Zayne was cutting the ingredients for the dinner while I was just standing there, not knowing what to do.
"I've never seen someone to be defeated by a few crabs."
Zayne sounded playful tonight. However, my eyes were stuck to the flower bouquet that was on my coffee table.
When Zayne arrived, he gave me the jasmin bouquet that I was looking at when we passed the flower shop. Did he see me looking at them?
"Earth to Y/N?"
My eyes shot back to Zayne. I didn't hear what he said exactly, so I didn't know how to respond.
"Ahh, yes?"
Zayne shook his head and continued to chop the onions. I, too, wanted to participate in the dinner making. So I took the knife ready to chop whatever I needed to.
Zayne took the knife from my hand and placed it down on the counter. I was ready to protest, but Zayne got to it first.
"Just sit down. I'll do the job. I said I would repay for the half a year we didn't speak to each other."
I did just that. I sat down and watched Zayne masterfully for the job. I was curious and wanted to ask Zayne why exactly he wanted to repay me back. It's not like it's only his fault.
Fine! I said it. I was at fault too partly. Half a year ago, I got seriously injured and went to the hospital. Zayne saw my state and left, saying Dr.Greyson would take care of me. After that, I went to Zayne and spoke rudely to him. He maybe even raised his voice at me.
Sure, I didn't know exactly why Zayne didn't want to treat me or even see me , but after that incident Dr.Grayson became my doctor. Let's just say Zayne abandoned me without even explaining himself. And yes, I didn't even ask him. So from that moment on, we didn't speak to each other. Like an idiot I was, I waited for Zayne to take the first step. I was stubborn and didn't want to give in.
However, I understood that Zayne never wanted to talk with me, so I never made the effort. Until we met at the hospital again! And here we are now. Zayne is standing in my kitchen, cooking us dinner to repay back. My anger at him was long gone.
"What are you thinking about so deeply?"
I hesitated but still spoke my mind.
"I was just thinking about that moment when I went to hospital half a year ago. And how you handed me over to Dr.Greyson, refusing to treat my injuries."
Zayne froze for a moment. His eyes landed on mine for a second before he continued what he was doing.
"Mmm."
That's all he had to say? Won't he explain the reason?
"Won't you tell me why you did that? You still own me an explanation."
I crossed my arms over my chest. I was right he did own me a one.
"Will you like to see your friend bleeding and bruised? Knowing that almost every mission they go to, they come back like that."
It made me speechless. I started at Zayne, who was now looking straight into my eyes with a very serious expression on his face.
"But still, why did you hand me over to Dr. Grayson?"
"Because I didn't want to treat you."
He said it so calmly. I got confused. Did he really not like me back then? Has it even changed? Is he doing all this out of pity?
"What? What do you mean you didn't want to treat me? You were my primary care physician."
"Exactly. I had to see you bruised up and beaten every time you came to the hospital. It was the last thing I wanted to see."
What? So does that mean he cared and couldn't stand the sight of me bruised?
"Still even tho I handed you to Dr.Greyson, I still keep tabs on you. I care, but you don't notice it."
I got from confused to red in a second. This man had the power to turn evening around with just a few words. And my crush didn't help the situation. I just started to play with my fingers.
It was silence after what Zayne said. Not me or him spoke up after that. All I could hear was my breathing and Zayne rustling around the kitchen.
"Crabs are ready. I wonder how scary they were to scare the top hunter in Linkoln city."
I snickered at myself. To me, those crabs were really scary. It's like when people are afraid of spiders, I'm just afraid of crabs.
After Zayne finished cooking dinner, we ate in peace, making a few small talks. And yet again, my eyes landed on the Jasmins. I guess Zayne noticed me staring at them.
"I saw you looking at them when we passed the flower shop. And I know you like jasmins."
They were sweet words, but his voice tone was serious, like he was talking about work or a patient.
"Thank you, Zayne. I appreciate it. But you know you can relax. You don't need to be so serious it's just the two of us."
Zayne snickered and continued to eat. What was so amusing?
"I've never been any more relaxed than right now."
He was looking at the plate before his eyes landed on mine. I got those butterflies in my stomach right now. It felt stupid to get excited about what he said, but I couldn't help it.
"I hope the food is enjoyable."
I just nodded as my words followed a few seconds after.
"Very. If you didn't come to save me from those crabs, I wouldn't eat such a delicious dinner. So I'm thankful. "
There was that unknown silence between us. I didn't even know where to put my eyes. My fingers have that familiar electrical feeling in them. My heart beating against my chest at a fast speed. All because Zayne was looking into my eyes, a small smile playing on his lips.
"If it wasn't for you, I would never get to sit here and enjoy such a wonderful time."
And when he said that, my mind suddenly thought of something, and the words just smiled out without even having proper thinking.
"Will you stay the night?"
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Hello! I'm sorry for the long wait. I'm working, so I usually pass out right after I get home. So I wasn't able to write anything.
Thank you all for the support! Without you all, I wouldn't be able to write anything. You guys are my motivation.
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