"I'm not a cookie, Ethan." I said and rolled my eyes.

He pouted and faced the ground. "But I like cookies." I heard him murmur.

I can't help, but laugh at him. I surprised him by putting my arm over his shoulder and messed his hair up. "You're such a baby!" I shouted, but he was still facing the ground.

I shook my head and chuckled. This childish little baby.

I removed my arm from his shoulder and slowly leaned on him. "Cheer up, baby." I teased. "They call you crybaby, cry-" I stopped and at that moment, my cheeks got warm.

"I'm too hot to be a crybaby, cookies." he smirked and winked at me. Now, I can feel my body get hot. Why not? His face is too close than it should be. As if I make one simple move, our lips will touch.

A thought of it came in my mind. And at any moment now, I know I can faint out of embarrassment, so stayed still and looked straight into his eyes bravely. "Move away, Ethan." I said.

"Aw, no more other endearments?" he chuckled and moved his face away. "Happy now, cookies? Oh, and just so you know, that beautiful lady out there took a picture of us." he pointed at Veronica, while Collin's arm wrapped around her.

I raised an eyebrow at her. "Tell me he's joking." I told her, but she just shrugged. "Sorry, Via. It's just that, the moment was just so perfect." I was about to shout at her, but then decided to be against it.

I can't just be mad at her. She's my best friend. I sighed.

I looked at Ethan, once again. "Oh, I almost forgot," I glared at him. "did you just call Veronica, beautiful?"

He raised an eyebrow and laughed at me. He surprised me by pulling my waist near him, and leaning in. "My cute, little cookie is jealous. What are the odds." he chuckled.

Out of annoyance, I bit his nose, which successfully made him let me go. Yes, I bit his perfectly sculpted nose. "Ow, what was that for?" he shouted while holding his now red nose.

I put my tongue out and winked at him. "My special power, Woods."

His eyebrows furrowed as he spoke. "Your special power? This is unbelievable!" he shouted, his mood getting darker by the moment. "Oh, you're dead, Holt."

As a smart citizen, I should never make a mad person, literally, blow up, but yeah, I'm pretty stupid. "Try me, red nose reindeer. Santa's favorite little cookie dares you."

He was breathing heavily, his eyes were staring deep into mine, like he wanted to eat my soul. Collin isn't even stopping him. Okay, this is not going great.

I looked away from him and laughed awkwardly. "Is it too late now to say sorry?" I asked, but I got no answer. I gulped once again, and glanced at Veronica.

Her eyes widen as she mouthed words, that I thankfully, understand.

'What are you doing? Don't just stand there! Do something!'

I glared at her and mouthed my reply.

'How about you take my place? There is, literally, a monster in front of me. Possibly, thinking of ways to kill me in his mind.'

I didn't get to see her reply when I heard Ethan whisper in my ear. "At the count of 3, run when you still have your chance. After three, I don't think I can control myself from doing it." (This is not dirty, I promise.)

I didn't bother to hear to what he said next, when I ran outside the salon, without hesitation. I certainly don't want to see Ethan's bad side, like who would want to?

My blood suddenly rose as I heard Ethan shouted. "One! I'm coming for you, Olivia!" I thought he said, he's gonna stop when I run? Is he joking?

I ran faster, although, I don't have any clue where I'm going. I just have to get away from Ethan. Then suddenly, a place crossed my mind. The girl's restroom. "Perfect." I smirked and ran to my planned destination.

After a few turns, I finally saw the girl's restroom sign. "Finally." I said and released a sigh of relief.

Before I can walk towards it, someone bumped into me, making me fall to the ground. I groaned as the pain worsen in my body.

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" a high-pitched voice said and held out a hand. I looked up and saw a girl, I'm guessing the same age as mine, with a apologetic smile on her face. "Are you alright?" she asked.

I simply nodded and accepted her hand. She pulled me up and grinned. She sure does smile a lot. "Are you sure you're okay?" she asked again.

Before I could answer, I felt strong arms wrap around me. "Got you." I know that voice. I put my hands over his. "Hey, reindeer." I said to Ethan.

"Aw, you look good together!" the girl squealed and jumped up and down.

I looked at her direction and my mood suddenly died down. "I'm back, did you do any trouble again?" Marco hugged the girl. The girl shook her head and pouted. "Why do you always ask that?"

He chuckled and glanced at us. His cheerful face suddenly turned blank. "Uh, hi." he said. "Hey." I said as Ethan kept queit.

I didn't let the girl or Marco speak when I intertwined Ethan's hand with mine. "Let's go, Ethan." I said and pulled him away. Away from Marco and his girl.