((AN: Hey guys, I'm glad you're excited for my updates, that makes me feel pretty awesome. c': This chapter took me a little while to write... I have so many ideas but most of them have to do with the end of the story and I don't want to end this yet lol. But anyway, Thank you for reading, and enjoy!))

I didn't wake up until Sunday morning. Even then, I didn't wake myself up, I woke up to an annoying tapping at my window. I sighed and gripped my only pillow, shoving it over my face to block the noise out. The tapping only got louder and more annoying. I groaned and threw my pillow at the window. The pillow bounced off the window and hit the floor. The tapping was sporadic now. I tiredly pushed the covers off myself and dragged myself to the window. Outside Rat's face grinned at me through the dirty glass. He waved and mouthed, "Good morning!" I rubbed at my eyes and glanced at the clock by my bed.

"6:45am…" I turned to glare at him through the window. "You woke me up at almost seven in the morning on a Sunday…?"

Rat made a confused face and cupped a hand by his ear.

Oh. I feel dumb now.

I pushed the window open less cautiously than I should have.

"Ow!" I looked at my thumb. I got a splinter! Rat pushed the rest of the window open and sat on the windowsill. "Are you okay?! Give me your hand."

He grabbed my wrist and brought my hand to his face. He carefully inspected it. He looked up at me with glossy silver eyes. "This might hurt, close your eyes and breathe."

I nodded my head and closed my eyes. I felt a sting and they snapped open.

"Ow! Is it out yet?"

"No." I looked down at Rat, his teeth held the splinter and his big beautiful orbs stared up at me. "What are you looking at? I told you to close your eyes."

He yanked the splinter free from my skin and spat out the window. I gasped loudly at the weird pulling sensation. "There."

I bit my lip and held my now splinter-free hand close to my chest. "That hurt…"

Rat smirked up at me, his eyes twinkling. Our eyes locked but I knew I had to be careful. If I wanted to keep seeing Rat I couldn't have feelings for him. I had to keep my guard up. I averted my eyes to the floor. "Why'd you come here?" I said it more bitterly than I'd like to admit.

He jumped down from the windowsill and shrugged. "Just felt like it I guess…"

I smiled. I'm assuming he's just trying not to hurt my feelings. I wonder if he would ever leave and not come back? I wonder if he had the chance, if he'd take me with him. If I had the chance to leave this city I'd take it, and I'd make sure Rat came with me. Just the thought of it gave me bubbles in my stomach. I glanced back up at him and our eyes met again. A light pink dusted his cheeks and he turned away from me.

"So… Nice place."

I laughed inwardly. He wasn't as smooth as he thought he was. "Thanks."

He looked around the room. He walked slowly to my bed and sat. I followed and sat next to him. I kept my distance and sat up straight. Rat was leaning his elbows on his knees. I took this valuble time to ask questions.

"So who was that guy chasing us the other day?"

Rat smirked and sat up. "You don't recognize him?"

I shook my head.

"He was the one that I serviced at the park the day we met." He looked down at the floor.

"Oh…" I looked at the floor too. I almost felt bad for asking. I shouldn't have said anything. I thought back when we first met, almost a month ago. I scratched my head awkwardly. I didn't know if I regretted that incident or not. It was the most embarrassing thing I'd ever done, but if that didn't happen I wouldn't have met Rat. Suddenly I felt a hand on my thigh.

"Your face is red again." Rat said cockily.

I looked away from him. Maybe I do regret meeting him. "You're a jerk."

I felt his hand move slowly up my thigh. "Ya know, I'm surprised you haven't asked for my services."

I placed my hand on top of his, stopping him from moving. Whether I wanted to admit it or not, he was doing a good job turning me on. I looked him straight in the eyes. I gave him the most serious look I could in this situation. "No." If this continued any further my feelings would resurface. If that happens, I won't ever get to see him. I'd rather spend the rest of my life loving him in secret than spend one night loving him no strings attached.

Rat looked confused. "... Why?"

I stood and let his hand fall on the bed. "I meant it when I said I liked you." I turned away from him and decided to lean against the window. I stared outside, worried about his response. A tear dripped down my face. I hoped this didn't ruin everything.
"Shion…" I heard him call. His voice was so silky sounding, it was beautiful.

"I just don't want you to get hurt."

I looked back at him over my shoulder. "I'm hurting right now."

He got up and jogged over to me. "Shion, don't cry…" He moved his hand to touch my face. I slapped it away.

"How can I not in this situation?!" I shouted at him. More tears ran down my face.

"Shion…" His eyes were full of hurt. "Stop…"

I glared at him, eyes full of tears. "Stop what? Stop liking you? Because I can't!"

"No." He gently cupped my face and pulled me close to him. Our noses brushed and all I could see were his eyes. "Stop being so cute..."

Our lips touched and my tears stopped flowing. For a moment I was frozen and I didn't know how to feel. He even looked surprised after that.

"Shion… I-I-" I gripped his shirt and pulled him back. I kissed him hard. He tensed up immediately but eventually relaxed. He moved his lips against mine and wrapped his hands around my waist. I clenched my eyes shut, using my eyelids as a dam for the tears building up. Rat sensually slid his tongue across my bottom lip and I opened my mouth. Our tongues touched and twisted together. I wished we would have kissed forever, but it had to end. I pushed him back with one hand, his hands dropping to his sides and wiped the spit from my mouth with my other.

"If you're gonna tell me that kiss meant nothing then you're a liar."

"Or a really good actor." He retaliated quickly. I turned away from him sighing angrily and shaking my head. I leaned my cheek into my hand, propping myself up.

"What do I even mean to you, Rat? Am I just a potential customer?"

Rat gripped my wrist and spun me around. With his other hand he gently held my chin with his thumb and forefinger. "I'm not free, Shion. I don't give 30-day trials either. If I didn't want to see you, I wouldn't bother."

"But you said to forget my feelings!" I shook myself free of his grasp.

"This wasn't even supposed to happen."

"Then which is it? Do you like me or not?!" I backed away defensively. He hesitated with his answer. I could give him props for at least taking this seriously, but who knows? Maybe all the time we spent together was just a game to him.

"I-I think we need to spend more time together for me to be able to give you a straight answer." That was probably the first time I heard Rat stutter like that.

"Okay…" I nodded. "I understand."

"Tomorrow." He held out his pinky. "Promise."

I wiped my tears with my sleeve and looked deep into his eyes, as if they'd show me if he was serious or not.

"... I promise."