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

kept her eyes shut until she heard him close the car door. Then, she collected herself and exited through the other side of the cab, her heart

elated that her

Kurt tailing her obediently like a shadow. He seemed to be taking her words a touch too seriously as he continued to follow her

Vivian was exasperated.

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

feeling uncomfortable after Kurt showed no signs of leaving her

living room. We can eat together

thought she was about to die from

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

woodenly, “This is my duty as

found herself at a loss for what to

he angry? It's really scary. Did I say something wrong

had never been a particularly tactful girl, having enjoyed a pampered childhood courtesy of her parents and

deeply,

and his expression was frosty and

anxiety, her eyes beginning to well with

If you don't want 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

like a shield and sped for her

Kurt froze in shock.

could not deny that he had acted coolly toward her, yet his heart clenched at the sight of a tearful Vivian