Love Letters Through Corpses

Chapter 15: Unknown Number

The council president enthusiastically walks towards them. "What made you come here so early?" She asks her best friend, "Oh, you have company. Hi, I'm Margaux Kylie's Friend" She introduced herself as soon as she noticed the two underclassmen in front of them.

Daexoen stood up offering his hand, "I'm Daexoen a first-year college student" He said before pointing towards the younger female, "and that's Sage she's uh-" he paused realizing that he doesn't know what year the other actually is.

"Last year high school" Sage finished.

Daexoen just found out that Sage was actually a year younger than him. He came to realize that other than her name and her amazing deduction skills he doesn't know anything particular about the other. He knew that she doesn't know anything about him too yet they're already doing this 'detective' thing together, he can't help but wonder what's their relationship now. Are they friends? 

"I wonder what she thinks of me. Am I a friend to her? Or just a colleague? Although friendship is quite impossible given we've only met for about 3 days." He thought to himself but was then cut off by the president's sudden intervention.

She looked at them clearly, "Wait! That's why you're familiar." She said, trying to recall their familiar features. "Ah! You're the Genius Duo! I saw your videos! I'm really thankful for the two of you. I hope you continue to help other students" It wasn't noticeable but they did catch a hint of sadness from the girl's voice, which was a bit confusing for the two.

"Sage, Daexoen. That's Sir Myers" Kylie suddenly said as she pointed at a newly arrived teacher walking his way to the counter. 

Margaux raised her eyebrow before sitting beside Kylie, "You're looking for sir Myers? Why? Something wrong?" Margaux asked

"We wanted to join the temporary membership of the Arts club, your friend said he was the adviser" Daexoen answered, while Sage was closely examining the girl's reaction and expression.

"You're part of the club right?" Kylie played along.

She looked at the two with a bright expression, "Yup! You both should try it, It's a fun club. I hope you will decide on becoming full members" The bubbly answered. 

They both looked at each other with confused expressions. Based on her friend's story they were expecting a rather more violent reaction or at least a disapproval expression from the president but she looked calmer than they anticipated. She genuinely looked excited and enthusiastic about their temporary addition to the club.

The two slowly stood up from their seats, "That was definitely weird, could we be wrong?" Daexoen asked her as they slowly walked towards the desired teacher. 

Sage shrugged, "I don't know she might also be good at hiding it," She said.

Nearing the teacher, Daexoen tried to call for his attention, "Sir Myers, a moment please?" he called him. 

Sage curiously looked at the president who was now chatting with her best friend. Her reaction was calm and uninterested with their acquaintance with the teacher. Could it be that it wasn't really the teacher that they should be suspecting? Or maybe Kylie was just overreacting with her friend's sudden mood swings?

"Yes?" The teacher said, making Sage bring back her attention towards the teacher.

The teacher was indeed quite good looking and it seemed he was between his late 20's to early 30's. He also has this bubbly and happy aura around him. He wore a warm and friendly smile that doesn't intimidate a student at all. He seemed like the type who you could run off to quite easily. No wonder there's a number of students swooning over him.

"We heard you're the adviser of the art club, we were thinking of joining the temporary membership. We really aren't sure what to take so we want to try them" Daexoen reasoned.

The teacher nodded before he smiled at the two, "That right. You both can go to the Art room later this afternoon by around 3? We don't have anything going on as of now so you could both stay until 4 to see if you're really interested." he told them.

"That's perfect, Thank you," Daexoen said, bowing lightly, followed by Sage, then decided to return to their seats.

Noticing the presence of the two Kylie looked up at them, "So what did he say?" she asked. 

"We'll go to the art room later by 3." Daexoen said before grabbing his bag and putting it on his shoulder. "I'm sorry Ms. Kylie, Ms. President but we need to go now." Daexoen excused them

The two older females gave a small chuckle, "Call us Kylie and Margaux. I think Ms. is a little too formal for us. Take care" Margaux said.

Kylie nodded, agreeing to drop the formalities between them, "Thanks again," she said, giving them a knowing look. 

Daexoen nodded, "No problem. Excuse us." he said before escorting Sage and himself out.

"Good bye" sage plainly said before leaving.

The two walked in comfortable silence. There was no awkwardness or any comfortability between them. However, by the center of the hallway the two noticed that their departments are opposite sides of the school from each other.

Sage held Daexoen's elbow, stopping him from walking to the other direction, "Let's just meet back at the cafeteria later by lunch" Sage suggested.

Daexoen showed a teasing grin, "Oh, asking me for a lunch date?" he teased

Sage raised an Eyebrow, "If you don't want to get punched I suggest shut up" she growled.

Daexoen chuckled before putting his hands up, "I'm kidding. See you at lunch." he said before parting ways. 

As Sage walked nearer to her room she felt a slight vibration coming from her pocket. It was a text message, she thought it was from her aunt or uncle since they were the only ones who had her number but to her surprise, it was from a number she didn't recognize. And the content of the message was quite interesting. An Unknown number.  

Unknown: Don't join the club. If you do I can't make promises you won't get hurt. Leave! We don't need you.

It was a threat that she knew, obviously. But instead of feeling threatened, she grew more curious. She wondered how this person got her number. And why was she threatening her? More importantly, could this be a big improvement with their current side case?

Sage couldn't help but wonder if the president is the person behind this message. There was a hunch that she would alter her personality, from what Kylie told them it was indeed very possible. If she got a threat would that mean Daexoen got one as well, or is it only those she finds a threat in regards to a chance with Mr. Myers. Questions filled her mind the whole day. This case just got a bit more interesting than she thought it would be. 

Lunchtime came quickly, instead of going to the nearest cafeteria in their department she lazily walks towards the main cafeteria, sitting down at the farthest table close to the window. She started to eat her lunch when she felt someone sat next to her. Turning to see who it was she immediately spotted a grinning Daexoen looking at her with his tray of food in front of him.

"Hey, what's with the long face, you're disappointed to see me?" He teased her.

she rolled her eyes at the older, "Stop with the drama. Is that all you're eating?" She asked, looking at a burger and fries paired with a medium cup of coke on his tray.

He chuckled, "Wow. Are you concerned, hon?" He continued to joke.

She gave him a displeased expression, "Just asking, stop daydreaming." 

He laughed before putting on a more serious expression. "Okay okay, but yeah this will be enough for me. So what's our topic?"

"This," she said, showing the older the recent text messages she got. The male raised an eyebrow before reading the mysterious text. "Did you receive one as well?" she asked, earning a quick no from the other.

Daexoen had a displeasing yet also puzzled look, "Since he/she only texted you, we were right to conclude then?"

Sage shrugged, "Well, not really. I mean we don't know if this is really the president. We don't have a choice but to stick around,” she explained.

Daexoen continued to read the text message, "This is a death threat, what are you going to do? Report it?" he asked her.

She shook her head, "No, not now. I don't want to involve the police with this. Plus this can be one of our top pieces of evidence once we catch her." Sage explained.

The other answered with a nod. They both continued finishing their food until Sage's phone started to beep again. Because of curiosity not just Sage but also Daexoen looked at the said message. It was another text from the unknown number.

Unknown: I'm warning you! Don't come near him! You will suffer if you dare!

Unknown: HE. IS. MINE!!! 

Unknown: I WILL KILL YOU! I WON'T HESITATE TO HURT YOU! SO LEAVE HIM ALONE!