Power Play (BTS FF)

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Ashley's POV

I looked at Liam realising my tone was too harsh as I saw the hurt and confusion swirling in those blue orbs. I heard the loud roar of the clouds in a distance and sighed deeply and took a step back for VITAL world peace. He looks so clueless about the sudden change in atmosphere or maybe.. he didn't care.

Liam : I'm sorry if I came off as intruding or too nosy, Princess.

He said calmly despite my rudeness and the word 'princess' rolled off his tongue so smoothly that for a moment I wondered if he actually said that to address my title or..

Ashley : no, I.. actually, I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have talked like that to you and.. I apologise, sincerely.

I said bowing my head slightly but I felt his fingers touch my chin as he tilted my face up to meet his gaze as he smiled softly. He took a step closer as if nothing happened just now and moved his hand to cup my cheek eventually.

Liam : I don't mind your rudeness, Princess. Just your ignorance. I'm glad you didn't go all brutal on me.

He jokes gently, humour playing in his eyes and.. I felt the heat rushing in my cheeks suddenly. I blame it on my outburst earlier.

Ashley : um.. I'll still really appreciate it if you.. uh maintain the respectful distance. We're in a meeting room so..

I said, stumbling over my words slightly and his smile widened although he moved back and looked at me with a playful glint shining in his eyes.

Liam : so Princess, you only have a problem with me being close to you because we're in public?

He leaned on a nearby bookshelf and crossed his arms as I collected my planner and pen, avoiding his gaze directly as I felt the head rushing up my face and neck. What. Is. Wrong. With. Me?

Ashley : misreading people's words is your talent, I suppose?

I retorted back and he only chuckled.

Liam : one of my several  talents, yeah. But not all get the privilege to witness it firsthand though.

He said and I could practically see his smirk in his words. I rolled my eyes playfully as I made my way out. The heels click on the floor of the silent hall loudly.

Ashley : I'm honoured then, Prince.

Liam : the pleasure is mine, Mi'lady~

I froze as I heard his hushed whisper just beside my ear. When did he get so close? I didn't even hear! My abrupt pause caused him to stumble in me and we both gasped as I staggered forward almost falling on my face when I felt a strong pull on my wrist and before I knew it, I crashed back against Liam's hard chest and felt his arm wrap around my waist to steady both of us.

I could clearly hear his erratic heartbeat against my shoulder matching my own. Heat pulsed in my veins along with my blood as his hot breaths fell over the exposed skin of my neck and shoulders.

Goosebumps were embarrassingly visible on my whole body as none of us spoke for a long minute and stayed frozen in that position, until he broke the thick silence.

Liam : are you okay, princess?

I don't know if it's because of the moment but I felt his voice drop a few octaves as he spoke against my ear. I gulped quietly and inhaled shakily as I nodded, not trusting my own voice right now.

His body was taut with tension behind me and I could feel it against my back so very clearly. One of his hands that is against my waist, slightly tightened at my nod.

None of us moved to break apart from the unexpected proximity. The air was thick and charged with tension. His hand lingered on my waist and his face was so close, almost brushing against my neck and our bodies pressed together.

My mind was short-circuiting and being hazy and cloudy despite my better judgement, my eyes closed shut on their own as his lips tentatively brushed against my neck.

My body visibly tensed at the gesture as I sucked in a deep breath. His hand, however, pulled me closer to him as his lips made contact with the side of my neck firmly. He trailed his wet lips down to my shoulder and the sensations caused heat to travel through my body at an insane speed.

A gasp left my throat as I felt his cold tongue on the hot skin of my shoulder and maybe that was what jerked us out of this haze cause we both froze at the same time before abruptly pulling away. I gulped quietly and glanced back at him before looking away again.

What. The. Fuck. Just. Happened?!

I clutched my memo pad tighter in my hold as I managed to speak, though my voice was a lot raspier and shakier than I thought.

Ashley : I.. i-i gotta go..

I muttered quickly making my way out as I brushed my hair behind my ear. My whole body burnt with embarrassment and shame but also something that I'd rather NOT recognise.

I inhaled deeply as I reached my room and slammed my door shut before plopping on my bed and burying my face in my pillow and let out a much needed scream that was muffled against it.

No, cause, what the hell was I thinking, letting him do that to me!? And NOT moving away!? Did I freaking ENJOY that!? IMPOSSIBLE!! I turned over on my back as I stared up at the ceiling while breathing heavily.

Is it possible to be in love by just that!? Nope. It's probably just some sexual tension that is SUPPOSED to GET THE HELL OUT OF MY HEAD!!

I shook my head trying to focus on more important and productive tasks instead of whining over a guy. So what if he's a prince, super hot and ultra charming and decent? I gotta focus on Asher's wedding planning. Wedding planning.. Asher.. this bitch-

My thoughts were cut off as my door burst open and I sat up straight instantly to look at the intruder.

"ASHLEY!"

What. The-

To Be Continued
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