Erin's POV:
"Ummm Valenti?"
"Yeah?"
"Even though Vin told me everything earlier and was unharmed,... I don't know but he seems upset and a little angry with something."
"He was alone and almost got kidnapped so I'm not surprised if he's upset or..." He was replying casually.
"Maybe. But still he sounded... How can I explain…?" I started walking around the room again trying to arrange my thoughts. He was looking at me going left and right.
"Stop it Erin. Just sit and talk to me."
I sat in front of him and took a deep breath. "I don't want to sound crazy but I think Vin regretted..."
"About?" He furrowed his brows.
"I don't know. I mean he did a good job. You know how he handled the situation and all. It felt like he missed something or like this time he didn't mind being kidnapped or... Damn, I can't put a finger on the thing that makes him annoyed, even angry." I rubbed my forehead in frustration.
I know Vin, I have treated him for years, I know what he's like... and I can read him only by looking at his face. There's nothing in his behavior that can just pass by without me noticing it first.
"Erin! Erin? ERIN!" Carl touched my knees, I didn't even realize he was calling me.
"Yeah?"
"I have something to tell you." I narrowed my eyes on him , ready to hear anything unpleasant. "No, you don't have to be on guard." He laughed a little, making me relax "Just listen and... enjoy, alright?" He gave me a rare toothy-smile.
He started telling me about the events at college, and it turns out he found Amy and took her for some talk. I was surprised as hell to hear that. I hope the girl is doing fine after meeting my psycho guy.
He was telling me everything about the girl, about the way Vin saved her, and the way his strange behavior was affecting her a lot. Carl was laughing crazily.
I was kinda surprised that our young master can be so kindhearted. He cleverly and indirectly saved her without even involving her in our world's mess.
Coming back to Carl, the way he was telling me about her he seems excited, too excited to be possible for him. Like he found a new fun hobby or something.
As for me... well, by looking at the way Carl talks about her, she seems like a nice girl, a little bit crazy but we can work on that later.
It's not like I had any experience with treating girls. I only had one patient in my whole career. Damn Erin, what are you thinking! Amy's not going to be my patient, will she?
Frankly, I am well aware of girl's psyche. In my opinion, that girl seems not so ordinary. She didn't get intimidated by both Carl and Vin, not even slightest.
And that's new for me as well because usually people around us tried their best to avoid both Carl and Vin. Some feared them, some hated them. They're crazy in their own special way. But that girl didn't mind their presence at all.
I can't believe she freaking drank the juice Carl bought for her! No one can dare do that, not even me. I mean the me in the past.
He was laughing hard after telling me that Amy can't pronounce his name "Carl" and she couldn't get his surname correctly. It was hard to believe at first that he was making a freaking list of the names she called him by.
Why are the people around me always crazy?
In the end, we both agreed upon keeping an eye for Vin. I don't want him to get followed again and for some reason Carl too didn't want Amy to be involved in our mess.
He was still waiting for Rob to check on her background and personal details and everything. Recently Rob has been too busy with Vin's college and master Enzo's work that he didn't have spare time for the girl.
Opposite to his nature Carl was not rushing this matter with Rob at all. He seems to be enjoying Amy's company. Is this the time when I should start getting worried?
Should I get jealous of her? Or should I protect her from my psycho guy?
But I'm not on her side...yet.
If she's a nice girl, and smart enough to be the Lucchese famiglia's daughter-in-law then I'll support Vin's crush wholeheartedly.
If her family background proves to be safe and clear then I'll even protect her - like Vin - with all my might. Because our young master's heart is worth saving and one of my top priorities.
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After hanging up on Carl, I called Rob and he told me that he was borrowing some notes for Vin from his classmate. After hearing this, I almost rolled down laughing on the floor. Poor Robby!
I texted Carl to let him know too. He replied to me with a dead emoji. I asked for the meaning. So he told me that he laughed himself to death. Idiot!
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AMY's POV:
This nerdy but handsome looking guy was standing in front me and kept looking at his wrist watch.
"Yeah I know I'm late, you don't have to make me realize that.. It's not my fault that I was late. I was busy talking to that handsome senior." I was thinking to myself, he just looked at me silently.
"But I ran here as fast as I could. You should appreciate me a little about how I'm so devoted to giving you my blood and sweat… I mean my notes and assignments." I kept shifting from one leg to another.
"Thank you!" He spoke like a robot.
"No problem but be careful with them. I have spent my whole days in the library and whole nights writing them." Protect them with your life.
"Don't worry." He said half heartedly.
"Let me warn you if you lose them or ruin them in any way possible I would shoot you to death." I raised my first two fingers pointing at his heart and bang!
He was too stunned to reply. Haha, it wasn't even a real gun silly. His eyes widened just a little bit, but I noticed.
"Don't worry, I won't kill you as long as you're handsome."
I was enjoying myself with my inner thoughts when I saw him. He was choking on the air. Did he hear that? I said that out loud! Oh no, is he alright? Was my threat that frightening?
He was bowing forward while coughing and choking. Now it was my turn to widen my eyes. I was going to hit his back a few times to make him stop coughing. But I forgot to control the force of my hand.
THAAK!
My hand landed on his back with full power and potential, and the poor guy went all the way down. Now he was kneeling on the concrete floor.
Did I accidentally break his knees?
At least the impact stopped his choking. I came around to sit in front of him. Oh gawd, it was so embarrassing to even look at him right now. He was suffering from second hand embarrassment, too.
Please don't hold a grudge against me. I didn't do it on purpose, it's just my stupid hand...
"Are you okay? Can you stand up? Should I call some guy to help you up?"
Sure, I cannot touch him but I can ask for other's help. I was slightly panicking when he gave me the four eyed glare. Oh boy!
Then I did the last thing I should be doing at the moment. I grabbed the strip of my backpack tightly and ran.
"See youuuuu..." I yelled while running as far as I could from him.
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Vin's POV:
After waiting for twenty minutes and seventeen seconds, Rob finally showed up. At first, I wanted to give him a lecture on punctuality, then I saw his flat face.
Did something bad happen? I looked at him from head to toe. Why is his pants so dusty, especially on his knees? I narrowed my eyes while thinking. Then something hit me...
Don't tell me my computer genius, weaponry expert, emotionless robot, stupidly nerd but handsome bodyguard fell on the freaking ground? HOW! Where?
What happened? Did he tripped, or someone pushed him from behind? Did he have a fight as soon as he came to college? Nah, he's too smart to use his fists. He's one of those stupid guys who prefer to use head instead of hands.
"Vin, it's time for your class." Rob informed me as soon as he arrived.
"Okay." I took a step without arguing and looked back at him. "Do you… want to go to my place?" I asked in a sweet voice.
"No." Rob replied flatly. Smart boy!
"Why? I thought you liked studying." I tried my luck again.
"Master Enzo ordered us to make sure you go to your class yourself. For your safety purpose. And today is your first test..."
"So?" I raised an eyebrow.
"So how can I take a test in your place?"
"Lame excuse." I fan my hand in the air.
"..."
"Fine! I'll go." I took a step and stopped again. I heard sighing sounds behind me. These two were practically asking for some kicks.
"You were talking about some test..."
"In your first class, a quiz test about Hamlet. Remember I told you about Shakespeare's drama?"
"Ah my Shakespeare boy! Remember I fell asleep when you were telling me the story in your boring computerized voice." I was just kidding, actually mocking Rob.
He gave me the look. Maybe he's already having a tough day, let's not make it worse. My poor boy! Pfft!
"Alright, alright I think I know Hamlet. Don't worry, I'll take the test." I held my head high.
"H..how? Have you studied by yourself?" Dane asked.
"Hah, Study!" I scoffed at him. "I watched the movie. Hamlet, stupid guy, everyone kept dying one after one. The cast was filled with a bunch of idiots everywhere." I kept rolling my eyes, feeling disgusted.
They both looked at each other but didn't say anything.
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I entered my class. Rob informed me about which one is my seat. I walked like a King on the red carpet. I should have brought my antique walking staff.
As expected, everyone was looking at me. Alright idiots, I know I'm very handsome, now focus on your studies.
I held my head up while sitting on my chair. On my right side, a lean guy was sitting talking to his friends while on my left side...
I blinked once, twice, even thrice, but the image didn't disappear.
She seems to notice my gaze upon her cause she looked up from her book. As soon as her sight landed upon my too handsome face, her pencil dropped down on the floor, eyes widened, lips parted and a little strand of hair was almost going into her mouth.
I had an uncontrollable urge to take that lucky strand of hair away from her mouth. I had to clench my fists tightly to stop myself. You weren't supposed to touch her, I reminded myself.
A smile appears on my face and she seems to forget how to blink.
Everything else just went in the background, we were sitting side by side, not even a meter apart. I slowly blinked while looking at her face. Her eyes were fixed on my smile.
"Oh no!" She blurted out, making my smile wider.
"Oh yes." I heard my own charming voice.
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