The next day
Alex waved at James who was approaching him with his usual boisterous energy.
"What happened to you, man? You look half-dead. "James said staring at Alex's face with a strange expression on his face.
Alex couldn't blame him. He did look like shit after staying up all night yesterday thinking about what Kira had said.
"Nothing. I just couldn't sleep yesterday. "Alex replied as he wrapped his arm around James' shoulder.
Their friendly banter continued as they made their way to school. But Alex's mind was still in the conversation he had with Kira.
Turning criminals into his subordinates sounded cool to Alex but it also felt inhumane at the same time. He would be taking away their free will but the criminals who deserved death didn't deserve free will either.
It felt so controversial yet so right at the same time. Alex couldn't come to a decision but he knew he couldn't delay this any longer. The more delay he did in pursuing Ken, the more people would die.
"I need to think more about this. "Alex thought as he entered his class.
Lilly was sitting in the same usual spot but her cold demeanour was gone and had returned to her usual self. Their relationship had returned to how it was before.
Alex really wished they could be something more. But he didn't dare to push forward for fear that he might destroy whatever they had now. Even if it wasn't possible then Alex was just content with the current state of their relationship. And Of course, He would try to murder any guy who tried to get close to Lilly.
They greeted each other as Alex sat down. Lilly smiled at Alex and said, "Didn't you sleep yesterday? "
Alex groaned, "I couldn't. What Kira said just kept circling in my head. "
"Ah. Now that I think about it, it's probably the best move. " Lilly:'s face suddenly lost the radiant smile and turned serious.
"I think so too. "Alex agreed. He was now leaning towards following Kira's plan. He had no other choice if they wanted to stop Ken.
"My mother agreed to meet me at the red sun hotel tomorrow. You and Kira should come too. "Lilly said as she took out some textbooks from her bag.
"That's good we'll go together. "Alex smiled at Lilly.
"What are you guys talking about? "Emma's glass poked at Alex's back.
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"Nothing. "Lilly said turning to face Emma. "Where is Ryan? "
"He is sick. So he took a leave. "Emma replied with a sad smile.
The girls started talking to each other while Alex looked around the class. He didn't see Kyle.
"Just as I thought. That guy is no good. He didn't come yesterday too. "Alex thought just before Ms Jenkins entered the classroom. It was their last year of school before they graduated so the atmosphere was intense as Ms Jenkins started the class, full of warnings about what would happen if they didn't manage to pass the class but no student gave heed as usual.