Taming the Psycho [bxb /18+] ( Sunford Academy )

Chapter 27🖤Eyes Like Burning Embers🖤

When Alpha woke up, he found himself lying on top of Eve, his face was resting on Eve's shoulder. Despite being taller than Eve, they were quite similar in height. The sky was still somewhat dark, and the birds had yet to start their morning songs. 

Alpha tried to move, but couldn't because of Eve's tight grip around him. His eyes darted up at Eve's face, and even though he was still asleep, his face was alarmed. Alpha stared at his face for a while, feeling an emotion he couldn't quite understand, but it felt familiar, as if he had felt it before.

Something was different this time. For the first time, Alpha didn't feel the usual pain in his head after waking up, he wasn't shivering from the cold because of Eve's body heat that was keeping him warm, and he didn't feel like he was suffering or angry. Instead...

He felt at peace.

A peace that he never asked for.

And surprisingly, he didn't hate this peace.

He rested his head back on Eve's chest and listened to the rhythm of his heartbeat. Strangely, the more he listened, the faster his own heart started beating, as if it wanted to synchronise with Eve's. It confused him, it made him feel...sad.

Sad? Why? He didn't know. He just felt like he should be sad, like he should be punished, or even worse…he should be skinned off….he should be killed. But for what crime, he didn't know or maybe….remember.

"Mhm..." Suddenly, Eve made a noise and jerked slightly, startling Alpha. His eyes widened, and he quickly shut them tight, afraid that Eve would wake up and find him awake but still clinging to him. It would hurt his pride.

Fortunately, Eve stopped moving and remained peacefully asleep. Alpha let out a relieved sigh, glad that he didn't need to worry about leaving this intoxicated warmth just yet. He could take shelter in this peace a little longer.

For the first time, Alpha couldn't fully comprehend the peace he was feeling amidst the chaos in his heart. But did he like it? No. Did he prefer this peace? No. Because no matter how serene he felt while listening to the rhythmic beats of Eve's heart, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was doing something wrong—something he wasn't allowed to. Something his heart wasn't giving him the permission for. 

So, he decided to snap out of this tender daze before he became too addicted. Alpha prepared to raise his head and separate himself from Eve. But just as he was about to make a move, a warm hand gently rested on his cold right cheek, sending a shiver down his spine. He froze, captivated by the sudden wave of warmth.

Eve stirred again, a soft murmur escaping his lips, unwilling to let his hostage escape. The said hostage considered protesting and telling him to let go, but his actions were the opposite of his words. Instead, he nuzzled even closer to Eve's neck, surrendering to the irresistible allure. 

Alpha grumbled, unable to resist voicing his frustration. "Let go of me," he mumbled to the still-sleeping Eve, although he made no actual move to break free or push Eve away. Which he could have easily done if he wished.

Eve stirred once more at the voice, finally waking up. His sleepy eyes met with Alpha's, and it took him a moment to register their current position. Acknowledging their closeness, Eve quickly pulled away, a sheepish expression on his face. "Oh my god! I'm sorry!" he rushed his words, his voice slightly groggy from sleep.

Alpha remained silent, while glaring at Eve, as if the poor boy had committed a severe crime simply by waking up. He didn't like how his warmth pulled away from him. 

"You really enjoy sticking to me, don't you, fat cheeks?" Alpha tried to act nonchalant as he stood up, pretending as if he wasn't the one who was reluctant to leave Eve's side. He straightened his clothes, giving them a quick brush to remove any imaginary dust before walking away, leaving a bewildered Eve behind.