Beneath the Bloodstained Moon Chapter 5

At the college

The crowded college hallway. Students are either running late for their classes or pretending to be. But today? They stay back. Because when Kael and Alarica are in the same space, something always explodes.

Alarica is walking toward her class, headphones in, ignoring the world. She’s in no mood for drama—until she sees him.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(Kael?) *Eyes gloomy*

Leaning casually against the door frame, watching her like a cat that found a trapped mouse.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Oh? Still showing your face after yesterday’s little… embarrassment? *Smirk*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Oh? Still running your mouth after yesterday’s little… slap? *Glaring at him*

Random Girl:1

Ohhhhhh!!!!!

Kael’s smirk falters, just for a second. But then he chuckles, low and menacing.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

That slap? Cute. But if you’re trying to play rough, sweetheart… you should know who you’re up against. *Said extremely cold*

Alarica doesn’t back down. She throws her bag onto her desk and stretches, as if getting ready for a fight.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I’d rather fight with my eyes closed than waste my skills on a pathetic rich brat with too much time. *Mock him*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

She wants war? She gets war. *Scoff*

Without a word, he yanks her bag off the desk and tosses it across the room.

The entire hallway gasps.

Alarica stares at the bag. Slowly, she turns back to him.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Kael *Whispered dangerously*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Yes? *Asked innocently*

She grabs the nearest bottle of water and empties it over his head. Kael was freezing for a few seconds as no one ever dared to mess with him

Kael Vortigern (ML)

You did not just—

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Oops. My hand slipped. *Cross her arms*

The hallway erupts into silence and fear, and some of the people pulling out their phones.

Kael grabs her wrist before she can escape. His fingers tighten, his wet hair dripping onto her arm.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

That was a mistake. *Smile darkly*

Before she can react, he yanks her toward him—so close she can feel his breath on her cheek.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Now we’re even *Whispering slowly*

Then, with a swift motion, he flips her onto his shoulder—carrying her like a sack of flour.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

KAEL, PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW! *Kicking and thrashing*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Say I’m sorry, almighty Kael. *Chuckling*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I’d rather die! *Furious*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Alright then. Guess I’m kidnapping you now. *Said darkly*

Kael kidnapped Alarica in broad daylight. The entire hallway witnessed it. Phones were out. Rumors spread like wildfire. Now, the question remains—where is he taking her?

Kael walks out of the building, Alarica still thrashing over his shoulder.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

KAEL! YOU’RE INSANE! PUT ME DOWN BEFORE I BREAK YOUR DAMN SPINE! *yell at him angrily*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Hmm… tempting, but no. *Said neutrally*

Students whisper, point, and stare. Some are filming, some are running to tell their friends.

Students/teacher

Did Kael just abduct Alarica?

Random Girl:1

Should we… call security?

Students/teacher

Nah, this is better than Netflix. *Enjoying*

Kael doesn’t stop until he reaches the backside of the campus—a hidden rooftop area, off-limits to students.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

There. Private enough? *Grinning*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

You think you’re funny? *Shout in anger and standup immediately*

She lunges at him, aiming to shove him back—but Kael is faster. He grabs her by the waist and spins her around, trapping her between his arms and the cold railing.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Careful, fighter. You keep attacking me like this, I might start thinking you want my attention.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I want you dead. *Gritting her teeth*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Close enough. *Chuckling darkly*

Alarica takes a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. Why did he bring her here? If this was just to annoy her, he could’ve done it in front of everyone.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Alright. Enough games. What do you want? *cross her arms*

Kael watches her for a moment, something unreadable flashing in his eyes.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

I wanted to test you

She stiffens.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

I saw the way you fought back yesterday. Most people break after being humiliated like that. But you? You’re different.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

So you kidnapped me just to compliment me? Try harder. *Cold*

Kael took a step closer to her but alarica was just standing like a Fierce kitten ready to fight.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

*Smirked* I want to know what you’re hiding.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Heartbeat skips*

For the first time, her mask of confidence falters. Just for a second. But Kael sees it. And that’s all he needed.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Interesting *Smirk and step back*

Alarica clenches her fists. He’s playing with her.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

If you ever pull this stunt again, Kael, I won’t just slap you. I’ll ruin you. *Cold*

Kael just laughs, stepping aside to let her leave. Kael playfully calls out as she storms off.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Looking forward to it, fighter.

Alarica won’t let this slide. Kael started this game, but she’ll make damn sure she finishes it.

The moment Alarica storms back into class, she’s already plotting.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Think, think, think. How do I make this bastard suffer? *Muttered to herself*

Then, her eyes land on Kael’s black leather jacket, hanging on the back of his chair. An idea clicks.

A slow, dangerous smile spreads across her lips.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Oh, Kael… You really shouldn’t have messed with me. *Smirking to herself*

To be continued