The Snake in the Garden Of Eden [Yandere Arlo]

Chapter 5

(This chapter is NSFW.)

"So your favourite drink is… Mango Boba?" Arlo asked skeptically, examining the drink in John's hand as he sat himself down. Seeing his expression made John smile wryly—maybe he was missing Seraphina's taste in drinks. He couldn't expect Arlo to be the exact same as Seraphina—what a stupid wish he had. He then let out a depressing sigh that even Arlo could understand. Why did he sigh like that? Did I look too disgusted? He wondered with rising panic, he didn't want to distance his relationship with John when he just got rid of Seraphina. In a more nervous tone, he tried to correct his mistake. "I didn't mean to seem rude—I-I just never drink anything sweet."

John shook his head at him and just laughed, "It's fine. Since you don't like sweet drinks… What about coffee? They have decent coffee here I think." He said as he pointed towards it on the menu. Without missing a beat, Arlo nods right away; he was all too eager to agree with at least something John said. Seeing that Arlo actually wants to order something—and not just sit here awkwardly as he finished his own drink—John was satisfied. "Great! I'll go put in the order for you!" He beamed, eager as he got up to stand in an awfully long line at the register.

As he watched John leave for the line, he realized that he should have asked for a coffee when they both were ordering and it was empty—at the time, Arlo didn't know what to order—but now, poor John has to stand in line to do his bidding. It might be the fact that he wanted to do everything for John, but he felt guilty about it so he stood up and followed right after the boy. "You can go sit down, I'll order this instead…"

John nearly jolted to the sudden voice behind him. He whirled around to meet the blond eye to eye. "Huh? But I'm treating you to a drink, at least let me buy you something! A-and—Arlo if you don't stay at our seat someone's gonna take it!"

"Your drink and my jacket's there, we'll be fine." He reassured, noting how much shorter John was compared to him—and he had taken a liking to that. It made him want to hug this little pretty boy… He wanted to shower him with smothering affection! Seeing how he nodded at the blond's words, believing whatever he told him… It would be a pity not to toy with the boy a little more. Arlo shyly looked away, "B-besides… What if some girl comes up to try and talk with me? I'm not good with th-that kind of social interaction… I'd much rather stay with you."

Did John get the hint? He tried to make it as obvious as he could. That confused look in his eyes confirmed it—only added to the elated feeling that was swelling up in his chest. "What do you mean by 'that kind of interaction'?"

Arlo averted his eyes, "We-well, you know…" Attempting his best to look embarrassed. "And if I'm with someone else… they wouldn't come up to me right?"

Seeing how "flustered" the blond was—his face was so bright, John bet if he felt his skin, he would be able to feel the heat of it—realization hit the boy like a truck. "Oh! You mean that…" Well, it was obvious. He's such a good looking guy. How could any girl resist someone as charming as him? But seeing how embarrassed he is… John sighed, "You act so differently around me compared to before." The blond flinched. Different? What did John mean by that? The boy then gave a gentle smile, one that was as kind and gentle as spring. "At least you got fangirls… I can't get along with anyone at school."

The saddened look on John's face made Arlo confirm, on that day forward, he will fully devote himself to John and John only! There will be no one else he loves, it will only be John! He wanted friends right? Then he'll become John's everything! So his world shall now be full of colour and company, never once will he ever see a trace of that loneliness that he had on his face.

Maybe it was a little out of place, but Arlo impulsively grabbed his hands—fuck, it made his heart skip a beat. Surges of euphoria and elation swallowed Arlo in waves. His hand was even shaking because of how much happiness he was in, he felt like he could die right then and there! "C-c'mon, don't say that! I'm your friend, remember?" His smile… was an interesting one. It was like he was struggling to contain the pulses of bliss with every second their skin made contact. "I said that I would protect you, right? I'll protect you forever." Just knowing that he was holding John's hand made him want to throw himself at the boy, and take him over. His self control was dwindling away with every passing second as John just stared back at Arlo.