Chapter 622 - Six Hundred And Twenty-two: Her Safe Haven (1/2)

The third point of view:

This was a big opportunity for him, he could finally show Ailee how much he felt about her. However, Neon chickened out.

When he saw the way Ailee's eyes widened and her lips slightly trembled, he mistook that gesture as her being scared by his move. If she was this frightened of him already, what happens when he confesses his feelings?

Neon was scared that she would never talk to him. That she would reject him and their relationship won't be the same as well. So, he rather they remain this way and he gets the opportunity to see her every day as long as he wants rather than ruining it all. Losing his friendship, his brotherhood - the camouflage he used to hide his affection for her like a coward.

Ailee's heart pounded in her chest, what was going on? She had seen the look in his eyes and it scared her. Did her brother desire her? She gulped, she had never seen Neon any other way other than a brother. What was she going to do? She wasn't even ready for this.

”Ouch!” Ailee yelped in pain when Neon suddenly flicked her on the forehead. It was unexpected and hurt like shit.

”What was that for?” She couldn't believe him.

”What dirty thoughts are you having?” Neon teased her.

”D-dirty thoughts?” Ailee almost spat out blood. Wasn't he the one who had looked at her like she was the best thing he had ever seen? Perhaps, her eyes might have deceived her.

”I know I'm handsome, but keep your paws sheathed,” He continued to say getting to his feet.

Ailee was aggrieved, she was being accused unfairly here. She never had any immoral thoughts about him. Well, maybe, for a second? But that was only because he looked at her that way, she almost thought he wanted to kiss her.

God, what was she thinking? Why would Neon kiss her? He's her brother and siblings don't kiss each other, right?

”I was not thinking about you?!” Ailee continued to say and didn't even know why she was explaining herself to him.

”Hmm,” Neon gave her a look of unbelief.

”I'm serious,”

”If you weren't thinking about me, who were you thinking about then?” Neon asked her, delighted to see her flustered. She was flustered because of him, it was a good sign, right?

”It was Theo!”

”What?” he was startled.

”I was thinking of Theo,” Ailee blurted out and she didn't even know why. But then it was better than getting misunderstood having feelings for your brother.