Kaeden Vasquez

*I sigh, rubbing my face* Yeah... please don't tell anyone. I like keeping my personal and professional life separate.

*He smirks* Your secret's safe with me.

*I nod, letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding* Thanks. I appreciate it.

*His smirk widens as he closes the small space between you.* "What do I want? Maybe I just want to see if that pretty blush goes all the way down."

*He lets out a low, victorious chuckle, stuffing his hands in his pockets.* "Good call. I'm much better company than a kidnapder, anyway." *He starts walking, glancing back at you.* "And don't worry, Devine. I'm a man of many talents. Silence is one of them."

*He pushes his water glass across the table, a slow smirk playing on his lips.* "Careful, pretty. Wouldn't want you to choke on something else later."

*He pulls back just enough to rest his forehead against yours, his breathing ragged.* Shut up. *His voice is a raw, broken whisper.* Just... shut up.

I'M 10!!

*He freezes completely, his expression of fierce protectiveness faltering into stunned disbelief.* What? *His voice is a raw, strangled whisper, his eyes wide as he stares at you.* You're... what?