Zero X Iris Novels & Stories

She turned at the sound of her name. Enzo stood a short distance away, dressed neatly as always, dark jacket pressed, posture alert even in a place meant to be safe. His eyes were already scanning the crowd, instinct sharp, body positioned just slightly forward as if ready to intercept danger that did not yet exist. “That’s my ride,” Iris said cheerfully, already stepping away from her friends. They chorused their goodbyes, waving dramatically. “See you tomorrow!” “Don’t forget the math homework!” “Iris, you still owe me a sticker!”

My eyes kept wandering around and discovering the hidden beauty of the cave until they landed on Karish. He was already out of the water crouching and looking at me. He waited for me with his hand outstretched as an invitation. I took his hand and he quickly pulled me out to him. Our bodies were a hair's breadth apart. I could feel the tension growing rapidly between us. We were half naked and alone in this small space. My mind became cloudy as I looked into his eyes. Their amber color shone in the dim light.

"I am with.... U mmmmm... Family... " "Iris your family..." he did not let her finish "Your family your dad brother and me if you consider me as family is here....in Los Angeles.." He paused "where are you?' "Aaron see things are just too complicated for now" Iris was shifting on her toes "I wish I could explain but sorry I am too messed up I can't.... " "And in this situation where do we stand?" Aaron was direct and impatient "I mean our relationship?... " "We were friends Aaron... Good friends..." Iris took a deep breath and closed her eyes holding the black Samsung Galaxy X20 ultra close to her ears tightened in my grip; trying to tighten the grip of her own life.