Chapter 25

Lan's POV

To say I'm excited would be an under statement. Mark and I left at different time interval so as not to spark any suspicion from our friends. He left earlier before me and I decided to walk. No way I'm taking a ride from Nate. That will just be plain stupid.

I held the strap of my bag tight as I walk down the street. The sun was high on the sky. My feet already hurts at this point but it wasn't that far anymore. These are one of those situations that makes me wish I wasn't so dependant.

I kept walking down the sidewalk kicking some stones on the way as a form of distraction when a noise ahead caught my attention.

Some group of rough looking street guys who looked like peddlers were gathered around someone on the ground. They were on the other side of the road making it difficult for me to see who it was.

Somehow I felt like watching. I stood observing the horrifying scene.

They all punched the person down beating at intervals. I could hear the groans and sighs of pain which somehow affected me. I could feel the strings of my heart feeling pity for whoever it was.

Cusses were flying in the air as they kicked and punched the person.

Somehow my feet couldn't find the momentum to move forward. I stopped and watched as the scene played out.

It saddens me as people kept glancing at what was happening but none of them got involved. They brutally kept kicking the person on the floor, harsh words sprouting from their mouths.

One of the guys eyes connected with mine. His eyes were harsh as he wiped his face and glared at me "Hey need a beating too? " He asked.

My eyes widened at being noticed. His question alerted the others as they stopped kicking the person on the ground and stared at me.

"He looks pretty."One of them smirked making the others chuckle.

They abandoned the person on the ground and were walking towards me. Their eyes never left mine making my heart race.

They looked tough and muscular. Their build one you wouldn't want to mess with.

I think I need to get out of here now!

Fueled with adrenaline and fear,my feet propelled me forward. I ran so fast with all my might. I didn't care to look back if they were chasing me,all I knew was I needed to get out of there.

I reached Mr chef breathing heavily. My heart was still pumping hard in my chest. Sweating dripping down my face.

I wiped my temple with my hand and walked inside the restaurant.

My eyes glanced around as I spotted Mark sitting close to the window. He smiled waving me over.

Taking in a deep breath to calm myself,I walked towards him a smile on my face.

"You're sweating alot,did you run here?" He asked looking concerned.

I shook my head sitting down opposite him "It's just really hot outside" I said.

"So..what do you think about the place?"he asked wiggling his brows.

I looked around the place noticing the lights and decorations. It's fairly beautiful. Few people present.

"It's nice" I smiled at him.

He waved the waiter over placing our order.

A burrito for me and bruger for him.

"What's your plan for the upcoming semester break?"he asked.

So far school has been so busy that I totally forgot about our upcoming semester break.

Like always I don't have anything planned. I mean my life has always been simple. Go to school, study ,go home and the cycle repeats the next day.

"Umm....I don't have anything planned" I chuckled awkwardly.

He rolled his eyes ruffling my hair.

"I don't even know why I asked" he chuckled.

I don't know why you asked either.

Our food arrived. The delicious smell drifting into my nose making me take a whiff of the aroma.

"Are you gonna eat that or keep smelling it?"He asked looking amused.

My cheeks reddened at being caught. I nodded finally digging into my food.

Like always,you can never go wrong with burrito. It tastes amazing as the deliciousness melted in my mouth.

A moan escaped my mouth as the taste spread in my mouth.

"You like it?"he asked watching me.

"You kidding? I love it!!"My smile was as wide as the sun as I couldn't surpress the happiness I bubbling within.

He chuckled taking a bite of his burger.

"So..how would you like spending time over at my house this weekend?"he said hope dancing in his eyes.

My eyes rounded as I forcefully swallowed my food down my throat.

"Y-you mean like a sleepover?"I stuttered.

"Yeahhh...."he trailed off. I could see the expectation in his eyes. I can't say no at this point. He would be hurt but I don't want to spend a night. I mean alot could happen...

"Sure" I smiled accepting the offer. His mood lightened as he smiled.

"You're gonna love it. Mom wouldn't mind having you over" he assured me.

He kept making jokes making me giggle and laugh. I feel so light and at peace when I am with him. It feels like I can be myself with no fear. Countless series of eyes has turned towards our way a number of times.

Mark didn't seem disturbed by the attention though .He stretched his hand on the table and held my hand smiling widely.

My cheeks flared. I turned around hoping no one was watching.

"A-are you sure about this?" I asked scared.

He looked confused at first but the fear dancing in my eyes probably gave me away. He smiled and held my hand tighter.

"I want to take you somewhere"he said mischief sparkling in his eyes.

"Where?" I asked. Curiosity was a deadly thing cause when it comes you can't contain it. My eyes rounded in excitement and curiosity.

He chuckled and pinched my cheeks. Blood flowed towards the area making it turn red.

"You look so cute.."he said smiling at me.

"You'll see when we get there"