A few weeks have gone by since me and Zagi kissed. Ever since then, he hasn't been in school. It's not that I care where he is, it's just that I don't want him killing someone. If he is going to murder someone it should be our darling first period teacher. Since no one will fire him any time soon, he might as well be killed. Not even the rich kids like him. It's kind of sad that they're on the poor kid's side.

At home Flynn and I were packing important things like clothing, precious items, and Repede's things. I took my Bodhi Blastia along with me. Repede sat on the floor wagging his tail watching what we were doing. The funny thing about Repede is he never looks happy. His tail says it all for us.

Hanks met us at the border line between the Lower and the Nobles' Quarter to see us off. The old man was proud to see us living for better. However, he looked sad to see Repede go. At that moment I was glad to leave with MY dog. Hanks doesn't seem to know Repede is not his.

The nobles stared at us in disgust as we made our way to the castle. Flynn carried the box with our precious things in it and had the suitcases in each hand. The nobles then realized that we were moving into their quarter and they began whispering.

My lover, dog, and I entered our new home. Estelle was there to greet us with open arms. I've never seen her smile so large before. The princess made her way over to us.

"Welcome!"

Servants came and took our stuff.

"Follow them. They'll take you to your new rooms." Estelle said.

The servants didn't speak. They simply dropped our belongings off in each of our rooms. Their silence freaks me out a little. I couldn't even start a conversation with them because it felt so awkward.

Flynn's room was across from mine and on the eastern wing in the castle. Ioder's room is somewhere around here. I don't remember exactly where it is though.

Instead of staying with Flynn or me, Repede went exploring. It'd be a shame if he got lost too. If he did that would say a lot about this castle. It's just like a maze or optical illusion. When Estelle picked my room she should have put me near the dining room so I could smell my way back.

My new bedroom was huge. So much space was unnecessary. I didn't mind it but I'm not used to it.

"Wow…" Flynn said. "Nice place."

"Yeah. More than I expected though. Do you like yours?"

"Yeah."

I miss the Lower Quarter already. This new feeling will take time to get used to. On the bright side, getting to school is going to be a much shorter walk.

Flynn said "Hey, Yuri…"

Ioder interrupted Flynn intentionally by saying with excitement "My darling has come to be with me after all!" He then forced me to hug him. "There is so much we have to do together."

"That's nice and all Ioder but…" I said and then looked at Flynn. He wanted to say something but instead he left my new bedroom. So, I looked back at Ioder and grinned. "Not right now."

Living in the castle took time to get used to. We have been here for about three days now. Yes, everyone welcomed us but it wasn't "home" yet. I also didn't feel comfortable here. Repede always went off around the castle and I never see him until nightfall. I wonder where he goes every day. He probably doesn't like it here. That's all I can think of.

Friday finally came. I can't wait for the weekend to come. Duke is back in school now and he's not talking as often as he used to. He and Alexei most likely broke up. If they did, it's for the best. You can't even call what they have a relationship. The entire time Alexei's been cheating on Duke and Duke started cheating just recently. Maybe they need couples' counseling.

I walked into my first period class to see no Zagi again. My science teacher gave me a smirk when he saw me. I already thought he was ugly but wait until you see him smile.

Anyway he approached me with a stack of papers. I became confused because I've done these assignments in class and as homework yet he's handing me more. I looked at his grade book before, the ass-hole marked me down in his book that I completed every assignment.

"Take these to Zagi's house after school." He said with that disgusting smile still on his face.

"I don't know where he lives." I responded immediately.

He wrote his address on a sticky note and put it on the stack.

"Now you do. Sit down."

The ass-hole really wants me to die. That's why he's so happy today. I should make this period hell for him but I won't because Flynn will get mad if I get detention again this week. Honestly, I don't see the point in receiving detention. I never learn my lesson.

At lunch I told Flynn about what happened. He said that he'd come with me to Zagi's house. Even if the Almighty Flynn is with me, I'm hoping Zagi isn't there. Since he hasn't been in school it wouldn't surprise me if the psycho left Zaphias. No one has heard from him or seen him.

Estelle and Ioder weren't at lunch today so it was quiet. Estelle usually has something to say or tell and we had no stories to listen to.

Flynn's fan girls sat with us though. They still paid me no mind since Flynn is the only one they saw sitting here. I hate them so much. I thought this would stop but clearly I was wrong. In the end, I forced my lover to leave early with me. The girls shot dirty looks as I pulled MY boyfriend along. The only reason those girls stick around is because Flynn is too nice. It doesn't take much to break their hearts.

The final bell rang for everyone to go home. I waited outside for Flynn so we could go to the killer's house together but he didn't show up. My cell phone vibrated in my pocket. No surprise it was Flynn. He texted me saying: "Sorry I can't make it. I have to go to an after school meeting. Just go home. Love you."

Although I KNOW I should listen to the wise blonde kid, the papers are heavy in my bag and I don't feel like carrying them for an extra day or two. As a result I went to Zagi's place. The note said he lived in the Nobles' Quarter.

His house… manor wasn't hard to find if you cut through almost all of the alleyways in town. I've never seen it here before but judging by the way it's been built, it must have been recent. It reminded me of one of those haunted houses on a hill in a storm in old movies. Good thing it's sunny today.

I knocked on the door as hard as I could. The door is even made out of high quality wood. Who did he kill to get this place?

Zagi answered the door right away with a knife in his hand. He was surprised to see me standing on the other side of the door.

"I won't be here for long. Don't get excited." I said with no enthusiasm.

I searched in my bag for the stack of papers. When I finally pulled them out, Zagi pulled me inside and I dropped the work and my bag on the porch.

He held me against the closed front door. Everything was dark in here but light enough to see each other. Sunlight hardly came through the windows. I think Zagi wanted the house like that. Not a great way to live. He must be hiding something in the dark.

"Force won't get you everywhere you know." I said.

"I know." He said. "But I love doing it to you."

The psychopath went in to kiss me but I put my hand on his chest and turned my head. The freak kissed my cheek instead. I felt him tense up.

Zagi grabbed my chin to make me look at him. He also put a hand behind my neck. His hold on me was so strong and unbreakable. I wanted to call out to someone but for some reason I didn't. I let him do what he wanted to do to me. Just a kiss. Why didn't I pull away from him and make a run for it? It's probably because he kisses so well.

I told him "Stop. I don't know what you want from me but it has to end."

"That's the last thing I want." He said with his lips still lightly touching mine. "I want you to love me, Yuri Lowell."

My heart skipped a beat as our lips separated. My grey eyes met Zagi's red eyes. The psycho was serious too. (Not that I can call him a psycho right now.) Even if he did mean it, staying here with him is dangerous. It was already idiotic to come here and there'd be something wrong with me if I stayed here any longer.

"No…" I found myself saying. "I can't let you. I have to leave."

I reached out for the door knob. Zagi took my hand and rested it on his chest. His heart was beating fast. A little faster than mine. This is another burden to add to my daily life. I don't need a third person falling in love with me.

Zagi had my hands in his as he went in to kiss me one more time. I found myself giving in to him. When I realized this, I was able to resist and turn away. Deep down, I really wanted more, but I'd be digging my own grave.

It scared me when he grabbed my face and forced himself on me again. I bit his lips to escape as he flinched and covered his mouth.

Knowing that he wasn't going to let me leave, I ran down the hallway to find another exit. Due to the darkness I bumped into so many things and stumbled. All of the doors I came across were locked. My heart was beating unbelievably fast. It also ached more than any other time I felt guilty.

I didn't get far from Zagi when he wrestled me to the floor. He held my hands above my head. I tried fighting him off of me with my legs but that didn't work well. Zagi restrained my legs with his. With his free hand, he unbuttoned my uniform shirt. He kissed my neck and down my bare chest.

"No!" I screamed.

Every time I struggled he held onto me tighter. I tried to sit up but he pushed me back down by my head. I lay there with my messy hair feeling his cold, wet lips on my skin. It made me shiver and cringe on the floor. It burned on each spot he kissed me for some odd reason. My face got hotter as I breathed harder. Deep down, did I want this from him? Was this feeling just an average teenage boy's lust or was I developing something for Zagi?

He stopped what he was doing and looked down at my body. He must see my goose bumps also the red spots on my skin where he kissed me. Zagi paused for a moment. The look in his red eyes was unfamiliar. Never had I seen someone make a face like his. For once Zagi didn't look at me like a piece of meat or a toy. I felt worthwhile in his arms. He no longer felt cold… Flynn never made me feel like this…

Although, I couldn't think. I panicked when the sentimental aura went away as the psycho unbuttoned my pants. My reaction jumped in when my legs broke free from Zagi's hold and I kicked Zagi in the stomach.

Leaving him there in pain I ran for the door. I was able to get outside, grab my bag, and get far away from his manor without him catching me. When I got in an alleyway I quickly buttoned up my pants and shirt then went for the castle. I don't plan on telling anyone about this but I just might have to. How many graves am I going to dig for myself?

On my way home, I decided to recap on what happened. If he wanted me to love him, why would he try to get it by force? Maybe it's the only way he knows how to get by. A part of me wants nothing to do with Zagi but another part does. When he kisses me I want to be with him. When Zagi does more than that I want to get away, but when he touches my skin, it burns. It's a feeling that I love though.

The more I think about it the more I wonder if I have feelings for Zagi. The feelings could be false. I could possibly like only for his charm. Charm is attractive to me and sad to say; Flynn doesn't have that quality.

"Yuri!" A voice from behind me called.

I turned around to see Zagi coming up to me. My heart began to pound as the killer came closer. No one else was in the area since we were behind houses away from the open where all of the nobles hung out. My face felt hot too.

"Yuri, when we first met I knew there was something special about you. I didn't try to kill you because I was hired to. All I wanted to do was kill you to make the butterflies in my stomach go away. I've never experienced that before so I didn't understand. Then when I saw you again in school I understood a little so I kissed you. When you showed up at my house I couldn't help myself to officially make you mine, but that didn't work. So my next step is to win your heart. I'll steal you from Flynn."

I admit that impressed me. He didn't sound insane like he usually does, but I still know he is. There's no way I'll let Zagi hurt my lover.

Zagi took my hands and held them in his. The killer rested my hands on his chest again to feel his heart. This time his heart was calm. In return, I calmed down too.

Zagi's eyes softened. We kissed each other. At that moment it felt like it was okay to kiss Zagi back, but that was a mistake when Flynn came out of nowhere and punched Zagi until he fell on the ground.

The "hero" took me by the hand and went towards the castle. His grip on my hand was so tight. It hurt but I didn't say anything. I just let Flynn lead me silently. My heart began to hurt again from the dense guilt I was carrying.

We got inside the castle. Flynn let my hand go and looked at me. The guilt got the best of me when I avoided his deep, blue eyes. He continued to stare at me though. He knew that I was also to blame, but no matter what I couldn't look at my lover. Every time I tried, it'd only be for a short while.

"Yuri…" He said.

I forced myself to face him.

"Y-Yes?" My voice cracked.

He gently grabbed my chin. Now I was looking into his eyes that seemed bluer. Flynn leaned in to my lips and kissed me better than Zagi. I didn't think that was possible.

He said "I've been holding back all this time to keep you with me but now I know that I can't do that. Yuri, you belong to me."

My heart stopped that Friday night. Never had I been so flustered before. Never had I been so nervous around Flynn before in my entire life. When everyone fell asleep Flynn and I bonded. We slept in the same room and… things coincidentally happened. I won't go into any detail, but Flynn was right when he said he wouldn't hold back anymore.

I woke up with my lover beside me in the bed. He was still sleeping. Carefully, I took Flynn's hand off of me and I put my bath robe on. The bathroom was right down the hall so I could quickly bathe.

Flynn was sleeping with a smile on his face. The most content I've seen him all week. It made me happy but at the same time I was upset from being so sore.

After last night, I concluded that I only want Flynn Scifo. Zagi may be able to sweep me off of my feet easily but no one can make me happier than Flynn. It sucks that it took me this long to realize this and kind of sad. It makes me kind of curious if Flynn has been in a similar situation during our relationship.

As I soaked in the large bath tub full of warm water I couldn't help myself but to smile at my lover's actions. He must really love me then if I did all that and he forgave me… I'm pretty lucky to have him.

Thank God it's Saturday. After all that happened yesterday, I don't think I could go to school until Monday. I got dressed and walked around the castle to see if anyone was awake. No one was in sight until…

"Yuri!" Ioder called.

I turned around to say a smart-assed comment to him until I saw the elf prince's serious face. I suddenly became nervous and hoped he wasn't going to give me some bad news. Everything about his posture showed how serious he was. Prince Ioder was like a different person which is another reason why I should be nervous.

"Wh-What's wrong?" I asked shakily.

"I came to tell you that while you were gone yesterday…" He sighed. "Flynn isn't as faithful as you think."

"Wh-What do you mean?" My voice cracked since my throat felt so dry.

"Estellise and I heard noises coming from Flynn's room. It sounded like he was with a girl. I think it was Sodia."

"What?"

From down the hall, I saw Flynn standing with his bedhead and still shirtless. His eyes were widened as his skin grew pale. He didn't move.

I must've been giving the same expression.

Rage overcame me when I saw Sodia walk out of one of the closets wearing one of the castle's special robes. She also had bedhead.

I found myself saying again "What?"

To be continued…