Chapter 4~Marks on the Neck
Gabriel Thieron
*jolts awake*
Gabriel Thieron
(Looks around)
Gabriel Thieron
*noticed Scarlette sitting beside him* (moves away a little)
Isolde Scarlette
(Glanced at Gabriel) Good morning.
Gabriel Thieron
G-Goodmorning… *furrowed his brows*
Isolde Scarlette
I decided not to wake you up when you up when you fell asleep last night.
Gabriel Thieron
Oh.. (noticed that it’s still dark)
Gabriel Thieron
[What a dream…]
Gabriel Thieron
I’m sorry for falling asleep.
Gabriel Thieron
That was very unlikely of me
Isolde Scarlette
It’s fine, you aren't the first teacher that experienced the same thing.
Isolde Scarlette
You're not completely used to your schedule, after all you're new here.
Isolde Scarlette
Well, I found your dorm number.
Isolde Scarlette
Would you like to move to your dorm so you can sleep more?
Gabriel Thieron
Yeah, sure.
Isolde Scarlette
Alright then. Let’s go.
Scarlette strode confidently ahead, his footsteps echoing softly in the dimly lit corridor leading to the dormitories.
Gabriel trailed behind, quiet as a shadow, his mind swirling in a sea of confusion.
He couldn’t shake the bewilderment of Scarlette’s sudden appearance in his dreams, those fleeting visions that had left him questioning reality.
Isolde Scarlette
Here’s your dorm.
Gabriel Thieron
Ah, thank you.
Isolde Scarlette
Of course. If you need anything, you know where to find me. (Hands him the keys)
Gabriel Thieron
*nods* Thank you. (Takes the keys)
Isolde Scarlette
Good night. (Leaves)
Gabriel Thieron
Fucking hell… (opened the door)
Gabriel Thieron
(Entered and locked the door behind him) I really need to get myself together.
Gabriel Thieron
That dream… it felt so real.
It was already 2 p.m when Gabriel woke up.
Gabriel Thieron
*groans* (sat up)
Gabriel Thieron
I still feel tired…
Gabriel Thieron
(checked the clock beside his bed) Fuck…
Gabriel Thieron
I hope I start getting used to this new schedule as soon as possible.
Gabriel finally got out of bed and decided to prepare his things for a new day of teaching.
He still had four hours left, but it had always been Gabriel’s habit to get ready hours before leaving.
Gabriel Thieron
(eating his breakfast)
Gabriel Thieron
I should walk around the campus after this.
Gabriel Thieron
(puts down his utensils)
Gabriel Thieron
But I’ll take a shower first.
Gabriel Thieron
(cleaned his dishes and grabs a towel before entering the bathroom)
Gabriel Thieron
(looks at the mirror)
Gabriel noticed that tiredness still lingered even after a long sleep.
He could already guess how long it would take him to adjust to his new schedule.
Gabriel Thieron
*raised a brow* Hold on a minute…
Gabriel Thieron
(walks closer to the mirror) That mark…
Gabriel Thieron
(reached for his neck)
He suddenly noticed a pair of round marks on his neck.
Gabriel Thieron
*realized* [That…]
Gabriel Thieron
That dream…
Gabriel Thieron
No, that would be impossible. (shakes his head)
Gabriel Thieron
Ah, whatever! (tossed his towel over the sink and went to the shower)
Gabriel had finished showering, he was getting ready to walk around the campus building to familiarize around the area.
He wore a loose grey V-neck sweater that hung comfortably over his broad frame.
The neckline dipping just enough to reveal the sculpted lines of his neck and the faint outline of his upper chest.
Paired with soft black plaid pants, he looked like someone built for war but dressed for peace.
Sooner, Gabriel took his dorm keys and finally left the apartment. The unusual feeling from the dream and the marks on his neck still lingering.
Gabriel Thieron
(looks around)
Gabriel Thieron
[Now that I have seen the campus buildings clearly, everything looks worn out.]
Gabriel Thieron
[I hope they plan on renovating some of these buildings, it’s essential for the students’ safety.]
Gabriel Thieron
*noticed someone peeking from one of the dorms*
Gabriel Thieron
*saw the person quickly hiding*
Gabriel Thieron
Must be a student.
Gabriel Thieron
(proceeds to enter the main hall of the school)
Gabriel Thieron
No one’s around, not even a single council member?
Gabriel Thieron
*flinched* (turns around)
Gabriel Thieron
Oh, Good afternoon… Scarlette.. *awkward*
Isolde Scarlette
Good afternoon.
Isolde Scarlette
*glanced at his neck*
Isolde Scarlette
What brings you here?
Gabriel Thieron
I was just familiarizing myself with the campus grounds..
Gabriel Thieron
*awkward* I-It’s pretty empty right now, isn't it? (looks away)
Isolde Scarlette
University staff and teachers would mostly arrive an hour before classes starts.
Isolde Scarlette
You're a bit early.
Gabriel Thieron
Ah, I see..
Isolde Scarlette
(Takes a step closer to Gabriel) Well
Gabriel Thieron
(Takes a step back unconsciously)
Isolde Scarlette
I can show you around while we wait for the others to arrive.
Gabriel Thieron
*hesitant* W-well sure
Isolde Scarlette
Well, come on then. (starts walking)
Gabriel Thieron
(Followed) [Was this a good idea?]
Gabriel Thieron
[Probably. If not because of that damn dream.]
Gabriel Thieron
*glanced at Scarlette*
Isolde Scarlette
This is the main building where we are standing right now.
Isolde Scarlette
This is where the subject faculties are located.
Isolde Scarlette
Your office will be in the history faculty over there (pointed at the History room to their side)
Isolde Scarlette
All teachers have their own office inside these faculties.
Gabriel Thieron
I see. (looking around)
Isolde Scarlette
The councilor's office and the library is also located here.
Isolde Scarlette
But we have two more libraries around the university.
Gabriel Thieron
[This is where I saw him last night.] (Saw the library)
Gabriel Thieron
[Last night… what could have possibly led me to have that kind of dream]
Gabriel Thieron
[In my first day here too?!]
Gabriel Thieron
[Am I secretly a freak…]
Isolde Scarlette
*clears his throat*
Gabriel Thieron
*snaps out of his thoughts* Oh-
Gabriel Thieron
Well, by the way, how come you're here this early?
Isolde Scarlette
I’m the one in charge of checking the campus every afternoon before classes start.
Gabriel Thieron
Ah, understandable.
Gabriel Thieron
You seem to be the busiest counselor member on the whole campus. *jokes*
Isolde Scarlette
Let's move on to the next building.
Gabriel Thieron
Alright. *awkward*
Vasili𝄁Author
Made this chapter while being half-asleep. I hope it doesn't turn out that bad. 🙁
Vasili𝄁Author
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Comments
Moraklova
It’s not bad because you literally fought sleep just to make this chapter, go easy in yourself author. This chapter was amazing, and so are you. 🫂
2025-07-19
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Moraklova
No but the old man you are with is.
2025-07-19
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Moraklova
Yeah, A STUDENT THAT’S PROBABLY PLOTTING AN ATTACK NOW AFTER SEEING YOU SHOWING YOUR NECK RECKLESSLY
2025-07-19
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