Through Gritted Teeth—BL;
Chapter 2—Sealing a contract
Helene Francesco
You both—
Helene Francesco
Did nothing but argue instead of helping for this group project.
Makari Victor
We're sorry.
Essiah Lincoln
You're the one who keep starting the arguments!
Makari Victor
Me? You're literally being a jerk, and you're still saying me??!
Essiah Lincoln
It's because it's true! And what jerk?!
Helene Francesco
You both shut up!
Helene Francesco
We won't get any work done if you keep arguing!
Essiah Lincoln
(looks outside)
Essiah Lincoln
[the sun is setting...I need to go home.]
Essiah Lincoln
Helene, I'll go home for now.
Helene Francesco
Huh? Okay..
Makari Victor
You can't leave!
Essiah Lincoln
*furrowed his brows* and why not?
Makari Victor
You can't leave until we finish this project!
Helene Francesco
Hey, it's oka-
Makari Victor
You think you can just escape just like that?
Essiah Lincoln
Who are you to order me around, assh0le?!
Makari Victor
I'm just saying that you need to contribute for this project! (grabs him by the collar)
Essiah Lincoln
I am contributing! I just need to go home right now!
Makari Victor
You're just trying to escape!
Essiah Lincoln
Fuck- shut up! (shoved him away)
Essiah Lincoln
I'm leaving, Helene. (walked towards the door)
Essiah Lincoln
(grabbed the door knob)
Makari Victor
(pinned him on the door)
Makari Victor
(leaned closer to Essiah) You're not leaving until we finish this project, Essiah
Helene Francesco
Makari, it's okay!
Makari Victor
No it's not!
Essiah Lincoln
Mmph.. *dizzy*
Essiah Lincoln
[I'm really hungry now... I need blood..]
Helene Francesco
Essiah... *worried*
Essiah Lincoln
(glanced up at Makari)
Makari Victor
What? Too weak to speak now?
Essiah Lincoln
Ugh... (glanced at his neck showing)
Essiah Lincoln
[F-fuck, not this guy...]
Makari was taken aback as he caught sight of Essiah's face beginning to flush, a vibrant shade of red creeping across his cheeks.
Sweat beaded on Essiah's forehead, betraying His attempts to maintain a calm facade.
The tension in the air was palpable as he fought to hold himself steady, each passing moment hinting at the emotions simmering just beneath the surface.
Makari Victor
*gulps* Hey- are you okay?
Helene Francesco
*alerted* Oh no-
Essiah Lincoln
(grabs him by the collar) You fucking-
Essiah Lincoln
*fangs showed* You're so annoying! (pushed Makari a little)
Essiah Lincoln
I'm going to- *about to attack him*
Helene Francesco
ESSIAH, NO! (rushed towards him)
Essiah Lincoln
*flinched* (snapped back into his senses)
Essiah Lincoln
Sh-shit...(pulled back)
Makari Victor
I-I'm sorry-
Essiah Lincoln
*glared at him* (runs out of the house)
Helene Francesco
Essiah, wait-!
Makari Victor
What's with him?
Helene Francesco
Uhm, he mentioned that he wasn't feeling well earlier
Helene Francesco
Maybe he just needs to rest
Helene Francesco
Yes? (sits back on her bed)
Makari Victor
Can I ask you a question?
Helene Francesco
Pfft, what?
Makari Victor
Why are you laughing?
Helene Francesco
Hm~*chuckles*
Essiah Lincoln
... (walking home)
Essiah was walking home through the forest at night. The moon had risen high as he made his way through the tall trees. His vision was getting blurry as his dizziness intensified.
Essiah Lincoln
That wasn't so professional of me...
Essiah Lincoln
Why did he have to get into my nerves? *frowns*
Essiah Lincoln
I almost gave up my identity...
Essiah Lincoln
Ugh- (stops near a tree) I'm so hungry.
Essiah Lincoln
It's late, I need to get home before wolves starts coming ou- *flinched*
Before him stood the shadowy outline of a wolf, sleek and poised.
Essiah's heart raced as he caught sight of those glowing eyes piercing through the foliage. The wolf, a magnificent creature, held him
Captive in its stare, and a wave of horror washed over him.
As it edged closer, every measured step reverberated in his mind, conjuring up a whirlwind of terrifying possibilities that sent panic coursing through his veins.
The instinct to flee flickered within him, battling against the sheer awe of the creature before him.
Essiah Lincoln
S-stay back!
Essiah Lincoln
[that night can't happen again..]
Essiah Lincoln
*shut his eyes closed* fucking memories-
The wolf ambled forward, its gait steady but its expression a mix of confusion and concern. It halted, locking eyes with Essiah, who was struggling to regain his focus.
Essiah's snarl cut through the air, sharp and menacing. The wolf flinched, its instinct kicking in, and it took a hesitant step back before turning and sprinting into the shadows, leaving Essiah behind.
Essiah Lincoln
*gasping for air* I-I need to get home fast..
Essiah dashed through the woods, continually catching glimpses of a wolf stalking him from the shadows as he ran. Finally, Essiah reached a large mansion hidden deep within the woods.
Essiah Lincoln
(hurriedly opened the door)
Essiah Lincoln
(slammed the door shut) Blood...
Essiah Lincoln
I-I need blood, fuck! (ran towards the kitchen)
"Essiah?" A voice from behind him called.
Essiah Lincoln
(turns around) Brother...
Malachai Lincoln
What the fuck happened to you?! (rushed towards his brother)
Malachai Lincoln
Didn't you bring blood with you?
Essiah Lincoln
N-no, I forgot..
Malachai Lincoln
For fuck's sake, Essiah.
Malachai Lincoln
(poured a glass of blood for Essiah and gave it to him) There.
Essiah Lincoln
T-Thank you.. (drinks)
Malachai Lincoln
You're home late. Where have you been?
Essiah Lincoln
(puts down the glass of blood) A group project.
Malachai Lincoln
Hm, why do you look so tense?
Malachai Lincoln
Did you come across a wolf outside? *frowns*
Essiah Lincoln
No, why? *lied*
Malachai Lincoln
*raised a brow;suspicious* Good.
Malachai Lincoln
A pack of wolves were seen roaming near our home earlier.
Malachai Lincoln
It's best to be careful.
"They won't do anything to us, Malachai." Another voice interrupted.
Essiah Lincoln
(glanced behind Malachai)
Hezekiah Lincoln
They haven't done anything to the nearby animals too.
Malachai Lincoln
*frowns* (moves away)
Hezekiah Lincoln
Where have you been, Essiah?
Essiah Lincoln
A group project... I apologize for coming home late.
Hezekiah Lincoln
Hm, it's okay.
Hezekiah Lincoln
(passed a paper towel to Essiah) Wipe your mouth.
Essiah Lincoln
Oh- thank you. (did as he was told)
Essiah Lincoln
But what about the wolves, father?
Hezekiah Lincoln
They won't hurt us.
Hezekiah Lincoln
I plan to seal a contract with them to keep peace in our territory.
Malachai Lincoln
Fucking contract.. *said under his breath*
Hezekiah Lincoln
They will be our neighbors. *glares at Malachai*
Essiah Lincoln
But what if they do the same thing they did to mother? *worried*
Hezekiah Lincoln
They aren't the same wolves, Essiah.
Hezekiah Lincoln
You have nothing to be worried about. (pats his head)
Hezekiah Lincoln
You're going to come with me and your brother to seal the contract .
Malachai Lincoln
Father, you know Essiah is not ready!
Hezekiah Lincoln
He's old enough now, aren't you Essiah?
Hezekiah Lincoln
Those wolves won't harm you. I will make sure that.
Malachai Lincoln
*grits his teeth* You're being selfish.
Malachai Lincoln
What if they hurt Essiah?! *snarls*
Hezekiah Lincoln
If you keep looking into Essiah as a weak vampire, then they might actually use him to take advantage of us, Malachai.
Hezekiah Lincoln
Quit your cowardness.
Malachai Lincoln
Cowardness?! You're the one who can't bring yourself to avenge for mother!
Hezekiah Lincoln
That was a long time ago, Malachai.
Malachai Lincoln
You never cared for mother, didn't you? *shot a glare*
Hezekiah Lincoln
What nonsense! I deeply loved your mother.
Malachai Lincoln
Then why won't you avenge for her?!
Hezekiah Lincoln
Nothing will happen if you keep thinking about revenge.
Malachai Lincoln
*groans* Whatever!
Hezekiah Lincoln
(looked back at Essiah) You're coming with us to show them that you aren't weak, right Essiah?
Malachai Lincoln
*concerned* This old man... *whispered*
Hezekiah Lincoln
*ignored Malachai* Essiah?
Essiah Lincoln
Y-yes father.
Hezekiah Lincoln
*smiles* Good son. (pats his head once)
Hezekiah Lincoln
Get some rest, you look tired. (walks away)
Malachai Lincoln
Are you serious?
Essiah Lincoln
What else can I do?
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