As Francia and Lawrence ran out of the room, I stared at Claude.
"You can let go of my wrist now."
"Oh- my bad. Sorry."
Claude flashed a lazy smile, his eyes sparkled mischievously.
Ugh this man is dangerous. He's too good looking.
"So miss Maya was it?"
Maya stared at him. Ofcourse her name is Maya. They had just introduced themselves?!
Cocking a brow, Maya played with a long white lock of her hair. "Are you trying to make small talk right now?"
"And if I am?"
Ha.
This man is getting her into so much trouble with francia. She's going to be livid knowing that Maya didn't follow her out.
However.
What's there to lose anyways?
Let's entertain him.
"What brought you here anyways?"
Claude stared at Maya. His eyes scanned her face. It was uncomfortable.
Why is he looking at me like that?
As if hearing her thoughts Claude looked down at his tea cup and stirred the contents lazily.
"That human tras- I mean my friend, wanted me to bring him to see Francia."
Human trash? While accurate, I though they were friends.
Maya giggled before she realised, which caused Claude to grin triumphantly.
"Ahem." Clearing her throat, Maya's icy expression returned.
"Why would you bring him here knowing what he's done to Francia. You and I both know he does not deserve a second chance."
"I know."
I know? If he knows why the fuck did he bring him here!?
Maya gave him a chilly smile. Claude felt goosebumps rise on his skin.
"So... Claude. Again if you know, then why did you bring him here?"
"Because I wanted to see you."
See me?
What the hell does that mean?
"Me? Forgive me for being ignorant but I don't believe we've met before?"
Claude laughed, and Maya's heart fluttered against her wishes.
God I hate handsome men.
"I've heard quite a bit about you."
"Rumours or from Francia?"
"Both."
Claude smiled again, as if he knew that it was causing Maya's emotions to lose control. I mean if she likes his face then why not exploit it a bit?
"Both? Well that's a relief I guess."
"By the way, well done on putting Leon in his place."
Maya felt her cheeks heat up.
Oh fuck.
He saw. Damnit he saw her act like a brute, and beat up Leon the bastard.
"You'd do me a great favour if you could forget what you witnessed."
Claude laughed again, and smiled at Maya's embarrassed expressions.
Surprisingly the ice princess had such a cute side to her.
"I don't believe I could forget such an expression miss Maya. It left quite the impression."
Impression.
This man was making fun of her.
"You- you do what you want. I believe I really should go check on Francia now."
Maya made a move to leave, but noticed her bag was gone.
She then noticed a shadow looming over her.
She looked up, and Claude's face was dangerously close to hers.
"Eek!"
Claude chuckled and held up Maya's bag, and started walking towards the door of the room.
"Wait- that's mine-"
"I know. But the least I can do is escort you out to meet Francia."
"After all I am a gentleman."
With a wink, Claude left the room.
Maya stared at the door, before finally walking towards it.
Even in this life peace seemed like a futile dream.
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Sorry for the long wait! Been kinda confused on this story so I hope the short update is somewhat enjoyable!
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