My Obsession
A/N: The next few chapters (1-3 chapters long possibly) will be mostly flashbacks before the current time. I would say it be like a background developing up to the present. Some Chapters may be separated into Luke view or Asch View or someone else View
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of the Abyss nor any Tales of games, they belong to Namco.
Pairing:
Main- AschxLuke, NataliaxGuy, IonxSync
One-sided LukexTear, AschxNatalia, and JadexGuy
Hinted GuyxTear
Warning: Yandere Asch, Language, Violence, AU, Character Deaths, Yaoi, OC's involved possibly and slight OCC.
Helpful Tips:
Lorelei- Present time.
"Lorelei" –Present time speaking
Lorelei- Flashback
"Lorelei" –Flashback talking/Present time thoughts
"Lorelei" –Flashback Thoughts.=
Lorelei- Titles/Setting/Dates/Emphasis/Diaries/Phone or Online talking
Lorelei- Chapter Titles/Newspaper Article/Posters
Chapter 3: Dread
After that lovely conversation from meeting his close friend after a couple of years, everything went back to almost normal.
Almost
Luke checked around the store from up to down to every nook and cranny of every corner of the rooms. It wasn't unusual considering that the amber haired man was the manager had his responsibilities to keep everything organized and check that everything is in place about two times in the morning and night.
He checked about five times this morning.
Nothing was out of place, everything where it should be and now that only left outside. Outside, this is where Luke anxiety intensifies. The amber haired man did the usual things; arranging flowers in the vases, wiping the containers and leave no speck, organizing bags of fertilizer and flower seeds, and decorations consisting of colored papers and bows to make the bouquets. Luke tried to act normal without breaking down and looking anxious out of the blue.
Why was he trying hard not to look so anxious?
It was about two weeks ago to be exact when he felt someone staring so intently at him. From the morning during the shop, to out when he goes buy groceries and entertainment and back to the shop, and even during at night whenever Luke throws out the trash, busy sweeping the front, or closing shop. The predatory stare did not lessen as the days grew into a week.
He was lucky that one day where he happened to be heading back from Yulia City with Tear, carrying a bag of flowers for their store when he stopped in his tracks. Ignoring Tear worried question, Luke felt that stare and turned around in time to see a shadow flicker several feet away into an alleyway. The amber haired man did not bother to go after and check what it is since he felt that the person watching him was long gone at the moment. Finally listening to Tear and turned around, he ushered her that he would talk about it when inside the store. The brunette was reluctant, but nodded and they both quickly walked to the floral shop.
On that same day, evening now the amber haired man told both Guy and Tear what had been going on for about a week. Tear frowned as so did the blond as well; Guy's cheerful aura turned serious in a split second and had both hands on Luke shoulders.
"You have to report this, Luke!" Guy suggested strongly and bluntly, worried evident in the bright blue eyes.
"I agree with Guy, Luke. " Tear gave a full nod of agreement.
"D-Don't worry! I'll be fine!" Luke exclaimed, happy that his two friends were worried about him yet he didn't want them to stress over something trivial as this. "Whoever watching me is going to get bored and- "
"Luke." Tear cut off the amber haired boy with a slight glare, entering teaching mode now. "It not that easy to get rid of a stalker who's watching YOU, we don't even know who it is or we even met this person before. A week may have almost passed and yes, it seems nothing compared to months, but remember Luke…A stalker can be impatient."
"And he or she can get you when you are alone with no escape. " Guy added helpfully to Tear information. "It's best to report it and one of us will have to stay with you all the time from now on."
"But still…" Luke wanted to retort, but seeing the worried looks his two friends had he gave up. "…All right."
"Good, we'll check in at the police station tomorrow after work." The brunette relaxed her shoulders slightly, satisfied to hear a good answer.
The blond did not miss the slightly nervous look his best friend had and grinned, patting Luke head and ruffled the amber locks.
"Hey, we're only worried about you, buddy." Guy reassured the amber haired man, pulling his hand away.
"I know…"
Yes, Luke knew that they were worried. But that wasn't what set him off about this entire thing. He had a feeling that it won't be that easy to solve the problem with his stalker. Even if the authorities will help him out, that nagging gut feeling said something else.
Currently right now after that, two weeks gone by quickly. The trio had reported of a stalker roaming around the parts, specifically following Luke to the chief of the police department, Aslan Frings. An albino sporting features of a Malkuth denizen, including a few of the Malkuth theme on his uniform. A very dedicated man supporting the citizens in the heed of trouble that nodded at Luke report of a stalker.
The Chief said he will look into it soon as possible, his words held true stated by another man Aslan was talking to earlier before the trio walked in. Aslan introduced the other as Jade Curtiss, a detective consisting of dark blond hair and crimson eyes. The detective appearance spoke casual and cool, especially with those glasses of his.
In Luke opinion, what only irked him about Jade were the sarcasm and the ever smiling face etched. But the amber haired man said nothing about his opinion until Jade started staring at him, Luke stared back with a raise brow.
"…Excuse me…Mr. Lorelei is it?" The detective spoke in a polite tone, his crimson eyes never taking away from Luke.
A slight nod was Jade answer.
"Ah…I heard much about you from the townspeople here." Jade smiled more if that were possible. "A very well-mannered boy, always cheerful to the heart despite being an orphan, average grades and sports, no criminal record, and making a living of selling flowers…"
"Your point is, sir?" Luke cut off when the list continued way too much.
"Now Luke, that's quite rude to say it like that." Tear lightly scolded the amber haired man, but Luke shrugged and paid not much mind.
"No, no, it's all right." The detective reassured the brunette he felt no offense. "My point being Mr. Lorelei is that your case and judging from your history. There would be no reason for someone to be stalking you if you had offended anyone, made any enemies, or someone hated you if what the townspeople said about you were true; a cheerful idiot that is almost friends with everyone."
The trio stared in shock of the words that came out of Jade mouth. Luke was unsure if he should be angry at the insult or be thankful for the information. Anger got the better of him and glared at the detective. Jade only became more amused at the anger showing on the amber haired man face. It looked so childish.
"So Mr. Curtiss, are you trying to say that someone is obsessed with Luke and stalking him basically?" Guy put it very bluntly, earning quite a stare. The blond blinked and looked at his friends and the two professionals. "What?"
Tear appeared slightly uncomfortable and glanced over to Luke, who looked more paled and shock than anyone else. There was Aslan who looked thoughtful at that question and looked over to see what Jade was thinking. The detective was neutral as ever.
"Guy…Why did you have to say that…?" Luke asked his best friend in an eerily calm tone. "You don't even-"
"It's possible and I was about to suggest that thank you, Mr. Gardios." Jade cut the amber haired man off with a smile that looked so ominous.
It was Guy turn to pale at that smile. He wondered if it was right to say that or not just now.
The detective turned back to Luke, whose brow was raised.
"Now, Mr. Lorelei…We'll do our best to investigate this and you can go back to your normal life for the moment. Do remember to not be alone anytime now and stick with your friends when going out until this is dealt with." Jade stated instead of suggested, very strongly and stared at Luke. "Understand?"
"…Yes."
Luke regretted that one moment that three days later after reporting and then is reported to be missing.
A/N:
Terribly Short...I know...T-T Summer already started through! And too many ideas. . Also, my USB drive became corrupted and needed to be formatted. Thus...I lost the remaining chapters I worked on, especially for Devils Love! D: I apologize...