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Leo

I saw the defeat in her face and felt guilty. If I hadn't agreed to sleep here she wouldn't be in trouble now. I should have gone home. Or maybe sleep on that bench since I was too tired to drive.

"That's-uh-a friend of mine" She said.

Ouch.

"But Tessa he's a boy" The older one pf the two as they both stared at me blinking with curiosity.

"Who said you can't have boy friends?" Tessa asked awkwardly.

"Daddy" They both said at the same time.

"I'll tell you what" She said kneeling down to their height, "You go to your room and act like none of this happen and I'll give you all the candy you want for one month" She said.

They both excitedly looked at each other and then back at Tessa and nodded.

"Go to your room now, little ladies. Go go" She said with a smile and shooed them away.

They both ran to their room and Tessa stood up and looked at me, "You look horrified" She pointed out.

"I-I was just a little caught off guard. I'm sorry for getting you in trouble, Tessa" I said taking a few steps closer to her.

"It's no trouble. Now go before my aunt finds you here" She said taking my hand and walking me to the front door.

"I'll miss you" I said turning to her.

"Text me when you get home" She said and pecked my cheek. I smiled at her and left quickly. I didn't want to get her into any more trouble.

I drove to my apartment to get ready for work. I felt more rested than I ever did, but I wished I could stay there and sleep more with her in my arms.

But I had to catch the guy who was behind this and get rid of him, but Ares had some problems too and I had to help him since he was technically my boss, so I had to get to our "base".

It didn't sit right with me that I had to leave Tessa's situation aside for a bit, but Ares was my best friend and boss and I had to put him first.

Should I feel bad that all I want is to help Tessa right now?

And I did. I felt so guilty. All the things I had to do were turning my brain into a complicated mess, so I forgot about everything and got to the base.

I walked straight to my office or "room", basically ignoring anyone who I passed by in the process. I had no time for greetings.

I had to do this as fast as I could.

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"Leo" I heard someone whisper. I raised an eyebrow and looked at the direction it was coming from.

Of course it was Nate.

"You will not believe this" He said with a smirk.

"What?" I asked.

"I'm not telling you"

I glared at him, "Then why did you tell me I won't believe it?"

He crossed his arms, "You have to come with me if you want to know"

"I don't have time for this" I sighed and turned back to my computer.

"Leo!" Nate whined, "You've been working non stop for hours. Time for a break" He said and took my hand pulling me up from my chair.

I rolled my eyes and followed him.

"There he is" Nate whispered when we saw Ares.

Isn't he supposed to leave later?