Dare Kings

Chater 8: Debate literature

"You're in my literature class?" I quipped, my disbelief dripping like syrup.

I couldn't help but wonder why I couldn't have a literature class free of this delightful arse face!

He snickered mischievously, giving his bottom lip a sly lick. "Indeed, sweetheart, this isn't an exclusive club, it's for all us lucky souls. And yep, I'm here, nestled snugly beside my bookbag. Need some glasses, maybe?"

I rolled my eyes at his cheeky demeanor, then swiveled back to face the professor, determined to maintain my literary composure.

"Students, based on the few chapters we've all read overnight, can you please share your insights into the main sentiments between the characters in the novel?" The professor's question hung in the air, waiting for responses.

I slowly raised my hand, locking eyes with the professor, who eventually pointed at me, granting permission. The entire class turned their gaze to me, and I took a deep breath.

"Well, from what I've gathered from reading the entire book," I began, "the sentiments between the characters were a mix of anger, possession, fear, and, of course, passion. Alfred seemed more attracted to her physically than emotionally, often driven by sexual gratification. He didn't want a committed relationship with her but also didn't want her to be with anyone else, which is possessive. As for her, she was sexually drawn to him but avoided a relationship due to his anger and possessiveness-"

A brash voice interrupted me, and I shot a glare at Tristan!

"Alfred wasn't primarily sexually attracted to her; their relationship was about devotion," he argued, making me roll my eyes.

"Nonsense, it was possessive, bimbo!" I retorted before he could continue.

He rolled his eyes, infuriating me. "He loved her genuinely and showed protective, not possessive, behavior. Their relationship was complex, but Jennifer's past trauma, not Alfred's actions, made her reluctant to love him."

I couldn't hold back my disdain for his viewpoint. "She couldn't love him because of who he was! They were drawn to each other physically, and the affair kept them together," I countered.

He leaned forward, undeterred. "That was his way of expressing love."

I growled and face-palmed. "He was possessive and foolish."

"That was his protective nature."

I couldn't take it anymore. "He was possessive and toxic!"

"He was protective because he loved her."

"Because he was a psychopathic control freak! He wanted to keep her to himself and manipulate her, even though they both knew they didn't love each other but wanted the physical aspect!"

"Their relationship was..."

"They weren't in a real relationship. It was more like an affair-" I concluded with exasperation.

"You both are right! Jesus Christ!" The professor yelled, abruptly halting our heated debate. My attention snapped back to him, and the rest of the students redirected their gaze from our argument.

"Yes, Alfred loved her, and he was attracted to her sexually," the professor continued, addressing our conflicting viewpoints. "That attraction played a significant role in their relationship. Every relationship has its unique dynamics, and in this case, Jennifer didn't love him but desired a physical connection due to her past. Alfred's love for her did lead to possessive behavior at times because he cared deeply. You're both partly correct. No need for further controversy," he sighed, likely relieved to end our argument. "You two should sort out your differences."