Chapter IX
Later that night, I tossed and turned over in bed. I just couldn't sleep from all the embarrassment that my mother had caused me these past few days, especially from a while ago. I need to apologize to Bruce and Anna first thing tomorrow; but for now, I need to apologize to the person lying beside me. I can feel his hot breath on my neck as he wrapped an arm around me. I sighed heavily and planted a kiss on his lips. He opened his eyes in response.
"Still not asleep?" He asked as he scooted closer.
"I can't…"
"Is something bothering you?"
"I'm so sorry for my mother."
He snorted and stroked my cheek, "see, you like to stress yourself way too much. That was nothing at all! Actually, I found it funny for some reason, when usually I would get really angry."
"I know."
"You really did something to me, baby."
"I think so…"
"Oh yes you did. Now quit moping around and go to sleep, before I get really aroused."
"Is being a pervert one of the things that I did to you?"
Deep inside, though I didn't really want to admit it to myself, I feel quite angry at my mom. I feel like she's doing everything on purpose. She wasn't acting like this back home when I last paid her a visit. Anyway, after getting off a little burden off my chest, I was falling asleep, and before I knew it, I was snoring away. Thank goodness I wasn't having a bad dream about my dead corporal or something, and even though I was very tired, I woke up early the next day. When I checked my mother, she was still fast asleep, so right after breakfast me and Kazuya headed off to our own agendas. He had a match at two; and me at three. I wouldn't underestimate my opponent, which turned out to be just the person I hate—Lee Chaolan. He's just the kind of person that would bitch about everything. I knew he hated me too, because he's too jealous that his foster brother is going out with me instead, and I wanted to raise my middle fingers at him because of that. He's not stupid to not do anything that would break up the relationship, or break me at the very least, so I should not let my guard down and let him be a bother to my mission. It seems like something is fueling me up to eliminate every single hindrance in my way, but I had to control myself. I was having a war inside me.
I headed to the waiting lounge where I saw Anna and Bruce reading the morning paper. I was hesitant to call for their attention, but they noticed me and called me over.
"Look, guys, first of all, I'm really sorry about yesterday, you can throw them out or give them away…" I said.
"You don't have to be so mean to your mother! I can't believe you can do that, these are gifts so these still have some sentimental value."
"As for me, I'll better keep it instead." Bruce said, tapping me on the arm. "It's okay, dude."
I sighed in relief. "Thanks guys. I was starting to get upset already."
"Where's the boss, anyway?" Anna asked, looking around.
"He went off to his office. He said he should finish at least half the paperwork before his match later."
"Who's he fighting?"
"I think it's that girl, Leo."
"She's going to get slaughtered!" Anna exclaimed.
"Oh c'mon, you don't have to underestimate the little lady." Bruce said, laughing.
The three of us stopped talking when Lars suddenly appeared from the crowd. He was wearing a shirt and a pair of jeans, and he had a cocky smile on his face. Geez, I wonder what he needs now. Bruce frowned and straightened up as Anna checked him out.
"Hey, Dragunov. Do you mind if I talk to you in private?" He said.
"We have nothing to talk about."
"Of course we do…"
"What's your problem, brother? You suddenly pop out of nowhere and force the guy to talk to you, that's just wrong."
"You're cute, but you're a rude bastard, aren't you?" Anna said, crossing her arms.
To stop ensuing a fight, I stood between them and decided to go with Lars, "it's okay. I'll see you guys later."
Anna and Bruce eased up, but still looked angry when we left them. I wonder what Lars had in mind, suddenly stepping up like that. "Where are we going?" I asked as we went through the fire exit in the back.
"Just follow me."
I pulled him back by the shoulder in the middle of the empty corridor, "tell me where we're going."
"To heaven."
After he said that, I felt something sharp pierce through my lower back. I wasn't even able to react or even move, then my vision got blurry, and everything went pitch black.
When I got back my consciousness, every muscle felt like seaweed, plus; I was also half-naked and my pants were unzipped. This bastard better didn't do anything to me! I feel too weak that raising a hand was a chore. I thought, "Shit, I have a match in a few hours' time. I can't go out there like this." I thought I was screwed up once again. Praying that this isn't history repeating itself regarding my experience with Kazuya before, Lars sat down beside me.
"Good thing you're awake. I'm sorry, love. I had to do this because you're too elusive."
"What did you give me?"
"Don't worry. It's just a reasonable dose of downers enough to put you to sleep."
"Damn… you…" I wanted to get up and teach him a lesson, but I was too limp to do that. He just gave me a cheap shot and I wasn't even aware of it, what kind of shit was that? Before I knew it, he was licking the side of my neck, and was holding my jaw to open my mouth as he forced his tongue in. He explored the insides before speaking up again. "I really waited for you to wake up so I can hear you scream my name this time…"
"You cowardly bastard! I have a match later!" I said as I desperately tried to move.
He ignored me and proceeded onto stroking me between the legs while his other hand coerced my back. Looks like I got myself into a shithole real fast.
