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Gloom Chapter 138
The living room of my house was completely dark. The only thing on was the television, glowing in the blackness and illuminating the faces of my parents, who were hugging on the couch and covered with a blanket.My mother gave a little scream when I cleared my throat, an act that seemed appropriate with the soundtrack—at an annoying volume—from the TV. I realized they were watching a horror movie and covered half my face with one hand to avoid focusing on the screen. I gave them a forced smile after my father offered me to eat the rolls that mom had prepared. Although my stomach actually felt so tight that I wasn't hungry, I agreed to avoid hurting her feelings and for his peace of mind, and ate just one. They made it easy for me to escape as quickly as possible to the second floor, since they were well aware of how much I hated scary movies, so they didn't protest when I left them alone.I reached the upstairs hallway shuffling my feet and, with insecurity on the surface, I entered m
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However, she wasn't in the mood to talk to him about anything now.—None that concerns you.I managed to see how he clenched his jaw, before I turned my back on him to go and lock myself in my room. I sighed, pressing against the wood of the door, looking at my bed as if it were the greatest of all treasures. I shuffled over to her and lay on top of her, my face pressed into the mattress. My body felt like lead.She wasn't sure the exact reason why she was so tired, whether it was because of the long trip to the Forest Park , or because of the peculiar incident afterwards. She didn't want to think about how that made me feel. I didn't want to think about how damn careless I was. I wasn't even able to think about the reasons that led me to it. What the fuck happened to me? The only thing I remembered was the exceptional anger that overwhelmed me completely, and then… a strange need to…I groaned and screamed in frustration into the pillow. The skin on my lips still felt weird and an an
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I pursed my lips and tried to give him an answer, out of politeness more than anything, even though I was sure that his belief that his girlfriend and I looked alike was because he didn't know me at all. In my life a boy gave me a gift, since in the short time I was with Dave we didn't manage to celebrate anything. So I racked my brain to find what to say to him; However, he seemed to take my ideas into account and even thanked me with a smile. For a long time, the conversation with him seemed relaxed, until the bell at the entrance rang and customers began to arrive. Although I didn't tell him, I was secretly grateful for the distraction, in ways I couldn't understand. Maybe it was only due to the fact that I was talking to him for the first time, almost half a year after entering there. Or maybe,I didn't see Khaius or Akhliss outside the cafeteria, nor when I finished work. I narrowed my eyes suspiciously as I waited at the bus stop, turning my head sideways, since I was able to se
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The almost painful discomfort in my abdomen relaxed. I sighed in relief, and couldn't help but let out a short laugh."Don't worry, mom," I murmured, still smiling at her. It's not what you think. I just… I've only made some friends, nothing more.“What a liar ,” a voice in my mind said, but I ignored it."Good heavens," she sighed in turn, placing a hand on his chest. Her calm also seemed to fill her. I'm sorry, darling. We thought you had a boyfriend and that you were embarrassed to introduce him to us.—Are you dad's spy? —I smiled, as she shook her head—. Of course not. I would never be ashamed of you.My mom seemed to relax a lot. Immediately, she wrapped her comforting arms around her torso."We love you," he murmured close to my ear, "you know that, right?" That will never change. She—she separated from me. The corners of her eyes crinkled as she looked at the watch on her wrist. Plus, she wanted to be the first to greet you.I frowned in confusion.—Oh?He kissed me on the for
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—Well… because you should be the weird one, and you act like it's nothing. “She” stared at the ground, avoiding my gaze. As if I hadn't told you anything.I tilted my head and was silent for a minute, trying to understand what he meant. When she looked at me again and I noticed her expression, filled with what seemed to me to be nostalgia, I understood what she was talking about."Khaius, I don't think badly of you," I said quietly. What you did... it was a long time ago, and I can't judge you. I don't even know what I would have done in your place."That's the thing," he replied with a more overwhelmed tone. Over time, I realize that those damned ones…” He pressed his lips into a tight line, “even with everything they did, I didn't have to take their lives. That's what led me to this . —He looked at his own hands and made them into fists, so tight that I was able to see the trembling in them from the force of his rage."They were unfortunate people who did something horrible, despica
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I swallowed. The knot in my stomach tightened even more.“H-he…” I bit my lower lip.Khaius looked at us and narrowed his eyes suspiciously at her. I moved closer to him so Nat wouldn't hear us.—Your name wasn't Khaius before , right? —I whispered. He denied with his head-. What do I tell them? Pick a name, quick.I noticed the uncertainty on his face as he frowned."Jon," he said under his breath.I turned to Nat without stopping to ask any questions. She raised an eyebrow.“Nat, this is Jon,” I said, waving my hand at them. He is Aiden's friend.His eyebrows rose in surprise."So, Aiden's friend," she replied, nodding slowly. Khaius looked at me strangely, but I was thankful he didn't ask anything. Wow, it's not very sunny where you come from, huh? —I tensed slightly when I saw that he wasn't the least bit amused. Nat didn't even notice. Anyway, let's go now."W-wait," I hesitated, feeling alarmed, "where are we going?""To Ametsa's, " she said calmly."I'll see you later, Amy," Kh
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"But it's sweet," I protested.Shrugged.-That does not matter.—Amy! —She called me Nat. Seeing the triangular-shaped glass in her hands and the malicious smile she had, uncertainty washed over me.—What wasn't it for you? —Tyler asked suspiciously."It won't kill you to try alcohol, even once in your life," she told him, rolling her eyes at the sky.—Amy doesn't drink."Um..." I intervened, grimacing, and took the cold drink she offered me in my hands. The rim of the glass was frosted with a thin line of salt, the crushed ice inside was bathed in a very striking light blue liquid. A slice of lemon garnished the drink. What is it?“ Margarita Blue,” she said with clear enthusiasm. Come on, one sip and I'll leave you alone, I promise. I just want you to try it.—Does your friend accompany you home? Tyler asked, motioning his head toward Khaius.I looked at the demon unsurely and he nodded, not looking upset or worried. Tyler imitated the gesture and, with that, seemed to relax.No one
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"So, a nineteen-year-old girl made you nervous?" —I asked cautiously, trying to make a joke to lighten the mood."The same thing happened to your friend that happened to my mother and my sister," he suddenly murmured, very seriously. So much so that, for a second, it didn't seem like him.Surprise overwhelmed me.-Oh yeah. —I lowered my head, unable to help but feel a slight pang of nostalgia and anger—. “Her stepfather…” I blurted out, although I wasn't going to talk to him about that. However, I felt a little uneasy as soon as I saw him clench his fists with excessive force. H-hey, are you okay?He nodded, staring at the window on his side.When the taxi stopped in front of my house, we both got out in silence. Something Khaius saw in Nat's mind caused her attitude to change. I didn't like it when he was that closed off, since he reminded me of Azazziel. He barely murmured a "Goodbye" when I stepped onto the porch, and then, when I turned to look at him, he was no longer in the gard