Chapter 1
commander
"Alright Levison, sit your ass down"
The chief ordered his subordinate. Atlas just sighed and sat down on one of the chairs in the office. The raven knew what was coming after this.
Every time Atlas misbehaved he'd get an hour's worth of lecture. So the agent was preparing himself.
commander
"Did you read through the file thoroughly?"
The chief asked instead. Atlas was very confused since this has never happened before. He was sure he'd get an earful today.
He shortly answered. The commander hummed and sat across from him.
commander
"I know what you're thinking, but this case is too important than a scolding that I know, falls into deaf ears"
The chief deadpanned. Atlas just grinned slightly.
commander
"Your coordinates have already been set. You'll be leaving immediately. That's why I needed to talk to you a bit. Make sure your cover doesn't get blown. No one should even suspect you. We want you to monitor the convict's every move. And mail me a daily report"
Atlas nodding along to everything he said, making sure to memorize every instruction.
Atlas again shortly replied.
commander
"Get going then. The car is already on its way so start packing accordingly"
And with that Atlas was free to go.
Usually, the initial moving to a different quadrant in an undercover mission would take a week or a little less than a week. But due to this being a high-profile case with a higher threat ratio, this mission had to be executed immediately.
So just as expected, Atlas was in front of his new apartment complex in less than six hours. he was in the B section of the King castle neighborhood in unit no. 436.
The raven pulled up his hood a bit more before he unlocked the door and walked in. He put his bag down near the doorframe and started taking off his shoes. But he froze in his tracks once he saw the pair of big doe eyes staring at him.
The petit woman had honey brown hair and a very pretty face. A little too pretty to be human. Shorts and a loose t-shirt making her look small. She was holding up a frying pan as if she would throw it at the raven any moment. But seeing her posture Atlas could determine that the latter was too in shock to actually do anything.
The sight was more adorable than frightening really. At least for the buff dude with the most intimidating aura on the planet.
The two said at the same time. Atlas was surprised at how deep the stranger's voice was in contrast to her baby face.
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"This is my apartment"
Atlas
"This is my apartment"
The two again replied in unison.
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"Your apartment? What are you talking about?!"
Atlas
"Your apartment? What are you talking about?!"
They were so in sync by now that it looked rather comical.
Atlas
"I just moved in. My contract is already signed and paid for. Who the hell are you?"
Atlas asked now disrupting their synchronization. The brown-head blinked cutely and tilted her head. The gesture was far too adorable for a grown woman.
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"Mister, I've been living in this apartment for the past three years. What do you mean your contract is already signed and paid?"
The stranger asked innocently. To Atlas, who's been trained to know people by their body language, it was easily noticeable that the petit female wasn't lying.
With great confusion, Atlas pulled out his phone and politely told the other to wait a second. The stranger finally decided to put away the pan as well.
Atlas's phone rang and a familiar voice greeted him.
Atlas
"Dad! Why is there someone else in my apartment? Or should I ask why do I have the keys to someone else's apartment?"
The raven asked through gritted teeth though it was unnoticeable to others.
The chief from the other side laughed lightly.
commander
"I see they forgot to inform you. You'll be sharing an apartment with a civilian. Think of it as part of your undercover training. The person you're staying with doesn't know anything about you. So be careful"
With that, the commander hung up.
Atlas just stared at his locked phone for a few seconds with his jaw open. He couldn't believe what was going on right now. He was sent here to observe one of the most wanted criminals in the nation, and Atlas was supposed to stay at a civilian's house?!
A small voice snapped him out of his inner fit. The raven turned to the small woman in front of him who was smiling at him shyly and fiddling with her shirt.
The sight was too adorable. Atlas had a feeling "adorable" would be his most used word the entirety of his stay here.
'Why did she have to be this cute and innocent? Why couldn't she be a shallow brat? Now I can't even ignore her without feeling bad. Damn it!' the raven whined in his head.
He asked the pretty stranger.
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"The landlord just texted me. It was partially my fault, I had given a notice that I wanted a roommate about a year ago due to some problems and I forgot to take the notice down. That's why this happened."
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"And unfortunately there aren't any vacant apartments left. The construction of the new units will take a lot of time and since your contract is already official, we're kind of stuck together. So, I hope you wouldn't mind having me as a roommate. I'm terribly sorry. I promise to not cause you trouble!"
Atlas's new roommate blabbered out cutely.
Atlas couldn't help but admire how sweet the other was. Making it even harder for him to even think about ignoring the latter.
There was just something so sweet and innocent about the other that it made Atlas want to protect her. But he held himself well and not let his sudden feelings cloud his judgment.
Atlas
"I'm more than alright mam. I'm sorry for intruding on your space like this. I promise to not get in your way. Please take care of me."
Atlas said respectfully and bowed.
He lifted his head up when he heard a giggle.
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"You're very nice compared to how you present yourself,"
The stranger remarked with a soft smile.
Atlas
"How do I present myself?"
Atlas asked with an eyebrow raised. The action for some reason making the brown-head flustered.
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"Um, it's just that, you look unapproachable from the way you carry yourself. It is kind of intimidating. But you are actually very nice"
His roommate said hesitantly.
'if only she knew' Atlas thought to himself.
Atlas
"Thank you. I am Atlas. Atlas William. Pleased to meet"
He said and extended his hand for a handshake. His roommate beamed at him.
Ivy
"I'm Ivy Miller! Nice to meet you!"
Ivy introduced with a wide smile.
The smile was so contagious that Atlas found himself smiling too.
Ivy
"Let me show you your room,"
Ivy said and led him further inside.
And that is how the fate of two strangers tangled together.
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