“You're not safe here.” Worry clothes her voice. The urgency of the situation pressed down on her.
“It's nothing to worry about.” Even he doesn't believe himself.
“Yeah.” Electra nods. “That’s very comforting.”
Nikas doesn't miss her sarcasm.
“There are guards here, Electra.”
“And there were no guards when this happened?” She fires back.
“When do I get to see your boyfriend?”
“Don't. Don't do that.”
He titters. They both know what he's doing. “You're hiding him from me now?”
She glares at him. His eyes twinkle with mischief and amusement. They keep at it. She sighs resignedly. He wins.
“I hate it when you do that.” She says.
“You're cute when you do that.” He returns.
She smiles and shakes her head. She'll let it go. Only for now.
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