Chapter 5 Lost in the Green Hues

His expressions are telling me, he is ready to kill anyone, right now. Okay, more precisely, me. But that's alright, as I get to see his oh so good face.

His hair is as darkish brown as cocoa, his eyes green. They held hues of the forest, surrounded with dark moss. It was kind of earthy green, that revives the grass after a cruel, unforgiving winter. Interwoven shades, hiding the chaotic nature behind. Never before have eyes clutched such danger and beauty, all at once. He had a sharp nose, and lips were better not explained. His features were reckless, untamed, yet captivating.

Awestruck by his god like features, for god knows how long, I came back to the planet when I saw him snapping his fingers in front of me. Then I noticed my hand still clutching his. I quickly let it go.

When I gained my so-called consciousness, he asked, "Do you usually shut down for few seconds, then regain composure? Or its just me?"

I could seriously manage just a, "huh?" Okay call me embarrassing.

"Because it is not good for you, to be so lost, being Crimsons leader, Rose Crimson." He emphasized the last bit. "You never know, where your sworn enemies might be. May be right in front of you." He shrugged, and whispered the last part.

He is right. Wait, how does he know me, since he is new here?

Oh, right I've been on the news all these days after last encounter.

"I know my enemies, and I also know they wont play peek-a-boo with me. I'll get to know, when someone will near me."

"Sure." He said with a knowing smirk. "By the way, why did you drag me here?"

Thats when realization dawned upon me, that is what am I doing here in first place.

This boy, and his looks.

"Shut up, and get into the car, there well play twenty questions, okay?" I quickly snapped at him.

"And why would I do that?" He asked raising an eyebrow at me. And I rolled my eyes.

"Because, this place isn't a bit safe." I replied. I got into the drivers seat, and looked at my side to find an empty seat. I look out of the window. He is standing with his arms crossed across his chest.

No, he seriously doesnt want me to open the freaking door for him, does he?

"What? Get your ass in here, right now." I exclaimed. He huffed, but eventually got in.

"Okay, now tell-" I interrupted him, and said, "First, let me drive out of here." And revved the engine.

Once I made sure that I left that lane, I slowed down the car, and released a breath. I could see him itching to ask questions, from the corner of my eyes. When he realized that there is nothing left for me to stop him anymore, he turned towards me and started shooting questions.

"Tell me why you dragged me here? Where are you taking me, huh?" To murder you. I internally laughed. Oh, I like him being annoyed. Deciding to irritate him further, I asked, "What is your name, again?"

I felt him tense a bit beside me, but he recovered soon. "I asked you first."

I sighed, "Well, I was trying to save you. You dont have an idea how dangerous they are. If anyone saw you gawking upon their house, they would probably get the sense of you being a spy. And then, it wouldn't be long to find you buried six feet underground."

He seemed to be a bit too caught up in my small speech to interrupt. He nodded, processing all in. And then said, "Either way I'm not safe. I mean, I'm sitting right beside the Leader of Crimson, crime family. You can result being equally dangerous."

I smirked, on the thought of being dangerous. "Yeah, like I can, but don't you worry, I don't harm innocent."

I heard him give out a breathy laugh and mutter 'innocent' under his breath. But I decided to ignore it.

My gaze involuntarily shifted from the road to his face. He was looking out of the window. His profile was also too good. A glass cutting jawline, and raised cheek bones. How cliché?

He chose that moment to turn his head towards me. And I whipped my head back to the road so fast, for a second, I doubted, is it still fixed to my body or will it bounce around any second?

Shit. Why do I have to embarrass myself like this?

He coughed lowly, and I didnt dare look at him. It was too awkward. But it soon vanished, when my phone rang. I mentally thanked, whoever it was.

Violet.

I grinned like an idiot to myself and attended the call. "Heellloooo." I sang, in a teasing voice.

"Oh, my god Rose, you wont believe, what in the freaking hell happened!" By now she was literally screaming on the other end.

"Umm Let me guess, Cam gave you chrysanthemum daisies and asked you out?" I said in a fake unsure voice.

"Seriously Rose, how do you know?" Disbelieve, evident in her voice. I chuckled, and said, "Let it be the story for another day, and I need the full description of what happened. Okay?"

"A to Z. Sure." She assured, then hung up.

I was still smiling and thinking about my best friend when he spoke. I forgot he was still there. "I didn't know, you were a part time witch, working with a prophecy."

I gasped. "You were eavesdropping?" How descent.

"Well, I couldn't help listening. You friend screams like anything." He ended with a shrug. I started closing my mouth, which was hanging open dramatically.

"So, what is your name?" I asked, to prevent any upcoming awkward silences.

"Why are you so desperate to know my name?" He accused, with an amused look on his face. His lips slightly tugging up, which made him look so bright.

"Well, technically you know my name, but I dont know yours. So, I should know."

"Then technically, I know Barrack Obama's name, but he doesn't know mine." Oh, nice comparison. But I'm sure, he doesn't know what he said.

"Thanks for the comparison." I exclaimed.

Oh, god, you seriously should have seen his face. A five seconds show, of realization and regret.

"Oh, no, dont let your ego fly. I was just saying. You know example." He tried to convince, with his full potential. With full of hand gestures.

"Sure." I smirked.

After a moment, or two, he sighed deeply. "Asher."

I nodded. "Asher." I let the name roll off my tongue. And instantly a smile took place on my face. I turned to look at him, and found him already looking at me. So, I raised my eyebrows, and asked him. "What?"

He shook his head, and looked outside the window. "Nothing. So, where are we going?"

"Oh, right. I don't know where you live. Where should I drop you?" I was just heading towards my house, completely ignoring the fact, that he lives somewhere else.

"Um, I guess you can, leave me here. I'll walk myself the rest of the way." He said.

"Are you sure? Like, it's fine, I can drop you." I asked him. I dont have anything to do right now, so it wouldn't kill me to spend a few more minutes, admiring his face. But it didn't take him a second to answer.

"Positive."