the inevitable

chapter 10- star

**Hisoka Warning**
also known as the loml

Chapter 10-

Star woke up with a pounding headache, she struggled to open her eyes. When she finally did she found a glass of water on her night stand, as she drank it she felt her head clear a little more with each sip.

She then decided to get ready.

Star had just gotten out of the shower and was currently drying herself off. She put her thin robe on and wrapped her hair in a towel before sitting on her bed to eat her breakfast.

She had a piece of toast in her hand when her robe slipped off her right shoulder. Just then Elliot walked into her room.

"Starling, change of plans we are-" he stopped mid-sentence when he saw her exposed skin. It reminded him too much of last night in the cab.

He let his mind wander to the events of last night.

The way she pushed him to have fun, how she looked flushed from vodka, her peaceful expression as she slept in his arms, how she thanked him with a kiss...

Does she remember?

NO! He couldn't think like this. He cleared his throat and continued his sentence.

"Illumi and one of his allies are coming to spar with us before the charity event on Saturday. We are leaving in 10 minutes."

Star nodded and got dressed. She decided on some simple leggings and a tight green top since she didn't want any clothes getting in the way of her movements. She put her hair into two Dutch braids and added some combat boots.

She then walked out to meet Elliot in his room. The two walked out the doors and into the elevators. He seemed to tense up as they walked in but she couldn't figure out why.

Elevators... oh god.

Star remembered the events of last night, although it was still a haze, some specific events were clear enough to decipher.

Her laying in Elliots lap, the way he looked at her, him punching the guy for her, her thanking him with a kiss..

Not. Good.

Does he remember?

She hoped not, that would be incredibly awkward.

They both reached to press the lobby button and their hands touched. It felt like an electric shock ran up their bodies from the sudden contact. Starling retreated her hand and wondered if Elliot felt that too.

He did.

The tension in the elevator was unbearable, the two of them practically sprinted out to meet Illumi and his friend.

She spotted them waiting in the lobby and walked up to them, her arms crossed and the look of utter hatred upon her face.

Although she could admit her hatred for Elliot had faded, the same could not be said for Illumi Zoldyck.

He was the one who tortured her and found out about her parents. He was the one who threatened to kill them. He was the one she hated the most.

Snapping away from those thoughts, Star examined the person next to him.

He was taller than Illumi but still shorter than Elliot, making him about 6'3. He was very muscular, showcasing his abs in his all black crop top. His hair was red, and eyes golden. But his most noticeable attribute was the teardrop and star drawn onto his cheeks.

She had to admit he was quite attractive indeed.

"Hello dear, I'm Hisoka Morrow."

The man spoke, his voice like a melody. He extended his hand to her.