★ ᴮᵒᵒᵏ ¹ ᵒᶠ ᵂᵒᵛᵉⁿ ᴵⁿ ᴰᵃʳᵏⁿᵉˢˢ ★
I was running with all the power I got. Tears left my eyes my legs went numb but I had to run, run away from him.
My leg stumbled upon a rock as she fell down. This was the end, now I can never run away from him.
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"What the fuck, brother!?" I exclaimed, shocked, when I saw Ivan carrying Iris, who was clinging to him like a koala hugging a tree trunk. Her hands were wrapped around his neck, her legs around his waist, and her face buried in my brother's neck. What the actual fuck is happening!? I thought, my mouth agape in shock.
"Iris!" the mysterious boy exclaimed as he ran towards where my brother was standing. I looked at him, confused. Why is he so worried about Iris? I thought, bewildered.
The boy was about to take Iris's hand when my brother stepped back protectively, tightening his grip around her waist as he glared at him. Since when did he start caring for strangers? I wondered. I know Iris and Ivan talked once or twice, but I also know my brother. He doesn't get attached so easily, and certainly not enough to care for someone he met just a few weeks ago, I thought, staring at the three of them, dumbfounded.
"What's going on-" "Who's he?" Ivan asked me in his classic cold voice, his tone making it clear that he wasn't asking, but warning me.
"I-"
"What's wrong, Iris?" the mysterious boy interrupted, cutting me off mid-sentence, which only made me more annoyed.
I looked at Iris, who slowly lifted her head from my brother's shoulder. I could see the redness in her eyes, her cheeks flushed, and her face puffy. Did she cry? I wondered, glancing at Ivan. Did my brother do something to her? If he did, he's dead! I thought as I glared at Ivan, who stared back at me, looking confused.
"Adam?" Iris whispered. Her voice was low, almost like a murmur, and I could hear the pain and hurt in it.
"You know him, Angel?" my brother asked Iris, and I stared at him in utter shock. WHAT THE FUCK?? Since when does my brother talk to someone so softly and caringly? And Angel?! What the hell happened in the Pinewood Cottage? I thought, completely baffled, my mouth agape.
"He's my friend," Iris replied, and Ivan nodded, though there was a glint of possessiveness in his eyes. I need to figure out what happened in that cottage while I was here admiring this guy, I thought.
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Author's POV
"Put me down," Iris commanded, her voice soft, betraying her inner turmoil. Ivan ignored her request, tightening his grip around her waist as he pulled her closer. The act only fueled her anger, causing her cheeks to puff in irritation and defiance. His blatant disregard for her words made her seethe with a mix of indignation and vulnerability.
Ivan chuckled at her reaction. He could see the frustration building in her eyes. At that moment, Iris reminded him of an angry little kitten-it was rather cute.
"Why? You look so adorable when you're angry, Angel," he said, pressing a feather-light kiss to her cheek, making her eyes widen in shock. Annie stumbled back slightly at the sight, but Adam placed a hand on her back, steadying her.
"Are you out of your mind? What on earth do you think you're doing? We're surrounded by people, and your sister is literally watching!" Iris exclaimed, her face flushed a deep red from embarrassment. She tugged at his hands, trying in vain to loosen his hold. "This is mortifying! Please, stop this nonsense at once!"
He chuckled softly, finding her flustered expression endearing. The more she tried to pull away, the tighter his grip became, holding her closely against him. Turning toward his sister, he shot her a glare before shifting his gaze back to Iris.
"Let her watch. I don't care," he said, his arms refusing to release her, keeping her trapped in his embrace.
Iris wiggled in Ivan's hold until he finally let her feet touch the ground. She stood tall, her glare burning into him.
"Creep," she muttered, her voice dripping with disdain. With a swift turn, she walked toward Adam, leaving Ivan stunned.
He smirked, watching her walk away. Her cute, angry face and adorable insults only stoked the fire inside his heart.
"Aww, how cute~" he muttered to himself. He could tell he was going to have a lot of fun teasing Iris, her feisty nature only making him more intrigued and excited
