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Chapter 9
Rose
"Well hello," The familiar warm voice drawled. I looked up, meeting the blue eyes that were carefully running over me, and smiled.
"Hi," I said, reminding myself sternly that this was not my fiancé, that this was somebody who didn't know me, and I absolutely should not kiss him any under circumstances. The fact that this was not my Killian hurt me more than I suspected. I thought it would be fun, to see him before he knew me, to see what he was like before I was even born. But it hurt, that there was no recognition in his eyes, like a dagger being stabbed harshly right under my lungs. A little flirting couldn't do anything bad, though, could it? "Thank you for catching me."
"My pleasure," He said, his face dipping low towards mine. I blinked and suddenly remembered that my ring was still on the ground. I pulled away from Killian reluctantly and went to retrieve it. Mason appeared suddenly by my side and held it up.
"Thanks buddy," I said, slipping it back on.
"You're married?" Killian asked, sounding amused.
"Engaged," I said, flashing the ring at him.
"It must not mean that much to you, if you throw away the ring and all that," He said. Despite his words he leaned back against the wall, his thumb hooking through his belt. I knew that he wouldn't have made a pass on a married woman.
"It means very much to me." I said, smiling at the fact that my fiancé was trying to talk me out of marrying him so I could run away with him instead.
"Sure you don't want to take a little more time to find a man that's worth your while?" He asked, winking at me.
"I know you!" Mason suddenly spoke. I grabbed his shoulders and squeezed warningly. "I mean, no I don't," He covered up badly.
"You've heard of me?" Killian asked, his brow furrowing adorably. I could tell he was trying to place where he might have seen us before.
"Who hasn't?" I asked, waiting until he turned to look at me before winking back at him. He looked stunned and I grinned.
I loved this man.