dangerous

Criss had prying eyes, the type that would peel your layers off one by one and would laugh loudly when it sees what is hiding underneath those skin.

But, staying with Gabriel had taught me many things, subconsciously. I schooled my face to look like I was utterly bored.

“He comes to visit, I'm a good listener."

He nodded his head and turned to the direction of the hallway.

“I still can't believe I have a sister. Well, apart from Regalia. She has been a pain in my ass for ages."

“What happened that Dariel lost custody of you and Regalia?."

I noted the way Criss' shoulders froze at my question and I saw that he made a great effort in trying to relax it. He smiled nervously.

“It's a long story." He said.

“I've got plenty of time, if they're all eating outside and it's this cold, I'm not sure I even want to eat at all."

He smiled, genuinely this time.

" They're not actually eating out, it's just that they're having dinner at the back of the house, it's warm and it's still indoors." He rea