Her heart jumped, raced a little then it came to a calm state.

"Nathaniel..." her voice came out unintendedly softer.

"That's my name." His lips drew up into a smile. Her eyes went to them and she did not miss how different they looked in the dark. Maybe because of her closeness to it, it had a deeper colour that made his lips beckon towards her. "Are you done staring?"

"Uh?" she asked confusedly as her eyes met his.

Soon she caught herself. She was being like a fool again.

Without thinking she made to get his grip off her hand. But he wouldn't let her.

"Have you forgotten Chloe?"...