Pitch Black

Kelly's POV

I was having a conversation with Chris but my mind kept on wandering to Pierce's place. I couldn't help but to glance at his direction and everytime I did, I'd always catch him looking at me as if he's waiting for me to look at him. I don't understand him anymore. He asked fo

Lexi?

"I'm really sorry about the bouquet, Kelly. I dic 't know it would create a misunderstanding."

I gave Chris an awkward smile. "It's okay. I just hope we can clarify our relationship next time because, you know, it will create a misunderstanding."

He smiled apologetically. "If only I can explain it to every employee in your

company."

"Ladies and gentlemen, may have your attention, please? Good evening..."

Our conversation was interrupted when my assistant went up to the mini stage and greeted everyone. She's the one incharge to be the host for tonight's party.

I grabbed a ladies drink but I immediately paused and put it back on the tray. grabbed an orange juice and sipped on it before looking at the mini stage again.

"We are pleased to have everyone in this important event. Tonight is the 60th anniversary of ADE. Cheers to another year!"

before sipping on my juice but I coughed in shock when I found Pierce's eyes on me again. I can't believe he's still watching me. Even Lexi is looking in my direction now and I

my lips with my own handkerchief. I noticed Chris' problematic expression as he stared at my lips and that's when I realized that I'm not wearing my kiss proof lipstick because it's

lips..." He said, almost

I chuckled. "Sorry."

front of me, snatched the

with a creased forehead. His eyes were darkly staring at my lips while he's wiping it very

"Pierce..."

lipstick. You will be called to the stage any minute from

some on my lips but Pierce took it from my fingers

My heart started

pressed my chin down to slightly part my lips as he gently traced my lips with the lipstick. He did it very slowly and carefully while his eyes were focused on what he's doing as if a little distraction would ruin the masterpiece What is he doing again? Why is he here? Why did he look mad? He's really confusing. I don't know why he's acting jealous when

want to believe that he doesn't have feelings for me but he's showing me the

taking the risk

let go of my chin, that's when I realized I was holding my breath all the time he was putting lipstick on my lips. His eyes stared down at me for a few seconds before I looked away nervously. He grabbed my bag and put the lipstick back inside before he started walking away like

heart is still racing like crazy and even when I could feel Lexi's sharp glares, I didn't give her a damn glance. I stared at Pierce's back. until I felt

at him.

his eyes. "If it's too much,

"Chris-"

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