Elena had seen a book on top of the shelf that had caught her attention as it looked like the cover was made of pure gold. Because the book was too far on top, she decided to go grab the ladder. She was already close to reaching the book but somehow, her legs slipped and she found herself falling down.
But before she could reach the floor, a pair of strong arms grabbed her, catching her firmly. For a few seconds, she stayed frozen, arms wrapped tightly around her savior's neck and her eyes closed.
"Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?" Elena heard the familiar voice of Xavier and her eyes burst open.
"W-what…"
"Why did you have to climb that high? You could have asked someone for help." The words rushed out of Xavier's mouth as he scanned her body, still keeping her close to himself.
