"What is that?" Ciel asked with a frown when Marcus Garcia handed him a piece of paper."A contract," Marcus answered while still holding the paper and was giving it to the little omega, who was clearly hesitating. "Take a look at it and tell me if there's anything you're not satisfied with so we can change it."The frown on Ciel's face deepened. "What contract are you talking about? What is the contract for?""How about a look at it first?" Marcus asked back.But Ciel quickly rejected him. "Not until you tell me what kind of contract that is," he firmly said.Seriously, he doesn't want to be with them anymore and simply wants to go home. But fear overcame him, so when Marcus Garcia asked him to join them again, he could only nod. And now they're inside Marcus Garcia's office at the Garcia family's ancestral home, with the other Garcia's nowhere to be seen because Marcus had told them not to come, and the old man wants to give him a contract for which he has no idea what it is.'Could
“Go on,” Marcus said when Ciel was still hesitating.The little omega turned to look at Maverick, seemingly looking for his reaction.“Just take a look at it, and whatever you decide, we’ll respect it,” Maverick said, and then looked at his grandfather. “Right, grandpa?”Marcus slightly smiled and nodded. “Of course.”The little omega looked at the piece of paper on the table again. He just stared at it for a couple of minutes before he sighed deeply and finally took it to take a look at its content.Ciel didn’t really want to read the said contract, as he was not even in the slightest interested in it. The deal he had with Maverick was already enough. But looking at Marcus Garcia, he knew he wouldn’t be able to leave without having to read and discuss the contract. Besides, he wanted to hold on to what Maverick said—that they will respect whatever he decides to do after reading the contract. Even if that wasn’t Marcus Garcia’s intention, Ciel could at least believe in Maverick.The l
“Are you ready?” Maverick asked Ciel, who was sitting in the passenger seat of Maverick's car.Unlike the other day, when Maverick would only take Ciel to the bus terminal and the little omega would take the bus afterwards, the two actually came together, of course riding in Maverick's car, which everyone recognizes, and they were already in the parking lot, about to get out and face the people who appeared to be waiting for them.“Well, I don't have a choice but to be ready, do I?” The little omega answered. He meets Maverick's eyes. “How about you? Are you ready for this?”Maverick grinned confidently and said, “Baby, I was born to do this. Of course, I am ready.”Ciel rolled his eyes before looking at their fellow students outside. “Don't ever call me baby again, especially when we are in the crowd. That's so cringey!”But Maverick just laughed and answered, “Sure, baby.” Clearly, he was teasing the little omega, who just rolled his eyes again and shook his head.Ciel took a very d
It was already eleven-thirty when Ciel’s class ended, which was the right time to have lunch. He was busy gathering his things so that he could immediately leave when a group of men and women started approaching him.“Hey,” one of the women said in a very rude manner. The way she stared at Ciel was also filled with hostility.It was clear what they wanted. They wanted to confront Ciel about his relationship with Maverick. And he thought just a while ago that no one would be dumb enough to trouble him after hearing the old Garcia’s announcement.Ciel couldn’t help but sigh and thought, ‘I guess I was not entirely right, and Maverick was not entirely wrong either. There really are still some idiots who will try to approach me despite Marcus Garcia’s warning.’“Did you not hear me? Are you deaf?” The rude woman asked again before trying to push Ciel on the chest. But Ciel was quick enough to take a step back so that the disrespectful could not touch him.He zipped his bag and finally loo
"Get the fuck out of my sight before I could not stop myself anymore from kicking your dick," Ciel said in a pissed tone.The little omega then clicked his tongue and thought, 'What a way to ruin my mood. Can't I really be happy and satisfied with no buts? Like, just let me have full-day happiness!'But contrary to the annoyance that Ciel was feeling, Maverick was pleased and seemed satisfied; whether it was because he was able to get a good reaction from the little omega out of his teasing or because he heard Ciel using their family's name to save himself from trouble, Ciel does not know and was not interested in knowing.The little omega gave the alpha a sharp stare before deciding to just pass by him before Maverick got another chance to pester him. But as always, Maverick got in his way.The dominant alpha immediately grabbed his hand, making the little omega stop in his tracks.Ciel's eyes narrowed, indicating that his annoyance had already evolved into anger.But Maverick just s
When Nicholas left, Maverick's sharp eyes immediately turned to the crowd, whose attention was all on them. And in an instant, everyone that was looking at them averted their eyes and pretended to be busy about something. Only then did Maverick turn his attention back to Cjel.He sat in the opposite seat. The worried expression on his face that had vanished for a minute came back in an instant, and he asked Ciel again. "Are you okay? What did that bitch do to you?"Ciel couldn't help but raise his brows at Maverick. "Did you just call him bitch?""Is he not?" Maverick asked back."Well, he is," Ciel answered, and couldn't help but be brutally honest."As I thought. So, answer my question. Are you okay?"Ciel sighed. "As you can see, I am perfectly fine.""Did he not say anything to you? Did he call you names? Insult you, or anything?""He was about to when you arrived.""Well then, thankfully I was able to come back right away.""I could have handled it on my own, though.""I know. Bu
"Let's go?" Maverick asked after coming back from returning the tray.Ciel did not answer him and just started walking. Maverick immediately followed and made sure to walk alongside Ciel.Even after they came out of the cafeteria, they could still feel the gazes of everyone focused on them, making Ciel's uneasiness not go away."You'll get used to it," Maverick murmured. He seemed to have realized the little omega's uncomfortability.Ciel sighed. "Well, I don't want to get used to this.""It's not like you have a choice anyway.""How I wish time would fly faster than it already is.""Can't wait to get away from me?""Not just from you, but from everything that's happening right now.""Do you have another part-time job this evening?" Maverick asked, completely changing the topic as he didn't like where it was going.Ciel couldn't help but raise his brows as he glanced at the alpha. "Did you just change the topic?"Maverick immediately answered. "Yes, because I don't want to talk about
Ciel, who was looking at the places they were passing by through the window, was so frustrated that his face couldn't be described anymore.He and Maverick were already in the car, and as usual, he was in the passenger seat while Maverick was driving.Ciel couldn't count anymore how many curses that were directed at Maverick he had silently said. But no matter how many times he cursed the man in the driver's seat, his heart still wouldn't settle down. It was still beating wildly, and it's definitely not because of anything romantic but because of the intense anger he was feeling.Coming to their classes together, eating together, and even talking to each other were already enough to give people something to talk about, and yet Maverick still decided to do even more.A frustrated sigh came out of the little omega's mouth.He could already imagine someone posting on their college's website about the scene that he and Maverick made just a while ago, making him want to bang his head on th
“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