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Chapter Nine

A/N: Oop-

Chapter Nine - Traitorous Bastards

Saturday, 27th June 2020

KRYSTALLIA

The gala was alright.

We talked to our allies before Zach and I went to get a refill on the champagne. But when we were standing by the bar, a certain someone caught my eye as he made a beeline towards me.

"Krystallia Estrada."

"Adrian Kelson."

We stared at each other before bursting out in laughter. He came and hugged me, "How're you doing these days?"

"I've been alright," I said with a smile. I glanced at Zach and saw his grim expression. I wrapped a hand around his arm, "Zach, this is Adrian, an old friend. Adrian, this is Zachary, my boyfriend."

"Nice to meet you," Adrian stuck his hand out and Zach hesitantly shook it, "Likewise."

When they let go, Adrian turned to me, "He's a nice one."

I rolled my eyes and Adrian suddenly lit up, "Right, I have to introduce you to someone."

He turned around and called out, "Taylor!"

I looked at Zach and he bent down to whisper in my ear, "I don't like how close he is to you."

I smiled before whispering back, "Don't assume just yet."

He stared at me in confusion before someone came and Adrian pecked him on the lips, "This is my boyfriend, Taylor."

I laughed lightly when Zach's jaw slightly dropped. Adrian noticed his face and chuckled, "You don't need to get jealous, I'm as straight as a circle."

Taylor smiled at me before extending his hand for a shake, "Hi, I'm Taylor. You must be Krystallia."

I nodded as I returned the handshake, "Yes, I am."

"Adrian's told me a lot about you and your...escapades," Taylor said with a smirk and I laughed, "Only the fun ones, I hope."

"Oh, believe me, lil' K, all of your adventures are fun. Especially with Sam," Adrian said, wiggling his eyebrows and Taylor gave him a look, "Adrian."

"Babe, you have my whole heart. It's just physical attraction," Adrian said and Taylor raised an eyebrow. Adrian pouted a little before kissing his boyfriend, "I love you, you know that?"

"I've been told."

"Then I'm telling you again, and again until we're dead."

I almost melted at the cuteness between them, "Aren't you both the cutest?" I gushed and they flashed charming smiles.

I looked at Zach and he was already staring at me with a small smile. He leaned in and kissed my ear lightly, "Dance with me."

I replied with a peck on his cheek before excusing us and letting him lead me to the dance floor. We found a spot and he placed his hands on my hips while I wrapped my arms around his neck.

We swayed to the music playing and just generally enjoyed our time.

Until some fucker decided to open fire.

A gunshot rang through the ballroom and screams filled the space. Immediately, I lifted my dress over my thigh and pulled out the gun I hid while Zach reached to his back and took out another gun.