Growing Desire. (Lust).

Gabriel POV.

"Wait!" Hearing her scream, I thought something had gone wrong.

Turning toward her with precision, I punched toward the area she was at… but I couldn't see anyone at the receiving end.

She was the only one here… fuck! Due to the force behind my punch, and I didn't want to hurt her in any way, my balance went off.

*Bam*

With a loud sound, my body landed on the ground. Standing up immediately I dusted my clothing.

Someone at my level of strength won't get hurt by such a fragile slip-up, so… I was all good.

"Hehehehehe," hearing the sound of giggling, I looked towards her a little pissed about her alarming cry… but things didn't go as planned.

I couldn't help the fact that my eyes went through my best friend's body realizing how beautiful she was. I couldn't deny the fact that I was attracted to her.

Ever since childhood, Ariann looked perfect with blonde hair that cascaded through her perfect backline, crystal eyes that shone bright, and a magnificent shape. She was dazzling…

"Ahem," bringing me out of my thoughts was the sound of Ariann coughing. "Ain't you going for the guardians meeting?" She said in a teasing tone.

She got me there… How can she play with my feelings, though I couldn't get angry. After observing her body, my anger seized.

"Oh… yeah, I'm heading there now," I said, exiting the room without wasting time.

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The meeting was not anything strange. We held meetings from time to time, discussing our rules, ways to keep our society safe, and some other cliche stuff.

Reaching a hallway, I couldn't help but look around. It was a huge hallway, with well-furnished doors on each side.

One could see the lavishness of the doors by their exterior, something that only existed in billionaires' houses or wealthy organizations.

"Gabriel!" Hearing my name, I turned around. Though I knew who it was, I still felt like confirming, the world is filled with mysterious creatures after all.

"Jack," I called out, pausing my movements. 

"Yeah man, how's everything going," he said, bringing his hands forward which I returned in kind.

"Common man… I'm going for a hug, not a handshake," he said in a dejected tone. He was always like this, playful and disturbing.

"You know my policy; I don't hug fellow males," I said, with a wide grin on my face. I can of formed that rule when some incident went on.

Ahem, I don't plan on remembering that nightmare, so… don't keep your hopes on it.

"I know… I would love to spread the tale, but…" he said in a depressed tone, taking a short glance at me. "Bruhs got each other's backs," he continued in a forceful tone.

We kind of made some vows about our friendship, with one of the main vows being; we got each other's back.

Continuing our discussion, we walked toward the meeting venue. Walking for over 6 km, taking the part the building created for us.

For a human… it would seem like a long distance, but to… us it was nothing.

Finally reaching our destination, I first caught sight of a huge door. It was golden in color, having a spherical shape and huge handles.

Not dwelling on the door, we walked toward it. As if sensing our presence, it opened up revealing a court-like room, with chairs at all corners, leaving the middle area empty.

There were several seats at the hall's end. Which looked particularly superior to the other seats.

The elders, being the supreme head of this court, had the authority to bend the rules. So it was only natural that they get those seats.

Looking around, I noticed some already seated individuals, though I would have loved to come with Ariann… we were not permitted to enter the court together.

I find the idea strange as her guardian… But what can I do, I'm just a pawn in their childish game.

Walking toward the right-hand side with Jack, we decided on a random seat; it was less crowded here, which I preferred.

As if waiting for us; a huge crowd could be seen entering the hall, with all of them dressed lavishly. 

Our community had a hierarchy, where the elders are placed on the top, just below the king. Though I don't believe in the fact of them being below the king, since they act as the judiciary, executive, and legislative body of our community.

Looking toward the entrance, I caught sight of Ariann walking into the Hall. She looked captivating as always.

I always tried to keep it in check, but as the seconds passed… my desire for her increased. I kind of find it hard to call it lust, but I could feel that burning desire… to own her.

"W.. ha.. a m… to…" I could hear blurry sounds in the background, which I didn't pay attention to. Drifting more into my thoughts of Ariann.

Feeling my body being jerked 'to and fro' I came back to reality.

 "Man, the meeting is over, what are you thinking of…?" Inquired jack, still shaking me.

"Uhm… nothing, I was just…" 

I looked for the right word to put it, but I was cut short by Jack. "Leave it… let's go already!" He said, pulling me up.

If not for Jack, I would have gotten lost in some deserted place. As a good friend, he had always brought me back to reality.

Getting up, we headed toward the exit, while I looked around to find any trace of Ariann.

"Come on man… you're overdoing it!" He said, shaking his head. "Chillax… she's all good!" He continued, tapping my shoulder.

On reaching a junction, we separated. We had different duties to perform, mine was to find Ariann.

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