Bab 16: First heartbeat
Knocking on the door three times before discovering that it wasn't even locked in the first place shocked Celestia, the house is surely dark but she thought that it was maybe because they were already sleeping, her heart began to pound harder as the idea of having something bad happened to her best friend and Adam lingered in her mind.
She puts the sack and her luggage in the corner of the living room and started checking every room she passes by.
Celestia is very careful not to let the heels of her boots make noise in the hallway in any case of danger she can get ahead by having an advantage of not being seen abruptly. She also grabs a flower vase and in a ready position to hit someone while holding her flashlight tightly.
With her attentive eyes and little beads of sweat forming, she is obviously scared yet trying to be brave she has to make sure that everyone is alright. However, a pair of eyes is already eyeing her movement, an amused look can be seen in his face as the lady in front of her looks like a toddler ready to pee in her pants anytime. A rare mischievous smile formed in his lips as the thought of scaring the already scared lady came in his mind.
He tiptoed his way to her and surprised her by putting his hands on her eyes.
Celestia shrieked and even started to cry!
"Hue hue, please d-don't--" she was not able to finish her sentence when her knees began wobbling, this is the end.
Her mind is in chaos as she is already ready to face the floor head-on when the cold hands that blindfolded her went into her slim waist supporting her weight and stopping her from falling down. She felt the pain from her back, it still aches even after two days of resting. However, when she opened her eyes, the pain seems to fade away.
The small window made the moonlight pass through and although she is an avid fan of the moon, in that time she can't help but be more captivated by the pair of silver eyes that welcomes her. The moment felt magical that she can't utter any word, she is speechless, from a frightening picture she had on her mind, she can't believe it will turn into a wonderful one.
Celestia doesn't know if it's the moment that made her heart beat faster than usual for the first time or because of the man in front of her. Nevertheless, her heart is beating so loud she wishes Adam won't hear it.
Adam stared at the woman in his arms, she is glistening from sweat yet it still made her look more beautiful than ever, wait, beautiful? This woman? Adam accidentally slipped his hands, dropping her and totally ruining the moment Celestia deemed as magical. Her butt made a loud sound bumping on the tiled floor.
"WHAT is your problem?!" Celestia is now fuming mad! Who wouldn't? First, he scares her then the second he made her fall in trance with those strong arms and grey eyes then the next thing she knew, she's already on the floor, making her fall again only this time, literally!
She shoots daggers to Adam and if looks could kill, Adam might be already on the floor, soaking in blood.
"None, my hands slipped" this arrogant man is really getting on her nerves, not even a sorry? Really?!
She is about to reprimand Adam when the man extended his arms towards her. She hesitantly took it and the words she was about to tell were chewed slowly none other than by herself, 'Actions will always be better than words' her conscience nagged her.
She knows she will be the one to look bad if she will question him more so she decided to shift the topic after she muttered a small 'thanks' although she wouldn't end up on that spot if it wasn't for him.
"Where is Ted? Why is there no electricity? Why did you leave the door opened? Why did you scare me? Why are you not asleep?" Celestia bombarded Adam with questions as she removes the dust from her clothes.
Adam can't help but sigh, is this woman always this talkative? Well, as far as his memory serves him, she's already like this since the beginning.
Her character doesn't match her appearance at all! Looks can be deceiving indeed.
Adam leaned on the wall behind him as he watches Celestia compose herself, he should have been annoyed by now because of her personality but instead, he finds it adorable. 'A kitten that acts like a tigress' his lips formed a small curve yet his eyes are still hollow, void of emotions.
After twisting her long hair and putting it on her right shoulder, Celestia noticed that Adam is staring at her for a while now, she's expecting an answer duh!
As if getting the signal from Celestia, Adam replied shortly as if his words weigh the same as golds, "Capital, I don't know, no reason" he said curtly, the no reason reply is for the last three questions.
Celestia can't help but be sarcastically amazed to the man in front of her, how can he act lackadaisically to everything that happens around him?
She mentally face-slapped herself and once again decided to just give him a nod of understanding, "Uhm, okay, help me get my belongings in the living room" she is thinking to have a nice bath that later night but guess what? Her plans are ruined because of the electricity shortage.
Adam followed her and helped her carry the goods and luggage, all Celestia needs is to light the path for Adam carried everything with ease. He looks like an emperor but seeing him carry her pink floral luggage made her heart soften, at least he didn't complain and just so everybody knows, HE STILL LOOKS FREAKIN' HOT.
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