15 DARLING?

< Athaire Starlight Hotel

UTC+2 0815 AM

7th Floor >

One Shot stood in front of the elevator for seconds, lost patience, and sped over towards the stairs. All for a clean cut. Obviously.

Taking three steps at a time, he soon arrived at the main foyer from which the main stairs led down to the lobby. The handrail was made of marble and just perfect for sliding down on them. Who cared if this was a fancy hotel, he was leaving tomorrow anyway. That said, he jumped on them and slid down sideways. Thud! Thud? He jumped off at the end, ignored the shocked face of the concierge to his right, and ran towards the entrance. Taking a turn, and he was by the elevators. Right in front of them: Angel!

"You forgot something!" He called out to her, relieved, and reached with one hand to his back pocket. It was empty.

The realization hit him like a punch in the stomach. It must have dropped out earlier. Hopefully, it wasn't broken.

Angel turned around and the look in her eyes made his heart squeeze up. She looked hurt. Desperate. In need of help. Suddenly, she smiled and responded to him with a bubbly voice, "Darling!"

Darling?!