Wow..
Is there a romantic scene going on? Did I interrupt you two? Ria deadpanned.
What are you doing here? Jenne asked carelessly.
Oh my god..
Woosh
Drop
Ack, ouch—
Noor tried to run but slipped and dropped on the floor.
Look at him trying to run away. Ria giggled.
Ouch, my back. Noor groaned while covering himself with a towel, embarrassed.
When I wanted to bite you, you cried and yelled like a victim, and now you even took your shirt off to let her bite you. Kinky bastard. Ria yelled, furious.
Wait, I can explain. (God, I wanna die.) Noor's expression became gray.
Hah, what are you going to explain? Humph. Ria looked away.
S.. she was treating my wounds.
Ohh. In exchange, you were going to let her drink your blood? Ria said.
It's his choice. Why are you making a scene here? Jenne looked at Ria.
You literally trespassed through the window. She added.
Because I care about him. If I hadn't arrived here in time, you would've… sigh, forget about it. Ria pouted.
You're acting like you didn't try to do the same move on him. Jenne smirked.
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Okay okay, I admit it. I lost my mind that day. Humph. But you can't just—
Because he lives in your house, you sneaky cat. Ria blushed.
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Ria began arguing in a chaotic way.
Woah, look at literally two perfect-looking beings fighting over a trash like me…
It makes me so happy I want to erase myself from existence. Noor cringed.
Wait, you two calm down. I don't get what's going on. I mean seriously, I am not a prince charming or something. You don't need to fight over me. Noor said, rubbing his forehead.
Who said that you are not good looking? Also, face doesn't matter in love. It's just the heart and soul that matters. Ria said dramatically.
You're lying. Noor said.
No, I am not.
Yes, you are. Look at me and tell what you really think about me. Noor said.
I don't need to look at you to say the truth.
Just do it. Noor deadpanned.
Okay.
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Ria looked at Noor for some seconds.
(I really don't get it what's so special in me.) Noor thought.
Pfft.
What? Noor confused.
Chuckle. Ria looked away.
What— say something.
Pft— ha ha ha, lol.
Ria burst into laughter.
Noor looked at Jenne, but she looked away. It was clear she also giggled.
(I knew it.) Noor looked at them stone-faced.
So what do you think about me? He asked.
You look like a lamb. Don't get me wrong — a lamb is pretty cute. Ria covered her face.
I mean you're small, cute, also have a funny nose. Your characteristics match with a lamb. She added.
And Jenne, what do you think? Noor looked at her.
I agree with her. Jenne said boldly.
Pfft. Giggle.
You're laughing while roasting me. Noor frowned.
No, I am not. Ria said.
Okay, I get it — I look funny, ugly, weird. But the biggest problem is I seriously can't understand you two. Especially you, Ria. Noor snapped.
Wait, I didn't mean to hurt you. I was joking. Ria said softly.
I know, but it's not about the joke. Tell me — why does it have to be me? I was just an average kid. But my dad threw me here like a trashbag. Unfamiliar place and people. Later I learned about supernatural beings' existence, saw people getting killed. Later again I learned the fact my dad brought me here to be a sacrifice for Jenne, a vampire. I don't know how another boy would react if he was in my place.
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But it was too much for me. Noor whispered, clenching his fist.
Noor, look — it's true we treated you harshly from the time we met. But things have changed a lot since. We want to protect you. Ria touched Noor's shoulder.
She's right. You don't have to stress yourself. It's your decision whom you will choose. We both confessed our feelings for you. Jenne said.
Feelings… Noor looked at Jenne.
Sigh.
Give me a break. Noor moved away.
I am just a fifteen-year-old kid. How am I able to take such a decision like this? And love and feelings — what are those? I don't think like that. I am just an average kid. I would've lived a simple life if I hadn't met you. Noor paused.
Jenne and Ria looked at him concerned.
Look, I am not complaining. I never thought I would ever experience this kind of situation. Jenne, you asked me once why I fainted the moment you confessed to me in front of the whole school.
Because it was too much to process for me.
Do you know how much pressure I felt that moment? Noor's voice trembled.
I am sorry. Jenne looked down.
And Ria, you hated me the moment we met. Later cared about me. Then suddenly one day you confessed to me out of nowhere in a way I would've never imagined. Noor clenched his fist.
Do you know how confused and miserable I felt that day? Emotion flickered in his eyes.
Look, I am also sorry for that day. It's just—
I know. Jenne told me everything about you. Noor sighed.
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It's not your problem. The problem is mine. I can't take this anymore. Noor smiled weakly.
I have a request for you two. Please — you don't have to do this. Don't force yourself to love someone like me. You deserve better. You just want to get stronger, don't you? If there is another way, even if it costs my life, I will be okay with it. Just please don't fight for me… Noor teared up.
Ria and Jenne looked at Noor with remorse.
Look, I don't know what to say currently. Both I and Jenne don't clearly know why we are drawn to you. But one thing is clear — there is something special in your heart and blood that makes us stronger. Ria said, scratching her head.
Then why didn't you kill me and devour me the moment you realized that fact?
Because you are my friend, dummy. Ria said, annoyed.
She's right. You are an idiot. Jenne nodded.
So if I wasn't special, you two would've never even looked at me. Noor crossed his arms.
Oh, this annoying kid… oh wait, that's quite true. Ria muttered.
But you are a good person, Noor. You risked your life today to save many people. It's common for a woman to go after a good person like you. She added.
Oh. Noor deadpanned.
Ahh Noor, seriously I am not joking. Ria yelled, annoyed.
You even protected our identity after knowing everything. Jenne added.
Anybody in their right mind would've done that. If I exposed the info to anyone, I would get killed. Noor said carelessly.
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But you fought with Roy, risking your life, because he hurt your friends — didn't you? Ria whispered.
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Noor froze.
Badump
Badump
His expression darkened.
How did you find out?