Here To Stay

[Forced Proximity + Best Friend's Brother]
With a twist, of course.

Zach:
A boy who has spent most of his life protecting his siblings and won't hesitate to take anything upon himself to protect them.

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Will you be able to return safely?" Charlie asked, fortunately distracting from her sister's question.

"Ye-,"

"I'll go with him." Ms. Scowl prompted. "Get him home safe." She grinned in pretence, making me wary of what she was thinking. The girl had moved to my side, her hand still on my arm.

I leaned slightly towards Leah to whisper in her ear. "I'll go back on my previous statement. Your grin scares me more than your scowls."

A mischievous sparkle slipped into her eyes. "It's a good feeling to be feared."

"Glad someone is getting a good feeling at my expense."

---x---

Leah:
A girl who hasn't experienced the permanence of having a family but won't hesitate to throw a punch if you try messing with her loved ones.

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"Are you always like this?" I questioned. It suddenly occurred to me how he usually kept the conversation going yet remained distant, as if purposely staying a question away.

Then, something clicked in my head- he could be the perfect distraction.

I turned my body towards him with a hint of excitement.

---x---

A ticking bomb and a shock absorber. They are two people fighting for their loved ones. What happens when they start losing?
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Author: I swear the story is better than the summary.