William Johnson
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Cosette thought Luke was absent because his father scolded him badly because of her. A part of her brain also considered that he could have skipped classes again. However, looking at Luke from head to toe right now, her brows furrowed with uncertainty. "What are you…" she trailed off, narrowing her eyes. Just moments ago, while Maxen and Cosette were eating ice cream in silence, Luke knocked on the transparent glass wall to get their attention. After that, Luke went inside the convenience store, sitting…-
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Minutes ago… When Maxen sauntered off to meet Remo, Cosette, Sarah, Fay, and Amie were already standing on the other end of the corridor. Cosette's brows furrowed, seeing that Maxen was walking away with those three troublemakers. "What is Max doing with them?" Fay wondered with genuine wonder in her voice. "Are they going to bully him again?" Amie added nervously, gazing at Cosette in panic. "Cozie, should we report them? The last time Maxen was with them, Max came back with a black eye." "We…
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After that incident, Maxen's life somehow quieted down, and not at the same time. Those who fled the scene just like him from the other gang would come to him and beat the hell out of him. He tried fighting back, but against a group, it was only a futile attempt. He wanted to bury that incident and forget about it. He already succeeded — almost. However, no matter how much he tried, the memories of that night would haunt him in his sleep, taking the clothes of this so-called nightmare. Thanks to…
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Fifteen minutes before the lunch break ends, Cosette, the girls, and Maxen finished their meal. On their way to their room, the girls parted with Maxen to the restroom. Walking through the corridor towards their room, Maxen slowed down. The hallway wasn't empty, but because of the familiar troublemakers, the scene was slightly tamed. Maxen ignored it, heading straight towards their room. But alas, the long-haired Wyn blocked his way just as he could step inside the room. The latter's hands were shoved…
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"That bitch…!" Wyn ground his teeth in anger, holding his arm where Maxen gripped him. "And that bastard —" "That's what you get for acting all high and mighty." A fellow delinquent, the guy with a scar across his eyebrow, laughed out loud. "How can you pick on Max when our boss here isn't even saying anything?" Wyn let out a 'tch' out of irritation, glancing at everyone. His classmates immediately resumed whatever they were doing while others looked away, silently walking away to have some…
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Cosette didn't know much about Maxen's affairs. She knew the general details, such as his illegal dealings and criminal activities, but she didn't get a lot of information regarding the people surrounding Maxen. It was better for Cosette to know less about Maxen's dealings, since knowing more would put her in danger; Maxen and Cosette knew that, and thus, they rarely discuss Maxen's affairs. Still, Cosette had heard a few short stories about the Underboss of the Don (Maxen.) One of them was that this…
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"You're not staying for breakfast?" Cosette stopped in the living area of the penthouse where she was staying. She stared at Maxen, who was closing the door of the bedroom, wearing nothing but a loose shirt, messy hair, and a cup of coffee in her hand. "No." Maxen smiled at her, marching towards her. He spread his arms slightly wide, wrapping them around her waist to pull her closer to him. His lips were pressed into a thin line, looking at her bare face matched with her morning hair. Cosette still…
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The second week of the school year rolled in quicker than ever. Cosette stayed that night in Maxen's room. Since both of them were young — Maxen was — they sacrificed sleep just to kiss each other and hold each other longer. The following days went by normally with Cosette flirting with Maxen at every turn she would and being too clingy to Conrad like an angel. And then… Monday came in. Class F was usually loud and lively before the start of the class. However, today was different. Everyone was…
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"I love you, Cosette Blac, and that will never change." Cosette had her eyes closed, listening to Maxen's soothing voice. She smiled at his last remarks, holding his hand that was cupping her cheeks. "You didn't save the world in your previous life, but ruined it," she humored, but it was more like a reminder to her she wouldn't allow him to self-destruct again. "Max, you don't need to ask me repeatedly if I love you. Just look into my eyes and see who is the tenant in my heart." Cosette drew her…
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After Cosette and Maxen's little experiment, both of them agreed to take a shower together. Yes. Together. Cosette proposed it and dragged him with her. Now they were dipped in the tub, sitting on each side, facing each other. "Max?" Cosette called, resting her hands on her knees that were above the water's surface. She rested her chin atop her knuckles, eyes on Maxen, who was sitting on the other end of the tub. His arms were spread on the rim, his knees were bent up over the water. "Mhm?" he cocked his…
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