Don't touch me

"Yeah, you can say that. Remember the friend I spoke to earlier on the phone, it's him." Roman answered sharply.

"But you seemed to also know him, do you mind telling me or did you lie to me ?" He asked, feigning a confused expression.

"Oh no, i--it's, not what you think. I'll explain to you but not now." Tiffany defended sharply, staring helplessly at him.

"It's fine." Roman smiled softly at her.

"Shut the fuck up, Roman !!!, " Brent's voice thundered, feeling agitated with the kind of emotions they were showing to themselves.

"Tiffany, get on the bike, let's go home."

"I'm not going anywhere with you."

"Now !!"

"Never, Roman would take me home. First he needs to get his nose treated. " Tiffany said, with a tone of finality.

"The punch wasn't even severe, I'm sure he can take care of himself. Right now, get into the bike, let's go."

"Didn't I make myself clear enough ? I'm not going with you, not tonight ." Tiffany said not looking at Brent's face.

"Tiffy, it's fine. You can go with him, after all he's your cousin's brother. I can take care of myself." Roman said, and smiled.

"Y--you, know he's my cousin, but how ?."

Again Tiffany was thrown into an abyss of confusion.

"I didn't mean to lie to you earlier, but I already knew you were Brent's cousin, from when you came with him to the party."

"I just happened to see you wandering around alone, so I followed you, cos I was sure you don't know your way around here. I was still helpful, wasn't I ?." Roman explained.

"What ?? !!" Tiffany couldn't help but exclaim.

She suddenly felt like beating Roman up, he listened to her lies back there, pretending not to know her.

He watched her make a fool out of herself, ah!!!!, Tiffany felt miserable and ashamed.

She glared at Roman, who smiled softly, his eyes showing a hint of pity.

Brent narrowed his eyes at Roman, he suddenly felt guilty. He shouldn't have been too hasty.

"Why didn't you explain this to me earlier ?" He finally found his voice.

Roman gaze stopped at him, after he was done scrutinizing him, he let out a smug chuckle.

"Where is this question coming from ?What was your first reaction when you saw me ? You want me to explain to you when you punched me..."

"Anyways, the explanation wasn't for you. It's for her." He said, glancing at Tiffany.

"What about when I called you, didn't I clearly tell you she was missing ?" Brent queried.

"I suggest you take her home, it's cold out here. I can take care of myself." Roman said, ignoring Brent's question.

He glanced at Tiffany and smiled, before he turned to leave.

Tiffany stared at his back for a while, she suddenly felt sorry for him.

She glanced at Brent, who's gaze was also fixed at Roman's departing figure.

"What are you looking at ? You suddenly feel sorry ? Hell no, you're not human." She said, glaring at him.

"Like I said before, I won't go with you, not tonight."

And with that, Tiffany ran after Roman.

"Tiffany !!!!" Brent yelled.

He didn't know what to do with Tiffany.

Since she wants Roman to take her home, then it's none of his business. To hell with them.

With that, he climbed on his bike and drove off angrily.

*****

"Hey, Roman, wait !!!" Tiffany screamed as she halted, a few distances from Roman.

Her breathing was rapid, and unusual, from running.

Roman paused in his tracks, when he heard her voice. He turned sharply to look at Tiffany, who smiled softly at him.

He suddenly felt warmth in his heart, Tiffany really is beautiful, so was her smile, under the faint lights, the moon gave out.

She walked towards him and stopped.

"Bloody hell, you walk so fast. Did you run ?" Tiffany said, in a hush tone caused from running , her gaze scrutinizing him.

"You didn't go with him ?" He asked.

"Yup, want to be sure your nose is treated before I go. " She smiled.

"You don't have to, I was going to treat it myself. But since you're here, we'll go together." Roman smiled and took her hands.

Tiffany insisted on going to the nearest hospital, but Roman beat her to it, taking them to a pharmacy, where he got his nose checked and some painkillers were given to him.

"See ? It's not a big deal. I told you I was fine." Roman said, arching his brows.

"I'm relieved now, make sure to take those meds. It's time to take me home." Tiffany said.

It was late and finding a cab was not too certain, but they were fortunate to see one and Roman waved it down.

He gave Brent's address to the driver, and he drove off.

The ride to Brent's apartment wasn't too long, but Tiffany fell asleep in the car.

Roman had no option left than to carry her by himself, he rang Brent's phone, informing him to come get the door.

The latter was outside his apartment, smoking when he saw the call from Roman, not wanting to take the call, cos he already saw their figure coming towards his apartment.

He hurried towards Roman and took Tiffany from him, not saying a word to Roman, he turned and went to his apartment.

Roman pinched his brows and sighed loudly." Dude I'm sorry about tonight!, Let's get some drinks tomorrow!. Rosara's Bar!" He shouted on top of his voice, making sure Brent heard it, then turned to leave.

Brent paused in his steps when he heard Roman's voice, he stood for a while, before moving into his apartment.

Tiffany's room...

Tiffy stirred and purred, immediately she was laid on the bed by Brent.

Her brows were knitted in anger, as she brushed off Brent's hands that were raising the quilt to cover her.

"Don't touch me, don't touch me you jerk, you said you wouldn't leave me, but you left me all by myself there, i didn't even know anyone. Y-you...." Tiffany's voice trailed off as she sniffled to cry.

Her brows were furrowed, as if she was going to cry, her grumbling felt real to Brent, although he was sure she was asleep.

"I'm sorry, I won't leave you again, all by yourself. Okay? I promise. " Brent whispered into her ears, trying to coax her inorder to stop her grumbling.

"Liar! You are a liar." She mumbled, and pouted her lips.

Her lips were so succulent and cute that Brent couldn't help but caress them.

Tiffany was about to curse again, when Brent leaned in and kissed her.

Her closed eyes flashed open, exposing her dilated pupils. Her stomach churned, as she felt shivers run down her spines.