As usual, constant I hate you's were traded between both of them. He despises her; he really does— or so he claims. Her gaze seems to be the source of his vexation, and he hates her for making him feel this desperate for her.

The deal was intricate but beneficial. She's being dragged by him, albeit this time he's more cranky than usual. She avoided him, just as he said he wanted, so why is he embracing her now?

"Stay, we're not done." He murmurs behind her as his arms prevents her from moving.