This awkward silence twirled in the air after my unexpected question for Zayne to stay the night. Lord, even I was surprised at my boldness.
Zayne just glanced at me before bringing his eyes to his watch to see the time.
"I'm sorry, but not today. I have early morning tomorrow, so staying is kind of inconvenient today. We can try some other time."
I just nodded at his words, I wasn't expecting him to say yes. He's a busy man, after all. Even tho I tried not to show my disappointment, I miserably failed. Feeling my face drop, I looked at my feet. I wish Zayne didn't notice.
"But I can stay a while, and we can chat if you like."
There was that question in Zaynes voice unnoticeable but still there, and I understood that he noticed my expression.
"Sure."
It was all I could muster out. It's not like the world is going to end just because he said no. That disappointment in my heart just didn't leave me alone.
We stayed right there in the kitchen, sitting just like we were as we eat. Kinda awkward if you think about it, but it's surely better than nothing. I'm ambitious, but with Zayne, I'll settle with this.
"So umm, how's work going?"
Don't even say anything. That was the first question that popped into my head. Basic, but at least something.
"Full with patients to treat. Some of them are getting better, and some of them are not."
I just nodded. Zayne didn't sound too interested to answer either.
"I'm going back to work tomorrow, too. Since I'm all good, it's not the best idea to sit back. Also, I'm kinda fed up with this apartment, hahaha."
Zayne's eyes travelled to mine, and for a split second, I saw an unfamiliar glint in his eyes. It gave me chills.
"Tomorrow? Wouldn't it be best to sit back a little more?"
His voice sounded stern. I shivered at his voice. What's with him? Is he thinking that I'm not healed all the way?
"Nahh, I'm good. I feel more than fine, actually. This brake gave me a new type of energy so I can go out there and kick some ass."
There was that big sign from Zayne. He clearly didn't like something.
"I don't think that's a good idea to go back so fast. You can't know what will happen if you go back."
Ummm, what the hell? What's this? Is he really saying I shouldn't go back to work? It's kinda pissing me off.
"What can you know that? I can't just always chicken out just because there is a potential threat. "
Zayne just shook his head in disapproval. I'm getting even more pissed.
"It would be the same if I told you not to go to your work. What if there are any potential threats?"
"I'm saving lives. There are no threats there."
Excuse me? What is he initiating?
"So I'm not saving lives? Is that what you are saying right now? For your information, I saved so many lives that I can't even count."
Zayne's face suddenly turned into a scowl.
"Yeah, but at least I'm not getting back from work, bruised and beatened up. I'm not putting my life on the line for potential death."
I was now mad at his words. He's basically judging my life's work. Who does he think he is. Without us hunters, his hospital would be full of people. My work is just as important as his.
"I rather die to protect my city and people that live here. I don't know what you are initiating right now, but I don't like it."
Zayne just bitterly laughed and looked back at me.
"Right! Cuz one day I will have you dead on the table, knowing very well that it could be prevented! You would rather die than care for those who care and love you!"
And with that said, Zayne got up, took his coats, and left. I just watched as he closed the door behind himself. I was speechless and sad that our conversation ended like this.
I was defending my honour as a hunter that he was insulting. I was getting mad at him for that, but I couldn't help it. All the time, starting with my mom saying that I will never succeed and that it's pointless to try and become a hunter, always trying to talk me out of it.
I regret raising my voice at him again, but he did the same. His last words were practically yelled out. It's actually my first time seeing him raise his voice so much.
There was making up for half a year we didn't speak with each other, this fight will give us another half a year without speaking.
My life sucks!
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