When Water Meets Fire (COMPLETED) 13/13. #WATTYS2019

Chapter 4.Under the Radar

As the sun rise up once again threating me to wake up. Slowly and reluctantly, I uncover my face. I blink, close my eyes, and blink again. Streaks of sunlight penetrate the window and blind me. I sit up, drag my feet off the bed, and rub my knuckles onto my eyes. I stretch my arms above my head and yawn.

''I need to go for a walk'' I mumbled to myself as I pulled myself into the shower. I made myself some healthy oatmeal with fresh strawberries. I sat on my dining table alone and ate my breakfast alone like always. Perks of growing up as an only child

I stepped out of the door and took a deep breath. Far away from my house I discovered a whole new world. Having an early walk in the park could always refresh my mind. The icy breeze made me shivered. As long as I walked inside the park, the first beam of sun light flashed across the sky. The grassland looked like a green ocean. I could feel the softness of it like touching a blanket. Fresh air tasted like mint went into my nose and filled my lungs. Gardeners grew trees and shrubs along the path.

As I kept on walking, I realized I reached Vanna's house. I stopped in my tracks and observed her house. Numerous thoughts ran in my head. I ultimately decide to walk in and apologizes to her. It was my fault anyways.

I walked up to the doorstep and rang the bell. Trying to play out the worst case scenario. I clasped my hand together to stop them from shaking when I heard footstep.

The door creaked open reveling Vanna in a red shirt pair with black tracks.

''Dahlia, hey wasn't expecting to see you'' She said in a rush and pulled the door closer to her, almost closing the door

''Yeah, I wanted to apologize about yesterday, I didn't mean anything and I shouldn't have walked away from out group when it was our responsibility'' I said hanging my head low.

''Its fine Dahlia. It's not a problem' 'She replied nervously still clutching the door

''Are you busy' 'I ask leaning over to see what's she's hiding

''Hey, who's at the door'' A voice questioned from upstairs

My jaw dropped as I saw Nathan Meleev walking down the stair and hugged Vanna from the back

''Dahlia, I would like you to meet Nathan'' Vanna said awkwardly

''Hi, so nice to meet you'' I said still in shock and I offered my hand.

''Ah, our Head of Substances Abuse'' He replied shaking my hand. At least he shook my hand unlike someone I met.

''So are you guy seeing each other or is that too early to ask?'' I question, curiously

''We have been together for the past year'' Nathan answered with a chuckle while Vanna gave him a death stare.

''Alright I guess I'll be on my way'' I said, leaving her house, avoiding any more eye contact

''See you in the bureau'' Vanna replied, closing the door.

That was shocking.

I started walking back home until I saw a park that was newly open close to my home. I figured I could go do some laps while I'm in it. I began by doing some stretches by a bench. I stopped all of sudden when I saw a familiar face sitting on the bench

''Asher, what are you doing here?'' I walked toward him

''Hey, I was just hanging out. Nice seeing you here''

''Mind if I join?'' I replied as he gestured me and I sat down beside him.

''Hanging out alone, huh?''

'' Yeah something you got to get used to when you have an annoying sister'' He said

''At least you have a sister. I have no company at home'' I faked whined

''You are an only child?'' Asher asked

''Well yeah, my mom's first marriage didn't go so well and they got divorced after a year. My mom met my father the next year and the rest is history.''

''So you don't have a creepy step sibling that stalks you every night'' He asked with a smirk

''Nope thankfully''

His eyes never failed to mesmerize me. I tried to remain as blank and composed as I could. But it was impossible to keep my stomach from doing flips inside me. For the past two years I have been admiring him from afar. I have gotten so used to gazing at him from a distance, it was hard not to stare. The way his lips curved up slightly more on the left and the way his hair was always perfectly styled upwards.

''You still owe me a dinner remember'' I reminded him

''Right'' He thought for a moment. ''How about next Friday?''

''Sure, sounds great'' I replied standing up

''See you then''

Author's Note : OOF. Little romance between Dahlia and Asher. And will the drama between Vanna and Dahlia will finally be settled ? Comment down some ship names for Asher and Dalia.

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