Chapter 6 I had gone out for a snack, buying a pack of chips from the cafeteria and slowly taking a walk around the campus, on the grassy ground besides the path to the gate. Truthfully I was kind of nervous, wondering if I was going too far. A part of me pondered if any of this was even worth it, I have a feeling that it won’t make any difference. The only thing it will do is make him angry, I doubt it would annoy him enough to actually even consider leaving this dorm. If that’s the case then what am I even doing? Someone might say, I should just accept it. It is what it is, right? I can’t. I won’t be able to sleep peacefully. Not as long as I’m haunted by the memories. I sigh as I breathe in the fresh air, letting a couple of leaves attack my face as they fall from the trees.I head back to the dorm, opening the door while wondering if he had come in and saw the mess I mad-Wait a second. Why won’t my hand come off the door! Shit. “No no no no no, you’ve got to be kidding m
Chapter 7 Last night it was difficult for me to sleep. Moments from earlier that night had continued to haunt me before I fell into my subconscious. His warm hand and the way he had gently rubbed the glue off of me, despite knowing that this was what I had intended to happen to him! If it wasn’t for my own dumbness and short circuited memory, I would have been able to avert this crisis and Taranis would have been the one who ended up on that door knob, stuck. I’m afraid unlike me, he might have just pulled his hand roughly, losing the top layer of dead skin. “What if I told you If I was attracted to strange behavior?” He had asked with that signature smirk, the one that starts at one side of his mouth in a mischievously cute way. What is wrong with me?I had shaken my head and instead chose to focus on how I embarrassed myself in the morning class because he did not let me use the restroom and furthermore, he tripped me right after he had helped me. While I agree that was something
Chapter 8 He returned to the class wearing different clothes. Well, no one would have noticed it because earlier he was wearing all black, same as now. I’m sure of it though, he definitely changed his clothes. I let out a small sigh, oh well, it was fun while it lasted. Unfortunately it was short because he seemed to respond quickly, he even immediately figured out it was me. Of course I was going to deny his ‘false’ allegations towards me. This school is ridiculous. It’s not like I have anything against men, but is it too much to ask for ? Not wanting to live with a strange man? “You don’t want to piss me off.” He says in a low voice, low enough that only I could hear it and that too barely. “Call a truce, peacefully, or you’ll regret it.” It was the first time I saw him being serious about this thing. Usually, he was joking and laughed it off, like last night. He must be getting really annoyed by my pranks. I grin internally. This was exactly what I wanted. “I’ll stop when you
Chapter 9“So, where are we going?” He was driving us to some place, since I didn’t have a car of my own yet.“There’s only one good coffee place close to the campus, everyone goes there, you haven’t tried it yet?” “Nope.”“Well good thing you met me then.” He laughed. Uh huh.He smiled very wide. In a way, Taranis smiled wide too but something about this guy’s laugh was obnoxious, like he was full of himself. We reached the place.I could see why all the campus kids came here often, it was a nice place. Though the outside might seem slightly shabby, the inside was anything but. It gave a paradoxical illusion, since the white color on the walls outside was chipping off. There were yellow warm lights adorning the window and strings of flowers were wrapped around the wires. There were also two huge plants full of lovely flowers. A single bench lay between the 2 plants as a bridge.He opened the door for me. Awkward. Am I the only one who feels awkward when this happens instead of b
Chapter 10 After I had processed what had happened. I tried holding Taranis’s arm, to keep him at bay but he leaned down closer towards Ezekiel, whispering something to him that I could not hear properly but managed to catch a few words, it was something about a fork in an eyeball. I could only assume he was threatening him with things he did not want me to hear. Ezekiel’s expression turned dull and grey, his eyes widening ever so slightly, it slowly turned to anger and dismay as he stood up and brushed his clothes off, leaving grimly. I dig my fingernails into my palm. “Thanks, I think I could have handled it but I appreciate your help.” I let him know awkwardly. I hadn’t expected him to intervene. Hell, I didn’t know that he was even aware of the fact that I was sitting behind him. It was strange but also strangely comforting. I think in that moment, my negative feelings about him took a turn for the positive and I wasn’t sure why I hated him in the first place. “Really? It se
Chapter 11I had a peaceful night’s sleep. It was like my body knew that I was going to be safe, that it was okay to relax and simply allow myself to recharge. It was unexpected but I was grateful for it. No more unnecessary stress. When I woke up. I was obviously late. Completely ready to bash Taranis for hoarding the bathroom and breaking my precious rules, I sit up in bed and rush to the bathroom. I was about to bang on it when the door opened. “I um-” I begin, not sure where I was going with this.“Didn’t expect me to get ready on time did you?” He put his towel over his shoulder as he shook his head a little to set his hair. He looked different. He looked very different. “You… dyed your hair?” I notice. He looked surprised, clearly not expecting me to notice it.“You can’t tell me it doesn’t look good.” He murmured as he fixed a few strands of hair in the mirror with a grin, he looked back at me, the smile still plastered on his face.My heart skipped a beat.Not fair. Not fa
Chapter 12 “Oh you know, just this and that.” She said slightly nervously, she must have caught on to the change in his aura.Taranis didn’t seem like he wanted to let it go. “And what exactly is this and that?”“Just that you’re good looking and a lot of girls here want to get with you.”He scoffed lightly, as if he didn’t believe her. Turning to me, he says. “Are you perhaps, one of those girls?” He was joking of course, but she didn’t seem to understand that intention. “What, Hazel? Oh she was completely disgusted with having a boy roommate, made me think she’s into girls instead haha.” She laughed excessively, her eyes continued fluttering. I raised my eyebrow, I had not expected her to say something like that, it definitely threw me off guard for a second. She thought I was into girls? Does it really seem like I like girls? I think about it. My hair is a typical wolf cut, I definitely do not get boy haircuts. What else? No makeup? I do wear large hoodies and loose pants, does
Chapter 13 I’m not sure how I ended up in this position. In fact, I was under the impression that Aria did not like Taranis at all, considering how she told me to be careful of him while counting all of his supposed sins. She had brought a friend along, a tall muscular blonde guy. Either she didn’t notice or is ignoring the fact that he is completely smitten with her. He was like a golden retriever puppy, fetching whatever she wanted him to get. She wanted a coffee? He would say, “Be right back, my queen!” and come running back with the coffee. Of course I might be exaggerating a little. I can’t help but admit that I was a little jealous of her skills. She makes friends easily, all guys are into her. My first impression of her was that she might be rude or snobbish because she’s tall and pretty, with a great figure. She wasn’t either of what I had expected her to be but.. How could I put it? It was a privilege, that’s the best I could say. I wasn’t exactly judging her for it. People
We stopped by Leo’s apartment to grab a few things and then we were on our way to the campus. It was no longer in lock down but Aria’s room was still closed for now. They had given Dani a temporary room by shifting a bed in one of the non functional storage rooms. It sounds worse than it really was, the room was big enough. It wasn’t so bad. After the investigation is thoroughly complete and the room is all cleaned up, Dani could move back in. I don’t think she wanted to. If she had an option she would bolt from there the first second she could get. But living off of campus would be unnecessarily expensive.Since there is a vacancy..They offered me. They offered me to move in with Dani since I was so opposed to having a boy roommate. On one hand I don’t want Dani to suffer by herself and on the other, the thought of moving into that room scares me. I know it would be much worse for her, which is why I was confused.I sigh.“Can’t I just stay here and.. not move.” I mumble.“Do you th
Chapter 42 The butler was dressed in all black, he brought a fancy food trolley and set down the plates with tea. There was a glass stand with 3 tiers, one of them had cupcakes, the other had small tea cakes and the top most one had macarons.My mouth was watering and I pursed my lips to stop myself from drooling.“Please, help yourself.” He waved to the food.I ponder with suspicion.“If I wanted to poison you, I would have done it while you were unconscious.” He assured me.That’s some assurance alright!“Can I have some cold coffee instead? I don’t really drink tea.” I shrug. If I’m here, might as well dig in right?“Right away.” The butler gave a little bow and headed back to the kitchen.Impressive. I nod slowly, slightly impressed with the way things worked here.They are living in a completely different world from me, aren’t they? I can’t imagine living like this. I mean, I didn’t have a bad life by any means. My parents always made sure I had everything I needed, of course. H
I didn’t think about it before, rather, I think my mind was still hazy from whatever they gave me to knock me out. I can’t believe it.He looks nothing like him. I try to look closely at his features more and more, at one point he probably might think that I could be into him but I just wanted to get a good look to see the resemblance. I actually think their noses are the same. Maybe lips.Their eyes are completely different. Am I wrong?“Are you.. Taranis’s father?” I ask with hesitance. I could only imagine if he was really a random kidnapper who caught me for organ trafficking.The man gave a rough smile. “That is correct. I’m surprised you caught on so quickly. Unless he told me about you, of course.” He sounded like he was gloating to some extent, happy that he was being mentioned even if it was in a horrible way.I wanted to diffuse his fantasy.“I overheard your phone call with him.. sort of.” I shrug. “You know you could have just called me right? If you’re going as far as kid
Chapter 40The last thing I remember was seeing a kitty in the back alley. If I really strain my brain for more information and try to recall the incident.. I’d say I was kidnapped and taken in a black van. There was bright white light shining and for a second I thought it was the tunnel people go through at the end of their life when they are ready to die.I try to scream, ‘NO I’m too young to die! Please! At least let me live till 40!’“No. I don’t want to die.” I murmur over and over as my eyes open and adjust to the bright light.Oh. It wasn’t a tunnel gateway to heaven.My eyes were just blinded by the reflection from the white ceiling.“Trust me sweetheart, we have no intention to harm you here.” My vision focuses on a man sitting opposite to me. Before I answer, I take a quick look around my surroundings and nudge my elbow against my pants just to see if my phone was still in my pockets. I doubt they would be rookie enough to leave it in without-Well I’ll be damned. I feel the
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Chapter 39You’d think after what happened in the van with the extremely sensual kiss that I would not be phased anymore but I was. He said I was underestimating his control.I shake my head. “Forget it.” There is no point in looking deep into his actions because Taranis was a complete tease and he always has been.I ignored what had happened and went to sleep in the room which was cleaner than the living room. It took me a long time before sleeping finally came, I was thinking about all sorts of things. I had asked them if breaking out could potentially make things worse but apparently it depends solely on Taranis’s family. If they are trying to stir things up they might take it too far but maybe they’ll feel bad for their son who was just shot??? And let him have some peace. I finally fell into a restless sleep with many thoughts circling through out my head, I actually think that some of them managed to become dreams or nightmares inside my mind. The brain was a weird and crazy t
Chapter 38 Clearly there was some intense family drama happening here. With Ian, the brother planting those drugs to get him arrested and the mysterious father whom Taranis hates. I thought I had strict parents and for the longest time that bothered me and I hated it. I wished they would give me some freedom so that I could live a relatively longer life that everyone else had lived. However, seeing them now, Taranis and his family, maybe I should be more grateful for what I have. At least mine is not a broken one. I wonder what he went through all his childhood, no wonder he is misunderstood by so many people. “Why do you think your brother planted those drugs?” I ask him. “There are 2 rooms, you can sleep in one. Leo and I can sleep in the other.” He avoids the question like plague and I don’t try to pressure him or press him to tell me more. It was something he did not want to talk about. I try to think that it was not because he didn’t trust me but probably because he felt very
Chapter 37“Are you serious?” I was baffled and could not believe my own ears. Did he just say his brother? As in, his BROTHER? Why would his brother plant those drugs. I mean I get sibling rivalry but clearly it has been taken too far in this particular case. “Why would your brother plant those drugs?”Taranis remained silent, not answering my question. Either he did not hear me clearly or he was pretending that he hadn’t heard me. Either way it seemed like he was not interested in telling me what was wrong currently.“I’ll drop Caleb and return the van to Killian.” Leo informs as he swings the keys to the van in his index finger, playing around with it.Taranis nodded. “Thanks for pitching in, Caleb.” He thanks him, giving off the impression of a well rounded kind individual. I then realise it was time for me to keep thinking of him as the asshole especially since the shooting.My heart started throbbing.‘No no no. Let’s not.. let’s just not think about that right now. Not the bloo
“Where will I sleep?” I wonder out loud.“You’re sleeping here tonight? Thought you’d be on your way.” Leo points out. I gave him an unbothered look, I didn’t mind at all considering how unwelcome he was being, probably because his apartment was super messy. “Of course I’ll be sleeping here. I’ll leave tomorrow morning and catch a cab to the cafe. They won’t think my car being there is weird right? What if they confiscate it or something.” Taranis shrugs. “They could. It depends entirely on my family.” I raised an eyebrow. “What does it have to do with your family?” I ask.He seemed hesitant for a while. “My brother.. he’s the one who planted those drugs.”