LOGIN~Lulu~“Oh… how long have you been standing there?” Sabrina asked, turning suddenly toward me.“Uh..” I cleared my throat, forcing my voice to sound casual. “Just now.”It was a lie.I’d been standing there for almost a full minute, frozen in place, listening. Long enough to hear her say that name.Rain.“Okay,” she said slowly, studying my face like she wasn’t fully convinced. “Did you want something?”“Yeah,” I replied quickly, pointing my thumb over my shoulder toward the others. “I just wanted to ask what kind of snack you want. We’re sharing everything.”“Cool. I’m fine with anything.” She smiled and stepped closer, slipping her arm through mine like we've been doing this for the longest. “Let’s go.”Her touch sent something warm and confusing through me.But my feet refused to move.There was a tight knot in my chest, and before I could stop myself, the question slipped out.“How do you know Rain?” I asked.She turned to look at me, surprised.“I mean…uh” I rushed on, suddenly
~Nicole~What do you call a feeling so strong it makes you dizzy, like you’re drunk on something you never touched?A feeling that steals your breath, twists your chest tight, and leaves you craving everything that might destroy you?What do you call wanting something so badly that without it, you’re certain you’d wither away… or die?I call it intense desire.Because that was exactly what I felt in this moment.My whole body burned, heat spreading under my skin like fire. My legs felt heavy, stiff, like they might give out at any second….yet they kept moving on their own. Every step pulled me closer to whatever was calling me, dragging me forward without thinking.I tried to slow down, tried to breathe and pull myself together.But the more I fought it, the more I feel myself sinking, drowning in whatever this was.It wrapped around my senses, thick and suffocating, leaving no room for reason.“Nic… please.” Lulu’s voice came from behind me. It wasn’t loud, but it cut through the a
~Nicole~“Mom, for real… I’m okay,” I said softly, sinking a little deeper into the pillow even though my head still felt heavy, like it hadn’t fully woken up with the rest of me.“What if it’s something serious, huh?” her voice came from the other end, sharp with worry.“Please… it’s not,” I insisted. “Just don’t come here. We still have three to four days left. I beg of you.” I let out a tired sigh, my eyes drifting to Lulu, then to Enz.They both watched me closely, hoping I'd get to convince H.P. I shook my head at them, trying to show that things were getting better, even if I wasn’t fully convinced myself.“I’ll pass the phone to Lulu now,” I said quickly, hoping to escape before she asked more questions.“No, don’t you dare,” her voice rang out immediately. “Put it on speaker.”I flinched, my fingers tightening around the phone before I slowly held it out so all three of us could hear clearly.“I’m sure you three can hear me?,” she asked firmly.“Yes, Ma’ma,” we answered toget
~Enzo~I swear with everything in me.. I should have pushed this man.But damn it, I couldn't.He had me weak in the knees.And, wanting him felt like betraying myself.Although, he smelled different, clean, sharp, like antiseptic instead of his usual scent.Still… I liked it. I hated that I liked it. A part of me wanted to sink into him and forget everything.But I forced myself to stay stiff.Because I shouldn't be wanting this.I shouldn't be thinking of ways for this moment to happen again.Because tell me, why I had brushed my skin against the wall this morning, just so I get treated and see him?Even after all my “I'm done with him speech” last night, Lucian still got a grip on me.I sighed, clearing my thoughts and realising we've been in the same position for more than a minute.I flinched, trying to pull away, but he held me even more tightly.Then he muttered something under his breath….words I couldn’t understand.I didn’t ask what language it was.I didn’t dare.When he f
~Enzo~“Here,” he said, handing me a bottle.I ignored it and moved to the other side of the bed.He sighed. “Why don’t you come sit here? You’ve been standing for over an hour.”I stared at Lucian.How did he even know that?He’d only been coming in and out of the room this whole time.“You don’t have to worry about me, sir,” I said shortly, turning my attention back to Nicole lying helplessly on the bed.“Stop this, Enzo,” he whispered.Stop what? The question burned on my tongue, but I swallowed it.“How long are you going to keep ignoring me?” he asked at last, stepping closer.“What are you doing?” I asked, confused as he came to where I was.“Just listen. Please,” he said, looking at me like I was the heartless one.“Not here, Lucian.”“Then where?” His voice tightened. “You won’t take my calls. You won’t even let me see you.”I gave him a look.He had his chance after breakfast.But what did he do?Treated my wounds, and refused to say shit.. or even asked what happened to me.
~Nicole~I stared from Chloe, then to Landon and back again.Yes. That's it.Them being in Chloe’s team would solve everything…no one has to feel left out.And I wouldn't have to offend them.. not completely.“Uhm… can I talk to you both for a second?” I asked, stepping closer.“Sure,” Liam said, immediately taking my arm.He pulled me a few steps away. Not far, but far enough. I could still feel the others' eyes on us.“I want to stay with Enzo,” I said quietly.The words felt heavier than they should’ve.“Why?” Landon asked.“Are we making you uncomfortable?” Liam added.“No, it’s not that,” I said quickly. “It’s just… they’re my best friend. We stick together.”Liam frowned. “But we’re supposed to be together. So we can talk.”“I know,” I said softly. “And we do have a lot to talk about.” I exhaled, forcing myself to think clearly. “But on a more serious note. It’s not possible for all of us to be in the same group. And even if we were… we wouldn’t really get the chance to talk







