Soul Bound

Riku Manning Part 2

Going back to school was weird for me. Ever since I met Ishi, I felt like I was getting stalked. I was sure I was being paranoid until I saw her sitting in my class at the same table. I thought it was my imagination until I saw her smile. Her teeth were sharp, and her smile was unforgettable.

"Good to see you again, sweetheart," the girl smiled.

Only one person calls me sweetheart, and that was Ishi. Quickly taking my seat next to her, I stared at her. Ishi isn't sitting in front of me right now. She is back in Phnom Shampau, and this is someone who looks a lot like her. How do you explain the sharp teeth? They sharpen them! You know what, I'll accept this is Ishi.

"What are you doing here," I whispered.

"What do you mean? I registered here. I couldn't bear staying away from you, sweetheart. You are the one who freed me," Ishi bit her bottom lip, checking me out.

Is she seriously checking me out while I'm wearing a school uniform? A pale blue skirt and white blouse contrast with the jeans and winter coat I wore in the cave.

"You're 17? You don't look 17. You especially didn't look 17 in your outfit," I whispered.

I watched Ishi lean forward, almost touching my nose with hers. Her hand rested on my thigh, and her whisper sent chills up my spine. Her sinister smile was carving into my soul. It was creeping me out, but it was oddly hot.

"You were checking me out?" she whispered.

Fortunately, the bell rang, and Ishi sat back in her seat with a smirk. I felt the heat rise in my cheeks and quickly put my face in my hands. I waited until I finished blushing before removing my hands. I didn't want Ishi to know she made me blush. However, I think hiding my face was a dead giveaway. When the class had ten more minutes left, I felt Ishi grab my thigh.

She placed my leg over hers and circled her thumb around a freckle I had by my knee. I'm assuming she likes my freckles because this is the second time she has done this. I tried putting my leg down, but she had a firm grip on my leg. I stopped working on my homework and turned to face her. I noticed she was already staring at me.

"What are you doing?" I questioned.

"Admiring my sweetheart's beauty," she answered.

"I'm not your sweetheart," I declared.

"Really? I think the opposite," she countered.

"What makes you think I'm yours?" I ask.

Before she could answer, the bell rang, and I stood to go to the next class. Ishi stood and took my hand in hers. Glancing down at our intertwined hands, I furrowed my eyebrows before looking back into her eyes. She smiled and brought my hand to her lips, kissing it.

"People are going to think we're together," I whispered.

"So? You're mine, and I'm yours when you accept me," Ishi announced nonchalantly.

"Ishi!" I gasped.

"This is not how I imagined you would yell my name," she smiled.

I felt my face heat up again and quickly walked to my next class. Ishi proudly walked beside me. Avoiding everyone's eye contact, I took a seat. She sat beside me and put my leg over hers again. I'm beginning to wonder if she is touch starved. I'm into that, but not with someone I met two weeks ago. I can't even take my leg back, but at least she let go of my hand. I can get some work done, but I don't know how much.

The class went by smoothly until we were assigned partners for a project. The teacher declared our partners, and I was with Grayson. I raised my hand and asked if we could go into the hall. The teacher granted permission, and I took him to my favorite spot. It's my favorite spot because no one walks over here. I get complete silence. I sat down along the wall, and Grayson sat beside me. We had discussed what to do for the project when Ishi appeared in front of us with the teacher.

"Riku, you are now partners with Ishi. Since you know each other, this would be best, considering Ishi is new. Grayson, you are now partners with Lily," the teacher announced.

Grayson and I nodded and watched as Grayson and the teacher left. Turning my attention to Ishi, I realized she had taken Grayson's spot next to me. Ishi was smirking as her hand immediately claimed my thigh. I tried to push her hand away, but she only gripped my skin harder. I stopped because of the pain.

"What is your deal with my leg?" I questioned.

"Your leg? No, this is my leg," Ishi declared.

"It's attached to my body," I stated.

"I'm aware, but you forget you're mine," Ishi whispered, leaning into my ear.

"Ishi. We have a project to start," I announced, desperate to get the attention off me.

Ishi pushed my stuff away, pulling me into her arms. I straddled her accidentally. I tried to remove myself from her lap, but her hands grabbed my ass and chin. Forcing me to turn my head, Ishi whispered in my ear.

"Why don't you accept you're mine? Are you afraid of what I will do to you? Don't worry, sweetheart. All I want to do is make you mine. However, being mine comes with a price. You will feel good constantly," she whispered.

Feeling her tongue run along my neck made me whimper. I quickly covered my mouth. She continued and let go of my chin. One of her hands moved to the collar of my shirt uncovering my collarbone. Before I could protest, she bit my collarbone. The area burned for a second before I felt woozy. My head started spinning, and my vision was blurry.

"What is happening to me?" I questioned.

"I bonded us. You are officially mine. Tell me, how do you feel?" Ishi asked.

"I feel oddly high. Why do I feel high? What did you do to me?" I questioned.

"You feel high because of what I am. We are soul bound, and you will feel everything I feel and vice versa. You will feel my pain, my emotions, and my desires. You will feel me for the rest of your life," Ishi smiled.

Hearing the bell ring, I begin to stand up. Ishi stopped me by grabbing my throat and kissing me. The kiss was hot and amplified the feeling inside me. I couldn't help but kiss her back. Something told me to give in to her and accept this change in my life.

But do I want this?