Black Hair

Chapter 11: Tea Time

Alex's POV

I was at my lying on my bed just thinking. It was early in the morning and I always do this before I go to my post. I heard a knock on my door. I put on my mask, pulled up my hood, grabbed my katanas and sneaked to the door. I swiftly opened the door and pointed my blade at him. There was clash. It was Laurence.

"Fast reflexes." I said impressed. He out away his sword. "Why do you swing your sword at people when they knock on your door?" He chuckled. "I don't. I knew it was you. Think of it as a test. Tea?"  I let him inside. He nodded. "Why is it so gloomy in here?" He asked. I placed a cup of tea on the table, but I mixed in a truth potion. I really didn't trust him. I don't know why.

A- So what are you doing here in Phoenix Drop?
L- I came from Meteli. The Lord there went missing to I left. And may I say you look absolutely beautiful in this lighting. You also didn't answer my question.
A- I like it dark, It keeps me calm. Plus if  anyone tries to break in I can sneak up in them easily.
L- I can tell that you strong.
A- I am stronger than you think.
L- How strong?
A- Stronger than you.
I smirked.
L- Well later you can prove that. Can I ask you a question?
A- Yeah?
L- Why are you so dark? Like with the mask and the hood and all that?

I took my mask off and hood.

A- Lets just say that I'm related to your blonde friend.
L- Garroth? That explains the good looks.

I blushed, and he could see.

A- Your very charming aren't you?

I grinned.

L- I'm very confident. So tell me about yourself. Do have any magics?

I raised my hand, a vine came and took Laurence's cup and took it to the kitchen.

A- Does that answer your question?
L- Very much.

I got up and say on the couch and patted the seat next to me, telling him to sit.

A- So, what's your favorite color?
L- Why?
A- Just answer.
L- Gold

I looked over at my mask and hood. And realized that they had golden swirls. I blushed. So did Laurence.

L- So I'm guessing that your favorite color is black?
A- How did you know!

We both started laughing. We looked into each other's eyes. He leaned in and  kissed me, I kissed him back.

He made me feel protected. I wanted to stay like this forever. Wait, what did I just say?!?

I pulled back and looked at the time. I was late for work.

"Oh no! I'm sorry, I need to go." I put on my mask and ran out the door.

I didn't see Laurence for the rest of the day.