Mara, an infectious, leech-like cancer that drains the unfortunate soul of whatever energy may be left.
Ren, your university professor just so happens to be effected by such illness. Strangely, you feel an odd connection to him, almost as if it was...
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𝟎𝟏 :: 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 .
**· · ☾ ────·˚₊‧꒰ა ⚜️໒꒱ ‧₊˚·──── ☾ · ·**
All to be seen was a pitch black, endless void that no matter how much you run, you couldn't escape. Your heart pounded loudly, almost as if it was about to leap out of your chest. Though, you didn't understand why it was beating so obnoxiously, that was until you felt yourself running. 'Where am I? What am I doing? Why am I running?' You panicked in silence to yourself in both fear and confusion as you continued to aimlessly sprint away from whatever seemed to be pursuing you. As you continued to run further, a hay field covered in yellow and green hues came into view. Why were you here in this very field?
The sun was setting and in the sky was a pale blue and yellow-orange gradient, paired with the setting sun. Plants tickled and pricked your skin, your feet hitting the dirt beneath you in a rhythmic pattern. From where you were, a distant crystal clear lake could be seen basking in the dim light of the orb in the sky. It would be an understatement to say that all of this was a pleasant view — everything was.. "perfect", ranging from the breezy, warm weather to the sunset. Yet, you still couldn't figure out why you were running.
❝ Y/N! ❞ Out came a deep, soothing voice from behind you. 'How does this person know me?' You thought curiously as you felt yourself slow down. You managed to catch a glimpse of long, platinum white hair flowing in the summer breeze, resembling that of a pearl. Just as you were about to fully turn around to face the unknown person, you were suddenly awoken by that very voice.
❝ y/n, please pay attention during class. ❞ The same voice – though slightly more monotonous – spoke. Goosebumps erupted on your skin as you let out a shaky sigh. 'What was that about ?..' you reflected once more before responding to your eerily familiar professor. why was his voice so similar to the one in that 'dream' of yours? "Ah.. yes, sorry sir." You nod before sitting back in your seat, and everyone's heads turned back around as you did so. How embarrassing ..
❝ As I was saying .. ❞ The professor continued on, yet you were lost in thought. From then on, everything was a blur. You could feel their gazes on you, the whispers loud as ever. Your eyes began to flutter before you yet again fell into another deep slumber, though fortunately for you, you didn't dream about that .
Before you knew it, the lecture was over and you were free to go. You rubbed your eyes, ridding them of the blurry filter casted over them . As you were preparing to leave, your professor prevented you from doing so, sitting you back down with a hand placed on your shoulder.
❝ Y/N, about your behavior during this lecture .. please make sure you're paying attention, your grades have been dropping and the quality of your work is worsening. ❞ he spoke in a soft tone, soothing as ever as he lifted a hand from your shoulder. you looked down in embarrassment and disappointment, avoiding eye contact with the professor. "I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again." You muttered in response to his comments.
