Midnight Kisses

Chapter 4

“Come here, Ainslee! How dare you challenge me, huh?!” Sandra yelled angrily. She grabbed Rebekah's coat - pulled her roughly.

Shiloh brushed Denver's arm to push her shoulder. “Get your hands off! Stop it, Sandra! Stay away! Hey, Chase! Get your troubled sister out of here!”

A commotion that was small at first but quickly grew. Alexandra Denver's emotions continue to flare up, sparking even more outbursts of anger.

Malia was embarrassed. The entire cafeteria cheers from other students who seem to enjoy this spectacle.

“I will make you suffer! You might make a mistake bothering me, new girl!” Sandra pointed to Malia.

Rebekah and Shiloh deftly protect Malia behind their backs.

There's something strange - Malia caught the quaint behavior of Alexandra Denver. She seemed to be moving forward - liked being about to do something.

Chase Denver stood up from his chair. He grabbed Sandra's arm to prevent her from going far. Emotions carried away, Sandra – Chase whispered in her ear. His ocean-blue eyes ascertained Malia sharply.

Rebekah and Shiloh advance to confront the Denver brothers.

In the end, Alexandra Denver withdrew while Chase dragged her. “You'll see! It's not over yet! I'll make you live in hell!”

Malia hardly swallowed her saliva, Alexandra Denver's threat froze her entire bloodstream. Sandra's heated eyes gazed at Malia with curdled hatred.

But there is something quaint about the Denver brothers. Malia felt a creepy evil aura from them.

What kind of look is that? They're so creepy.

One of Denver's brothers, a young man sitting in the middle - wearing a priceless casual clothing suit. He smiled askance as he peered at Malia through the glare of bizarre but obsessive eyes.

The Denver siblings left without taking their eyes off Malia Sutton. Their mysterious smiles are unsettling.

“You b***h!” Shiloh sneered furiously. “Are you okay, Malia?”

Malia was stunned. Ready to regain consciousness. “Ah, yes. I'm fine. Thanks. You saved me.”

Rebekah snorted resentfully. “f*****g Denver siblings! They're so powerful here!”

“I accidentally scratched Alexandra Denver's Bentley. I apologized to her genuinely, but she didn't listen and insulted my mother,” said Malia, with a snort.

She wiped her wet, sticky coat with a tissue.

“Don't think about them, and it doesn't matter, Malia. They're f*****g jerks!” Shiloh rolled her eyes lazily, “Sandra Denver is just a spoiled girl who is arrogant and pretentious. Insult your mother? Who the hell is she?!”

“Who are they? I mean - I see the behavior of all the students here. Does it seem that they are respected?” Malia asked curiously.

Rebekah smiled wryly. “Who says that, hun? They're the most annoying rivals in every way. Who drew Sandra away was Chase Denver - he was their second brother. The young boy is wearing priceless casual suits - that's Cohen Denver and the oldest son. The girl has auburn red hair. She's Aleix Denver - the last descendant. I'm warning you, don't get into trouble or get close to them.”

Shiloh nods. “Denver's siblings are community-supported sociopaths. I wonder. Why are girls crazy about them? Don't be fooled by their good looks.”

[ Community-supported sociopath? Okay. It’s nightmares! I was wrong to deal with them. But I didn't mean to - apologize sincerely, and Alexandra Denver insulted my mother in front of a crowd. ]

Malia couldn't take it.

“Hey, ladies. What's up, huh?”

“Hei, baby! Come here!” Rebekah welcomed Seth and Nolan with affection.

“Where have you guys been?” Shiloh asked, looking engaged. “Where's Kai?”

Seth gently stroked the top of Shiloh's head to hug her tightly. “I miss you, babe.”

Malia gasped, then shifted to her seat. Her gaze took turns at Seth and Nolan, who smiled at her.

“He's busy at the club,” Nolan replied - sweetly kissing Rebekah's cheek.

The two young men are good-looking with alluring smiles. The scent of masculine perfume thickens under Malia's pointed nose.

“The club is busy training. Oh, bloody hell! I'm exhausted.” Seth complained, and his hands combed his hair back. “Eh, who is this? I just saw her.”

“Malia Sutton. My new best friend - she's a badass.” Rebekah answered cheerfully. Hugged Malia into her arms. Malia was surprised but only giggled. “Malia - these are Seth Slater and Nolan Slater.”

Wait, what did Rebekah say − Slater?

Nolan held out his hand. Smile excitedly. “Hello, Malia. Nice to meet you. I'm Nolan Slater, and it's Seth. I hope our girlfriends protect you well, huh?”

Rebekah and Shiloh giggled.

“What? Girlfriends? So, Rebekah and Shiloh−? Ah, I see! Nice to meet you guys,” Malia responded to Nolan and Seth's handshake – giggling to make merry. “So, you two are siblings? I mean – Slater?”

Seth smiled fascinatingly. “Yes, we are. Nolan is my older brother.”

And Kaius Slater is −?

“Oh, of course. Sandra Denver just attacked her. Good thing there we are.” Rebekah rolled her eyes. “She's just looking for attention!”

Seth ate his lunch. “You don't have to be afraid of the Denver siblings, Malia. As if my Shiloh and Becca were here with you. I assure you. They'll protect you no matter what.”

Nolan nods. Stares at Rebekah with sparkling eyes − radiating deep affection. “You should know. Rebekah rarely likes new people quickly. But you changed it, Malia. I'm glad you two got along. If she protects you, you're a special friend to her.”

“Yeah, I'm grateful to meet them. What could I do without you?” Malia said genuinely, staring at her best friends.

Rebekah hugged Malia again. “You are so adorable, Malia.”

Soon, Malia is close to them. Various stories, laughter, and jokes echoed at the table.

***

“The coat is sticky. I didn't bring a change of clothes. The worst day ever.” Malia muttered languidly. She opened the door of her locker and was ready to go home. Her body aches. “I want to go home quickly.”

The twilight sky painted the horizon with dazzling golden cramps. From the giant windows of the campus, Malia was stunned to see the admirable of Vortigern University's yard.

The blue expanse of the ocean. The foothills of the rows of orange maple trees. Malia sighed wearily. She turned to her locker door again to tidy up all her course books. Then she is jolted up in fright - the sudden appearance of Kaius Slater standing at her locker door.

Kaius looked intensely at the two bright irises of Malia's eyes. Again, his whole world seemed to freeze.

“Oh, my god! You scared me!” Malia yelled and restrained. Her heart fluttered with her feet as if they had not stepped on the Earth.

As far as I can remember, this is a women's locker door. What is he doing here?! In my locker?

“You - Malia Sutton?” Kai asked while crossing his hands over his chest.

Malia gasped. For a moment, she realized something was wrong with her body. The blood froze instantly. Kaius Slater's sharp gunmetal blue eyes diverted her world. She sculpted for quite a while because the spotlight of iris Kaius stunned Malia. His eyes are captivating.

A flash of light shattered the glass.

Engage in admiring glances at each other.

Malia cleared her throat. She gasped from her reverie. She shook her head. “I - I did? What is it? I mean- Hi - How Are you?”

Malia suddenly misbehaved. Her heart hammers and her stomach flutters. Butterflies.

Kaius smiled charmingly. “You played impressive yesterday. Why did you stop it?”

Malia frowned. “What is impressive? I don't get it.”

“The music room yesterday. Your song is good. I admit - it's a beautiful tone. Mrs. Adeline has never published such a beautiful tone. I'm impressed, Malia.”

By the way, Kaius spelled her name. There is a distinctive feature of her own, surprising impact on Malia's heart, and she likes it.

Oh, my god. What am I thinking?

Malia smiled faintly. “Do you hear that? Those are the worst songs. I shouldn't have played and touched that.”

Kaius frowned. “But you seem to enjoy it. Why are you talking like that?”

“Sorry, it's nothing. I raved.”

“I heard incidents in the yard of the gate and the canteen. Problem - Sandra Denver. You're famous right away, huh?”

Malia winced and chuckled. “I'm just unlucky about that- bad luck always comes to me. I've only been here three days and getting into a lot of trouble.”

Kai giggled. “Don't worry about the Denver siblings. I assure you, they will not dare to touch you.”

“Well, thank you so much for reminding me.”

Malia frowned. She didn't understand why Kaius Slater said that. A lot of people have been threatening her all day. However, only her new friends or Kaius seem to protect her.

But why? Protect? Come on, Malia. You're just too confident.

Malia picked up her bag. Put on a farewell smile. “I have to go home. It's night early. Then, I'll see you later –“

“Kaius Slater. I think you know my name.”

Malia giggled. “Yeah, I know who you are! It would be impolite if I forgot your name. Too many coincidences have brought us together since I came here.”

“Coincidence. I doubt that, Malia.”

Malia restrained herself. She noticed Slater's face in bewilderment.

Kaius Slater is good-looking!

Kaius stepped forward to cut the distance. Malia can sniff the scent of a steel-strong athletic body under Kaius Slater's black shirt - it gets her heart messed up.

His warm breath swung in Malia's face.

The young man's tall body was unsettling, with long legs, a physically fit, stunning body, an alluring smile, captivating sharp gunmetal blue eyes, and an impressive commander's voice.

Malia Sutton- strange - the girl who makes Slater's world freeze.

Kai stared intensely at Malia's bright silver-colored glass iris. He liked this girl's eyes.

“Do you believe in fate, Malia?”

***