Chapter One

Another day it had begun again, it was just like any other heavy pitter-patter of raindrops falling in the quiet town of Arcel. It was a peaceful town for the most part summer season and a lot of graduates from college were enthused about the arrival. This place had aspects of a decent mix of nightlife and tourist attractions. One young woman felt a mixture of relief to be within the spacious walls of the library.Yeah, it would be strange some on the cusp of life, all cooped up in the library instead of people she looked comfortable being surrounded by books.

She was curled up on an indigo bean bag in the back nook of the library, a young woman with beautiful ebony hair fell very loose and wavy down her back. Dark brown eyes were transfixed on the context of her very thick novel she was reading immersed in the fictional world of the book she read. He couldn’t help to find the most expressive thing about her was those pretty doe eyes engaging and smirking at each page of the book, as if she was trapped in the exciting plot she let herself get enveloped back in.

Her eyes danced along the page, lighting up whenever she found something new, it mirrored a child on Christmas who awaited to open their very first present. He found his gaze watching her with ocean eyes taking in the sight of this girl. The place was surprisingly empty, only sparing a few people either working or coming in place pickups for a book and others working in peace. He was there to get something for his sister whenever he first saw her.

Beautiful.

A thought came to his mind though he was never one to take in such things, he was different from most guys his age. He was wild, adventurous, and spirited which drew people to him on their own. This was the first time he found himself getting entrance by another person much less some girl. A smile that could only be described to him as soft which made him observe those sweet little dimples on her cheeks. The lighting above the girl made her warm sepia skin glow only to add to her beauty. Yasei has never seen her around; he would have recalled seeing a girl like this before.

Why was he intrigued like this? Damn it, he was usually able to handle himself better, the more he observed the girl. The more he felt his answer was the cause to make him feel such annoyance he couldn’t explain. In comparison to most, she was easily capable of being in the crowd, yet just from her appearance he got the feeling it was the opposite. His eyes dropped to watch plump lips softly painted soft red shined. That made his cheeks flush a bright red. It was strange for him to react this way; he couldn't help but silently curse his sister for this errand.

He needed to get out of this library, whatever else went through his mind needed to disappear. “Hana, she should have done this crap herself…” Yasei grumbled, a curse to himself though he always caved into those damned puppy dog eyes. The family tended to get him in those rare little moments to inconvenience his ***. To be honest, why was he feeling less irritated by this particular errand which was tasked upon him? Behind the desk who witnessed his predicament chuckled. “Ah, to be young and unaware..” The receptionist chuckled in amusement watching Yasei, who glanced at her slightly startled before walking up to hand her the book he needed to check out.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” A lame cover-up, he knew it besides he didn’t need to shift his gaze to the older woman who knew he was full of shit. The only response was a click of her tongue chastising him as his mother would do. Yasei found his gaze and drifted back over to see if the young woman was still there reading. The strange part about this situation was that he felt relieved to see her there, so invested in her book that he swore he heard a tiny little squeal. It was rather cute to watch her so invested in the book she read.

His ear perked up to hear the woman scanning his books speak up once more. “That girl’s one of a kind, sometimes I wonder if she’s lonely. She’s here every day mostly reading books, yet I feel that there is more she is missing out on.” Glancing back at her, a fraction of something more seemed solemn in the elder woman’s gaze.

What could or what did she mean by that?

For some reason, this made Yasei curious to learn more about who this girl was really.

“I worry about you interacting with her for some reason. I’ve known that child since she moved here—boy’s like you for a girl like that. Pure and simple, you're a rollercoaster.”

As if reading his thoughts, she openly answered his question though it made him feel some sort of uncertainty. Yasei was different from this girl. He knew that much though to the extent, this receptionist hit the nail on the head. He knew his personality was dangerous not in the sense of harm, yet was chaos itself though his life was good one. The tiny musings of his mind wondered why she was lonely, who made her stay in that protective bubble she had.

Oddly, Yasei's eyes studied her some more. He was observant despite his nature, other people enjoyed his charm and straight-laced characteristics. No, she would be guarded if anything. Blue eyes shined vibrantly, as if he found something precious that he wanted for himself. Clearly, he knew she was more than that he was assured in the reasons he made then.

His stomach grumbled for the need of food, it didn’t help, with across from the library was a bakery filling the room in the scent of cinna buns drizzled with fresh apricot and honeyed cream. Damn it, he felt anxious to dart off for food right now, the idea he, Yasei Honpō was caught off guard would shock his close knit friend group. All because of an interesting little bambi who caught his eyes of the things—his sister would certainly be invested and gush.

****, no. I am not letting her find out about this.

“Young man..” The receptionist or rather her named tag read Natasha Barnes, she seemed to know the girl he was for better word intrigued by. Maybe he could appeal of course, he wanted to get to know her. Highly unlikely as things stood. She knew what kind of person he was though not in the negative sense, okay maybe he was far too reckless.

“Sweetheart, I finished your books.” A sigh left her lips, a chuckle knowingly followed after, while she pressed the books down firmly she continued.”Look, here little wolf, I know she’s beautiful, but a sweet girl. I am sure you’ll see her again.”The receptionist hoped nothing came to complicated for the girl, and Yasei saw that sincere concern for the woman.

Fox, he was not that damn little, shit! He knew what she meant instantly and a cough escaped his cheeks shifting away again. Yes, this is why he felt annoyed even frustrated by how keen adults could be, his example was his very own mother. Everything would be in the tubes if she found this out, it would never end on meeting the girl.

He chuckled, shaking his head slightly glancing at the older woman.” I’ll keep it in mind Miss, but ya know about us foxes. We tend to find ourselves lost with the right kind of people.” A smile perched itself on his lips, he got a little sense of victory whenever she groaned in frustration. Hell, she must’ve had sons herself by that natural reaction.

Maybe they didn’t listen to her advice. Unlike him, he was always very clever to adhere to things that could help him in the future. For now, he felt those delicious pastries and chai spiced ginger latte call his name. Whatever energy he needed would have to be had in order to do what he considered to be his next plan. He looked forward to talking to his Bambi, once he returned texting his sister quickly about her books.

There was something gripping in his heart, a strange desire to keep his new found treasure for himself. A song played in the library which was missed on Yasei, if had listened to the music he would know there was a deeper meaning he’d understand.

Dangerous he’s someone you’ll never forget

Inviting desire and thrills you miss in life *

That boy is taking you for a wild ride.*

Be careful you don’t fall to the other side*

Rebel nature women can agree *

Temptation is a sin he will tempt thee*

As the darkness overcomes so will*

Never cross over to the wild side *

His love will make crash over and over *

This man will never set you free.*

Mr. wild, wild, side*

Neither he nor the young woman knew this song would be a clear truth. Yasei caught her in his sights though he felt positive this would be a good start of something between them. As the old school song played in the library both had different thoughts that day. What he didn’t know was her gaze had seen his back leaving the library for the cafe.

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