[Nanisca]
My heart momentarily stopped working the moment I stepped into my bedroom, and met Declan by my dresser, touching God-knows-what. I had dashed back to my bedroom to get off my clothes, after a successful mission, and no, I wasn't expecting to see him or anyone else in my bedroom.
Fortunately for me, I was quick to hide my surprise, and proceeded to undress, completely ignoring him.
"What are you doing snooping around my stuff? I asked in the most casual tone I could muster at the moment, after breathing in and out a few times.
"What are these?" Declan asked instead, ignoring my question. I knew he would ask whenever he came around, and yet I was not prepared to answer him.
"How did you get a raise?" He asked again, and I braced up. I had leverage over him, and I must never forget.
"I earned it." I replied with an air of indifference. I knew that would spite him, but I did it anyway. Maybe it was what I wanted.
