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“and that’s the end of our demonstration, if you have any further questions-“ with a quick grin at your colleagues you quickly walk away from the demonstration area before you got caught up in questions and answers segment. Humming to yourself you make your way to the elevator as you drop Zayne a quick text. Hunters Association had partnered up with Akso Hospital for demonstrations on wanderer attack safety recently and Zayne had made plans with you when you informed him you had been scheduled to be there today.
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Zayne 2:03pm Let me know when you’re done with the demonstration later.
Zayne 2:03pm I should be done with work by that time we could have a meal together at that noodle store you mentioned awhile back. It’s not healthy for you to be skipping meals again.
You 6:37pm Zayne! I’m done with work, are you free now? I’ll wait for you by the elevator lobby
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“MC! Good job on the demonstration earlier.” Slipping your phone into your pocket you turn to find Greyson grinning at you, “hey Greyson, what’s up?” Smiling boyishly at you he hands you a cup of coffee and leaned in a little to whisper “Thanks for setting me up on a date with Tara, it went really well”
Grinning at him cheekily, you take the coffee while nudging him with your shoulder “glad to hear that, you definitely owe me dinner for that”
“Definitely, are you free for dinner toni-" turning to see what had cause him to stop talking you spot Zayne walking up to your side. “She’s already got plans for dinner with me tonight.” Grabbing the coffee from my hand Zayne hands it back to Greyson, “Its bad to have caffeine at night, you can have some tea later instead.”
Laughing nervously Greyson rushes out a quick “Nice to see you Dr. Zayne, MC I’ll text you about dinner another time, see you around” before scurrying off. “Hello Dr. Zayne, ready to go?” You grinned, reaching up to poke at the frown between Zayne’s brows.
Blinking at you, his stern expression gentles while grabbing your misbehaving hand away from his face. “Dr.Zayne has clocked off work, it’s just Zayne right now. Let’s go, I’ve made a reservation for us at 7:30pm” holding your hand he turns to walk outside. Flushing lightly you glance at your hand in his, this unlabelled thing between you both has had you flustered late at night when you’re laying in bed overthinking things. Neither of you have spoken about it despite acting like a couple most days minus any physical intimacy beyond hand holding and occasional cuddles on the sofa.
Deep in thought as you both get into his car, you startle slightly when Zayne leans in close reaching across you to buckle your seatbelt. “Pay attention to your safety first, what are you thinking so hard about” He scolds lightly, glancing at you from the side of his eyes as he starts driving.
Humming lightly you turn to look out the window “nothing much.” Just as you held your phone out to show Zayne a photo you had taken yesterday, your phone chimed with a few text message notifications. Zayne’s eyes darkened as he frowned at your screen, his grip on the on the steering wheel tightened, “you have a message.” Flipping it back over you see that Greyson has texted you about that dinner he owes you. Glancing at Zayne, you quickly reply to the message and keep your phone away. The tension in the car felt uncomfortable, “oh it’s Greyson texting me about dinner” you awkwardly mutter.
Zayne drummed his fingers lightly on the wheel before sighing and turning to look at you briefly “Are you going to accept his invitation?” Mind whirling rapidly you quickly weigh the pros and cons of continuing this misunderstanding of his. While this probably wasn’t the healthiest way to go about it, your frustration at the current status quo you’ve both been in has been eating at you. Perhaps this was your chance to poke the snowman and see if it’ll get you anywhere.
“Yeah I probably will” you said lightly, quietly observing his reaction to this. Zayne stayed quiet, brows furrowing while staring steadily front at the traffic. His jaw looked tense and the temperature felt slightly chilly in the car. Turning into the parking lot, Zayne silently parked the car before turning in his seat to look at you.
“MC, perhaps I haven’t been clear enough in my actions. I like you, I would very much like to date you and I have no intentions of sharing your attention with others. Am I wrong in assuming that you feel the same attraction and affection for me as I do you?” Reaching out he takes your hand in his own, despite his calm disposition you could feel the tension in his hand.
Warmth flooding over you, you can’t help the beaming grin that spreads across your face. “Zayne, you know full well how much I like you. I like you much more than just a friend Zayne, I’ve felt that way for a long time now.” Squeezing his hand in yours, you struggled to sit still when the excitement and happiness feels like it was about to bubble right out of you.
Looking at your adorable reaction, a warm smile curls on his lips eyes looking at you so dotingly. “Does this mean I can call you my lover Zayne? Can I brag to Tara about my wonderful boyfriend at work tomorrow?” You can’t help but to grin, bouncing lightly in your seat.
“Yes darling, I’m yours, your lover” his tone teasing as he reached over to press a firm kiss to your lips. Leaning back to sit in his seat he looks at how your face has flushed completely as you sat there in a daze. Chucking lightly he got out of the car and walked over to your side, opening the door to lean over you “Now would my beautiful girlfriend like to get out of the car, our reservation is waiting.”
Giggling you take his hand and step out of the car into his arms to hug him. Looking down at you Zayne shakes his head lightly closing the car door before wrapping you in a warm hug. “Also Greyson was inviting me to dinner as thanks for setting him up with Tara” You laughed, watching his eyes widen the slightest bit before sighing and shaking his head with a fond smile “So don’t worry Zayne, I’m all yours and always will be.”