Chapter 7: A quiet surrender

Rei's heart raced as he walked through the school corridors. The days since Mei had first cornered him had become a blur, each one filled with growing dread. Her presence in his life had shifted from an unexpected kindness to an insidious control. He couldn't escape it.

The truth was, Mei wanted him. Not just as a friend, not just as a classmate—she wanted him. His looks, his body, the way people were drawn to him. And now, her obsession had taken a dangerous turn.

The previous day, Mei had demanded more from him, something he wasn't prepared for. It wasn't just about controlling how he acted or how he interacted with people; now, she wanted something more. She wanted him to be hers—completely.

That evening, as Rei made his way to the quiet courtyard, he saw her waiting for him. Mei stood near the tree, her gaze following his every move, calculating, predatory. When she noticed him, her lips curled into a smile, one that held no warmth, just cold intent.

"Rei," she said softly, as if everything was perfectly normal. "Come here."

Rei stopped in his tracks, hesitant. "What do you want, Mei?"

She took a step closer, her eyes scanning him with unsettling intensity. "I've been thinking about you, Rei. About everything I've given you." She paused, as though savoring her words. "You know, I've been so patient with you. But it's time you understood something."

Rei frowned. "I don't understand."

Mei took another step, closing the distance between them. "You're so beautiful, Rei. So perfect. You don't even realize how much people desire you." Her voice was low now, almost a whisper, and Rei couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. "I've been watching you. And I want you. You're mine now."

Rei recoiled instinctively, his heart pounding in his chest. "What are you saying? You... you can't just—"

Mei reached out, touching his arm gently, her fingers cold against his skin. "I can do whatever I want, Rei. And you'll help me get what I want, because if you don't, I'll make sure everyone knows what's really going on between us. I'll make them believe you've been leading them all on, playing with their emotions, using your looks to get what you want."

Rei's breath caught in his throat. She was threatening him, using his own fears against him. If the truth came out—if anyone found out how isolated and broken he truly was—he would be destroyed.

"I—I'm not doing anything like that," Rei stammered, his voice barely audible.

Mei's eyes gleamed with cold satisfaction. "Oh, but you are. And you'll continue to. You'll do what I say. You'll let me take what I want from you. Your body, your attention. You're mine now, Rei. And if you even think about refusing me, I'll make sure your secret is exposed to everyone. No one will look at you the same way again. They'll all see you for what you really are."

Rei felt his chest tighten, his pulse thudding painfully in his ears. He wanted to push her away, to yell, to fight back. But he couldn't. Not when the consequences were this severe.

"Please..." Rei whispered, the words heavy with fear. "Don't."

Mei smiled, a cruel, predatory smile. "You'll obey me, Rei. You'll do as I say, or you'll lose everything. Do you understand?"

Rei nodded, defeated. The thought of losing everything—the friendships he had, the small semblance of normalcy he tried so hard to maintain—was too much. He had no choice. Mei had him cornered, and he had surrendered.

Mei's eyes were filled with desire, Rei feeling lost, betrayed, he never thought that Mei never truly cares about him only his appearance.

As Mei was satisfied she left and said "Just be obedient, i know you like it too." Rei's eyes were empty, feeling disgusted or so.