FAZER LOGINAs if reading my mind, Benjamin held up his glass and gestured toward the dancing crowd. He looked completely relaxed and at ease, a far cry from the cold, distant student who did nothing but bury his head in textbooks during class.
I was honestly a bit curious. Was it really that fun to lose yourself in the constant swaying of a crowd?
A spark of courage began to flicker in my fragile heart. Was it the cocktail? No, that wasn't enough. I wasn't sure where this sudden surge of s
The atmosphere grew increasingly awkward. My skin felt flushed, and I had no idea how to respond to Benjamin.Tonight was giving me an indescribable feeling. Was I unhappy? Not exactly. It had been a long time since I felt this free. Furthermore, the act of coming to this club on my own gave me a strange sense of accomplishment.Did I like it? That was also hard to put into words. I only knew that I felt very comfortable right now. Being with Benjamin made me feel like I could do whatever I wanted.But wasn't Benjamin taking this a bit too far? The club had been so lively, yet he dared to cut off the energetic music.Out in the crowd, some people were cursing in frustration while others simply left. Just like that, the number of people in the club dropped by half. A few individuals who were clearly high on drugs kept swaying, looking as if they could dance to any rhythm."Don't worry about what’s happening around us. Look straight into my eye
As if reading my mind, Benjamin held up his glass and gestured toward the dancing crowd. He looked completely relaxed and at ease, a far cry from the cold, distant student who did nothing but bury his head in textbooks during class.I was honestly a bit curious. Was it really that fun to lose yourself in the constant swaying of a crowd?A spark of courage began to flicker in my fragile heart. Was it the cocktail? No, that wasn't enough. I wasn't sure where this sudden surge of strength came from. Perhaps I had simply been drowning in stress and exhaustion for so long that I was desperate for an escape. This felt like the perfect way to release all the frustration bottled up inside me.I didn't fully trust Benjamin, but I felt certain that he wouldn't cross any lines with me tonight.I swallowed hard and asked, "Out there, do people... touch you?"Benjamin burst out laughing at my question. His reaction made my cheeks flush crimson."I’
A jolt of electricity shot through my body as a flash of danger flickered in my mind.This was it. I was dead.I scrambled to dodge the man and run in the opposite direction, but he was too quick. He snatched my wrist and jerked me back toward him."Baby, where are you going in such a hurry? We haven't finished our conversation yet."I turned my terrified eyes toward him. He was licking his lips, his gaze fixed on me as if he wanted to devour me whole. It looked as though he couldn't wait to pin me down right then and there.My eyes widened in horror. Sweat began to bead on my forehead and prickle down my back.Benjamin. Where was Benjamin? He said he would protect me.Seeing my fear, a predatory glint of amusement sparkled in his eyes. I was stimulating him. His face twisted into an expression of pure enjoyment at the sight of my terror.The more the prey struggles, the more the hunter wants it to die a slow death.Just
"Did you deliberately ignore me when I told you to get in the car?" His voice was kept at a moderate volume, yet it held enough edge to cut through anyone listening.I could practically smell the gunpowder radiating from him. His gaze was so piercingly cold it seemed to say, "If you take one more step, you're dead."He went out with her and forgot to pick me up, and now he wants to control who I hang out with? Did he ever stop to think about my feelings? I truly couldn't stand that kind of selfishness.I quickly walked toward Benjamin’s bike, climbing onto the seat with an air of defiance. Placing my hand on his shoulder, I said calmly, "Let’s go, Benjamin. Take me somewhere to get some fresh air. I’m free right now.""Ava Martin." The anger inside him was like an erupting volcano. He growled my name so loudly it sounded like a clap of thunder. His eyes were shot through with crimson veins from pure rage.He had called my name in
The space fell into a heavy silence, and the smiling mask I had worn just moments ago faded away.Happy. That was merely the exterior I struggled to build. In truth, a deep sadness still weighed on my heart.But what of it? Am I not completely fine right now?I ignored everything, pushed the thoughts aside, and left the bed for the vanity. I brushed my new hair, then decided to sit down and curl it. It would be a waste to leave such a beautiful color straight.I meticulously used the curling iron to create the perfect waves. Each soft curl that fell accentuated the grace of my features.I smiled at my reflection when I was finished, then used a comb to part my hair, revealing a smooth, pale forehead. I tucked one side behind my ear and applied some lipstick, a bit of sunscreen, and a touch of blush.I hardly recognized the girl in the mirror.Once finished, I put on the dress I had prepared. In reality, the dress was not revealing, ye
It was still the same face, but the bright blonde hair seemed to accentuate my naturally pale skin, making it look even fairer. With rosy cheeks and wide, round eyes, it felt as though this hair color had enhanced my appearance tenfold.To be honest, I was terrified before deciding to do it. With platinum hair, there are only two outcomes: it either works perfectly or fails miserably. If it had failed, I was afraid I would look like some tacky country girl. But instead, the hair seemed to elevate my entire aura.Even the stylist stood dazed when he saw my new look. He swallowed hard and spoke."Could I take a photo for feedback? You look like a celebrity.""No, thank you. I'd like to keep my new look a bit of a secret for now."I turned him down quickly. Since it was a famous salon, I didn't want my image floating all over the internet. I could tell he was genuinely disappointed, but I didn't care.Changing my appearance really made life fee
The weather in November had turned cold. Bitter winter winds swept back, filling the narrow alleys and piercing through my thin clothes.The wind blew against my sweat-soaked back, making me colder by the second until my entire body was trembling.But the thing that turned my heart
I screamed in desperation, but Benjamin quickly mounted the bike and sped forward at maximum velocity."Be quiet, or don't blame me for getting rough."It was a soft sentence, yet it carried immense power.I knew Benjamin was the type of person who never made empty threats. T
Perhaps I was just being too tense. That had to be it.The class passed in silence. Benjamin didn't bother me as I had imagined he would. In the classroom, he treated me like a stranger. Seeing our behavior, the other students lost interest in gossiping. Everything returned to normal as ev
I arched an eyebrow at him. He looked incredibly serious, with not a hint of deceit in his expression."Listen to me, you need to stop this. I don't want to be dependent."He continued to cling to my leg, putting on a pouting face."I want to get married right here, and now,







