the new boy

< I am Emilio > the boy flipped his long blond hair and smiled sweetly at Gilbert < a bastard of the earl Di Mortal. Like you, I have noble blood and like you, my bastard father refused to acknowledge me .. > Gilbert didn't answer. He just stared at the boy, not knowing if he felt sympathy or gratefulness for diverting that man's attention away from himself. < I seem to fit the count's taste so I will be staying here for a while .. > he smiled and shifted his gaze around < don't worry .. there is no way I would take your position as a hire, I am not here for that.. > Emilio sighed and looked back at Gilbert, the smile on his angelic face was gone. the smaller boy suddenly grabbed Gilbert's collar and dragged his face closer. Maxim jumped but was stopped by a wave of his master's hand. 

Asked Gilbert without flinching as a young boy grabbed him by the collar. 

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Emilio smiled and then frowned, realizing he wasn't acknowledged as a threat or taken seriously. He grabbed the collar in both his hands dragging it forward and bit the taller man's lips. 

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Gilbert was too shocked to react but the one by his side didn't hesitate to push the assailant to the floor frowning and glaring at him with murdering eyes. 

Emilio giggled and laughed as he rolled from side to side on the ground. Gilbert feeling shocked and confused took a step back and didn't stop Maxim from protectively standing in front of him, watching the boy holding his sides and laughing like a maniac.

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Emilio giggled and took a deep breath as he slowly stood up< when I heard about you, I thought you were pitiful > he dusted his silken outfit he waived his hands and brushed his missy hair to obedience he stopped moving and fighting with his hair and looked at Gilbert < then I saw you .. >he stared at Gilbert with eyes that were colder than the winter frozen lake. The emotion then disappeared and he replied with a proud expression he huffed and walked around,< hunger you see .. keep one small and fragile .. > he grinned and spun around like a lunatic< these men, as they used me, talked about the count's obsession with you ..among other things .. then how he refused to sell you even when he said you're not as good as before .. >

 Emilio stopped dancing and stood before a panting tracing the frame< I was jealous .. what is so good about him?? I thought, and then I saw you> he turned back to Gilbert who was looking at him with confused eyes, and slowly walked to where he stood frozen in place. < and I understood .. > Emilio smiled and took slow steps as he approached the beautiful man who had his reflection in those warm green eyes. But was stopped by Maxim who blocked his way. Emilio glared at the big brut in his way and looked back at his prey He repeated and suddenly the sweet smiley face was gone and the flirting voice was replaced by a man's gaze and a man's determination < I want you Gilbert .. >he smiled again as he ignored the brut who stood in his way.

Emilio looked at the taller man, looking shocked and he loved that pretty look. Emilio's eyes were wide as he hissed obsessively. Then, out of nowhere, he took a deep breath and turned towards the door he turned his eyes as if he looked like a lost puppy < I knew you and I were destined to save each other >

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Glibert's voice trembled. He was shocked by the kiss but even more shaken by the words ''I want you'' What dose does that mean? Like physically??

 he see his soul?

What?

Gilbert didn't think he had a soul, he could only feel darkness inside. What is this boy talking about?

Destiny?

To save?

He was shocked as the last words finally registered in his brain.

He asked, trembling. His voice was getting smaller and smaller as he reached the last word..

save ..?

HOW ??

he was himself a prisoner? He can barely protect Josie!

How ???

Why would this boy pin the name of the savior on him??

Gilbert had tried to protect himself when he was a yang and failed miserably, now he's desperately trying to protect Josie and save her and this stranger wanted him to be his savior.

he whispered weakly, feeling his throat burn. His eyes were panicked, he knew exactly what this boy was going through but he couldn't risk his sister and his life.

He was helpless…powerless...

Emilio smiled he looked at the handsome yang man with affection .

As Emilio closed the door, the studio fell into darkness except for the warm light of the lamp on the table. Gerald felt his knee weakening and his body heavy. He couldn't stand. As he fell to his knees strong arms supported him and circled his waist. He grabbed the man beside him and looked at the floor < I can't help him …> he was shaking. He had once asked for help but was cruelly ignored. And now he is going to do the same to that boy. He shook his head trying to convince himself he was doing the right thing < I can't … I.. I .. > he bit his lips and bowed his head hiding his expression. He knew he was a hypocrite.

He could try … he could do better than that friend and try to help, but ..

He was scared ..

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Maxim knelt on the floor following his lord and gathered him closer as he felt him trembling in agony.

He didn't understand exactly but these words that stranger spoke volumes, he felt he knew a secret he should not. It was his first day and yet he now knows of this?

Will he be thrown away?

Killed ??

Maxim looked at his master and felt pity and guilt, he was worried about his fate and didn't consider this man who promised to protect him. He forgot his vow to himself to protect him back. the man squeezed his master closer and sat waiting for him to calm down.

Both sitting on the cold floor one is drowning in self-hate and the other's determination ignited again.

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