Can we start over?

DIANA POV

Of all the people in the world, Scott would probably be the least person I would expect to see. After our last encounter in the island, I am nothing but a person he despise, and was just once a part of his leisure.

"I'm sorry", as he tried to reach and caress for my cheek.

"What for?", he stopped midair and put his hand down.

"For being foolish", Scott kept on staring at my eyes. It was the same piercing stare I mistook for sincerity. I repeatedly told myself, don't fall for it.

"Why?", I wondered why he suddenly come up to me in the middle of him partying and flirting with another girl, just to say sorry.

"I've been waiting for the right time to talk to you.. this may be not a good place but.. as long as you're beside me, that will always be a good one", he said as he sighed deeply.

"My painful past is something I can no longer change, Diana. It is a part of me and sadly, I've grown along with it making me who I am now ", he bit his lower lip and seemed to be very careful with his words. I can tell, it really does bother him that I'm in fact a doctor who reminds him of his pain. "I didn't know how I felt after finding out you're a doctor. True enough, It reminded me of several wounds.. and for that, I am sorry for leaving you", he said without batting an eye.

"Don't feel sorry for being true to yourself, Scott. I understand where you are coming from. I'm totally fine if you're not comfortable with me around. So, why don't we just go our own separate ways?", my eyes started to swell. With my gaze still focused on him, a tear fell down my cheek. Why do I feel extremely sad when I said that?

"Diana… I've always been thinking about you.. Ever since I laid my eyes on you, I knew you are special. I may be afraid to push my self forward, but I am most afraid losing you" he wiped my tear with his hand. I didn't flinched with his warm touch. It was comforting, yet I don't want to leap to my own assumptions.

"Is this one of your silly ways of getting girls? Because I'm immuned from all of your tricks", I scoffed at what he just said. Earlier he was with a girl, and now he's hitting on me?

"I just want to start over, Diana.. ", he said it like he means it. I blinked my eyes several times, anxiously looking forward what's ahead of us. 'Am I hearing this right?', I thought.

"I bet the new girl upstairs wouldn't want that", I said as I cross my arms on my chest.

"Girl?", he removed his coat and placed it on me.

"The one hugging you?", accepting his coat considering the cold breeze in the alley is getting stronger.

"She's my sister, Reina. I'm glad you're jealous", he laughed and bit his lower lip.

"I am not..", I rolled my eyes at him.

"So.. can we start over Diana?", he said as he stepped closer to me.

"Maybe", staring at him unsure of his intentions as I build walls around my heart. I won't give it whole to a person who will just break it to bits and pieces.

****

Diana and Scott went back inside the nightclub. She insisted to go back in, thinking her friend could be looking for her. As they enter the bar area, Kate jumped on her to her surprise.

"Where were you?? I've been looking all over for you. I told you not to wander by yourself and… who is this?", Kate was panicking and all worried about Diana when she noticed Scott just right behind her. She stared back at Diana checking out the coat on her.

"He's uhh… he's.." Diana stuttered as she tried to introduce Scott to her best friend.

"I'm Scott Devlin, pleased to meet you", Scott formally introduced himself as he placed his hand on Diana's shoulder and moved forward to shake hands with Kate.

"THE Scott??", Kate can't help to look at him from head to foot as she shook hands with him. "You didn't say Scott is HOT!!", Kaye whisphered audibly to Diana. Scott's mouth curved up hearing her.

"I'm Kate Collins, Diana's bestfriend. We're actually done with my party here, and I'm about to go out with another friend. Do you mind giving Diana a lift home?", Kate said as she hug Diana on her waist entrusting her to the handsome man she just met.

A few days ago, she hated Scott to the bone. But now, she's giving Diana away just like that.

"No Kate, he's busy", Diana said as glared at Kate.

"Sure, I'll take care of her", Scott said nonhesitantly.

"Thanks Scott! I'll beat you up if she doesn't get home safe", Kate threatened Scott as she squinted at him.

"I can go with you Kate", Diana squeezed Kate's hand widening her eyes at her.

"No D! You have work tomorrow so go home early.", she grinned at Diana and winked. "I'll be spending the rest of the night with Dylan", she added.

"What?? Dylan?? Hey Kate.." Diana was troubled about Kate being with Dylan, but she hurriedly fled leaving her standing dumbfoundedly with Scott.

Diana glanced at Scott and smiled awkwardly.

"You don't have to listen to her. I can take a cab home", Diana was taking Scott's coat off.

"You heard her. I don't want to hear an earful and get some beating from your bestfriend.", he smiled at her securing the coat on her, making sure no one sees her more of this mini dress.

Scott held her hand as he made way for Diana, making sure no one will bump into her on her way out. The valet already prepared his car upfront.

Diana was shocked when she saw the Scott's blue sportscar.

"This is your car?", she asked furrowing her brows.

"Yes, Ma'am", Scott opened the car door for her and covered her head with his palm.

He ride in and moved closer to Diana fastening her seatbelt. Then he started the car, stepped on the gas pedal and clutch driving away with his Luna.

There was a moment of silence between the two. Scott drove with one hand on the stirring wheel, and his elbow on the window. With his Luna just beside her, he imagined being intimate with her. He even wanted to hold her hand, and kiss it while he steers the wheel.

Diana glances at Scott from time to time, worried that Scott may have unconsciously started to fill a space in her heart. At some point, she cannot ignore the fact she was elated with just a glimpse of him. 'I can't, he is too complicated', she thought.

She bit her inner cheek and closed her eyes before looking out the window.

"Are you from around here?", she noticed Scott seemed very familar of the vicinity.

"I live in 12th Building, near Villa Estates… Would you like to drop by?", Scott playfully smiled at her when they reached the stop light.