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Irene's P.O.V

A silence that made me uncomfortable and made my stomach tie a knot formed between the three of usas I was resisting all the urge to not fiddle my hands before Xavier. All of a sudden, I was taken aback when I felt someone, brushing his fingers on my hair while patting me on the head slowly.

I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me who it was because I knew that it was no one other than Xavier. I pursed my lips slightly as I was hit by a sudden wave of nervousness that made my stomach churn. I had no idea why it felt like I was about to fall on my knees to the ground but what I knew was that the way Xavier patted me on the head was damn good.

"Raise your head" I heard Xavier say as I raised my head and fixed my gaze on him. I was totally at a loss for words to say because of the way his emerald eyes pierced into mine.

I felt butterflies flying in my stomach as I gulped on my spittle and forced out a smile that faltered quickly.

Slowly, all the excitement building inside of