I stood there for some times. My hand reached my neck, I still felt the touch of his lips on it. He HAD to stop this kind of things...seriously ? He totally knew what he was doing...I knew too.
I decided that I should follow the same portal he used earlier, my head started to ache, I touched the bandage on my hand, at least, the rest of it since I did not need a big one anymore. I wasn't bleeding. I sighed in relief and made my way to the portal. The atmosphere around the HQ was a bit strange. I looked around and saw no one, the place was dead.
« Y/N . »
I jumped from where I was, certainly not expecting Kafka to pop behind me. Her presence was overwhelming, considering the atmosphere around.
« Ah...Kafka ? Do y—»
Before I knew it, I was sitting in her personal office.
The atmosphere in Kafka's office was tense, and I could sense that something was amiss. Kafka, my superior, fixed her gaze on me with an intensity that made me uneasy. Her words hit me like a gust of cold wind.
« Y/N, we need to talk about the intrusion that occurred in the HQ yesterday. » She said coldly. I surely worried for nothing. She needed to talk to everyone. But yet...
The intrusion? Why would she want to talk about it ? My mind raced as I struggled to comprehend what Kafka was saying.
« Ah, so what happened ? » I asked, my voice betraying a mix of confusion and concern.
Kafka leaned back in her chair, her expression stern. She placed her elbows on her desk and looked straight at me.
« Our security systems were breached. Someone accessed sensitive information. Do you have any idea what that means for Elio? »
I shook my head, genuinely puzzled. I felt like her question wasn't so general, it was meant for me.
« I do, of course. Can I be of any help, then ? »
She sighed, producing a file from her desk. It was a brownish file, with a note and a danger sign on it. Woah.
« Owl claims he has proof that you were behind it. » My heart stopped for a moment when her words dropped. What ??
Owl? My ex, the one whose sanity had gone poof after we broke up ? The same freaking one who tried to kill me so many times, and get me back ? The one...panic set in at that moment.
« Kafka, you can't trust him. He's not well. You should get him examined... » My voice trembled. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Was the whole thing going to fall on me ? Because of that bastard ?
But Kafka's gaze remained impassive. She checked some paper from the file.
« I need to see the proof before jumping to conclusions. Owl says you betrayed us. From the statements...he's been watching you for a while, you've been suspect. »
My eyes widened in disbelief. I felt my hands getting sweaty. No way this could be happening.
« Betrayed? I would never do that, Kafka. You know how—dedicated I am to this organization. This is my dream career, becoming a Stellaron Hunter—like you ! »
Kafka held up the file, her eyes scrutinizing me.
« Owl's proof seems convincing. He provided details that only someone with insider knowledge could have.Yet, Silverwolf showed you some private access recently. »
« Kafka, I was fighting alongside everyone else when the intrusion happened. I didn't have time to compromise our security. I got hurt. »
Leaning forward, Kafka's tone turned accusatory.
« How do I know you didn't orchestrate it to divert suspicion? Maybe you're trying to throw us off your trail. I know you are a smart girl. » Her tone was monotonous, I've never seen her like that.
Frustration boiled within me. How could she throw me away like that ? I thought I could be wrong on her but right now...
« I'm not trying to throw anyone off, Kafka. I'm telling you the truth. Ask Silver Wolf. She was there with me the entire time. She saved my life. » My only proof was her.
Kafka attempted to contact Silver Wolf, but she didn't answer. My desperation grew.
« Kafka, please. I swear on everything I hold dear, I'm innocent. Owl is crazy, and this is his way of getting back at me for leaving him." I didn't know what to say, I panicked.
She sighed, conflicted. Could I still have a chance to be believed ?
« Y/N, you've been living in my house. If you're truly innocent, why did Owl have evidence against you? What did you do ? »
I searched for the right words.
« I... I don't know what Owl is claiming, but it's not true. Maybe he manipulated something or created a false narrative. I left him because he became obsessed with me...and it was tearing me apart. » My vision slightly got blurry, I couldn't lose my job, no way.
Kafka's gaze softened momentarily, but suspicion lingered.
« I've known you for some weeks now, Y/N, but Owl's proof seems undeniable. I can't ignore it. I have to protect Elio. »
My heart sank. This wasn't true, I was having a bad dream.
« Kafka, please. I would never betray Elio. I love this organization. I've risked my life for it. If you kick me out, where will I go ? » My voice got more and more shaky.
Her expression hardened.
« If you're innocent, you'll find a way to clear your name. But as long as there's doubt, you're a threat. » She frowned.
Tears welled in my eyes as I pleaded. Things got worse so fast...
« I have nothing to hide. I'm not a traitor. Please don't do this. He's mad...I could prove all of it. »
Kafka stood up, her decision final.
« Pack your things from my house, Y/N. You can't stay here. If you truly didn't betray us, you'll find a way to prove it. But until then, you're a risk I can't afford. » She simply left her office, leaving me in the empty room.
As I gathered my belongings when I got back to her house, the weight of this decision settled heavily in my chest. Being almost cast out from the organization I had dedicated my life to, under the shadow of false accusations, was unthinkable. At least, I wasn't fired for now. I had to find Owl and confront him...why was I scared now ? He wanted that, to show me of how he was so superior to me...scary.
I was now outside, in the bright and lively streets. I saw a group of friends passing by, if only I could laugh around like that sometimes...the night was still young. Where should I go now ? I was holding my bag, checking my phone. Should I—He would never answer.
Ring Ring...
I totally did it. I was already sighing, Blade would never answer a phone call. He hated using a phone anyways. Suddenly, I heard the ringing stop and a hoarse voice. My heart skipped a beat.
« What do you want ? »
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Forbidden love (Honkai Star Rail Blade x Reader)
أدب الهواةWhen you first encounter Blade, you find yourself developing deep feelings of affection, even though you're unaware of it. Unfortunately, Blade doesn't share these sentiments, and, in fact, regards you with strong dislike, despite being your coworke...
