Jules' pov
Kai couldn't see me all the way to my door because he wasn't a prey, which worked in my favor because I was already feeling embarrassed enough from being given a piggy back ride by someone whom I didn't want to keep seeing me as someone weak.
Kai had clearly been worried, offering to take me to the school's infirmary but I politely declined. I'd rather die than let him carry me over there like some damsel in distress, when it wasn't like I was dying or something.
"You sure you gonna be alright?" He asked and I offered him a warm smile as I nodded my head.
"Yeah, I will be. I just need to rest, that's all." That wasn't a lie, I really do need to get some rest. I haven't gotten to get a full eight hours sleep in over three days, so it's no surprise that there's no enough strength left in my limbs.
"Alright. I guess I'll see you in school tomorrow?" He inquired and I slowly nodded my head, feeling my cheeks heat up a little when he kept regarding me closely.
"Have a lovely night then." He finally breathed out before turning around and walking away. I remained frozen, watching as he left while absentmindedly wishing he had given me a hug or something before leaving, because that's something I'd really appreciate right now.
I rode up the elevator to my floor after a few minutes, sliding my hands over my arms to rid myself of the cold that had clung to my skin. I hadn't felt cold throughout the time I spent on Kai's back. Kai had smelt even better from that angle and despite how much the urge to sniff his hair resurfaced, I ignored it because weirdong him out was the last thing I wanted.
As I drew to my door, I met my roommate at the door, card in hard. A scowl was on his face right before he averted his gaze and stepped into the house, which I stepped into after him before pushing the door close.
We've only seen each other one more time since our first encounter and we didn't exchange a word then. I contemplated heading to my room and falling asleep right away, but the thought of not being on speaking terms with my roommate just didn't sit right with me. Other people might be able to live with that, but I wasn't sure I'd be able to. I wasn't sure if it was because I grew up with siblings and never knew how to live around people I wasn't speaking with, or it was just because there was something about him which kept tugging me towards him.
He was shrugging out of his shirt and combing his fingers through his curly hair and my eyes drifted towards his neck. There were fresher marks on there, bite marks and finger prints. I averted my gaze and cleared my throat, and that caused his eyes to stray towards me at once, a scowl plastered over his face.
"What?" He sneered.
I hesitated for a few seconds before nodding at his throat. "Doesn't that hurt?" I asked. His hand flew over the bite mark to obscure it from my view, and then it felt like his scowl tilted into defensiveness.
"What's it to you?" He snapped out angrily and I blinked, not sure of what he was getting worked up over a single question.
"I- what?" I asked, not understanding what he meant.
"Is this your way of making fun of me? To rub it in?" He continued, eyes blazing and I found myself blinking in confusion once again.
"Making fun of you? I- what does that mean?"
A scoff left his lips as he rolled his eyes. "Of the fact that I'm in a harem. That's your way of trying to make me feel inferior, huh? Well, let me tell you that I've heard that line a thousand times and now it's not only old and outdated, it's annoying as fuck!" He hurled at me and I flinched while trying to comprehend all that he had just said.
He folded his hands this time and gave me a condescending look. "Anyways, shouldn't we talk about you too? Why the fuck do you reek of an alpha? Already being passed around the alphas, huh? Think you're the only one good at judging people?"
A startled feeling gripped me and I hurried to sniff at myself. Indeed, I reeked of Kai. Panic shrugged through me and an embarrassed look settled on my face, causing Nick to scoff and roll his eyes.
"Look, it's not what you think. This alpha and I, we didn't– we only had c- coffee." I huffed out but Nick only snorted.
"Of course." He snipped as he disappeared into the kitchen, leaving me to mull over what the hell being in an harem meant and why he was so worked up and clearly disturbed by it. If he didn't want to be in an harem, couldn't he just not be in it? Why is he unnecessarily angry at others because of his own decisions?
When he returned to the sitting room, I was tempted to ask him all those questions swirling through my mind but I dismissed it because I didn't want another argument with him.
"Good night." I called out to him as I made my way to the bedroom. He heard me loud and clear but chose not to respond.
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The scent of Kai still clung to me strongly despite how much I tried to scrub myself off or dunk myself in perfume. Taylor detected it at once and arched an eyebrow at me, one which made me splutter as I made to clarify things with him.
"I know nothing happened, boo. I believe you, I was just teasing because you know, you blush really cutely."
We headed to school together and once in school, I felt self conscious because of how I smelt, prompting me to head to the restroom.
It was empty in there, safe for someone washing his hand in the sink.
The familiar scent of burning sandalwood and danger wafted into my nose and I felt myself tense up at once. My heart instantly began to pound on realizing that it was Blaze.
Oh fuck.
My hands grew sweaty and I felt my knees wobble. He was still washing his hands and was yet to glance at me, but I knew he was aware of my presence.
I instantly backtracked, a shaky hand settling on the doorknob to pull it open and flee, but the feeling of a hot breath hitting the side of my neck made a frightened sound build up in my throat.