Chapter 10: The truth.

Artemis' POV:
+ Maricopa Woods, Haven City. The Wedding Venue.

Holly is not pregnant. We just accused her of being one. Then why are they so convinced about her being one.

I went to her table to talk to her.

"Hi." Do I have to approach like I was flirting?

"Hello, Artemis." She said. Shit, she knew me.

"When?"

"When I saw you twice. I also asked Laird if he knows you, he said you're not invited so I guess you're a wedding crasher but I saw you again and get a good look on you."

"Wedding crasher. That was not nice."

"Why are you here?"

"I came for you." I said simply because that's the truth.

"Do I really have to ask again, why?"

"Sorry. I'm so sorry Holly. I didn't mean to say those to you. I was just not in the mood." She sighed deeply.

"I'm sorry too Artemis, I shouldn't have said that. I... I take it back, okay." She said sincerely.

"Holly, I want to talk to you privately? Can we just go away for a moment?" I pleaded. "Please." She looked at me before she answers.

"Yes."

As we walk away, I held her hand and she's not taking it away. I do have a chance.

"Artemis, what is it? Is there a BIG problem going on here?"

"Why do you say big?"

"Well, do you have to become an elf? This is important right? What is it? SPILL."

"Okay, Holly. Listen to me. I did this because I want to say sorry. That's all."

"You... you can really go to any lengths just for that? Artemis, why?"

"Before I answer that, can I ask you a question?"

"Fine, let's get this over with."

"Are you pregnant?"

"WHAT?!"

"Want me to repeat it?"

"No. Where did you get that? I'm not pregnant! Hell, I don't even have a boyfriend!"

That's it. You're dead Grub. Why didn't they just ask her? They nearly spread a false rumor... It even got me depressed.

"Second question. Can you be my girlfriend?"

"What?!"

"I know this may sound cliché but I-want-you-to-be-my-girlfriend." I said it faster than what I have planned. My heart beats faster than normal. I should calm down... Assess the situation. Just what the hell is going on now? Why she isn't answering... I just got rejected... No... She didn't say no... Not yet...

She just continuously stares at me. Her eyes darting at my eyes, I like it...

"Should I repeat?" I gather all my strength to inquired her.

"Yes."

"Can you be my girlfriend, Holly Short?"

"Why? What is this sudden turn of events?!" Finally she talks then I held her close then hug her.

"Do you really want to ask why? General answer or specific? We can go all day."

"Artemis..."

"I love you, Holly. That's why I'm asking you if you can be my girlfriend. I won't take no."

"Are you forcing me to say yes?"

"It's okay if you say no, but I will make you fall in love with me. A determined Fowl always gets what he wants. So it's no use to say no. Forcing is not the right word. Making you convenient is right..."

"You want me?"

"Yes. Long enough that it pisses me off."

"Is that why you're angry the last time I called?" She whispers. I didn't know her whispers will be this sensational.

"No. Actually it's the realization of not getting a girlfriend hits me off, but realizing not getting you really angers me that night."

"You never ask."

"I can't Holly. I can't take the risk of losing the position of your best friend to become you lover when it's uncertain."

"So you're certain now?"

"Yes."

"What make you think so?"

"You're still hugging me?"

"Oh. Yeah. You're right. And I'm not planning of letting you go so soon."

It's really good I'm an elf now.

"Is that my answer?"

"What kind of answer do you want?"

"You really want me to say it?"

"Not unless it pisses me off, but I think I'm too happy to be pissed."

Oh, so Grub's still alive... Too bad.

"Too happy?"

"Because you love me back." By that, she pushed me a little enough for her to kiss me.

It's short but sweet. Just like the first time, in the gorilla cage.

"Too happy." She said and our foreheads meet, eyes interlock. I'm so overwhelmed that I had to control myself not to shout 'Finally!' Silence engulfed us.

"Unless you want some torrid as an answer, I can do that?" Then she breaks the silence.

"WHAT?!" Now it's my turn. I never think Holly would suggest that.

"What? Since you're my boyfriend now, it's natural. Let me show you." Then she closed our space and guess what, I like it. Damn, she's good. I wondered if she did this to other guy or guys. Holly is a beauty; many boys will fall in line to get her. The luck of an Irish. The feeling of her mouth in me, I think I can't get enough. I need it. But I also need air. Damn it!

"I never think I'd do that." She began as she let go.

"Well, from now on I suggest you to start thinking that because I will need it every day." I said.

"Are you proposing?"

"I won't unless you say yes."

"I want to answer now. I really do, but I want to torture you. Maybe if you wait for three years of more."

"I didn't know you're so dominant."

"Dominant? You must be thinking that I am when we did that..." She grazed her cheeks in my cheeks then guides her mouth in my ear and whispers. I am a freaking elf now. Elfin ears are so sensitive that I felt shiver in my body. It's a good shiver. But my face felt real hot.

"Holly?"

"Yes."

"Are you suggesting?"

"You think I'm suggesting?"

"Holly?"

"Hmmm."

"You're being mean."

"Your one and only mean." She said as she kissed me again.

"Where did you get the news I'm pregnant?" I thought she forgot about it but it looks like I'm the one who forget.

"Grub..." That's all I can say. Looks like I succumb to her whispers.

"Oh. Let's go to LEP."

Someone's dying today. Seeing Holly fighting in an LEP suits really amaze me, now she wears a sexy red, backless dress while kicking Grub to death, I need to control myself. Damn raging hormones...