You are my Shadow

Chapter 2

'It's alright, you can take the drink,' she encouraged me to take the energy drink that she bought for me. 

'T-Thank you,' I took the drink from her. 

Sena sat next to me before looking away awkwardly. 'Seo-san, you might want to adjust your clothes.'

I looked down and realized that my pants was still unzipped and halfway down my legs. I grabbed my pants hurriedly and adjusted them properly. 'Thank you...for saving me.'

'No worries, those girls became even more suspicious once they started getting friendly with you. According to my analysis, this is just one of the many tactics that they have,' Sena turned to me.

'This happens often?' 

'Only to guys they think are easy to prey on. I'm sorry you were one of them,'

'I-I'm just glad nothing more happened,'  

How dangerous is this school? I thought it was just bullies taking lunch money and things like that. But forced prostitution seems too extreme to be happening in any high school. 

'I'm sorry this happened to you on the first day of school. I don't know how to comfort you because I've never been through something like this,' Sena hugged her knees to her chest. 

'Fujiwara-san...' I stared at her. 

She feels so vulnerable and warm right now. 

'I'll keep quiet and stay here by your side until you feel more comfortable, okay?' Sena smiled softly before looking away. 

She's right. I have yet to mentally process what just happened. I was nearly manipulated into becoming a male prostitute by two girls I just met today. I rested my forehead against the palm of my hand. How did this even happen? Why was I a target? But more importantly, why did Sena protect me? She could have turned a blind eye to this situation and pretended like nothing happened. But of all people, why did she protect me?

I looked over at Sena who was looking up at the sky. Just moments ago, I could sense her bloodlust to take down Akira and Suki. But now, I feel nothing but warmth and kindness. I don't understand her motives at all. What is she thinking? 

'Fujiwara-san,' I spoke up. 

'Yes?'

'Why did you save me?'

'Hm?'

'Why did you save me from Akira and Suki? Like you said, there were more victims, right? Why did you only save me?' I turned to her. 

Sena looked at me curiously before gently explaining. 'You're not the only one I saved, Seo-san. My men are invading Akira's and Suki's brothel as we speak. I didn't have enough intel to directly pinpoint the masterminds behind this plan at that time, so I couldn't act until now. You just happened to be their last victim.' 

'Y-You knew this was happening and yet you didn't do anything to stop them beforehand? You could have prevented so many other boys from falling into their trap!'

'I didn't have enough information. If I were to act rashly, they could've easily relocated their business and you wouldn't even be here talking to me,' Sena stared at me angrily. 

I quivered in fear at her reaction. What she said was true, but I didn't think she would react so strongly. 

Sena's face softened up. 'I'm sorry. I'm a cautious person. I don't indict unless I know I got the right person. You may think it's unfair, but I don't want to wrongly accuse someone of something they aren't guilty of,'