Sexy Monster

CHAPTER 6: THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE (I THINK.)

Headache. 

That is the first thing that Saber felt when he gains consciousness. He can feel the dull throb in his head. It was barely noticeable but still causes him flashes of pain.

He didn't know what happened or why his head hurts. The last thing he remembered was looking at Oliver – like what he always does this past few days – and saw Oliver glanced at him. He knew he somewhat smiled at the boy but then after that everything went blank. He felt like he had drunk a barrel of alcohol and woke up with amnesia.

Saber tried to pry his eyes open but it was hard. He felt so drained and he just wanted to sleep more but something is urging him to wake up. It kept on screaming at the back of his mind. He groaned in annoyance but after a couple of tries, he manages to open his eyes.

The first thing he saw is Oliver standing in his room. He blinked a couple of times thinking that his mind is playing some bad trick but the image of the boy did not even falter. He felt rather than saw Oliver sitting on the end of his bed.

"W-what happened?" Saber asked Oliver. He thought he saw some worry reflect in the eyes of the other boy but it was gone before he can even make sure.

"You blacked out in school," Oliver explained.

"Wha – " Saber started to ask but his mind suddenly brought the memory back. It is blurry and mostly sound but he grasped what happened to him. He was tired because he can't sleep at night and was famished beyond compare.

Oliver steadied Saber when he sat up. Oliver needs to know the truth. Even though he knew that Oliver won't believe him it is worth the try. He will not lie to Oliver about his condition because look where that got him, tired and hungry.

"I need to tell you something, Oliver. Something out of this world and I know you won't believe me but I'm telling you it is the truth and I am not lying."

Saber said but as the last words fly out of his mouth his confidence abates. He took a deep breath. He can feel Oliver looking at him curiously, waiting for him to continue what he wanted to say but it only added hesitance on Saber's part.

"I'm – " Saber started. 'Come on you can do it. Just say you are a man-eater someone who feeds on humans like him. Say it like it is an everyday occurrence.' Saber encourages himself.

"You're?" Oliver said expectedly.

"I –" Saber bit his lip. 'I can do this' He kept on repeating in his mind like a mantra. "I – I need you, Oliver."

'Well, that's not what I want to say, kind of.' Saber cringed in his mind.

"What?!" Oliver exclaimed with wide eyes.

Saber sighed loudly. He is confusing not just Oliver but also himself. 

'Why am I such an i***t?' Saber questioned himself.

His eyes followed Oliver when the boy stand up and paced in his room. Well, he can't blame Oliver what he said was like dropping a bomb. It is more complicated than what he planned to say in the first place., not that being a man-eater is not complicated but you get the idea. It is like he created a lot more complications than he intended to.

"You've got to be kidding me," Oliver muttered quietly but Saber still heard it.

"No, I am not." Saber said stubbornly. If he said he needed Oliver he might as well stand for it. "I really do need you."

"You are shitting me," shouted Oliver with a glare towards Saber.

"Stop cursing. It doesn't suit you." Saber reprimanded but just received another glare from the boy. "I mean I told you that you won't believe it and that it is out of this world. I mean who would like someone in just a couple of days and a boy for that matter. You are not the only one that is confused or anything. I never liked a boy before only girls – "

"Hey! I don't like boys –" Oliver started but Saber just hushed him.

"Fine we both didn't like boys before but see what happened to me it is all because of you." Oliver wanted to protest again but Saber held up his hand and continued talking. "I can't stop thinking about you even at night that is why I can't sleep for three consecutive days. Can you imagine how tired I was? And you taste, God. The way you taste in my mouth is amazing."

At the corner of his eyes, he can see Oliver blushing when he said that he tasted amazing in his mouth. Saber can't help but smile at that. Oliver looked really cute blushing. Saber really liked that red color on Oliver's cheeks.

"O-okay." Oliver started. "This is very awkward."

Saber can still feel his hunger beneath all other emotions that are swimming in his mind. He knows that he wanted to get a taste of this sweet boy in front of him just to sate whatever monster that is residing in his body that wanted to devour Oliver whole.

Deep in his thoughts, Saber didn't notice Oliver heading towards his door until his dad showed up.

"Where are you going, Oliver?" Jason asked and put down the tray he is holding to the side table in Saber's room.

"I was about to go home Jason," Oliver answered awkwardly.

"Why so early? We just got here." Jason said with confusion. "Did you say something that upset Oliver, Saber?" Saber received a pointed look from his father.

"U-m no?" It came out as a question than an answer.

"What did he say, Oliver?" Jason ignored his son but saw Saber put his tongue out in the corner of his eyes. He is relieved that his son can be playful again after the episode earlier where he falls unconscious. He is thankful for Oliver even though he is one of the reasons why Saber collapsed. But it is mostly his son's fault so he really can't blame the boy because he had no idea of what is the problem in the first place.

"Ahh, nothing Jason." Saber saw Oliver fidgeting under his father's eyes.

He saw his father gave Oliver the look. The way you just want to bust your entire life to him. He hates it when his dad gives him that look.

"Dad cut it out. I just told him why I collapsed." Saber said. Albeit Saber looked like he didn't care on the outside he is nervous that his dad will kill him. His dad will get the idea that he told Oliver the whole truth about them being man-eaters.

Jason turned slowly toward his son. "You did?"

Saber nodded his head slowly as if assessing his dad's side on this situation but all he can see is a genuine surprise in his father's face.

"He told you? Really?" Jason shook Oliver's shoulder.

"Yeah," Oliver said softly then looked the other way.

Because he was still weak, Saber fell back on his bed when his father lunged at him to hugged him. "Dad you are crushing me." Saber whined but pats his father's back.

"I am so proud of you son. So, so proud." Jason hugged Saber tighter.

"Dad I can't breathe. You are going to kill me, I swear."

"What? You don't want Oliver to see you being hugged like this by your old man? Don't worry I already crushed your masculinity when I carried you home."

His cheeks burned. That was so embarrassing for Saber. "I hate you." Then he sticks out his tongue at his father.

Saber and Jason both looked at Oliver when they heard him laugh. Jason looked happy for his son and Oliver and he can see the way Saber's eyes are trained on Oliver while the boy is laughing. It is like a blind man who saw the shining full moon for the very first time. It was beautiful to look at.

"You guys are so funny. From a spectator's view, you are more like brothers than a father and son." Oliver said after laughing.

"Well, I try to look young," Jason added a wink at Oliver and saber just rolled his eyes. His dad can be very flirty when he wanted to.

"Dad get out of my room."

"Don't wanna."

"Stop being a child dad. I need to talk to Oliver." His dad wanted to say something but he cut him off. "Alone."

"Fine. I'll see you later Oliver. Make sure Saber won't faint again okay?"

Saber can see the hesitance in Oliver's eyes but saw him nod at his father anyway. Now all he has to do is get a taste of Oliver without harassing or forcing him like the last time or he will be dead before the day ends.

'What am I thinking? It's like I am luring some innocent girl in my DOM b**m lifestyle.' Saber can feel himself getting tired.

"Come here." Saber beckoned Oliver.

Oliver kept looking at Saber's door for a chance to escape but Saber knew that he won't bolt out. First, he will feel guilty about what happened to him, and second, his dad will probably stop Oliver from going home. So Saber thinks he is good.

Hesitantly, Oliver walked towards Saber's bed. Before he can even get a foot away from the bed Saber pulled Oliver's hand and cuddled him in the bed. Well, that was not Saber's first plan but he needs sleep. Even if he can't eat today maybe cuddling with Oliver can get at least twenty-five percent of his energy.

"What are you doing?" Oliver questioned while struggling.

"I need rest, Oliver. You know my problem so maybe you can help me sleep. I promise I won't do anything stupid like last time. This would be just pure cuddling so that I can take a nice sleep. Okay?"

He was glad when he felt Oliver nod at his chest.

Saber took a couple of deep breaths just to get Oliver's scent back in his system and hugged the boy tight before closing his eyes.

He thought he heard Oliver say something but he was off to dreamland before he can even confirm if that was true.