Harry's POV:

Anxiety. Worry. Fear.

Those three words compose my feelings today and the knot in the pit of  my stomach doesn't seem to dissolve no matter how hard I try . 

All I can think of is Alex . 

There has to be a reason for her absence . It's been two days and she hasn't turned up at work. The work is the least of my worries right now . I know for a fact that something is wrong . 

I hoped to see her today at office,but no , she didn't turn up. Nothing that I did in the office today, didn't remind me of her. 

I glance towards the clock. It's already 7 . As I gather my papers and files , the torrential rain catches my attention. The thunder, the rain . Is  God giving me signals?

I rush out of the building, towards my car as I keep the bag on top of my head to block the rain from hitting me . The sky is so cloudy and unusually dark today, it seems to mirror the condition of my soul.

I start the car and head towards where I should have have headed yesterday itself , Alex's apartment. I won't be able to breathe without uneasiness till I know she's okay. 

As I drive down the streets, they seem to be unusually empty today, only a few cars can be seen in a distance. I pass the various buildings , the busy intersection, which isn't busy today, the old flower shop lady who smiles at me usually, is nowhere to be seen. 

As I near Alex's building, I cross the park . I slow down when I see a pedestrian walking so that the water on the street won't splash on her. 

I don't know why , but I start scanning the area. As if on cue , my eyes land on a dark figure, running along the trail in the park , her head covered with the hood of her jet black jacket. Her brown locks peak a little through the hem of the hood . And I know exactly who that is .

It's Her.

It's Alex.

I quickly park my vehicle at the corner, and lock my car, leaving all my belongings trapped in the metal animal , but my feelings follow me. I hurriedly reach the entrance of the park , my thoughts whirling .

As I walk around , my eyes scan the place for any trace of her. I sigh in relief and my train of thoughts stops in its tracks ,when my eyes land upon her. 

The pouring rain doesn't block my sight too much. I can see her nearing , as she runs at a distance, in her black joggers. When she's close enough, her blue eyes snap in my direction and she gasps. Her surprise doesn't stop her from running past me . 

I run ,taking large steps as I catch up with her pace.My drenched clothes cling to my body, but I couldn't care less.

 My mouth blurts out the first few words that pop in my head , "Are you CRAZY????"

Alex's POV:

I run past him, ignoring his deep stare that burns right into my skull. I run even faster.

But of course he doesn't have a problem catching up with me . I don't even look at him. An undeniable sense of fear and accountability overtakes my senses . 

Through the heavy downpour , I hear his muffled voice, " Are you CRAZY????" , he shouts to make it audible for me . I don't reply, I run.... even faster as I accelerate my pace.

But who am I kidding, his tall legs won't have a problem catching up with me , I'm sure. Just as I prepare myself for the feeling of him beside me again, I feel a large hand grab me by my upper arm. 

I don't flinch to the slightest , as I send a glare in his direction, mirroring his own expression. After giving me a moment to catch my breath , he continues .

" What the hell are you doing?", his voice is laced with concern.

I don't think twice before replying, " I was RUNNING", I say casually.

He guides me towards a bench . As we both seat ourselves on it, I feel a pang of guilt for an unknown reason. 

" Running from whom, the world? ", he raises his voice but I can still make out the deep concern beneath it.

Realization hits me .

I sigh ," Yes .. running from the world ...", I whisper.

I dare not meet his gaze.

Another pang of guilt hits me .

"I-I'm sorry...I should've called the office . " I say.

Here I am ,running from the world, from myself, from him, when I didn't even realize how I betrayed Myself, by failing to complete even my own responsibility, my work.

" The work must've been stuck...shit! I'm sorry Harry.. I-I was just ....lost." ,I manage to squeak .

I don't look up, but I can feel his gaze on me. 

" Fuck the work. ", he says coldly.

"A-are you Okay??," his voice is laced with......worry?

I look up and my eyes meet his green ones and he instantly seems to get his answer as I feel his eyes getting laced with another layer of worry. Why...How is it possible that only my eyes are enough for him to read all about me ?

"I was worried...", he sighs again , his eyes never leaving mine . 

The heavy downpour, visibly shrinks to a drizzle.  Through the rim of my hood, little droplets of rain , fall on my eyes, my nose . I watch how he runs his digits through his long locks of hair , water dripping from their ends. His handsome face, flushed and washed , raindrops shining on his cheeks. 

Am I in heaven ?

A few tears run down my cheeks, unnoticed as they mix with the rain droplets. How deeply does he care for me , that they don't go unnoticed to him. He reaches his hand out and tackles them away. 

I scoot closer to him ,and kiss his frown gently, to make it vanish as I smile at him. His face inches closer to mine and his minty breath hits my face . He presses his lips to mine and in that moment , I get lost in the passion with which his hands caress my cheeks ,the passion which urges my lips to meet his.

The light of the setting sun, sprays it's last few rays on our faces as we pull away and get lost in each others eyes. I gently lay my head on his shoulder as I close my eyes , and for once I feel that everything is right. 

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