Chapter 675 - Six Hundred And Seventy-Five: Faster Than Her Shadow

The third point of view:

"Where is Allen?" Ailee asked because she hasn't set her eyes on him since that incident in the morning time. 

"He said we should leave without him because he has something to do," Neon said, opening the car for her to get in. 

"Again?" Ailee frowned, this was the second time that they were leaving without him. Not that she missed him or something - God, she was happy not to see him with his irritating girlfriend's for once- but it was strange for Allen to have missed coming home with them for two consecutive days. 

Ailee knew it wasn't because of their earlier argument, her brother was aloof and arrogant - he would have waived their argument to the back of his mind by now. But it was becoming strange; him leaving right after school was beginning to get suspicious. 

"Just get in, your brother can perfectly take care of himself," Neon said, gently pushing her into the seat and was attempting to put the seat belt for her when Ailee said, 

"Don't worry, I can do it," She hurriedly said when he leaned too close for her liking. 

In the past, she seemed to never have any problem with that gesture, however, lately, she became hyper-aware of Neon and she doesn't even know why. 

"No," Neon protested but before he could help her out, Ailee had already put on the belt.

"See?" She gestured, "I'm good," She smiled at him however Neon was not amused by her action.

"Why didn't you want me to help you with the seat belt?" He asked her with a serious expression.

Ailee's brows came together in a furrow, "Huh?" She was confused. Why was he suddenly making a huge deal out of nothing? She couldn't understand his mood swings these days.

"Nothing," Ailee lied, she didn't want to admit it. She just felt uncomfortable with his gesture and thought to get some space between them. So why didn't she say that to him? Ailee doesn't know why but she felt she would hurt his feelings if she said that and she doesn't want him to be hurt - even at the expense of her comfort? Whatever.

"Really?" Neon scrutinized her. He couldn't explain it but he definitely felt like Ailee intentionally avoided him and he didn't like it. The only reason he was still holding himself back from expressing his feelings was that he could spend time with her like this freely and care for her indirectly. 

But if Ailee starts to avoid him without even knowing his feelings for her, it would be much harder to make her his. He would lose her. Unfortunately, he wasn't ready to lose Ailee. She was his even though she might not know it. Yet.

"You just treat me so well that I feel like I'm becoming lazy," Ailee said, laughing nervously and that brought a smile on his face.

"You're my princess, you deserved everything," He said, and before Ailee could blink, kissed her on the forehead leaving her speechless. Neon then walked around to the other side of the car to get to the driver's seat.

Ailee was still recovering from that surprise peck when out of the corner of her eyes, she saw the Donovan twins and she leaned back into her seat. 

Oh, God! Her heart began to race as she peered out through the window at Theodore who seemed to notice her gaze and turned at the same time in her direction. After Eve's confession, Ailee didn't know what to think anymore. 

She was crushing on Theodore only to discover that her male interest was already taken by her. A blush crept up her face and thankfully, Neon didn't notice it as he was busy starting the car. 

However, Neon did notice the blond twin staring at Ailee and he glared at him before zooming off with much speed than required. Silence fell upon them and Neon couldn't help but wonder if the twin was the reason for her quietness. He hoped not.

Ailee was in a world of her own, her head spinning with thoughts. Since the beginning of high school, she had anticipated getting a boyfriend - a dream her siblings thoroughly squashed - but now there were higher chances of her finally getting one, she was suddenly scared. 

What if her siblings were right and that Theodore was simply messing around with her? Even at that, what if she messes up the relationship since this was her first time? Also, she wanted her boyfriend to be on good terms with her brothers. She didn't care about Allen's permission - he could go to hell with that- Neon was all that mattered to her - she would need his blessing in her relationship. 

But then, wasn't she too ahead of herself? She hadn't even spoken to Theodore today not to talk of confirming his interest in her. He hadn't even made a move on her aside from the first day they met. She had to calm down and stop being faster than her shadow. 

"By the way, I'll be dropping you off at home," Neon said, awakening her from her thoughts. 

"What?" Ailee turned to him. 

"I have somewhere else to be," He told her. 

"Where?" she questioned him

"Have you forgotten my deal with our mother? I have to come to the company today and get a hold of my schedule as well as socialize with the members. It's good to have a decent working relationship with the team," he explained. 

"Oh," Ailee nodded her head in understanding, "Fine, let's go," 

"Go?" he couldn't understand her. 

"Do you think that I would let you go all by yourself? You are too kind for your own good, Neon, and I'll fill in the role of your manager, so you should be rest assured that mom's money is not all for you to spend," she stated, wrapping her arm across her chest. 

Neon boomed at her," Do you care about me this much? "

Ailee rolled her eyes," Don't get too cocky, " she said. She was just making sure those gold diggers don't get their claws on him, Ailee told herself. 

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