I shall change the fate of the villain!

Arc 1 [1.13]

He could feel his body heating up with each second passing by. Attempting to ignore the strange feeling, Aether quickly puts on a new uniform. Stiffly turning around, he walk over to Alexander and they both make their way back to the yard.

The whole walk was deadly tranquil. Aether could continue to pry Alexander to why he ask Tom to go to such extend to test him, but he didn't. Because somewhere in his heart, he felt like something bad is coming. Though he couldn't quite get his finger on it, his intuition told him that someone is planning something harmful to him.

Thinking of this, Aether suddenly turns to Alexander. But the moment he was met with those icy blue eyes, so bright and dazzling, he felt his heart calming down and the uncomfortable feeling vanished. Surprised by the reaction, Aether touched his chest and continued onwards.

As they both make their way back, Alexander has never taken his eyes off Aether. He observed him every second. From the moment they walk in the changing room, Alexander couldn't get the image of Aether's shirtless.

The soft milky skin color with small slight scratches from the grass grazing against him when he dodge. The hint of red that sneaks up from Aether's waist up to his ears and head from him staring. The awkward expression Aether was making. It was all new to him.

He has never seen a boy with such delicate form. And what surprised him the most was that Aether's body don't look like he exercise at all, which contrast with his skillful movement out there. Another thing that fascinated him was... has Aether always look like this?

Aether has always been a gloomy boy. His dreadful and resentful expression made everyone hated him and his aura, resulting to no one liking him. The constant idea of making dangerous things leave everyone a disdainful taste which make them want to interfere with it, by bullying and physically harming him. Or so he heard from the rumor.

He has never taken interest of the 'abandoned one' as he could careless about such insignificant. But there was a hint of regret in him when he heard the rumor. He has once wanted to recruit Aether into making him some inventions that could help him ascend the thrown. Which of course, Aether would get a title and fame, which of course, also includes power. But hearing the rumor, he felt reluctant. Was it a good idea to give power to someone with such destructive thoughts? But seeing Aether in person, he felt regret. 'Such a shame someone with such great talent has gone too far down' Alexander thought. Aether's mentality has already darken to the point of emo return. Alexander was really considering doing the Marquis family a favor of getting rid of him. After all, he could be a threat. But he was waiting, waiting for Aether to truly do something harmful so he could strike at the perfect moment to gain the people's favor together with his father. But before I could happen, Aether once again came to school, but it wasn't him.

The boy no longer have him gloomy aura, but was replaced with a refreshing you man. The boy was filled with liveliness. He still remembers the image of the youth numbing into him while making his way to the locker room to change from his wet outfit.

The youth eyes shines brightly as he met his eyes. He wanted to keep staring but the youth immediately kneel down. Only then did he realize, the boy was soaked from head to toes, not leaving a single dry part. The slight trembles came from the boy as his clear voice greeted him. The air was cold, yet the boy was this soak. The trembling body kneels in front of him. Showing no resistance, to fully let him inspect every corner of his body. To show that he's not a threat... it was completely opposite of the youth the last time he met him.

He could still distinctly remember the trembling lips that was pressed together. The fluttering eyelashes from the water dripping down, the exposed body through the see through outfit... The image stick itself into his head, as he would remember such image every time he go through that hallway.

Yet now, the shy trembling young man was no longer to be found, but what's left was a proud youth who confronted his challenges confidently... remembering the image from the fight. The unyielding determination to win fascinated him. But it wasn't what he wanted to see. He wanted to see the trembling rabbit who was too afraid to put up a fight, to unconditionally yield under him, to break such confidence... he wanted to see how the expression would change. From a confident young man to a (submissive and breedable jk) trembling rabbit. It entices him.

Alexander liked his lips. His head lowers and his eyes flashed a glint of mischievous. A small smile creeps up him face was he speed walk to catch up with Aether.

Aether on the other hand was terrified. The atmosphere suddenly got even more cold than before. It's at freezing point at this point. And suddenly, Alexander started to smile evilly which made him extremely uncomfortable. Trying to get away from the situation, he tried to speed walk away for Alexander to speed walk with him. Seeing the yard not too far away, Aether took his chance and ran over, leaving Alexander behind.

"You're finally back!" Kyle waved from the distance. You make your way over to them. Tom appears from behind and greeted Aether. Only then did Aether remembers that he almost died cause of these people, narrowing his eyes, he step away slightly, keeping up his vigilance.

Seeing the defensive act, Tom lowered his head and stop coming closer. "Sorry about that.. I really wasn't trying to hurt you... the prince ordered me to fight you.. I objected it but... remembering that you defeated Bruce so easily... I wanted to try to see what you can do too so I agreed... At first I just wanted to go not too easy but the prince said to go all out......." Tom explained. His expression like a sulking puppy. This made Aether heart ache.

People from this world is too hot!! Aether covered his face violently, contemplating over his life decisions. Kyle jolt from the loud slap and some people turned around to hear the drama, only to find Tom sulking and Aether covering his face, standing stiffly like a statue. This was what Alexander saw when he arrived after informing the teacher that they're back.

Watching the strange scene, Alexander walked over. Kyle waved at him while Tom bowed. The only person who still didn't know he's back was Aether, who still stiffly standing there. Looking at the slender back facing him, Alexander couldn't help but raise his mischievous slender finger and trace it down Aether's spine.

Feeling the suddenly touch, Aether involuntary shivered and crouched down. Turning over abruptly, Aether halted at Alexander, hatred in his eyes. His lips pouted as his face flushed red.

Fleeing accomplishes from Aether's reaction, Alexander smiled provokingly at Aether. Keeping eye contacts, both not stepping down from provoking each other.

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End of chapter 13
Arc 1
Word counts : 1219