December 20 2023

It was the weekend, Anne was seen driving towards Cillian's house, She brought some groceries for him, and Cillian was feeling better and recovering as well. As Anne continued thinking about him, She saw a car in front of her as she immediately stopped the car and pressed on the car horn.

The car didn't move at all, Anne was confused but also upset, She didn't have time for any of this, She pressed on the car horn again until someone got out of the car as Anne's eyes were widen in shock.

Without hesitation, She immediately tried to turn the car away and drive as fast as she could, However Will quickly ran and stood in front as Anne screamed and immediately stopped the car, She was worried that she almost ran him over.

Anne was angry and yelled at him, but Will wasn't moving at all, Winters opened the window and yelled at him.

Anne: Will, get out of here!

Will: Anne, get out of the car now.

Anne: N-No, Stay away from me.

Will: I said, "Get out of the car.

Anne: If you don't move, I'm gonna run you over!

Will: *Chuckles* You won't do that.

His gaze darkened, which scared Anne a little bit, Now he looked really angry.

Will: Get out of the car or else I'll kill your boyfriend.

Anne: *Eyes widen* Cillian?

Will: Now get out.

Anne had no choice but to get out of the car as she walked towards him.

Anne: Leave Cillian out of this! Why did you attack him?

Will: Do you know why? Because he was getting way too close. . . Way to touchy with you.

Anne gritted her teeth in anger until Will grabbed her hand and spoke to her.

Will: Anne, Come back to me. . . Please.

Anne: Screw you! You attacked my colleague, and you think I'll forgive you!?

Will: *Stares* You shouldn't care about him, You should care about me! ME ONLY!

Anne: You psychopath! I'm glad I dumped you!

Will: I'm not a psychopath! I love you, Anne! But you're not listening to me!!!

He grabbed her hair as Anne gasped and tried to push him away.

Anne: Stay away from me!

Will: No, not until you come back!

Anne: I said I'm not-

She screamed as Will gripped her hair even tighter, He had anger in his eyes. Anne tried to fight back until someone grabbed Will and punched him in the face, Poulter grunted and saw Cillian as his eyes darkened.

Will: You!. . . Stay away from my wife, for god's sake!

Cillian: You wouldn't dare to hurt her.

Cillian punched him again as Anne was shocked and hid behind him as Will yelled at him.

Will: I should have killed you!

Cillian: I'll kill you first.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps as there were two officers, Will was shocked as Anne looked at Cillian, He was the one that called the cops.

Anne: Wait. . . Did you-

Cillian just nodded as the cops aimed their guns at Will.

Officer: Stay where you are!

Officer: Don't move!

Cillian grabbed Anne's hand and stepped back as Will stared in anger, He kept glancing towards Cillian and Anne as the officers yelled at him again.

However, Will had a trick under his sleeve, and he pulled something out of his jacket, Cillian and Anne's eyes widened until. . . .

Will shot the officer in the chest as Anne screamed while Cillian stepped back, holding her hand tightly, The other officer was shocked and tried to shoot Will but he ducked under and shot the officer in the head.

Both of them were shocked as Will aimed his pistol at Cillian as Anne screamed at him.

Anne: Will, Please don't!!!

Cillian stared in shock, trying to figure a way to stop him. Will was about to pull the trigger until police sirens were heard as Will immediately ran away.

Cillian tried to chase him, but Anne stopped him as He looked at her.

Anne: No! Don't, He's gonna shoot you!

Cillian: *Grits his teeth* This guy is insane. . .

The police car began chasing Will as both of them were watching, Cillian pulled Anne close to him as another police car was approaching.

Cillian: Anne, I know you're scared. But don't be, I'm here and now the police are going to take action on this.

Anne took a deep breath as Cillian touched her face.

Cillian: I said it many times and I'll say it again. . . I'm going to protect you, no matter what.

He kissed her, a soft and delicate kiss. It didn't last long, though. Anne stared at him, feeling her heart beat faster. The kiss was different than most kisses they shared. It was more affectionate, with love.

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Benjamin and Disha were seen having a date at the restaurant, They ordered two lasagnas as Benjamin was fixing his tie, Disha began smiling at him and took a moment to admire him

Benjamin: *Chuckles* Admiring me?

Disha giggled and covered her face as Benjamin couldn't help but smile at her cuteness.

Disha: Why wouldn't I? I'm dating one of the most handsome men at college.

Benjamin: *Smiles* Wow, you don't consider those cool, popular, and carefree guys attractive but. . . You consider a geek like me?

Disha: That's because you have everything, looks, personality, and a good heart.

Benjamin couldn't help but smile as Disha smiled at him, admitting the truth.

Benjamin: Thanks, Disha. . . I'm glad you think that way

Disha: You're welcome, Ben.

She held his hand as Benjamin smiled and gently squeezed her hand as well.

Benjamin: You're so cute.

Disha: And you're even cuter.

Benjamin: *Chuckles* We're not gonna have a competition again.

Disha: *Laughs* You always win for some reason.

Benjamin: Never knew I was the romantic person.

He fixed his hair, showing off as Disha began laughing. Benjamin realised what he was doing as he began laughing in embarrassment.

Benjamin: Okay, that was weird of me.

Disha: It was kinda hot, though.

Benjamin: *Laughs* Disha, stop!

Disha: Hahaha! I can't help it.

She laughed and covered her face again as Benjamin smiled at her.

Eventually, their food arrived as the couple were eating lasagna, Disha took his spoon from his plate and fed him as Benjamin chuckled as Disha was smiling at him, Benjamin decided to do the same and fed her a bite.

Disha: *Chewing* This is delicious.

Benjamin: Lasagna is always my favourite.

Disha: *Smirks* You're my favourite meal, though.

Benjamin almost choked his food as Disha began laughing at his reaction, He quickly drank some water and looked at her in shock.

Disha: *Giggles* Are you okay?

Benjamin: Yeah, but. . . We gotta talk about what you just said.

Disha: It was just a joke!

Benjamin: Disha, you said earlier you were gonna stop.

Disha: But that was a good opportunity, yaar.

He rolled his eyes as She laughed, Benjamin raised an eyebrow and smiled a little, She definitely loves teasing and flriting with him and he enjoyed it As they continued eating, Benjamin had a phone call as he sighed.

Disha: You should pick it up.

Benjamin: But I was just enjoying my date.

Disha: *Smiles* It's okay, Pumpkin. It's probably important.

Benjamin crunched his nose but knew she was right, He answered the call as Arnold spoke to him.

Arnold: Benjamin, Quick. We need you right now.

Benjamin: I'm on a date with my girlfriend, Arnold.

Arnold: Didn't mean to interrupt, but two officers were murdered just now.

Benjamin: Wait, what? *Sighs* Okay, tell me where you're at. I'm coming right now.

He disconnected the call and felt sad that he had to leave.

Benjamin: Sorry Disha, Something came up. . . Maybe next time.

Disha: It's okay, Benjamin. Is everything okay, though?

Benjamin looked around the restaurant before he whispered.

Benjamin: A murder happened, I have to investigate the crime scene.

Her eyes were widen in shock as Benjamin finished the last bite of his meal and quickly got up, Arnold sent him the location as Benjamin was walking out of the restaurant until someone grabbed his hand and it was Disha.

Disha: Benjamin. . .

Benjamin: Yeah?

Disha: Please be careful.

She spoke with concern as Benjamin looked at her, He pulled her close and shared a kiss with her.

Benjamin: I will, Stay safe, love.

Disha: Sorry, I just don't know what could happen over there, Just stay safe, okay?

Benjamin: Don't worry, Disha. . . I'll be fine, Just take care of yourself as well. I'll see you soon.

He smiled a little and walked away as Disha smiled, but she was still worried about him.

Later on, Benjamin arrived in the crime scene, and only Arnold was there, The other officers were somewhere else as Arnold looked at him.

Arnold: *Chuckles* Nice suit.

Benjamin: Yeah, thanks. What happened here?

Arnold: Someone's crazy ex-husband murdered these officers.

Benjamin: Who are the witnesses? Who's ex-husband did this?

Arnold: A woman named Anne Winters, Next to her was some irish guy.

Benjamin: *Eyes widen* What?
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There was a bar fight happening as the drunk people were yelling and fighting each other, Chris was seen drinking while watching the chaos that was happening. he was a little irritated from the noises, All he wanted was a quiet time in the bar.

Foul language was heard as the bartender and a few other people tried to stop the fight, Chris stared at the drunkards fighting before he had a memory of him and Florence, sneaking out of the college just to sit in the bar.

Chris clenched his fist and got up, He walked through the people before he punched the man, knocking him out.

It was silent as the people in the bar stared in shock and silence, Chris kicked the other drunk man in the groin, and the man grunted in pain. Johnson grabbed a bottle and poured a drink for himself, drinking it before walking away.

As Chris was walking outside, trying to relax himself. He heard notifications on his phone, and it was messages from Florence, She has been trying to talk to Chris but he kept avoiding and pushing her away, He even blocked her number but she's now messaging and calling him from another number.

He gritted his teeth and ignored the messages, There was no way he was going to forgive after everything.

Eventually, It was getting late as Chris made his way back to the campus, He walked inside the building, still driven by his thoughts. Until someone bumped into him as Chris turned around and saw who it was.

Chris: Zelina?

His anger faded away as he was shocked to see her.

Zelina: Remember me?

Chris and Zelina were good friends back at high school, They also had friends with benefits relationship at one point. However, they ended that relationship neutrally. They haven't seen or spoken to each other for a long time, Now this was the first time he saw her in a few years.

Chris: Hey. . . It's so good to see you.

Zelina smiled at him as Chris smiled a little, Even if their relationship ended, They were still good friends regardless.

Zelina: Same here, I couldn't recognise you, though.

Chris raised an eyebrow as Zelina smiled again.

Zelina: Maybe it's the little beard your rockin'

Chris: I should say you look different, I remember you had black hair.

Zelina: Do I still look good?

Chris: *Smiles a little* The hair colour suits you.

Zelina smiled and fixed her hair as both of them were walking upstairs while talking to each other.

Chris: So how have you been?

Zelina: Pretty good, actually. Nothing to complain about, What about you?

Chris was silent as Zelina noticed he seemed a little angry, but he didn't want to ruin the mood, especially since he reunited with a good friend after years.

Chris: Could have been better, but it's fine,

Zelina has noticed how dull and angry he looked, He was also a little tipsy from the alcohol, She stared in silence before asking him a question.

Zelina: Same issue?

Chris: What?

Zelina: You know, Phil and your parents.

Chris: *Chuckles* You know, they almost made me drop out of college.

Zelina: Seriously?

Chris: Yeah, They wanted me to go to another college and pick a different course.

Zelina: Looks like they couldn't afford Hemsworth University.

They shared a small laugh as Chris was feeling a little better from the anger.

Chris: My parents pamper Phil like he's royalty, They always be nagging me about my choices. It's like he's the favorite, and I have to deal with all their expectations because they've got money to throw around.

Zelina: I was hoping that whole thing was over, I guess not.

Chris: It's fine, I'm used to it.

They both smiled and continued walking until The Bella Twins approached to him, They seductively smiled at him, ignoring Zelina.

Nikki: Hey there, handsome~

Brie: You look good today~

The twins leaned in closer to Chris, their bodies close to his as they began touching his arms, Zelina stared but she expected that from him.

Chris: Hey, Bellas.

Nikki: You know, we had a really good time the other night.

Brie: We were just thinking. . . maybe we could have some more fun.

Brie winked while Nikki bit her lip, Chris wanted to refuse and hang out with Zelina but there was something stopping him, Maybe he really wanted to freshen his mind, He looked at Zelina as she spoke to him.

Zelina: It's fine, Have your fun. Wanna talk again tomorrow?

Chris: Sure, See you tomorrow.

Zelina nodded as Chris walked away, holding the twin's hands as Zelina continued staring at him, She wondered why Chris seemed different then how he was before, She has been watching him and wanted to know what bothered him.

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Alexa: So, Samara isn't here right now.

Logan and Alexa were sitting at the couch as Logan tilted his head, fixing his hair.

Logan: Where did she go?

Alexa: She went out shopping with her mom

Logan: Oh, I see.

He smiled a little, Though he really wanted to hang out with Samara, Logan planned on taking her out somewhere, but he didn't mind if she was busy.

Logan: I guess I'll leave then-

Alexa: No, no. It's okay, You can stay here for a little bit.

Logan: Uhh no, It's fine, actually. Just wanted to talk to Samara, but she's not here.

Alexa: I know, but I would like someone to accompany me.

She shrugged as Logan looked at her before nodding, He fixed his hair again as Alexa continued staring at him.

Fifteen minutes passed, and the two continued to have a friendly conversation, Now Logan decided to leave and join his friends for a movie night.

Logan: Alright, I might have to go now, actually.

Alexa: Can I ask you something?

Logan: Shoot.

Alexa: *Smiles* Where did you get the exam's answersheet?

Logan froze for a second as Alexa continued smiling at him.

Logan: How do you know?

Alexa: Remember when you and Samara were studying here? I saw that paper in the chemistry book.

Logan was silent as Alexa waited for his response, Kenway was deciding if he should tell the truth or not, He sighed to himself and spoke to her.

Logan: Alright, You got me. . . . Let's just say I got it from Miss Stratus

Alexa: Miss Stratus? Wait, why did she give it to you?

Logan: Uhhh. . .

He smiled as Alexa continued staring at him, It took her a moment to realise what he meant as her eyes widened.

Alexa: Wait, you didn't. . .

Logan: Hard to believe, but yes, We did.

Alexa was shocked. However, she bit her lip, thinking about it. She began having some strange feelings, but she quickly shaked it off.

Alexa: You really are a charmer, I can't believe you did with the teacher.

Logan just smiled and nodded as Alexa continued staring at him, having some bad intentions. But this was wrong of her, She knew she shouldn't be thinking like this.

Logan: So, are you going to make this popular around the college?

Alexa: No. . . It's not really my business.

She smiled as Logan smirked a little and nodded.

Logan: Don't worry, I can share it with you. . . If you want.

Alexa: Isn't that cheating?

Logan: Cheating? I prefer to call it 'being resourceful.' knowledge is supposed to be shared, right?

Alexa smiled and laughed a little as Logan continued smiling at her.

Alexa: Correct, I mean, I don't blame Trish for having. . . a naughty time with you.

She spoke in a husky tone, Now Logan was surprised by what she said as Alexa looked at the ground and continued biting her lip.

Logan: What are you trying to say, Lexi?

Alexa: Uhh, nothing, just saying.

Logan leaned closer as Alexa felt her heart beating faster, Maybe she was falling for his charm. But it's wrong, Samara has a crush on him.

Logan: You seem nervous, Lexi.

Alexa looked at him as she smiled a little, Logan continued staring at her and wondered what happened, Until. . . . Alexa smashed her lips on his as Logan was taken back from the sudden kiss.

Alexa immediately broke the kiss and looked at him. With a seductive gaze, Logan looked at her with a hint of surprise.

Logan: Alexa-

Alexa: . . . . Show me how you did with Miss Stratus~

Logan looked at her, hearing how flirtatious her voice was, Despite knowing that was Samara's best friend, He felt something.

Logan: Sure? Can you take it, honey?

Alexa: *Bites her lip and leans closer* It's okay, We can break the bed~

Now Logan was in the mood as well, He pulled her close for another passionate kiss before carrying her to the bedroom.

Later on, Logan and Alexa were done as both of them were breathing heavily as they smiled at each other.

Alexa: That was. . . intense.

Logan: You're telling me? You were incredible.

Alexa chuckled softly as Logan smirked at her, pulling her close. Both of them were gonna share another kiss until. . . .

A loud gasp was heard as Logan and Alexa immediately turned around as their eyes were widen.

Logan: *Eyes Widen* S-Samara.

Alexa gasped and covered her mouth as Samara stared in shock, dropping her shopping bags. . .

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)