selfish. [ jack/naib ]

chapter 6.

"Naib... Wake up, we gotta gather in the dining hall." William sat by Naib's bed, shaking him awake. Naib groaned, sitting up hesitantly. He washed up and followed William to the dining hall, where everyone was already seated.

"Today's match is at the Arms Factory," Naib volunteered, along with Emma, William, and Emily. The 4 survivors headed to the waiting lobby.

"Naib, are you okay? You seem lethargic." Emily asked him. Naib shrugged.

"It's fine. I'll rest after this match." The doctor gave him a nod in response.

On the other hand, Jack had volunteered to be the hunter.

"You sure you're up for the match today?" Xie Bi'an asked, "You seem pretty... moody, from the last few matches you had," The slender figure looked at Jack, who's eyes were an unnerving crimson red. Jack looked away, shaking his head silently, earning a worried look from Bi'an.

Something feels off.

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The match ended as quickly as it started, with William eliminated and Emily left to bleed out. Emma ran into the factory, trying to pick Emily up but getting knocked down. Naib sprinted into the basement, watching in horror as Jack swung his hand towards the two downed survivors.

"No!" Emma choked out, just as Jack's blade made contact. Jack looked closer, it wasn't Emily who he had hit, it was Naib. He fell to the floor, holding his neck weakly as blood poured out of the gash. Emily tried to reach out for Naib but bled out, collapsing onto the floor. Naib could only smile at Jack and Emma, fear clouding his gaze as blood poured out endlessly. Jack watched in horror as Naib, fell to his side, a pool of blood forming beneath him.

Naib's breathing faded out as he gave Emma one last comforting smile. Jack stood still, his crimson eyes turning to its amber shade again. No... Jack glanced at his blood-soaked hands, shaking.

"I can't believe... That you are such a fool," Emma spat out, cradling her wounded arm.

"I.. I didn't mean to-" Jack stuttered. He couldn't believe he lost control again.

"Your selfish actions have hurt him," Tears slid down Emma's face as she choked out the words, falling to the ground.

Jack took off his mask, kneeling by Naib's lifeless body.

If only... I could be by your side.

If only I could've told you the words I have always wanted to tell you.

I love you.