red nose.

"I'm okay," I lie.

Milan huffs and crosses her arms. "No you're not, candy cane!"

"Candy cane?" I raise an eyebrow at her and she shrugs and sticks out her tongue at me, making me giggle.

"We still have ten minutes before we officially start, do you want to talk about it?" Milan asks gently.

I let out a sigh before blurting out, "I humiliated myself in front of this boy I like and I'm also mad at him for showing me affection out of pity. Should we sit in the car? It's a bit nippy."

After Milan and I get into the car, I turn on the heating and Milan, who shifts to face me asks, "did you talk to him about it yet?"

I shake my head no then she continues, "you should, even if you humiliated yourself in front of him, the fact that he showed you any affection at all means that he cares about you on some level even if it's not in the way that you want. And if he cares then he'll want to work through it."

"But what if he doesn't care but he just needs a place to stay? And before you suggest it I won't kick him out," I mumble.

Milan raises an eyebrow at me but presses on when I give no further explanation. "If you won't kick him out then make it clear that whatever happens he has a place to stay. Then tell him what type of relationship you want with him and that you don't want his affection out of pity. He should hopefully answer truthfully since whether or not he has a place to stay won't affect his response."

I think about what Milan says for a little while. That's actually not a terrible idea! I smile appreciatively at her and she responds with a warm smile.

"I know we only met two days ago but I'm here if you ever need to talk," Milan says gently and I nod. "Righty-oh, spit spot, let's get to work," Milan says in a British accent that's far better than mine and we both giggle as we get out of the car. 

What did you think of the chapter? And Kai's suggestion for a kiss? Why do you think Raziel reacted that way? What about Milan's advice?

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