I leap at the bed sheet and cover my body with it.

 

The man is apparently shocked as well. His hand still rests on the doorknob, taking in the sight that he’s seeing.

 

“Who the hell are you!” I snap, “Don’t you know how to knock??”

 

The man is tall and shockingly good-looking. His brown hair is in natural curls, which suits his pretty face. His eyes widen with surprise and then gradually squints. His lip suddenly curls into a smile and holds up his arm as he leans against the door.

 

I can’t believe he just stares. How rude!

 

“Can you not look??”

 

The smile on his lip deepens into a sarcastic angel. “Can you get out of my room?”

 

His room?

 

I look at him blankly for two seconds and suddenly take in a sharp inhale.

 

“Oh my god…Eason?”

 

He sure has changed a lot. Taller, prettier, looking more like a man. I even catch a glimpse of a tattoo on the side of his neck.

 

We spent one summer three years ago when my parents got divorced. It was such a great time. I was so sad when I had to leave for Miami to live with my dad. So I asked him to call or visit. But he never did. I tried to call him, but he rarely answered. We gradually grew apart.

 

This is the first time we speak to each other in almost three years.

 

“Um…” I’m a little overwhelmed. I want to give him a reunion hug and suddenly realize I’m still naked, “Eason. I’m so happy to see you. But can you close the door for me? I’m kindda in the middle of—”

 

He casually nods and closes the door.

 

Behind him.

 

I widen my eyes as he strides over and approaches me. I take a few steps back. He pushes When my bare buns touch the wallpaper, I suddenly realize now I’m trapped between the wall and him.

 

He’s so close, chest almost touching my shoulders. He lowers his eyeline and gaze gradually fixes on me. I must be going insane right now. But he just felt so different. Not like Eason at all. Like some stranger with an amazing smell of mint and oak.

 

This stranger makes my pulse quicken.

 

“Eason…” I stutter.

 

I remember he has emerald green eyes. But now his pupil is completely black, so dark that it’s like an abyss luring me in. I should look away, but I can’t.

 

he sneers and takes a

 

I saw you invite yourself into my closet without

 

a mistake. My backpack is in your closet, and I was

 

He cuts me off, “Why do you even come

 

said you don’t live here and I’m just here for one

 

seems

 

you just love to show up, ruin everyone’s plan and disappear again,

 

he turns his heels and storms out of the

 

the fuck

 

is that sweet and charming Eason, who would give me the brightest smile whenever he sees me? Has he been

 

room, I still decide to clean the mess on the floor. My cheeks burn

 

mom coming out of the kitchen.

 

ask. I want to

 

seems even more

 

window and just in time to catch a

 

my side. “Did you bump into him? My god…hope he’s

 

mad. But he doesn’t have to be such a jerk. I thought to

 

say we go out for brunch? Then we can go shopping and have our nails and hair done. When was the last

 

The sale assistant at Hermès has to temporarily close the store just for us. I was half-scared that Mr. Ramirez

 

dictionary. The wealth

 

my mom seems so overly excited. I hate to break it to her. “Mom, I’m

 

is a cheating pig. And the heir of this townhouse apparently doesn’t like me in

 

ok?” mom begs. I’m surprised to find tears welled up in her eyes. “Stay for another couple of days. Your semester won’t begin in at least a month. What’s the hurry? Let’s go out for

 

me to stay so bad, then

 

don’t want to be so

 

“Mom…”

 

finish, my

 

and is surprised

 

Can we meet up? At least let me

 

face

 

Wondering what else he has got to say. Maybe he deserves another slap

 

not

 

texts me an

 

need to go…somewhere.” I tell her, “Maybe we can have dinner

 

need a car?

 

the bus. An hour later, I find myself in Boston’s

 

once in a restaurant like these, and must have the most awkward conversation with the manager. So, I try my

 

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