“I would like you to be quick with that.” Killian murmurs in my ears, his breath hard on the back of my neck. “I’m trying.” I croak back at him. A deep chuckle sends shivers down my spine. “Maybe it’ll be faster if it’s not upside down.” My face drops as I hear that. No wonder it didn’t go i
- ASAMI - The ear scarping noise as my dagger scribbles something on a metal board leaves me running mad but I’m not stopping. The scratches on the board tell an undeniable tale of suffering but it’s an object after all, I’ve had to feel this turmoil on my own skin before. I’m clutched on a chair
- KILLIAN - She’s staying in a different room. Normally I wouldn’t be this bothered if I didn’t want her to stay with me in my room. When last has it been since I actually held her in my arms? When last has it been since I had her here with me, peacefully laying by my side on my bed? The highlight
She doesn’t consider me a problem. Ouch. Bless her confident heart. “Is there someone after me?” Leaves her mouth. “Am I really unsafe in my dorm or was this a ploy to get me within your vicinity?” I take another step forward. The closer I am to her, the harder it is to not look at her in every
- HAZEL - I have a grumpy face on. I woke up with it. Showered with it and even dressed up with it. Thanks to Killian, my chin hurts but he sure as hell put me in my place last night. Right exactly where I needed to be. It was needed but I guess I didn’t realise how much needed it was. I guess I n
I choke on a spoon. Before I could signal to him for a drink, a glass of juice is placed in front of me. I grab onto it and drink it, drowning the food clogging my pipe down my throat. I should not gush my food, there’s no where I have to be. “Thank you.” I voice, strained, dropping the now half f
- KATE - I zip the last bag I’m taking with me to travel. I take a few steps back and place my hands on both sides of my hips as I stare at my luggage before me. I’m just spending a few weeks in school yet I’ve packed so much. I’ll need them all though, one can never be too prepared, staying at hom
- KILLIAN - I raise both my hands high above my head in a stretch, yawning. Tonight is the one night I admit that I am overly exhausted. I am keeping myself busy. It’s the best way to avoid all that’s going on temporarily and keep my mind from spiralling. It’s also to avoid getting in contact wi
Her room is girly. Way too girly. All stylised with feminine colours. This makes me chuckle under my breath. Sleeping in a room like this would give me nightmares but I’m pretty sure she gets cotton candy dreams. The irony is funny. “Your room is. . .” I clear my throat, looking for the right word.
- KILLIAN - It was quite easy. Coming over. Not having access to her the whole day got to me. Even while working, it was all I could think about. That’s why I decided to pay her a visit. A surprise one. This morning may not have been everything we hoped for but I know her too well to know that
- HAZEL - I stare out the window, sat on my bed, enjoying the night sky and city lights. A smile forms on my lips as I take a breath of fresh air at the nostalgia. Home. I’ve missed home. It’s non chaotic and less harmful. It’s warm and cosy. Everyone loves me here. Sadness suddenly becomes arde
- KILLIAN - I raise my hand up then bend it so it touches the opposite shoulder. After this, I let my other hand rest on the elbow or my stretched hand and yawn, stretching my body out while standing in the office this whole thing began, the hunt for power and the acquiring of power. I’m at the Iv
- KATE - So his brother is with my best friend, who would’ve thought? I guess even she didn’t know. I doubt I would if I was in her shoes. The odds are quite slim but here we are, getting stronger in our friendship in more ways than one. Never would I have imagined her being with someone like L
- HAZEL - So I’m his girlfriend. I stare timidly at the back of the passenger seat from my sat position in the back seat. I still don’t know how to deal with this information. In reality, I’m with Killian, but to Kate, who I may see a lot due to the fact that I’m on some kind of school holiday a
- KILLIAN - “Your girlfriend? What the fuck, Liam?!” I rage, dragging him inside my bedroom. The women are downstairs, spending time together to bond. “What else did you expect me to do? Let your woman peel the hair off your other one?!” Liam asks, sounding just as distressed as I was. His outw
I gulp, lowering my eyes to the ground. I can’t even call her name. “I-“ I can barely hear my own voice. “Kate I’m sor-“ “I see you two have already met.” A deep voice words from behind causing the two of us to avert our piercing gazes from each other. It’s Liam. Trust me, I am just as confused as
- HAZEL - My wound has been treated. I’ve taken my antibiotics and had a decent light meal so right now, I’m in the shower, brushing my teeth. I’ve already had my bath, I just want to have a fresher breath when I meet with my parents. I turn the sink tap on and cup my hand underneath to form a