Chapter 19 Special Chapter - *third person point of view*Taranis waited and waited for her to fall asleep, he murmured the episode of the anime he had watched recently. Talking about the events in detail. It was a shounen comedy action anime that he enjoyed watching every single day and he would watch a few episodes while he ate and that was it. It was not an addiction but without watching it, he would definitely feel like there was something missing in his day. It was essential, almost like a ritual. He knew that if she found out it was anime, she would definitely make fun of him. It would be used in every argument and every possible moment to tease him so he made sure not to mention anything of the sort. He didn’t think she had understood what he was saying anyway, so it was alright. After her breath regulated and became more calm and rhythmic, he finally concluded that she had indeed slept. Slowly, he lifts her head by putting his other hand underneath her neck for support and r

Chapter 21 “Well everyone is talking about it. You’re like the hottest new couple going on in uni right now.” Aria mumbles, seemingly not too happy about the fact. Hottest couple? Us? From what angel do we even look good together? I was not able to see the appeal she was talking about. “Like I said, he just did it to save me. We aren’t dating.” I defend. It was because of them that now I couldn’t help but think about what it would be like if we were dating. Did they really have to tell me that ? Ugh. Gross.“I wanted to warn you about Ezekiel, he asked me out the first day of college. Tried to get in my pants.” Aria admits. I raise my eyebrows. He basically did the same thing to her, I am not surprised about that but… the real question is…“Why didn’t you tell me?” I ask. It could have saved me so much hassle from dealing with that creep. It would have helped to know his intentions from the start, then I never would have gone for that coffee. Instead, I went like an idiot. “Well,

Chapter 23“Why did you kiss me?” I ask him, my eyes shifting away, settling on a strand of hair lying on the bed. I was avoiding eye contact and when I finally mustered the strength to look at him, he looked away as well. Scratching his neck a bit hesitantly, he was pondering what to say. I know it did not mean anything and he said it was because he didn’t want me to kiss Ezekiel but.. I’m not sure what I’m looking for here. Am I wishing that there was something more to it or am I wishing that there wasn’t something more? I’m not sure myself, what I want or what I’m expecting from this conversation. The truth, perhaps. “I don’t know.” He said with a small shrug. He took a while to think and this was what he came up with? That he did not know why?I chew on my lip and bring my knees closer to my chest. I should just forget about it. It wasn’t anything important or serious, I’m confused as to why I can’t let it go.“Yeah okay, just make sure it doesn’t happen ag-” Before I could fini

Chapter 25I was frozen in place, simply staring at the gun in his hand. When his eyes turned from Dani to me, they were no longer cold and emotionless but turned into an expression of relief. “You’re okay.” He breathes out. Tweaking something with his gun, perhaps turning on the lock, he puts it in the waist of his jeans at the back. I was a little confused. “Are you?” I manage to say when I look at the blood dripping down his left arm and hand. I waited for him to say some menacing line like ‘it’s not mine’, but that would be ridiculous of course. I don’t believe it for a moment. I admit I thought about it at first and that was because of what Dani said. “Nevermind that. You need to be careful.” Taranis says, his voice laced with concern. “Yeah I know, we’ve been here ever since the alarm rang. You need some treatment though, let me see.” I pull him inside the closet by tugging on the arm that wasn’t hurt and lock it again. Turning the lights on, I inspect the wound. It was a g

Chapter 26 Continued I hear footsteps and not just any footsteps. These particular ones were all I could hear for a month straight. Locked in that room, hearing him walk up the stairs or down the stairs. Hearing him in the kitchen. Everywhere. I recognise these steps a little too well. I know for sure I did not misjudge them. It was him alright. The aura was menacing. “Haz- Ericaaa” He calls out in a singing voice. It made me cringe uncomfortably. He knew my real name. He was aware I was not his daughter and yet he was so good at acting I almost believed he was completely delusional. Well he was definitely mentally ill in one way or another. Taranis looked at me in slight confusion. I chew on my lower lip, drawing blood. He tried to push me towards the closet but I was resisting. “Stop. I’ll take care of this.” He assured me trying to push me further but not wanting to be forceful. I frown. “That’s exactly what I don’t want.” I pull away from him. If something happened to him b