Episode5
739 Words
"...It was fine," he said.
Silence.
The tree of them stared at him.
Daniel blinked.
"...Fine?" he repeated, like he didn't hear it correctly.
" You disappear with Carlos De Luca and come back with,' fine'?"
Noah let out a low breath, running a hand through his hair.
" I knew it," he muttered.
" You don't understand what kind of situation you just walk into."
Adrian said nothing.
Instead, he moved past them, and setting his bag down calmly.
But his attention_
Was full of them.
Listening.
Leo stepped forward slightly, voice quieter than the others.
" Carlos doesn't take anyone out for nothing," he said.
"And when he does..."
He paused.
" It doesn't last."
Daniel scoffed.
" He gets bored," he added bluntly.
" Especial with Omegas."
Adrian's fingers tightened slightly at his side.
Barely noticeable.
"...I see," he said.
His tone didn't change.
But inside_
That confirmed it.
A player.
Predictable.
Useful.
Noah hesitated before speaking again.
"....That's not even the main problem."
Adrian's gaze shifted to him.
" Then what is it?"
The three exchange a brief look.
Then_
" Edgar Laurent," Leo said.
The name settled differently.
Heavier.
Daniel leaned back slightly, shaking his head.
" If Carlos is trouble," he said.
" then Edgar is worse."
Noah crossed his arms.
" He doesn't like people getting close to Carlos," he added.
Daniel gave a short laugh.
" Doesn't like," he said.
" He makes sure it doesn't happen."
Leo's voice dropped slightly.
" He's not someone you ignore," he said
" His family is powerful. What he says... people listen."
A pause.
" And he's obsessed," Noah added quietly.
Silence.
Adrian absorbed every word.
So that was the situation.
Carlos.
And Edgar.
Two opportunities.
"... Thanks," Adrian said finally.
But his expression stay calm.
Unbothered.
The next morning_
The knock came early.
Sharp.
Deliberate.
Daniel groaned.
" Who is that..." he muttered.
Adrian was already awake.
Something about it didn't feel random.
He stood, walking toward the door.
Opened it.
And paused.
Carlos stood there.
Composed as ever.
Effortless.
And in his hand_
Flowers.
Fresh.
Carefully arranged.
For a moment, Adrian said nothing.
Behind them_
movement.
Daniel nearly choked.
Noah sat up instantly.
Leo's eyes narrowed slightly.
" ...Morning," Carlos said calmly.
Adrian blinked once.
"... Morning."
Carlos extended the bouquet.
" For you."
Silenced fill the room.
Adrian stare at the flowers briefly_
then took them.
".... Thank you."
His voice steady.
But this_
This wasn't expected.
" I though I'd walk you to class," Carlos added.
Adrian hesitated.
Just slightly.
Then nodded.
"...Alright."
The moment they stepped outside_
the atmosphere changed.
People stared.
Whispers spread.
Some didn't even try to hide it.
"That's him..."
The Omega from yesterday.."
" Carlos is serious?"
Adrian walked calmly beside him.
As if none of it mattered.
But he noticed everything.
Every look.
Every reaction.
"...You attract attention," he said quietly.
Carlos glanced at him.
" You'll get used to it."
Adrian didn't reply.
The classroom fell into a hush when they entered.
Eyes followed them.
Every single one.
Carlos took his seat without hesitation.
Then look at Adrian.
"...Sit."
Adrian paused_
then sat beside him.
Then whispers grew louder.
Then_
A sharp sound cut through the room.
A chair scraping against the floor.
Adrian's gaze shifted.
Edgar Laurent stood there.
Still.
Watching.
His expression calm_
but his eyes cold.
Locked directly at Adrian.
The tension return immediately.
Heavier.
Unspoken.
Adrian met his gaze for a moment_
the looked away.
Unbothered.
But inside_
He understood.
This wasn't just attention anymore.
This was a warning.
And he had no intention of stepping back.
A chair shifted.
The footsteps.
Slow.
Measured.
Adrian didn't turn immediately.
But he didn't need to.
He could feel it.
Edgar Laurent was approaching.
By the time Adrian lifted his gaze, Edgar had already stopped beside their desk.
The tension from moments ago_
gone.
Replaced with something smooth.
Controlled.
Edgar smiled.
Warm.
Polished.
Like the cold look from before had never existed.
" Carlos." he said lightly, his tone almost casual.
" You disappeared yesterday."
Carlos didn't look surprised.
" I was busy." Carlos replied.
Edgar's eyes flickered briefly to Adrian_ sharp, warning_ then back.
" I'm hosting a party tonight," he continued.
" At The Aurelius Hotel. You should come."
Carlos leaned back slightly. " We'll see."
" Don't keep me waiting."
Edgar walked away.
The tension didn't leave with him.
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