Securing You (Little Gathering Series)

Chapter 3 - Zodiac Lover

Leo pov

"How do you feel?" Andrew tease on Riono.

"Damn nervous shit." He scoff and keep wiping his palm on his trousers.

"Relax. You'll be fine." Austin tidy up Riono tuxedo and pat his shoulder to encouraging him.

"My stomach keep acting up. I want to puke." He is shaking from head to toes.

I smile hearing that not because of Riono funny reaction but because of Aries puke on me. I haven't see her since that. I wish I can see her here, on Riono wedding day. Silly me, of course she'll be here. Its her bestie best day.

The event go according to the schedule. I never see Riono smile as brightly as that before. Austin is the first among us to settle down followed by Andrew. We all thought Kyler will be first but plan goes wrong.

"You're next." I turn to my right and see Riono smirking at Kyler.

"I'm not ready yet." He laughs shyly.

"Your stalker is damn ready to marry you. They even bet who would get marry first. But I win." He raise his eyebrow signaling his proud winning

"Its only been few months we date. I want to take it slow." Kyler just brush off Riono tease.

"I guess you did after what you went through."

"Yeah." He nod.

Then they both turn to me. "Looking at your secret admire?"

If this is not his best day, I swear I hit him. "Don't tease on me. Just tease him" I point at Kyler.

"Ari is there with the girls." Andrew suddenly tap my shoulder telling me thing I didn't ask.

"So what?" I keep my serious expression. They all giggling and smirking at me.

"I never thought we'll pair up with them. Its like destiny." Riono speaks.

"Its unbelievable. I know.. I know.." We laugh at Kyler because he sound just like Tarnisha trend mark. He is damn affected by his girl.

"Ren-chan.. lets take picture..!" Eiji shout out making us turn at their spot and look back at Riono who is already cover in red.

I laugh. "Gosh.. I still can't get use to it."

He pushs me and I stumble few step beside. "Just wait untill your turn."

"Ren ---"

"Coming..!!" Riono shout back and he drag me to go with him. I keep laughing.

We take some picture begin with the main event for today. Then we take picture among ourself. The girls line up along with the bride and groom and my eyes focusing on her.

She looks beautiful in her long white dress. For some reason I always feel like she's watching me. And when I steal a glance at her, our eyes always meet but she will always the one who break the silent link.

"Next please" The photograper oder.

The girls left and the boys fill in the spot. I stand beside Riono and smile looking at the camera. Then this feeling resurface again. She's watching me. I ignore it and enjoy the event.

"No more running and chasing." I tease Eiji.

"Yup no more. Its your turn." She smirks and I frown.

"What?" Her evil smile make me uneasy and before I can speak again she yell across the table.

"Ari.. Leo wants to take picture with you." Eiji yell out loud.

My eyes widen and the boys surround me all the sudden.

"Lol.. Leo make his move." Riono tease.

"That's a nice move." Diocles nods.

"So you do have your sneaky side." Kyler join in.

I grab Eiji arm with my cold glare but she chuckles. "Ari.. I know you heard me. Don't make me call you using the mic."

A moment later she comes with Choel and Tarnisha draging her. She's annoy and a bit mad. Choel push her toward me and I almost catch her in my arm but she get a hold of herself.

"I didn't ask that. Its Ed own idea." I speak before she bash on me.

"Don't make her feel bad." Choel scoff.

"Leo turn down a lady." Deemia join sneering.

"Not a gentleman at all." I glare at Andrew.

"Give me your phone. I'l take the picture." We both look at Choel because no one willingly to do what she ask for.

"Leo..?" I am force to pocket out my phone but I see Ari already hand out hers.

"Woooo..." They laugh and claps. Shit.. This is so embarrasing. I'm 28 and they friendly mocking and pairing me up.

"That too stiff. What are you guys, enemy? Onniel, put your hand on her wairst."

"No..!" My voice raise.

"Fine.. Just stand closer." The demand change.

I look and her and she sigh a big one. She annoy and mad now. I just don't know how to deal with this. She looks at me again as she stand closer and sigh again.

"Just take it..!" She shout.

After few times Choel finally please by the photo and Ari imidiately leave my side. She take her phone and walk away. My legs just move on its own stoping the girls from walking.

"Wooooww.." They cheer again.

"What..!" She turn to me in horror.

"Sent the picture to me." I speak calmly and nicely.

"Finally.. asking phone number." Choel yell and I ignore her.

"WhatsApp..?" I ask Aries again.

She is hesitated to do it but I presure her. Finally she unlock her phone and key in my phone number. She mark the picture and sent it. I pocket out my phone to see her chat then smile like I occomplish something big.

"Done." She speak coldly and leave again.

I turn around and walk back joining them. Riono is smirking as I stand beside him. I let them talk and tease me but I feel happy. When the MC call for the next event we disband and following our own path.

"What is her name?" I ask Choel in my small voice.

"Aries."

"Thanks." I smile.

So her name is Aries. They call her Ari like how the call Choel, Cho. I'm a Leo and she an Aries. What are we..?? Zodiac lover.. shit.. Why am I smiling.