Amber

The drive to the Kingsleys house was a slow one, as I intended it so. As the head of the company, I should be setting an example by showing up on time. This however, is giving me a hard time. Maybe because I have crossed a line not too long ago, or that a client had kissed me or the fact that I actually...liked it.

A series of cars honking me awoken me from my thoughts, rightfully so as I almost collided with another vehicle.

"Shit!" I swerved and gripped the steering wheel tight, blinking and trying to steady my rapid heart beat.

Have I mentioned it was raining? Cause it was, hard.

The drenched gravel didn't help in controlling how the tires rolled and screeched, I got through my senses and finally managed to drive steadily now. I parked on the side, just to calm down for a bit.

There's no use in prolonging the journey there though, in the end I'll have to face her, I thought as I set the gears to drive again.

Not long I see a familiar driveway and parked on the curb. Never thought a girl can actually make me think of missing an appointment. I grab my bag and cursed under my breath, swearing I had an umbrella in here as an emergency.

*sigh* "Gabby" only she would take stuff from me without permission, which made me think of adding a few more chores on her contract. My mouth curls into a smirk at the thought, looking forward to something tomorrow already.

I took my bag then clutched it to my chest to possibly cover it from being drenched as I ready myself. I quickly open my door and head out, closing it behind me as I sprint to the front porch, then clicked on the car key to lock it automatically. I managed not to get any water on my bag, my clothes however, we not so lucky. Sighing, I knock on the door and waited for someone to open it. A smiling Mr. Kingsley opens it, then steps aside to usher me in.

"Oh you poor thing." he says, noticing my state. "Hold on, Cat! Can you grab me a fresh towel!"

"Oh no sir, I'm fine. That won't be necessary, thank you" he scoffs playfully and tells me to wait. After a few minutes, footsteps could be heard going down the stairs and towards us.

"Dad, why did you- oh um" she says, eyeing me top to bottom. Her dad chuckled then pushed her gently forward.

"I'll be back girls, it's almost my shift and I need to prepare some things" he leaves, heading I don't know where as she stands in front of me.

"Sorry um here" she says, handing it to me which I mumble a thanks then put my bag down, pulling my hair up and starts to wipe the cloth on my neck then as much as I can on my back. I forgot her presence a bit, but when I lift up my shirt I hear her gasp softly.

"Could I use the bathroom?" she clears her throat and points upstairs without saying a word. I nod and took my bag with me then headed up. As I got to the bathroom I smile to myself unknowingly and start pulling my shirt off, luckily I brought an extra with me. (A/n: pic above)

After freshening up, I headed downstairs to find her on the couch watching another show, her thumb on her lips but as I walked closer, I could see she was biting on her nail, seemingly anxious. When I reach the sofa, flashes of light can be seen through the window, making the brunette flinch. She tried acting like it was nothing but her body looked too tense.

I took a seat at the other end of the couch, not wanting to make her uncomfortable. Just then, Mr. Kingsley emerges from his office in a haste.

"Sorry girls, running a bit late now. Cat, money's on the counter in case you need anything and Amber, please look out for her." I hear a groan from her, watching as she pulls her knees to her chest, arms crossed atop of them while I just mod.

"Can you just go?" he just shrugs it off and kisses her forehead, only making the girl more embarrassed than she already was, then pushes him off gently towards the door and into the rainy night.

As the door shuts, she turns her attention to the TV, propping her chin on her crossed arms. I looked at the screen trying to immerse myself with the show but later deemed it boring so I turned to my phone, scrolling away my socials, just then a flash of light could be seen and followed by a loud thunder. Of course she flinched, whimpered even, so I got up and closed the curtains then grabbed the remote from her, earning a scowl, thinking I'm turning it off but only to turn up the volume then gave it back to her, taking my place on the couch previously.

"Thanks" it was faint, but I heard it. I looked up only to find her eyes unmoving from the screen.

"No problem" as her show progresses, so does the rain. A series of loud thundering noises could be heard every few minutes, only getting louder and louder each time. Caterina's practically shaking in place, refusing to voice out her state. So I move closer and took a seat next to her, still giving enough space between us.

"What are you doing?" she looks at me briefly, then settles her eyes downward.

"I couldn't see much, the view's better from here." shrugging it off, she turns her eyes to the screen while I continue to scroll on my phone. Just then the lights start to flicker then a rumbling noise could be faintly heard from a distance.

The girl beside me went rigid, frozen in place yet her eyes were wide and panicked. She tries to breath slowly, calming herself down only to be shattered when a booming noise resonates within the entire neighborhood.

"Sit here" I scooted back to give enough space in front of me, and she finally makes eye contact.

"What?" I patted the space again. "Here" she looks at me as if I have three heads and I roll my eyes.

"Why?" she asked, still in disbelief.

"So that I can help you"

"With what?" she jumps when another loud thunder graces us. I sigh, getting up then carried her bridal style to the furthest part of the couch, away from the windows.

"Could you just do as I say next time?" setting her down in front of me as I sat back, with her back pressed against my front as I wrap my arms around her waist, pulling her to sit between my legs.

"You don't have to do this, I was fine" since I was slightly taller than her, I rested my chin on top of her head as I face the tv screen.

"Mhmm and pigs can fly" she scoffs at that, but I don't think she minded the position we're in. The movie seemed to be forgotten when I feel her play with my fingers that are clasped together on her stomach.

"Do you wanna go upstairs?" her hands froze as I those words. "The movie ended few minutes ago." she nods silently but made no move.

"Could you maybe move so I can get up?"

"Right sorry" she quickly says,turning off the tv but I tighten my grip before she could move off me.

"Should I just carry you? You seemed comfortable there" I couldn't see her face but I'm sure she rolled her eyes at me.

"Shut up and let me go, I want my bed" I smirk and lifted her up again, carrying her quickly as I walk up the stairs.

"As you wish" she screams but held on to my neck then glares at me, walking quicker to the guest room, remembering how it blocks most of the sounds out, then sets her on the bed.

"I said my bed" she huffs, crossing her arms like a child.

"It's still raining hard, princess or did you forget" with that I left to retrieve some of her pillows and blanket, then went back to the room, only to be greeted with a pillow to my face.

"Not this time, you sleep on the floor" I felt my eye twitch a little but calmly hand her, her belongings. Picking up the pillow on the floor, she looks at me again before covering herself up and faced the wall, seemingly going to sleep.

I placed the pillow back on the bed and climbed in, grabbing the spare blanket then covering myself up. I felt her turn to me but I ignored it.

"What are you doing?"

"You're daft if you think that I was actually sleeping on the floor." I felt a strong kick on my leg and if it wasn't for the death grip on the headboard, I would've fallen.

"Seriously, kicking?" I groan and turned to face her.

"Get off" her face void of emotion, which I matched.

"No" her gaze turns defiant. "That's a rude way of treating your buddy."

"Oh really, speak for yourself, gou barbarian." I scoff

"Excuse me?"

"Yeah, who carries someone without a warning or consent" she argues. "You did that the first night too"

"Only because you were stubborn and I was having a rough night" her eyes widened.

"That's it?"

"Oh I don't know, does the kicking moments ago not another example?" she rolls her eyes again, ticking me off.

"You deserved that" she mumbles.

"For what? Helping you?" my voice raising a few octaves.

"I told you, I was fine" I nod mockingly.

"Sure, if that's the thanks I get then fine." I turned to face the other way again and a loud roar of thunder echoes through the house. She whimpers but I paid no mind, closing my eyes. This was followed by heavy raindrops and rumbles, lowering the temperature of the room. I tugged my blanket up when I feel a shiver run through me, just then I feel a thump on my back and a grip on my shirt.

"Sleep, it'll go away." I hear a sniffle and turned my head to get a look. Her forehead was on me as tear streaks glistened on her cheeks.

"I'm sorry" she whispers "please" I felt my heart jump at the last word, sighing and facing her again, my hands cupping her cheeks, wiping the tears off with my thumb.

"Go to sleep" she shakes her head and grabs hold of my shirt again, looking up at me with those innocent eyes.

"You're not fair" she sniffles again, thankfully her tears have stopped.

"Hm?" gently caressing her flushed cheek and admiring her features.

"Stealing something from me then going about like it's nothing" she furrows her eyebrows, confused.

"I've never stolen anything"

"You've forgotten about it too" I sigh "while it's been affecting me in many ways." her eyes searched mine as I lean close.

"Can I have it back?" her eyes widen, and I assume she has caught on, humming a yes.

With that I softly press my lips against hers, her long lashes fluttering shut as she tenderly kisses back, feeling my shirt bunch in her fist as she grips tight. I rub the back of her fist, signaling to let go and she does, guiding her hand to rest on my shoulder, never breaking the kiss.

I gently pull her in by the waist, letting out a gasp in surprise, giving me the opportunity to slip my tongue in her mouth, deepening the kiss. She lets out soft whimpers every time entangle my tongue with hers, spurring me on. A gentle push could be felt on my shoulder and I pull away, but not before pecking her soft lips finally.

"That was more than what I stole" I laugh a little, breathing heavily as we both catch our breath and gazing into each other's eyes.

"Compensation." I shrug, earning a giggle, making me smile.

"I didn't forget you know" she says gently, sighing as she wraps both arms around my neck. "I was trying to cause that was totally inappropriate"

"And this isn't?" she smiled at that.

"Still is, but I just thought it was one sided and believe me, that simple peck messed me up big time." I hum, gently caressing her sides.

"Listen"

"Here we go" she cuts me off.

"Seriously" I laugh a little, holding her close "you're right this is inappropriate, not to mention a huge breech of contract and as the owner of the company, I don't want to make exceptions for myself."

"Guess whatever this is ends here" she looks down, fiddling with the collars of my shirt.

"Your friend only booked me for two nights" I whisper huskily, her head shots up then towards the clock, seeing that it's seven minutes past midnight. I pulled in again, nuzzling my face on her neck.

"Luck may have been on our side tonight" her breath hitched as I graze my lips on the soft skin, smirking at the effect I have on her.

"So" I start, pulling my head away from her neck, seeing a few loose hairs and tucking it behind her ear. "Shall we go to sleep, princess?"

She shakes her head smirking, pulling me in again.

What fun we're going to have.

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Long chapter for you guys! Not proof read btw

Don't get used to it, I'm going to be really busy in the next couple of weeks so slow updates for now.

Anyway, please comment on what you think. I like the criticism lol