✔ How To Tame A Succubus

[06] Merlin

I heard Johannes clear his throat. Binigyan niya ako ng tingin na nagsasabing, 'Dude, you better settle this little love triangle drama soon! Malapit nang magsimula ang wanding rites ng freshies!' or at least that's how I interpreted it.

Minsan nakakalimutan kong kasama ko nga palang pumasok si Johnannes sa Nightspell, and we've been inseparable since first year. But this isn't the time to reminisce, not when Master Zephir started walking towards the circular platform to start the ceremony.

He's right.

Hindi ko na kailangang sumulyap sa gilid ko malamang malapit nang maging permanente ang simangot sa mga labi ni Vela. She glared at the girl hugging me like she wanted to rip her off me and send her flying to the next planet.

I smirked at her odd expression.

'Your jealousy's a little too intense, don't you think, lambkin?'

Sighing, I gently pried Geniana's arms off me and gave her an apologetic smile. Bukod sa ayoko nang tumagal ang unnecessary drama na ito, I don't want to be the cause of a witch's unplanned visit to the infirmary.

"Sorry, Nian. I've been a bit busy yesterday with homework." From the corner of my eye, I can see the succubus still looking displeased with how close Geniana is. Hindi ko na lang siya pinansin at ngumiti sa kausap ko, "I'll make it up to you. Why don't we grab a cup of pixie tea tomorrow?"

Upon mentioning her favorite drink, Geniana's eyes lit up. She brushed her hazel locks behind her ear, not bothering to hide her blush.

"OH, MERLIN! Alam mo talaga kung anong paborito ko. Yes! Yes! Yes, I do! I'd love toooo!"

Kamuntikan na akong mawalan ng hangin nang yakapin niya ulit ako.

Hinayaan ko lang si Geniana, knowing all too well how clingy she can be.

This time, it was Vela who cleared her throat. A sharp glare that I don't even want to attempt to interpret. Her long fingernails drumming on the stone bench, as if becoming more impatient. I rolled my eyes and gently pushed the witch aside.

"Malapit nang magsimula ang wanding rites, you better get back to your seat." I smiled, silently hoping she got the message.

Pero nagulat na lang ako nang binalingan niya ang pwesto kung nasaan si Vela. Shit. Hindi nga pala niya ito nakikita dahil sa Invisibility paint!

"Wala namang nakaupo sa tabi mo, 'di ba? I'll just sit here beside you!"

Vela looked absolutely feral.

Oh goddesses of spells, help me.

"Okay, tabi na tayo--!"

"NO!"

I suddenly attracted the attention of half of my batchmates. Napalingon sila sa'kin na para bang nasisiraan na ako ng bait. Some professors glared at me, seeing it as a form of disrespect for the ceremony. Great, now I'm the center of attention.

Huminga ako nang malalim at sinubukang ngumiti sa kanila na para bang wala akong katabing succubus na mukhang anumang oras ay mage-eskandalo na rito dahil kay Geniana.

Fortunately, I don't need any magic to get out of this one.

"No, because the ceremony is about to start soon," binigyan ko ng isang mahiyaing ngiti ang witch na tahimik na hinihintay ang paliwanag ko. "I'm afraid I'll be too distracted if you sit beside me, Nian. Baka sa'yo lang ako tumitig buong seremonya."

Geniana blushed and started fidgeting.

"O-Oh! If that's the case, I-I'll just sit with my friends."