Short romance stories

Useless Blackmail (Neroki x Mika)

Neroki's POV

So much laughter could be heard. It's even starting to echo in my ear. I hate it.

I kept glancing at my watch and found it annoying that it's somehow slower if you pay attention to it. It's still 7:21.

I'm excited about what's about to happen later. It's been a while since I unsheathed my blade from its holster.

It's been a while since I've killed someone.

Whoever sent that message must've been very brave, or just plain st*pid. I'm guessing it's the latter.

Of all the students here, I'm the one he chose. I don't even know if it's a guy.

It's just the most probable gender.

7:40, time to go. I still need to prepare.

Without minding the other obnoxious people around me, I left the room.

The early morning sky was very dark. Even with that condition, I still didn't bring any tools to serve aid for my vision.

I'm more used to the dark.

I then swiftly made my way towards the backyard of the resort, where dirt could be found. Something valuable is placed there somewhere.

I immediately found the freshly dug dirt. I brought out my pair of gloves and wore them. I then  dug the spot  again,  until a box was in my hand's reach.

The box was made out of fine wood. It also serves as the home of my favorite knife "fute." It isn't wrong to name a tool who has served you for a long time.

I opened the box and brought out the knife.

It isn't just a simple one. It's a gift from my father. It's modified so that it can easily pierce and cut through human flesh.

I now hid the box in some bush before making my way through the beach.

8:00. A figure from afar can now be seen. It was as if it was also looking back at me.

With the knife hidden in my pocket, I carefully walked up to the figure.

A girl?

I made my way to her. I made a mistake of getting too close.

My time reaction wasn't swift enough as she pounced on top of me. I never  knew someone of opposite gender is all it takes to end my life.

Even after using all the evading tactics I knew, she still wouldn't get off.

She now pointed her knife at my throat. I closed my eyes and hoped that it'd be a quick and painless one.

"My Neroki~" Her voice was teasing me. Wait, that voice sounds familiar.

I once again opened my eyes. My mouth opened wide when I realized it's Mika.

Oh no. Was I annoying her by my stalking? Is she here to end it all? How did she even know I was stalking her?

A lot of questions flooded my mind as confusion and fear took over my whole system.

Her eyes were bright red, as bloodlust was evident. She also had a wide smile on her face.

Her knife traced down my neck. It wasn't a painful one. A wound surely have left a mark if I still protested.

"M-Mika?"

Her index finger shushed my lips.

"My Neroki. I love you. Please don't reject me." She lifted the knife in the air. The gesture she has is telling me that she's gathering force for a stab.

Wait, what did she just say?

"W-what?" It's rare for me to stutter.

"I said, I. Love. You."

I wanted her to repeat that again, but she might get mad. It was very pleasant for my ears to hear her say that.

"I love you too." Her eyes widened as she lowered her knife. The bloodlust in her eyes now showed...love?

She now threw away the knife and hugged me. I hugged her back. Never in my dreams have I imagined her confessing her feelings for me.

"Really?" Her voice was much more soft compared to her cold one a while ago.

"Yes." What I'm saying is pure truth. Why can't you see that?

"Would you die for me?" I chuckled.

"No Mika."

"What?" Her voice now had a hint of anger as she now used both her hands to hold my neck. One more wrong answer and I'm dead.

"Why won't you die for me?"

"Because I'll kill for you." The blush on her cheeks were as bright as her eyes.

"Aww. I love you Neroki. If you ever cheat on me, I won't hesitate to end you and the other girl."

"I won't cheat."

"Promise me."

"I promise."