"Should we notify them that we are around? Standing here feels weird," Alexia said after a moment of silence.
"Nah, I have something better in mind. Watch this," Hayden replied, smiling.
"Ace."
Ace jumped off Vanessa like she suddenly burnt him. He stood, facing away from them.
"Just...how long have you been standing there?" he asked, slowly pivoting.
Hayden and Alexia shared a glance and put on serious faces, "Give or take about 5 minutes now. Care to tell us what's going on here?" he asked sternly.
Ace gupled. Vanessa was already standing beside him, both of them mirroring contrite looks.
"I....uh....we...." Vanessa who never lost her cool and never minced words, was stammering.
"We're mates," Ace said simply.
Hayden and Alexia gasped like they were really shocked. "What? Is thi
