The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

Kurt and Vivian took a cab back to her villa that afternoon.

The atmosphere was nowhere near as awkward as before. Vivian was uncharacteristically silent during the ride, biting her lip from time to time.

Kurt noticed her behavior and repeatedly asked if she was feeling uncomfortable.

Vivian hastily shook her head in response.

Unbeknownst to him, she was hatching up a plan to keep him around.

Do I pretend to be sick? No, that's too unrealistic. The maids in the house will do a better job of taking care of me. Hmm. What excuse can I use then?

Vivian was frustrated.

By the time they arrived at the villa, she had come to the demoralizing conclusion that his departure was imminent.

To no one's surprise, Kurt made no move to leave the cab as he said, “We're here. You can head inside.”

Vivian paused in thoughtful silence as she remained seated in the cab. A faint blush colored her cheeks, and she blurted, “Aren't you coming in too?”

“What?” Kurt was understandably perplexed.

Vivian closed her eyes, steeling her nerves before uttering pettily, “I want you to send me inside. You're my bodyguard now, and you have to obey all my orders.”

several seconds before alighting from the

him close the car door. Then, she collected herself and exited through the other

was elated that her

obediently like a shadow. He seemed to be

Vivian was exasperated.

just wanted him to come in. He doesn't need to follow me to every corner

uncomfortable after Kurt showed no signs of leaving

need to follow me around the house. Just wait in the living room. We can eat together when

thought she was about to die

for a surprise when Kurt caught up to her just as she turned

woodenly, “This is

cold and impersonal, and Vivian found herself at a

really scary. Did I say

of her parents

deeply,

forward indifferently, and his expression was

eyes beginning

to stay here, then leave. I won't force you to stay or pester you any longer. I will never bother you in the future either, and you're free to do whatever

her chest like a shield and sped for her

Kurt froze in shock.

had acted coolly toward her, yet his heart clenched at