Project One and Project Two ~Zanvis FF~

Chapter Eight ~Bigger Problem, Closer Together~

Zane's P.O.V

"You really are cute, you know that?"

"Travis..." I muttered as he stared down at me. "Don't change the subject. What happened? You said he's never hurt you before, why now?"

"Changing the subject? I thought we were talking about how beautiful your eyes are and the way your smile and laugh can send butterflies in my stomach."

"Stop that."

Travis raised an eyebrow, "Stop what?"

I glanced at the mirror, knowing Sebastian was waiting for confirmation. I didn't want to give in, I didn't want to show him that I indeed cared for the male in front of me. Travis knew I wasn't planning on giving in, "Hug me, that's all he wants."

A shiver went up my spine when Travis whispered and I cursed myself mentally. "Travis, I'm not letting him get the satisfaction of being right about my feelings."

"Wait..." Travis smirked, "So you are attracted to me?"

I rolled my eye and attempted to cover my blush as he leaned closer to whisper once more, "Fine, I'll lean in for a kiss and then punch me."

"What?!" I crossed my arms, "I'm not gonna hurt you."

He shook his head and stood up straight, winking and getting back into character. Travis pressed a button on the necklace he wore and a few minutes later Sebastian walked in.

"I suspect you kept your promise and didn't tell Project Two what we're doing?" Sebastian narrowed his eyes at Travis, it was my cue to play dumb.

"What are we doing...?" I spat, glaring at him suspiciously. 

I watched as he ignored me and did a small gesture for the session to begin. In a quick movement, Travis's skin turned grey and his eyes flashed purple as he held up a book. I stared up at him, tilting my head up more than I was used to and crossed my arms once more. Silence filled the room until finally Travis decided to look towards Sebastian.

"I..." He looked at me once more. "I can't hurt him. I just can't."

"Yeah that wasn't surprising, would you like to explain why."

The grey skin started to fade back to his original skin color.

"I've promised myself that I wouldn't trust anyone, especially anyone like Zane but when I first met him..." He turned to make eye contact with me. "I truly wanted to hate him, I wanted to ignore his presence but he was so kind and curious that there was no way I was able to glare or fight with him. I seriously have no idea how I trusted him and wanted to talk with him."

Travis took a step closer to me, "I wanted him to trust me. Wanted him to have the urge to protect me just as much as I do for him. There was nothing that stopped me from his voice making it to my ears and staying there so I couldn't ignore him."

I felt my cheeks heat up as he leaned closer to me, Sebastian flinching at Travis's words while his eyes started to grow wide. At first I thought he'd be surprised at how much Travis was leaning in but it seemed he was to focused on the words that left the other males lips.

I found myself leaning in as well. I hated how I so badly wanted to feel his lips on mine. I hated the fact I didn't care whether or not Sebastian was watching. I hated everything that swarmed through my body as Travis slowly leaned in. I had to punch him, that was the plan. I needed to punch him so I could rid of all the feelings that urged me to lean in. His lips were close, so close that if I'd move they'll brush slightly against my own. I did what I had to.

I raised my fist and lunged it forward, the feeling of pain shot through my knuckles as I kept my eyes shut. I heard a groan escape Travis's throat along with a quiet gasp. I looked up to see Travis holding his cheek with his eyes shut and Sebastian gripping his shoulders trying to examine the soon to be bruise.

"I'm sorry..."

Sebastian's eyes dulled as he looked at me, "There was no need to try and lie. I know you two are attracted to each other, I know for sure now."

"What? I just fucking punched him, he's annoying and I h-hate him. How would you know."

"The way you two stared at each other just now. How Travis spoke about you. How you also leaned in for a moment. It all leads up to a much bigger problem." Sebastian took in a breath of air and walked towards the door. It was obvious he was more frustrated then ever.

"You're soulmates."