Ciel made a look of disfavor. “And how did you come up with that conclusion? You know that will only trigger more hostility towards me. Besides, doing that is just like announcing to everyone that the post about us is true.”“But it is the truth, Ciel,” Maverick quickly responded. “It’s true that we are bonded. Even if we try to deny it or make up reasons such as the photo was edited, people won’t still buy that. Since the photo has been publicized, the news of me carrying you towards Andrew’s bedroom has been spreading like wildfire as well. People are not dumb enough to not know how to connect the dots, Ciel. As for how I came up with the conclusion of not leaving your side, that’s because I know that as much as they adore me, they also fear me. Just like Andrew and his minions. If I am on your side, and if they know that you are under my care and protection, they will never do anything to you. Just as I said, they are not dumb, so I am pretty sure that messing with me and the peopl
“Holy fuck!” were the only words Ciel was capable of saying after a couple of minutes of just being speechless.“I don’t agree with referring fucking as holy, but I understand where you’re coming from,” Maverick said, trying to lighten the situation, but it didn’t work, and instead, it only irritated the little omega.“This is not the time for you to act as a smartass, Maverick,” Ciel growled. He finally had stopped being shocked. Damn, he can’t count anymore how many times he had been shocked. At that point in his life, it wouldn’t be even surprising anymore if the little Omega suddenly experiences a heart attack, which thankfully hasn’t happened yet, and hopefully it really wouldn’t happen. “Did you really just say that your family has already been made aware of what’s happening and that they already knew we’re bonded?”“Yes,” Maverick answered curtly.“How? Was it you who told them?”“No. I kept my promise of never telling anyone about our secret, even to my parents. It was the head
Ciel couldn't remember anymore how he ended up in the middle of the living room of the majestic ancestral house of the famously-known Garcia Family.The last thing he remembered was telling Maverick to fuck himself, and after that, he had already found himself standing in front of the mansion of the Garcia Family and was being welcomed by Maverick’s parents. He also couldn’t clearly remember anymore what Maverick’s parents told him as he was being led by them towards the living room, where the head and the other members of their clan were gathered.God knows how nervous Ciel was the moment he saw the other members of the Garcia family, especially the well-known head of their clan, Maverick’s grandfather, Marcus Garcia. They were all staring at him with curiosity, which prompted Ciel to think that he was being watched in a negative way, as he was fully aware that he definitely does not look like someone worthy to be with them. But that was just Ciel’s own perception. Because he was too
As the members of Maverick’s family continued to tease Maverick, Ciel remained looking clueless as his brain was still processing what was happening and the chaos he was seeing. But the processing of things he was doing was put to a halt when a loud and authoritative voice suddenly echoed across the whole living room.“Be quiet!”And with just those two words, the chaos ended instantly, and everyone became quiet as they slowly went back to their positions.The person who made everyone quiet, Marcus Garcia, looked at each of the members of his family as if he were giving each of them his warning glare before he set his gaze to Ciel once more. The little omega couldn’t help but flinch the moment he met the eyes of Marcus Garcia.Even without speaking, the head of the Garcia family was already looking so dominating, commanding, powerful, and conspicuous. His presence was so strong that Ciel could already feel it by just staring at him, and it scared him.He was already used to being loo
Everyone turned to Ciel that moment he started speaking up, making the little omega even more nervous. But since he had already decided to speak up, then there’s no point in chickening out anymore. He will make sure that the Garcias will see his affirmation and hear his resolve.“We will,” Marcus Garcia answered. The smile on the old man’s lips did not cease at all, slowly making him look kind and approachable in Ciel’s face. And because of that, the fear and nervousness Ciel was feeling has somehow toned down a little, making it easier for the words to flow out of his mouth.“Will you answer all of my questions too?” He asked again, to which Marcus Garcia quickly answered.“As long as it’s a question that we know the answer to, then yes. We will.”“Alright.” Ciel paused for a minute to take a deep breath before starting to speak again. “Then, did you really tell Maverick that you would forcefully come to me if I did not come with him here today?”“Yes,” Marcus answered right away, as
Maverick was shocked at first but got flustered right after as he realized why Ciel called him that. It seems that the little omega had finally realized how he was acting different from how he usually was, and that’s something Maverick didn’t want Ciel to see because he knew the little omega would have a different interpretation of it.It’s not that he’s scared of his grandfather. In fact, he frequently disagrees with his grandfather because they have opposing viewpoints on multiple issues and situations. But at that moment and in the current situation they were in, Maverick chose to be a bit obedient, as he knew that only his grandfather could help them in their situation. Yes, he could fix the situation on his own, but there was still a huge difference if his grandfather got involved. After all, his power and connection were nowhere near the power and connection his grandfather had. Also, something’s telling him that letting his family, especially his grandfather, be involved will m
“And so you two started living together,” Marcus said.“Yes. And we also agreed to try to get along while living together. But just when things are starting to sail smoothly, those pricks posted that photo and made everyone know about Maverick and I's secret," Ciel said through gritted teeth.“And how do you feel about that?” Marcus asked.Ciel frowned. “You’re really asking me that? Isn’t the answer already obvious? Of course I am mad! I am so mad right now that I just want to pay that fucking Andrew a visit and make sure that he’ll never get out of the hospital ever again!”“You want to do such a thing?” Marcus asked again.“Hell, yes!”“Really?”“How many times do I have to repeat my answer? Yes! I wanted to do that right now. I wanted to pay him a visit, then punch his face, kick his groin, pull his hair until he went bald, and break every single bone in his body! I even want to open his head and pull out his brains, if he has any, so that he could never think of such devilish and
"Then why are you having second thoughts? You were so full of drive just a while ago," Maverick said while still frowning. "Or are you really scared?"The little omega's face crumpled, telling everyone how much he dislikes the question being thrown at him for the second time. "Do I really have to repeat my words every single time I talk to you and to any members of your family? It's not like you're deaf or have a problem with understanding my words, so why do you have to ask me the same question every time?""He really has no fear, does he? How could he say such words in front of us? At this point, I don't know if I should be amazed by his bravery and boldness or be pissed with how he was easily insulting us," says the father of the teenage girl in a whispered manner.Ciel wasn't sure if the man whose name he still didn't know was trying to not let Ciel hear it or if he was just acting like it. But whatever it is, Ciel chose not to bother about it. There's a much more important issue
“Are you done laughing?” Ciel asked Maverick with his voice and his eyes equally sharp.Maverick cleared his throat and wiped the tears that formed in his eyes due to laughing so hard. And all while he was doing that, Ciel’s sharp stare remained focused on him. It was a warning that if he tries to laugh again, dagger-like staring won’t be the only thing anymore that he was gonna get from him. And Maverick understood that right away. So despite still wanting to cackle, he held himself back in all ways he knew, making sure that not even a single chuckle would come out of his mouth, which would make Ciel lose the little patience he had.Maverick cleared his throat again before facing the little omega once more. Clearly, Ciel was still pissed as hell. And who wouldn’t be? He fought his embarrassment so hard to get that question out of his mouth, and then what? He just became Maverick’s laughingstock! Who wouldn’t be mad at that?“I’m sorry for laughing,” Maverick started, but Ciel immedia
"What did you just say?" Maverick asked his grandfather in a loud voice after Marcus Garcia finally told them the important matter he wanted to discuss."You heard me loud and clear, Maverick, so don't ask me to repeat it again. Besides, this matter does not concern you, so shut your mouth." There was a hint of warning in the old Garcia's voice, which made Maverick bite his lower lip to stop himself from saying what he truly wanted.Seeing that his grandson has no plan to butt in anymore, at least in a few minutes, Marcus Garcia directed his attention to Ciel, who turned silent and was just staring at the nothingness.Marcus called out the little omega. "Ciel."As if he wasn't in a trance just a few seconds ago, Ciel turned his attention to Marcus Garcia."Yes," Ciel said before clearing his throat. "Sorry. I was thinking.""It's alright. I understand," Marcus replied in an understanding tone. "It must be quite a shock."Ciel shook his head. "Nah. I actually already expected this to h
After Ciel’s last class ended, he decided to finally proclaim the day to be one of the unluckiest days of his life since he strayed away from his family.His day had been shitty. From getting up late, forgetting that he has to go to his classes, to being late to his first class and being partnered with one of those brats who tried to confront and bully him before, after the scandal and the news of him and Maverick broke out.God, he felt drained. He was physically and mentally tired. And he couldn't wait anymore to get home and get some sleep.But his hopes of going home to put his mind and body into rest were crushed the moment he met up with Maverick."Grandpa wanted to meet us," Maverick announced the moment he started driving.A sound of detest immediately went out of Ciel's mouth. "Can we not go?" he asked Maverick, silently hoping that Maverick would say yes, but the alpha failed him."He said it's very important, so no. We can't not go.""But I am tired. And sleepy. And drained
A loud and repeated knocking on the door was what woke Ciel up from his sleep.His body was heavy, and his eyes still didn't want to open, so Ciel decided to ignore the persistent knocking. But when that same knocking went intense to the point that Ciel felt like his door would end up breaking any moment, Ciel had no choice but to drag himself out of his bed and, looking so pissed, head towards the door and open it in a very rough manner."Are you planning to break my door?!" Ciel growled.But Maverick only responded to him with, "A not so good morning, huh." He then reached for his bedhead and gently caressed it. "Your bedhead is so cute," he commented.But Ciel was still pissed that his sleep was cut off by Maverick's loud banging on his door, so he roughly took Maverick's hand off his hair.Once again, Maverick just chuckled. "Are you that pissed that I woke you up from your beauty sleep?"Ciel growled once more. "What do you think?!""Woah, calm down, baby," Maverick said, which m
Ciel was walking across the hallway, making his way out of the building as his last class of the day had finally ended.Again, people were staring at him, but it wasn't for the same and usual reason anymore. It's because the little omega was walking like a zombie, his walking going zigzag, and he looked so out of it.And why was he like that? Well, there's only his damned best friend to blame for it.It's been three hours since Raffy left their campus, and yet everything he said remained stuck in Ciel's mind. He already tried to get them out of his head, trying to concentrate on his classes or to divert his attention just to forget every single word Raffy had uttered, but he failed. No matter what he does or tries to think, Raffy's words still remain, like a boomerang that was pestering his mind.Ciel still couldn't believe that Raffy was able to see through him, that he was able to know and realize what Ciel had buried in the deepest part of his heart, as he didn't want to acknowledg
"I got you thinking, didn't I?" Raffy asked after a while, bringing Ciel back from his deep thoughts. "Did my words remind you of something...or should I say, someone?" Raffy then suddenly leaned towards the table, closing his face towards Ciel. "Is it Maverick?" Raffy's face and voice were full of curiosity and teasing as he asked that question. He was also grinning from ear to ear while moving his eyebrows up and down. "Is it him? Were you thinking about him?"Ciel was taken aback by how Raffy knew what he was thinking. Did he let it show on his face? But even if that's the case, he still wouldn't admit it, though denying it with a face that clearly tells Raffy was right with his guess would be hardly believable."No. Why would I even think about him?" Ciel didn't want to sound defensive, but that's still how he sounded. And it was already too late for him to correct it.And as perceptive as he was, Raffy immediately caught the defensiveness in Ciel's voice, making him grin."You're
As usual, Ciel felt gazes focused on him again as he marched along the hallway that was leading towards the classroom, but as usual again, he did not pay them any attention. Actually, Maverick's words seemed to have become magic spells because Ciel was actually really getting used to the people staring at him as if he's some kind of an interesting specimen.He could only take the staring for a few hours before, but now, he doesn't give a fuck anymore if they stare at him all day long.Ciel was already halfway reaching his class when his phone, which he was holding, made a sound.Without stopping from walking, Ciel took a look at his phone. He frowned when he saw the notification. It was a message from Maverick.Ciel hadn't even read the message yet, but he was already rolling his eyes. He could already guess what kind of message Maverick had sent him.Surely, it's just sulking words since Ciel did not allow him to accompany him to his class. Maverick actually tried, even almost beggin
Although things got a bit awkward after Maverick said those three words, Ciel still couldn't help but anticipate Maverick's reaction after tasting his cooked food. And so, Ciel's eyes immediately focused on Maverick the moment Maverick took a spoonful of the food.Ciel felt like he was a chef in a cooking reality show, waiting for the verdict of the judge, and that judge was none other than Maverick.Ciel gulped repeatedly as he watched Maverick putting that spoonful of food in his mouth and chewing it. And for Ciel, the chewing of food that should only be for a few seconds or minutes suddenly turned out to be the longest time of his life.Ciel did not realize it, but his heart seemed to have stopped beating and had only come back to life when he saw how the expression on Maverick's face had changed. Maverick swallowed his food, then a smile appeared on his face as he looked at Ciel as if he knew Ciel was waiting for his judgment."It's good. Really, really good!" Maverick exclaimed
Ciel looked casual while cooking his favorite dish, but the truth was deep inside, he was actually very happy. And why was he happy? It would sound unbelievable but it's actually because of Maverick.The way Maverick was so excited to taste what he was cooking made Ciel very happy. He was acting like a kid who was about to eat his favorite dish that he hadn't eaten for so long, and Ciel actually found that to be so cute and wholesome.Also, the way Maverick acted after hearing he would cook reminded him of that day he cooked breakfast for them. The alpha was equally excited during that time and also happily devoured the pancakes and bacon he had cooked as if those were the most delicious pancakes and bacon he had ever tasted, when for Ciel, those were just basic food with basic taste. Now he wondered how the alpha would react once he tasted the proper dish that Ciel was cooking.'Will he eat everything happily too, just like that day?' Ciel wondered. 'But for him to eat everything happ