Hunting for a way home - Shalnark x Reader

Chapter 39 - We are, Finally going somewhere.

You couldn't help but peek over at Shalnark in the driver's seat. The night before you'd all stayed up until the early hours of the morning playing video games.

The only person unsurprisingly you weren't able to beat was Shalnark though you'd gotten very close multiple times much to his displeasure.

But what had you peering over at him was the almost awkward silence that now lingered between you both. You recognized the fact that there was a reason behind his and Feitan's disappearance the other night. Biting your bottom lip you kept thinking of ways to ask him but nothing felt right.

There was also another matter you wanted to talk to him about that seemed more important  anyways.. but again you found yourself at a loss of words. How would you address the kiss? Should you even bother addressing it?

You'd think that you'd have been regretful of the things you said and did... but the regret wasn't showing its face. It hadn't come in the hours or even day since it happened. And somehow you had a feeling it wouldn't come.

If anything you wanted to do it again.. but with the way he was acting it seemed that maybe he was regretful of what happened between you two.

You hadn't noticed your attention was fixed on his lips until your eyes flicked up and realized green eyes were focused on your face.

"Is something the matter?"

You looked out the window to hide the fact your cheeks were now flaming red. Fuck how long had he been watching? "Nope."

"You seemed a little distracted. You sure something isn't.. bugging you?" His tone was slightly teasing and you shrugged like you didn't have a care in the world.

"Just wondering where you're taking me next is all." He had his attention turned back towards the road again.

"Mhm, you'll just have to see." Again with the strained silence.

"Shalnark?" You finally asked hesitantly.

"Y/N?" He seemed to mimic.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Seems like you just did!" At that you wanted to roll your eyes but you just kept your attention out the window. Coward that you had decided to be.

"What did you do last night?" He didn't answer your question and that tension was back in the air.

"Just some business! Don't worry about it!" That had your fists clenching and you shot a glare his way. He was a liar and you both knew it. He seemed to ignore your glare as he maintained a smile and continued to drive down the road.

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Flashback to this morning

"Be careful with your girlfriend." Feitan's eyes had cruel amusement lacing them as a smile traced his lips.

Phinks shot a glance between the two forehead scrunching. "What you mean girlfriend?!" He focused on shalnarks face.

"You actually make it official man?" He seemed to be about to smile and Shalnark crossed his arms annoyed.

"She's not my girlfriend."

"Didn't deny it last night." Feitan stated plainly.

"That woman was going to die anyways what would have been the point?"

"Tch."

Shalnark peeked into the room staring over at the woman dead asleep on her bed with her big hound cuddled up beside her.

"I guess unless something happens I'll be seeing you both in a few months!"

"Way to change the subject Shal." Phinks nudged his arm and gave him a dark grin.