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Flynn clenched his fists and August's heart started to beat so fast and loud. She's in panic and worried that they'll start harming each other physically. Liam is clearly mocking Flynn.

She reached for Flynn's hand and tried to calm him even before he lands a punch on Liam's face. "Flynn—"

"I can't let you stay here." He whispered under his breath while still staring at Liam.

She squeezed his hand. "Calm down. I'll be fine. Just—Just walk me to my room."

He took a deep breath and sighed before he started walking to the hallway with her hand in his. She saw Liam picking up the paper bag before pressing the lift button. "Don't you feel frustrated not being able to punch someone in the face because you have to take good care of a good name?" Liam continued to mock Flynn as he stands up from picking up his snacks.

Flynn halted his steps and turned around to face him. "I'm not scared, Liam. They can take that name for all I care. I'm just wondering who'd lose their scholarship because of misconduct."

Liam looked shocked, realizing Flynn has a point and then he looked pissed for it. The lift opened and he stepped inside, leaving them on the hallway.

She sighed in relief and Flynn faced her. "You don't have to stay here."

"W—What do you mean? I have my dorm key and—"

Flynn took her hand in his. "I don't feel comfortable letting you stay here having Liam around."

"I don't think he'd do something—"

"He just kissed you, August." He looked upset and she could see how much it bothered him. "If I didn't decide to follow you to make sure—" He took a deep breath. "I hate to imagine what could've happened."

"Thank you, Flynn." She hugged him and felt

"Come on."

"W—Where?"

"To my place."

••••••

Flynn's parents and then that encounter with Liam that August felt fell asleep in the car. She felt

handsome face as she looked up. His jaw and nose perfectly sculpted. She sighed inside as she wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face to his

he opened a door in the dark hallway. She figured they already arrived at his place. Or

in an

and Flynn didn't bother opening the lights. He just walked towards the bed

eyes before leaning

wanted to stay awake and make sure he's alright,

"Good night, Flynn."

••••••

opened her eyes slowly, it was just the break of dawn with part of the

chair in the veranda wearing his silk robe

herself up from the bed, only to realize she's only wearing a black silk night

to slap herself for feeling conscious when she's

were just in