I woke up early this morning to prepare the food we needed for our picnic. I made sure that I woke up before Desmond so I could handle everything.

But I hadn't gotten started yet when Desmond arrived. "Good morning," he greeted. "You're early, seraphim."

I wanted to retort back but I realized it was way better to have him. My heart flipped upside down when he settled beside me.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" Desmond asked.

"Stay away." I distanced myself away from him.

As stubborn as he was, Desmond went beside me. Our skin grazed each other making me feel shivers down my spine.

"Desmond..."...