In Love

“And I won't let anyone lay a hand on her nor would I stay adamant if someone tries to steal my woman,” he declared. “I don't care whoever it is. I'll kill them all for sure.”

My heart skipped a beat after hearing what Bryce said. His voice was rigid as usual but the words he was spouting were warm as if he meant every word he said. If I didn't know any better, I would have believed he really meant it.

And unlike Ace, Bryce wouldn't talk like this unless he meant it or he needed something and that required him acting like he's in love with me.

On my part, I would like to believe that the latter is the case. Him acting affectionately like this gave me goosebumps. He's freaking me out.

“If you kept on acting like this, I might misunderstand that you really like Ran and your relationship with her isn't contractual, Bryce.” Gab sighed and crossed his arms. “Maybe it is a good thing that I know you since we're still a kid, no?” he asked. He looked at Bryce and smiled wryly. “Remember Ha