Chapter 225: His Tears

"I…I uh," fall short on words to say as Darius continues to stare at me with a look that I can't discern, which scares me.

But unexpectedly, he bursts into laughter, quelling my rising worry.

"I swear that is the first." Darius says, before turning to me. "I always said you were quite bold."

"I remember you telling me you liked that."

"I never said I didn't." Darius turns to meet my gaze. "Always speak your mind, I prefer it when people are truthful with me."

I can't help but get lost in his eyes for far longer than I should.

"Just, try to be less hurtful next time." He raises a hand to his chest, with a motion that made it seem like he was stabbed, which causes me to smile.

"I didn't mean that, it was a slip of the tongue." I try to defend myself.

"Well it's fine, cause I was just joking."

"Wait, be serious."