HIROTO'S POV I woke up before my alarm the next morning, which was a rare sight. My body was stiff and aching in ways that made every movement a reminder of the library shelves. My throat was dry and my neck… I didn't even need to look in the mirror to know the collar had left a mark.I dressed up lazily, pulling on a thick, high-collared turtleneck despite the mild weather. I had to hide the red ring, the bite marks, and the sheer, vibrating panic that hadn't left my chest since I’d scurried out of the library like a rat."Morning," Kenji mumbled, sitting up and rubbing his eyes. He looked exhausted, his hair a mess, but something about him felt off."Morning," I said, my voice sounding slightly worriedl. I kept my back to him, busying myself with my bag. "You're up later than usual.”"Couldn't sleep early enough. Also, it's just as surprising to see you up early," he said, his voice dropping. "Man, I have to tell you something. I tried to find you last night, but… I saw something.
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