Chapter 105: Talk Too Much
Rain’s heart pounded in her chest. She could feel the warmth of his breath against her skin and the steady strength in the way he held her. For a second, the world around them seemed to fade, leaving only the two of them standing there, bathed in the soft glow of city lights.
Her breath hitched, and she searched for words, but nothing came. Alexander’s presence was all-consuming, and the playful teasing from earlier had given way to something far more intense, something that made her pulse race and her mind swirl.
Rain finally managed to smile, though it was softer this time, more vulnerable. "I guess you have a pretty good view of me then," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Alexander’s lips quirked into the faintest smile. "Crystal clear," he replied, his tone as steady as ever, though there was a flicker of something in his eyes, something that made Rain’s heart flutter all over again.
"Those two should get a room."
Rain overheard the comment from a passerby, and her face instantly flushed. Embarrassed, she quickly wriggled out of Alexander’s hold, her cheeks turning a deep shade of red. Trying to ease the sudden tension, she handed him his glasses and asked curiously, "I guess your vision isn’t that bad? What’s your prescription?"
"Just mild nearsightedness," Alexander replied, adjusting his eyeglasses. "These are mainly for reading—lightweight, high-quality lenses with an anti-glare coating. I can function just fine without them."
Rain nodded, her teasing smile returning. "So, the eyeglasses are more for maintaining that polished, professional look? A bit of a fashion statement to enhance your sophisticated appearance?"
Alexander frowned slightly before scoffing. "Didn’t you hear me? I also use them for reading and protecting my eyes from the screen since I spend most of my time in front of a computer."