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The Victim 27| the victim
Serine***"Of course I came. You told me to come here didn't you?""Yes I did, but your capricious, princess." I squinted my eyes but nodded agreeing. My palms were a bit sweaty and I was feeling hotter than I thought I was.I didn't know if it was just me or it was because of how I was suddenly feeling around him. There was nothing I could easily retort to because all that was on my mind was that I liked him.Mentally I was sending a temporary goodbye to the sassy and snappy Serine because I had something I wanted to tell him.And that I was evidently how I felt. "How was practice?" I started off low-key. "Whoa..." he stared at me. For too long may I add, his was slightly beaming. "W-what? is there something on my face or what?""No," he answered softly. His lip slowly curving up and my stomach flipped. "I just- this is a surprise." I furrow my brows. "What is?"Call me slow people, call me slow. "This. The way you're acting is like another person has taken over you but with the s
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 28| the victim
Serine***"Oh my God I promise I am going to kill you." I glare at the person who's next to me. "I haven't even done anything," they say and I give the 'really now' look."You have been doing everything I told you not to. ""Correction my dear," he starts off. "you never told me- you just said what you said but you never specifically forbid me from doing anything." I squint my eyes at him. "Fuck." I shut my eyes in pure annoyance. "Alexander you are so damn annoying." I growl."I never asked for you to come, you offered and because of your persistence, that was beyond me, I agreed. And you come earlier than you were even supposed to." I say. "I just wanted to see you." I hum in response and fix my hair as I check myself in the mirrors reflection. I was dressed in a simple baggy jeans and a black cami top and I obviously paired the fit with sneakers and a denim jacket. "I swear you manage to fit in everything." he says popping at the back of me and I glance at him through the mir
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 29| love
Serine***"I wanna go home,""Me too, I'm tired,""Correction, fucking tired," I sit down on the nearest bench and I sigh. It was hot. And when it is hot, unexpectedly, my energy drains faster than it usually does. I slapped my palm onto my forehead as I pant like I ran somewhere. I began feeling a movement on my belly and I knew I had a huge appetite.Only for me to spill my guts later."I need to eat? I just- someone? Anybody?""You need to eat someone?" I somehow find the energy to glare at Levine as she shrugs. "What?" I shake my head and look back up the ceiling. "Did someone make an order?" I narrow my eyes and spot a tray of food in front of me. I look up to the person who had the tray in hand and like a fool, I unintentionally grin. "Life. Saver babe." The second I said that, all eyes were on me.My eyes slightly widen, "That was, a total mistake." I realize. "You just called him 'babe'." I look to the person who had just said that.Thank you so much Sarah. I sigh, givi
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 30| hospitals
Alexander***Her body was underneath the water in the bath tub and she was visible. It wasn't a bath tub with blood, luckily- but that didn't change the fact that I couldn't see her face. My legs speed towards where she was and I literally froze when my hands made contact with the cold water.Without hesitating, I bring both of my arms inside and underneath her body. I carry her bridal style, placing her on the waterproof mat. "Baby," I whisper. She was covered in a white t-shirt but that didn't stop me from panicking. She's been in the tub for way too long . "Baby come on now, respond to me." Nothing.But I refuse to panic. "Baby open your eyes, don't do this to me. Don't. It's way too soon for you to leave me," I plea trying to warm her up, trying to make her eyes open or her hand squeeze, anything. Confusion consumes me as I have no idea if she drowned herself in the bath tub or she simply kept in her breathe. My eyes widen.Her pulse.I press my index and middle finger together a
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 31| dates
Levine***I shut my locker with a loud enough thud and from the left, I spot a blurry image of someone. "Anything I can help you with?" I ask turning around and locked eyes with a pair of amber orbs. "Nothing I j-""Cool if it's nothing- then I can't help you." I give him an evident fake smile. "Damn you and Serine are so similar," he muses and I purse my lips. "You only realize that now?""Trust me I've known this,""Your point?" I stare at him blankly- okay guys, I know, I didn't necessarily have to constantly snap at him but guys who irritate you- make you do these kinds of things and still question you, but they're the problem. "How about coffee?" I squint my eyes, thinking."You never fail to make me feel less interested,""Lunch? My treat," I pout, "Sure, why not, " I shrug. Look, to whoever is against guys paying the bills or splitting the damn bill, news flash it's not about a girl not being able to provide for herself- no. It's not that she needs a guy to pay for everyt
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 32| incomplete
Serine***It was now Friday and I was so relieved. It was pretty early and I had decided that I should probably visit my dad today. And I was thinking about that during my most pleasant class of the day.Maths. Note the sarcasm.We were busy writing a test and I'm not joking when I say that I was not focused. Not even the slightest. I haven't even begun studying but I'm writing my first paper in three days. Hip hip, hooray!How noice. My thoughts then drifted back to my dad who was still in the hospital. Not at his best unfortunately. There was no response whatsoever. He was unfortunately still the same as I left him. I hoped for progress because I wasn't about to give up anytime soon. He wouldn't want me dwelling on the topic but he was the one parent I had left. I couldn't lose him too.I had lost my own mother because I was born. And I simply couldn't lose my father too. Knowing maybe there is something I could do about it. Don't you give up Serine, he'll be okay. Unable to fo
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 33| summer glom
Serine ***Arriving at the hospital, I see his body once again. His eyes closed, he wasn't moving an inch whatsoever. The machine beeping at every second, reminding us that he was still there. Right?Right.I softly drag the stool near, to the right side of his bed and sit down on it. Grabbing his hand that had the pulse oximeter on his index finger. "Hey dad," I greet as happily as I could."You know, I'm beginning my exams next week and uhm- I promise you I'll study really hard so I can graduate. I want you to be there- to see me graduate. Nothing will be better than you smiling and hugging me saying you're proud of me. I know mom is smiling wherever she is, I think I'm going to visit her today." As I stare my dad teary eyed.What the hell, I'm such a crybaby. I spot a chain around his neck. It was his locket. The one he'd never take off and treasured forever. I stood up slowly and I was lucky enough he wasn't sleeping too low. He was more- or- less upright. Once the chain is
Last Updated : 2022-11-27The Victim 34| first fights
Serine***I don't know if it was me or if Alex didn't want me talking to Angelo. I remember back when Angelo and I were sort of talking and I realize even more or so now that we never really spoke. Like I've done with David.Well, I mean... David was a bit different because he was like the older brother I never had, but still. Back on the library topic, Angelo wanted to speak to me. Then literally just yesterday It was my dad. And right now, when Angelo is simply complementing my shirt and Alex calls me somehow wanting to distract me to a much more different topic but I can't help but notice this time.Was I over thinking it this time or was I not?"Hey Alex,""Yes my Juli-""Don't even," I snort. "That's beyond cringe." I say honestly. His pouting causes me to roll my eyes but I open my mouth to speak. We were all at my house once again and I don't know how I got on this- beautiful kitchen counter. Dressed in the largest hoodie I owned with Alex standing in between my legs, holding
Last Updated : 2022-11-27
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The Victim 72| complete (BONUS)
AngeloMy eyes followed as she walked down the stairs. I didn't think she'd actually come out of her room. She'd been locked in her room all day, everyday.Amber told me she didn't want to open the door for anyone, but since she had access to the housekeys -- she gave them to me. I still remembered the first time we were alone.It was after I found out what Serine had done. The day where I thought I lost the only girl I ever loved.[FLASHBACK]"Angelo?" I keep my mouth shut as I stare down at the floor. "Angelo what's wro-" Her hand inches closer to my shoulder."Don't touch me," I glare at her and she removes her hand as if I had scared her. "You knew didn't you?""Knew what?""DON'T FUCKING BULLSHIT ME," She jumps in shock and stares at me with wide eyes. I ball up my fists even tighter. "What, so you're telling me you don't know about Alexander and Serine?" She doesn't say anything but rather shakes her head, hesitantly. "I don't know what you're talking about,""Like hell I'd b
The Victim 71| reborn (BONUS)
KellyI rinsed my face off with ice cold water, finding satisfaction with the temperature of the water. The more the tears streamed down my cheek, the more I forced the cold water onto my skin.I lifted my head up and the first thing I saw was my reflection. My eyes were puffy and red, I didn't know how else I was going to explain myself to Angelo. The water was slowly drying up the more I stared at myself in the mirror. I quickly patted my face dry with the nearby towel. I grab my usual face lotion and applied it on my face."Kelly?" I heard his voice from downstairs.I take one more look at myself in the mirror, forcing a smile as I came out of my bathroom. I exit my room and spot him over the balcony. "Angelo," It had been the first time I had seen him months. The rest of my Uni years were bittersweet.And like always, I'd ruined everything.I walk down the stairs, barefeet in a white hoodie. All my blonde strands were tied up into a messy bun. I shoved my hands into the hoodie
The Victim 70| innocent (BONUS)
S A R A H A huge howl of laughter escapes my mouth, once I find myself in his embrace. "D-Darek, I think that's enough now love," And to my luck, he stopped.I can't help but fail at suppressing my smile. He always knew how to make me smile. He always listened, he cared for me. Too much sometimes."I'm going to get the snacks babe, you can find a movie,""Already on it," His tan skin was glistening and it reminded me of men in the movies. He looked unreal, out of this world and I couldn't believe that I got a chance to hold him again. The chance to call him mine. His green eyes that fit perfectly- with his olive complexion-- roamed around the TV screen. He wore nothing but a pair of grey sweats- don't ask me how it even got there, but the image always had me distracted.He shifts a bit, his body moving at a normal pace but in my head it was all in slow motion. His dark black hairhair was messy and slightly wet. I smiled, my chest fluttering. This work of art was mine."Beauty,
The Victim 69| little one (BONUS)
Levine Two years laterI stare at the picture of my dad and I. It was the picture we took on graduation day. The smile on my face then was as real as it could be.Graduation day, wasn't the best day. It was the day where we all thought we had buried my best friend, my sister. My heart still aches, it made me realize how short life really was. She could've died.She didn't, but my dad did. After Serine's birthday party, I was woken up by a phone call.***I could hear my phone ringing, it's default ring tone knocking me out of my slumber. There were pillows all over the room-- and the room I was in, was not mine. I frown, slowly sitting upright and yawn slightly. I grab my phone on chest- off- drawer and answer the call. Not even bothering to look who it was, that was calling me. My palm, rests on my forehead and I tilt my head back slightly. Fuck, I think I drank a little too much last night. "Sweetie," I hear my mom's voice, it sounds so strained. "Mom? Mom what's up?
The Victim 68| epilogue
I was finally dead.They tried to save my life, shock after shock.I was gone.Every body's tears felt like hot water on my skin. I don't know if it was real or if I just imagined that. Probably the second. I think I was at peace.I could no longer feel and that somehow made me me happy. It was something I once hated- I was numb, a good numb? Is there really such a thing?Well, whatever it was, I didn't mind it. These past years of my years have been a rollercoaster of emotions, most bad but at least I had some good. Maybe not everything had gone to waste.I'm sure everyone had forgotten about me.In a way, it made me content. It used make me feel like I was nothing, it made me feel lonely, helpless and hopeless. It was most definitely the opposite now.I was happier.I rest assured knowing even though they all cried, they'd be okay. They'd heal.No matter how long it took, they'd be happy.And fortunately for them, they didn't have to wait so long."Girl you have to wake up!" I groa
The Victim 67| you
S E R I N E"You?""It's me," I slightly smile. Not even knowing if he could see it through the darkness. "Why are we always meeting in the most unexpected places?""You tell me," he says and takes a seat next to me on the roof. "What's your name, again?" I put an emphasis on 'again' because I absolutely couldn't help it. He seems taken back a bit. "I'm just kidding. I actually remember you, Louis," His about to say something and I remember."Oh right, Louis Enzo," There's something in his eyes once I say that. It even shocks me the amount of stuff I remembered. "Serine Santana,""Serine, or Rine. Santana is an absolute crime," I joke. "Oh definitely," he says and I gasp. "Hey!" I playfully hit him with my palm on his shoulder a bit. "What? You said it yourself," he grins.It's then I realize, in the dark, that this man is so good looking. He had a peach black trimmed beard that suited him perfectly. I could see the silver ring on his thumb. His dark hair sui
The Victim 66| stranger danger
S E R I N EI push the door open and enter the restroom.My hands rest on the basin, as I stare at my reflection on the mirror. You could tell I had the time of my life.When was the last time I felt so happy?So free?I hadn't let loose like this in years. I haven't felt purely happy. I haven't had a satisfying escape, but tonight was different. The energy was different, not only was I enjoying myself, my girls were too. It brought a smile to my face, a happy, a silly and joyful one.I took one last look at myself in the mirror and left. I closed the door and was met by the loud music once again.The Dj was sick. I grab my phone out of my clutch and send a text to Levine. Letting her know I'd be outside if she ended up looking for me.I shove my phone back in and continued walking. I reach the outside and shake off my heels. Once their off, I prepare to climb. I was glad that I wore short shorts underneath - an even bigger plus was that nobody was around. I climbed quickly and rea
The Victim 65| forget forever
S E R I N E "Angelo, I can explain,""Is this what he meant? Tell me is this what he meant by, I wouldn't call you my girlfriend after what you did? Is it?" My body shivers and I'm helpless.Not even Levine could help me right now. I had to handle this by myself. I had to get through something without someone else's help. I had to own up to my mistakes. The secret I've kept.It was time.I couldn't deny it."Silence says everything,"I can't even bear to look him in the eye. I just can't.I can't face him."WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?" The loudness of his voice almost makes me shout. I finally look at him. He looks torn -- so broken. It makes me sick how I was the cause of all that. With my hand on my chest, tears blurring my vision, I struggle to find my voice.Just to say that I was sorry.Just to say that, even though I knew damn well it wouldn't help. "I love you Serine, I loved you." His words pierce into my soul almost.It hurts so much.I didn't know if making it br
The Victim 64| forgive me
K E L L YI watched him place his hand on hers, with so much love and worry all at once.[Flashback]I understood why she chose him. A smile overtakes my expression, as I watch him, intrigued.He explained every piece that I didn't understand on paper. I didn't get to hear everything he was saying but all I knew is that it made sense.Whatever it was.He looked so focused and dedicated, he was a smart guy.Who I watched from afar, for years. For as long as I had known him. Alexander was there, but as the guy I thought I liked. Right, thought.As far as I knew, Alex and I weren't together because we liked and wanted to be together, no. It was out of mere desperation. There was no good reason other than just- him wanting to get Serine.No matter how, he had to it. No matter if he had to hurt her in the process. Alex didn't care, as long as he breathed the same air she did. As long as he was in her presence. No matter if he irritated her and how much he claimed to hate her, despite knowi
