Chapter 3

Lan's POV

It's been five hours since Nate left and I have already done numerous things just to keep myself busy.

I have eaten..twice, watched Netflix, and cleaned our bedroom, I mean I even cleaned Nate's part of the room! Which just shows how bored I am. Cause on a normal day, I rather die than do that.

Trust me, you would do the same if you were me. His part of the room is like a junkyard, always messy.

Right now I am lying on my bed bored out of my mind and drilling holes in the ceiling with my eyes.

Sometimes I wish I wasn't such a loner and had more friends. But I guess I can't. Cause I mean who would want to be friends with Nate's loser brother?

Exactly! No one. Well except for pearl. She isn't so normal herself.

"I am so bored...."I sighed for the nth time tonight.

Deciding to go for a walk before the walls close in on me, I got up and wore my favorite red hoodie taking my mp3 as well.

I locked our front door and decided to go for a short walk. It's already pretty late and dark outside but a few cars and shops are still open.

I plugged in my earphone and walked down the sidewalk. I could feel the cold wind seep into my hoodie making me shiver a bit.

I just love walking at night. It's so peaceful and calm. No buzzing noise, a perfect scene for romance.

I have been walking for five minutes enjoying the music playing from my mp3 when a bright light caught my attention. I looked up at the still-shining sign board and my eye sparkled in delight

Mr burgers are still open!

Although I didn't come out with the thought of buying anything but..how can I refuse Mr burgers?

Look at it, just standing there, glittering and calling out my name.

I could feel my soul pulling me closer to the shop

'Lan.. late-night junk food? What's your mom gonna say about that?' My mind kept battling with my stomach.

"But she doesn't have to know." I licked my lips conflicted.

"Just a tiny bite.."

And just like that, my stomach won the battle. The next moment I found myself inside a very popular shop standing in a short queue.

I guess I am not the only one drawn in then. Thank goodness I still have a few dollars in my pocket.

The line kept moving till it got to my turn. I was about to step forward when a guy clad in a leather jacket and boots suddenly bypassed the line and stood in front of me.

What the ----

Urgh...I hate talking to people most especially strangers!

"E-excuse me sir but it's my turn next" I spoke softly hoping not to come out as aggressive.

"You----"

My words hung in my throat when he turned around.

Oh, my----I has never seen anyone as handsome as this guy and I'm not kidding. His beauty is so out of this world. And for the first time, I found myself speechless.

I couldn't help but find myself accessing his looks.

He wore dark tight black jeans and huge boots with a white top inside his leather jacket. I could see the very visible tats on his neck.

He has a very strong jawline that looked as if it was carved by a god. His lips look so soft and his eyes look dark but sparkle brown in the presence of light.

His hair looks like it was styled by a professional. It fell in wavey locks over his eye.

I have never been stunned by a man before but right now, I am. And here I am looking like a jelly bean.

"Hey...you can snap a picture you know, lasts longer" The handsome stranger grinned. I could feel my cheeks become hot.

What the hell was I doing? I probably look like a pervert.

"W-what rubbish are you sprouting, I wasn't looking at you" I replied hoping to repair the damage.

"If you say so" He chuckled.

"The name's Damon, and you are?"He asked stretching his hand towards me.

I stared at his hands lost.

His hands look so veiny and strong compared to my girly hands.

I could just imagine what those hands could do.

'oh my God!! What was that!'

My mind berated me.

"Hello...earth to you" His voice called out as he stared at me with a raised brow.

Am sure he is already doubting my sanity.

I smiled at him like a creep not knowing what to say.

"Your name?" he repeated.

"Oh..um.Lan"I replied embarrassed.

"Well it's nice to meet a cutey once in a while" he winked, leaning on the counter behind him.

Did he just call me a cutey?

Me?

I could feel my cheek redden the more. I'm sure I look like an overripe pawpaw.

Why the hell do I feel so flustered?

"Oh um..that's nice" I replied stupidly not knowing what to say.

Damon which I now know is his name chuckled and pinched my cheeks.

Okay! Can I just combust right now!!?

I could feel my heart racing in my chest.

What's wrong with me!?

"Can you couples take your romance elsewhere? You're wasting our time!!"

A couple of voices yelled from behind me. Making me notice the line.

I bent my head feeling embarrassed that I didn't notice them.

"Well. I gotta go. See you around lan" He smiled and walked away. My eyes trailed him till I couldn't see him anymore.

"If you're not ready to buy anything please move or follow your boyfriend!!!" A lady yelled from behind me.

"H-he i-is not my boyfriend" I stuttered meekly with my burning cheeks.

I moved forward and made my order before I left deciding to go home and enjoy my meal and forget about that crazy encounter.

I reached home and saw that the lights were on.

Nate's back! Oh jeez!

I opened the door and walked into the living room. His shoes just lay scattered on the floor with a bottle of alcohol. I ignored them and moved to the kitchen. After plating my burgers and washing my hands. I carried my meal and moved upstairs to our room. His clothes were everywhere I step in the hallway.

What did he do, pull his clothes in the hallway?

I moved toward our room and loud noises made me halt.

Oh not again!

I guess I have to sleep in mom's room then.

I grumpily took my burgers to my mom's room where I ate and slept, reminding myself to demand my room in the morning.

I slept off with unwanted images of the handsome stranger haunting my dreams.