LILAC

~ Chapter 16: Max ~

Lilac's POV

"Little mates, can we not join you as well?" Octavius' voice rang in my voice. My eyes turned to face his. They were glowing a deeper shade of blue.

I gulped nervously. I was frozen on the spot as I watched Mason trembled underneath me. "Are you alright, Lila?" Mason's golden eyes found mine. He was flustered, but the trance we were in seemed to fade away.

We just kissed, didn't we?

Ah, he's still looking at me for an answer. His golden eyes looked worriedly at me.

I tried to speak, but no letters came out. I settled for a nod instead.

"O-Orion, how dare you?" Mason gently placed me aside. My hands landed on the ground as Darius held my shoulders, stabilizing me.

My lips felt warm and tingly, where Mason had just kissed me. I definitely looked like a tomato right now.

"Are you okay?" Darius asked. I nodded, letting my hair fall freely, to cover my face.

Orion pulled out his tongue mischievously, teasing Mason, who was furious but embarrassed. He started to chase Orion around, while Orion just teleported a little further away every time Mason caught up to him. "I dare you to stop right there!"

Octavius sighed. "That dumb head!" He knelt down in front of me. "Are you alright, little mate?" He asked, removing my hair from my face and touching it. I sighed in relief as I leaned into his touch, which felt cool on my warm skin.

"Can you get up?" Darius asked. I looked down at the ground as I let my hair once again cover my face, and Darius retracted his hand. I shook my head, not looking away from the ground. It seemed so interesting for some reason.

Darius placed his hands under my arms and picked me up like a child and placed a hand under my butt as I hugged his neck. I rested my head on his shoulder. As if I wasn't even embarrassed at what happened. I just wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out again. I buried myself in his neck, completely facing it.

Octavius giggled loudly, and Darius joined him as I felt his body vibrate. I hit Darius' chest in protest.

"Looks like our little mate is embarrassed." Octavius joked.

"S-stop!" My muffled voice came out weaker than I expected. I squeaked like a squirrel. Why do I just keep embarrassing myself today? I should probably not talk. Humph!

"You are adorable, Lila!" Darius spoke, kissing my hair. Great, now I can happily die, hopefully in peace. I snuggled closer to his neck.

I peeked through my hair and watched as Orion appeared next to us with a Mason piggybacking on his back. "Let's go watch something." Orion laughed. Mason's face looked tired but remained red regardless.

"I won't let you off if you ever do that again." Mason tried to hit Orion as he smiled nervously. "Yes, yes. For sure. I won't do it."

"Now, shall we go home?" Octavius whined. "I want to shower and get out of these sweaty clothes."

"Sure!" Darius joined in as we walked towards the dorm. I looked above Darius' shoulder and watched the stars. They were twinkling vividly, reminding me of our star gazing trip.

My thoughts shifted back to our kiss. My first kiss was with Mason. He was so gentle yet passionate. I couldn't shake off my thoughts about the kiss. I kind of wanted to kiss him again, but I needed to restrain myself.

Does he love me?

"Lila..." Mason's voice rang in my head as he mind linked me.

My head tilted as my eyes found his. He smiled brightly at me. "I love you, Lila!"