Bait

“Could… could you repeat what have you said just now?” I hoped to hear some clarification, or correction of Hiro's previous words.

“You once asked me, if there was anything you can do for me… Well, I found you an opportunity,” he smirked.

I still had no idea what was Hiro thinking, but I already saw millions of flashing warning signs saying, “Danger ahead!” and I truly felt I should pay attention to those this time. I couldn't tell what did he want me to do exactly, but there was one thing that my writer's brain already assumed…

“Are you going to use me as a bait?!” I prayed that he would deny it.

“Oh, don't like it when you say it so harshly… but yes,” he smiled wickedly.

I felt I had to sit down before I collapse I walked few steps forward and already felt that my knees were weak, I fell on a sofa. Hiro sat right beside me and stroked my head.

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