Chapter 14

RACHAEL'S POV

I tossed and turned unable to sleep, I reached out to the glass on the bedside table but it was empty, I stood up reluctantly to go get water from the kitchen.

As I got to the kitchen I turned the light on, to my surprise, there stood Axel, a mischievous grin on his face, a spoonful of ice cream hovering inches from his lips. Our eyes met, and we both burst into uncontrollable laughter.

"What are you doing?" I managed to ask between fits of giggles.

"Indulging in some late night ice cream," Axel replied, his voice filled with amusement. "Want some?"

I couldn't resist. I grabbed a spoon from the nearby drawer and joined him, playfully lunging for the bowl of ice cream. Our hands collided, and a friendly battle ensued as we fought over the sweet treat.

But Axel's strength overpowered me, and he swiftly collected the bowl from my grasp. I pouted and began to fake cry, hoping to guilt him into giving it back. He immediately regretted his victory, his face turning apologeti