Chapter 53: Ash’s Protection

"WHERE are we?" I asked while panting and sweating profusely.

My back was pressed against the wall as I tried to fan myself with both hands. I told myself I'd only talk to him for a minute, but how much time had passed since I left the hospital?

"I don't know, but I guess this is a safe place." Ash replied, staring at me. "Well, as long as you're with me, you'll always be safe."

"Thank you," I whispered as I tried to wipe the sweat from my forehead with my palm. "What?"

"I never expected to hear that," he said in disbelief, staring at me. "What a good girl."

Ash stepped closer and patted my head like I was a dog, causing me to frown and lightly slap his hand away.

But what he asked next shocked me.

"Do you want to play a game with me?" Ash asked, leaning forward as he caressed my chin.

I raised an eyebrow. "A game?"

"A love game..." He placed his lips on my ear, slightly licking my earlobe. "Whoever falls in love first, loses. If you're really confident that you won't fall for someone like me, then play the game with me." Ash bit my ear, and a pool of hits struck my body. "What can you say, Miss good girl? Are you in?"

"A game, huh..." I smirked, shaking my head. "Then you already lost. You claimed that you like me, right?"

"Well, you're right," Ash answered, chuckling. "Dang, why would I even participate in a losing game? I forgot that I'm already swayed by you."

I looked at him, and tons of questions filled my mind. To make sure that he really likes me... There's only one way to find out.

"What if... we have a one-night stand, Ash?" I asked boldly, taking the initiative.

of my hands tightly before

my hands up anymore, but he still hadn't let go. His hands pressed into my sides, sometimes tightening painfully, but

him, and he met my

this? I can't figure him out, no matter how hard I try. "What's crazy about having sex with you, Ash?" I asked, trying to break free from his

didn't expect myself to do it either. Am I crazy for being the one to

treating my life like a joke. I'm even willing

if it wasn't obvious, I'm telling you now." He

I didn't understand why he looked at me like that, but I did my best to meet his gaze. I even clenched my fists as the intensity of his stare pierced through my chest. That's when the confidence I had earlier started to fade. I looked at him with a hint of worry as he continued to stare at me, trying to communicate

sure why I had the courage to

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look at me because I called him, but he didn't. Instead, he bowed his head, as if he couldn't bear to speak while

sad tone. "I'm not used to chasing after someone, but I'm doing it for you. You've hurt me with your words and actions, but I endured it. I'm not used

me intently. "What do

was..." I stopped mid-sentence, biting

pouring

was all a misunderstanding,

closer to him. "It's

pulled me, hailed a

General Hospital, please," I stammered to the driver, who

don't even know what I should do about

final exams were over. Mom was

at the house, living his life as if nothing unusual had happened. I will never stop admiring his guts.

debt to that old woman was settled. He even gave us a penalty fee for what she

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was discharged, she begged me to ask Ash to forgive her. I never imagined someone

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