Ariel took a deep breath as Jessica left and glanced at Dominik, who still appeared a bit offended. He had sat on the bed, still wondering why he had been referred to as old by everyone.
"I am leaving for class and you should go attend your important meetings," Ariel remarked as she got off bed. However, Dominik seized her hand and pulled her towards him, causing her to fall onto his lap.
"Stay with me," Dominik said, wrapping his hand around Ariel’s waist. He hugged her from behind, inhaling her scent. "I found solace in your presence," he murmured.
"I have a class to attend, so let me go," Ariel stated, struggling to break out of his hands, and thought, 'Your presence makes me crazier.'
"Why do you want to attend the class? Can’t you just accompany me for a while?" Dominik asked as
