Chapter 12

If you hear that Mira failed, the reason is, of course, that I'm sitting here writing instead of studying.

"When you can't find your other half, be cautious not to accept any other half to fill the void.

Be half of yourself to avoid regrets!"

Everyone continued playing as if nothing had happened between me and their leader minutes ago. While they carried on, I observed him. His lips were swollen and reddened from that kiss, and I was confident that mine were no less flushed than his!

"Alicia, are you still on the planet?!"

I snapped out of my distraction due to Liam, realizing they had been calling me for five minutes without a response. Oh, this is embarrassing!

They all saw me lost in thought ~

"Oh yes, what were you saying?!"

I spoke with noticeable indifference, flipping my brown hair back. They tried to suppress their laughter, but their foolish smiles were evident, especially to me and the stone-faced guy staring coldly.

All because of him, and he's comfortable like this?

"So, Alicia, the question was, do you love someone?!" Eve repeated the question, subtly winking at me, indicating the icy entity sitting nearby. No, I must be mistaken! They don't think I've fallen for that being beside me, do they?

"I've wanted to experience falling in love a lot, yet I haven't fallen for anyone."

I answered with coldness, swirling the wine in my glass, pretending not to care. I noticed disappointment in their faces.

"What about you?!"

Kevin continued their question. Same question, but everyone quickly drank their glasses. I glanced at Liam, who seemed somewhat sad, staring into space. I moved closer to him.

"Are you okay?!"

I asked with a concerned expression, and he just nodded, giving me a faint fake smile. I redirected my attention to Jungkook, whose turn had come to answer, but he stood straight, stretching his body, revealing his tattoos under his shirt.

Speaking of tattoos, I haven't had a chance to ask about the tattoo on our necks yet!

"Hmm, you all know very well that all nineteen previous girls were too weak to endure until they loved him. Only one remains, and I don't think she's suitable!" He added, seeming uninterested in the words he uttered. However, everyone except me understood, staring at me again with those strange looks!

My body suddenly shivered when I remembered those girls at the church and his words when we were outside. He doesn't mean me, right?! Just thinking about it makes me tremble ~

Yet, for some reason, the idea of falling for him seems beautiful enough to make my heart beat for it ~

"Time is running out. Go rest, as tomorrow will be long. Alicia, go to sleep!"

He spoke again after the silence, and everyone quickly moved, causing chaos. They were so fast that I couldn't catch them!

I remained seated, thinking about a solution to what I've experienced lately. I tried to understand everything I heard or saw until I felt my body being lifted on his shoulder like a sack of potatoes!

"What the hell?! Put me down!"

I screamed, trying to free myself without success. He's too strong!

I felt his hands pressing on my body even more, causing goosebumps again, before he spoke with indifference, "First, don't curse in front of me again. Second, I won't put you down! You need to be disciplined again to take my words seriously. Have I gone mad suddenly? Discipline me?!"

"I'm not your parent, you damn rabbit look-alike! Put me down right now!"

I yelled at him again as we reached the upper floor, close to his room. I'm sure his comrades heard my scream because it was loud! Suddenly, I felt like a little child!

"What if I don't do it?!"

I didn't have time to understand how we ended up in his room, but I felt my body sticking to the door forcefully. His face was close to mine, causing our breaths to collide, and my heartbeats were disturbed again.

"You already put me down!"

I tried to ease the tension before he realizes me and falls into an embarrassing situation again. My hands rested on his chest, smiling confidently, while I replied to him, and he looked at me in disbelief!

"Deceptive!"

"I didn't do anything. You just put me down because you're stupid!"

He responded with indifference, but his playful gaze made me speculate about his next move. Reminded me again... Should I engage in a discussion with a rogue vampire at this proximity?!

In a glance, I found my body lying on the bed, while the icy entity towered over me. Wait, why does he look handsome from below like this?!

"So, do you still find me intriguing?"

He spoke triumphantly, making me swallow hard, trying to moisten my dry mouth. He approached me even closer, his breath near my ear before whispering.

"Admit that not falling in love with me is challenging! You can barely breathe when I get close to you~"

My heart raced insanely as I listened to his words. He was confident, and I was confident that he was right!

I realized that I had grown fond of his proximity in this way. I never tried to stop him from getting close to me or kissing me!

"No - don't be too confident, so you won't be disappointed in the future!"

I struggled to speak, trying to ignore his hand that played with my hair as he pleased. He turned his eyes back to me, smiling with the same smile that always unsettled me, and for the first time, I could glimpse his fangs.

They looked sharp, yet I admired them as a small detail!

"Stop the chatter and sleep, instead of feasting on me with your eyes, the days will prove that I'm right, and you'll find yourself unable to resist me!"

He calmly added before pulling me into his embrace again, just like last night. Oh well! He told me earlier that he would sleep on the couch~

"I don't sleep at all!"

He continued, messing with my hair as he pleased. Regardless of him always reading my thoughts, is it true that he doesn't sleep?!

"How is that possible? I mean, you have a bed."

I asked with eager curiosity, and he glanced at me with boredom.

"You have ten books about vampires and don't know that we don't sleep most of the time?!"

He asked with a somewhat mocking tone. I nodded, amused, raising my head to him.

"Sleep and stop thinking. I'll answer some of your questions later!"

He continued, further pressing my head, and my body tingled again.

Jungkook is really something!

I opened my eyes with annoyance due to the sunlight that met my face, sitting up uncomfortably. I hate light, especially when it wakes me up!

I looked around, and there was no trace of him in the room, unlike yesterday, but the place next to me was warm, indicating that he had left just a short while ago~

I stepped out of the room to hear worried whispers near one of the doors, which I assumed was Mila's...

"Why are Mike and Matoma so tense?! And why are you standing in Mila's room?!"

I addressed Kevin and Jimin, who turned to me in terror but quickly calmed down when they saw me. I approached them, curious about what they were trying to hide. Jimin was holding the body of a small squirrel.

"Oh god, what happened to this poor thing?!"

I spoke with concern as Eve raised her hands in frustration, agreeing with the others.

"Stop bringing animals like this to live with you... This is the fiftieth squirrel this month!"

Eve complained while others nodded in agreement.

"Stop interfering, and confess who killed my son!"

She added with an angry tone, hugging the body of the squirrel. Then she turned quickly toward the enthusiastic one who spoke earlier.

"Liam, come and play a game with us to make you closer to Mila!"

Jimin shouted, attracting the attention of the one lying on the couch. He straightened up eagerly, looking at them with excitement. I was right! Liam has feelings for Mila~

Wait a minute... Are they planning to involve him with her?

"Most likely, Mila will come down in a while, screaming as usual. When she asks who killed Squeaky, shout enthusiastically that you did it!"

Kevin continued, involving the poor Liam, who nodded excitedly. Poor thing, I wonder if he'll stay alive or follow that Squeaky!

"Well, comrades, thanks for your help. I won't forget this favor!"

Liam spoke with gratitude, hugging them as they smiled innocently for a moment before escaping. Mila, who was heading upstairs, noticed them and cursed Liam with suspicion before rushing outside in anger.

"You two will die by my hands!"

Before leaving, she stopped, looking at Jungkook, who suddenly appeared, throwing our deceptive bodies in front of us.

"Okay, Mila, you can take your revenge later. But now, we have something more important to deal with!"

He added seriously, and behind him, a female body appeared.

Wait a minute! It's Lisa!