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The students arrived at the resort, their luggage in tow, eyes wide at the sprawling property. The staff led them through the buildings, explaining room allocations.
โJacks and Pawns are on the first floor, Knights on the second, and the Aces will use the other building,โ a staff member announced.
Everyone quickly found their rooms and began settling in, unpacking bags and choosing beds.
โHave you seen Bluey?โ Nia asked, peeking around the hallway.
โNope. I canโt even see Hadesโ car anywhere,โ Loci replied, leaning against the wall. โLooks like they havenโt arrived yet.โ
โOh.โ Nia frowned, her eyes scanning the driveway outside.
โLetโs go check in first and pick the best room,โ Natalie suggested, tugging at Niaโs arm.
The girls agreed, heading down the hall. They were assigned two per room, which sparked a few groans and giggles. Nia and Natalie ended up together, since Nia couldnโt stay with her boyfriendโif she did, Natalie would have to be with Zayne.
Zayne and Loci paired up, each claiming the corner bed by the window. Juniper and Morgan shared a room. Dawn and Desiree, Natasha and Aris while Gomez insisted on being alone, making it clear he didnโt want a roommate.
Once everything was set, they all agreed on the nightโs first event.
โRemember, 8:30 sharpโget your bikinis ready for the opening swim party,โ someone reminded them.
Excitement buzzed through the group as they finished unpacking, the energy of the trip beginning to sink in.
โCanโt wait,โ Natalie murmured, glancing at the balcony that overlooked the glowing beach below.
The resort felt alive, the waves crashing softly in the distance, and everyone already knew this was going to be a wild three days.
—-
-๐๐๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ซ๐๐’๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ-
Dawn and Desireeโs room buzzed with the sound of zippers and shuffling clothes as they unpacked their bags. Dawn paused, staring down at her hands.
โGirl, is there a problem?โ Desiree asked, noticing her friendโs sudden silence.
โNoโฆ Iโm fine,โ Dawn murmured, but her voice lacked conviction.
โYouโre not fine. Obviously. You lookโฆ sad,โ Desiree pressed, her brow furrowed.
Dawn sank onto the edge of her bed and finally let the tears fall.
โOh my God, what is it?โ Desiree exclaimed, rushing to sit beside her.
โI justโฆ I feel guilty,โ Dawn whispered between sobs.
โAbout?โ
โAll this whileโฆ Hugo was actually trying to make amends because he liked me. He was trying to make up for what he did wrong, and I thoughtโฆ I thought he just wanted us to go back to beingโฆ you know, fuckmates,โ Dawn admitted, her voice breaking.
โAnd?โ Desiree tilted her head. โYou like him too, so why is that a problem? Isnโt that what you always wanted?โ
โI know, butโฆ I misunderstood him. I told him to his face that I was gonna let him fuck me. I think he was disappointed andโฆ now heโs not talking to me. I messed up,โ Dawn said, palming her face in frustration.
โGoodness, people in love are so dramatic. I canโt believe youโre sulking over this. Why not just talk to him yourself and clear things up? Or let him approach you. You two are acting like babies,โ Desiree teased.
โI donโt know what to do, Des. What if he loses interest in me?โ Dawn admitted, her voice small.
โThen forget him! Geez, you have so many solutions,โ Desiree laughed, tossing a pillow at her.
Dawn flinched as it hit her, and Desiree chuckled, โYou should see your face right now, crying over a boy.โ
โStop laughing at my misery! Itโs not funny,โ Dawn huffed, wiping her tears.
Desiree grabbed Dawnโs hands and squeezed them, her eyes softening.
โAlright, drama queen. Letโs just fix this before you turn this whole trip into a pity party, okay?โ
Dawn nodded slowly, a small smile breaking through her tears. โYeahโฆ okay. Maybe Iโll text him later.โ
โGood girl. Now dry those tears…. beach party in a few hours, and I swear youโre not sulking the whole time,โ Desiree said, giving her shoulder a playful nudge.
– ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ’๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ-
Hades and Bluey had just arrived at the resort. The moment they entered the room, Bluey dropped face-first onto the bed with a groan.
โIโm so exhausted,โ she muttered, her voice muffled against the pillow.
โAlready?โ Hades said, setting down their bags by the dresser. โYou just got here.โ
Bluey rolled over to glare at him. โSays the guy who dragged me through half the city. You stopped at a restaurant, a tattoo shop, and then made me walk around for no reason.โ
โYou were the one who said you wanted to โsee the view.โโHades smirked.
โYeah, not the entire map,โ she mumbled, flipping back over.
As Hades unpacked their bags, something caught his attention. He paused, holding up a small piece of white lace between his fingers.
โYou wear these?โHis brow lifted slightly.
โWhatโhey! Give it back!โBlueyโs eyes shot open.
She jumped up on her knees, reaching for it, but he only raised his hand higher, clearly entertained.
The white g-string dangled from his fingers, the tiny flower patterns looking almost innocent.
โI havenโt seen you wearing these before,โ he said, his tone calm but teasing. โDid you get it newly? When?โ
โJust give it here, Hades!โBluey huffed, trying to grab it again.
โAnswer me first,โ He said simply, eyes glinting with amusement.
โFine!โ She snapped, crossing her arms. โI ordered it online yesterday morning. Happy now?โ
He studied her expression for a second, then handed it back, lips twitching as if holding back a smile.
โReally? Why?โ Hades asked, his voice low as he leaned closer until her back met the bed.
His shadow loomed over her, his breath warm against her skin.
Bluey froze, heart pounding wildly in her chest. She tried to look anywhere but at him.
โBecauseโฆ umโฆ I was trying toโฆ impress you,โ she whispered, eyes darting away.
He caught her chin gently, turning her face toward him until she was forced to meet his gaze. His eyes were dark, unreadable, like he was trying to look straight into her thoughts.
โImpress me?โ he repeated, tone teasing but softer now.
Bluey nodded slightly. โYou seeโฆ I donโt like how you see me as a little kid or some small, innocent girl. I justโฆ wanted to level up a bit.โ
His lips curved, not into a smirk this time, but something deeperโsomething that made her pulse skip.
โSo, you want to be a bad girl for me, huh?โ he murmured.
โYeah. Maybe you should actually treat me like one.โHer voice trembled but didnโt falter.
For a moment, neither of them moved. The air between them grew thick, charged. His gaze lingered on her lips, then back to her eyes.
โAre you putting on one right now?โ he asked quietly.
Blueyโs throat felt dry. She swallowed, feeling her heartbeat thrum in her ears. His closeness made it hard to breathe, the warmth of him, the quiet weight of his stare,
โYeah,โ Bluey breathed, barely above a whisper.
โIโm gonna check.โHadesโs lips curled into a slow smirk and crawled down towards her legs, spreading them wide.
Her breath caught as his hand brushed along her thigh, a teasing glide that sent sparks racing through her veins.
His touch was deliberate, slow enough to make her heart pound, firm enough to make her legs tremble.
Bluey shut her eyes tight, the sensation washing over her as his hand slid into her gown and held the thin hem of the panties.
โHadesโฆโ she whispered, but her voice cracked halfway through his name.
He leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. โYou know what happens when you try to tempt me, right?โ
Her pulse quickened as he raised her gown up till it was above her tummy and he licked his lips at the sight before him.
The color of the p+nties were red, and his c+k twitched when he saw the part covering her cunt was soaked badly.
He traced lazy circles on her skin, his gaze never leaving her face. The way he looked at her….hungry, curious, drawn made her body heat in waves.
โYouโre shaking,โ He murmured as her legs kept vibrating.
His hand trailed higher, fingers tracing the edge of her thigh, deliberate and teasing. Bluey shivered, her breath catching in her throat as her hands gripped his shoulders.
His fingers grazed her cli+ and she shuddered.
โYou’re already wet? Do you get turned on that easily?โHades murmured, his voice deep, threaded with amusement and something darker as he rubbed her clit now through the p+nties,
Her pulse thundered. She couldnโt find her words, not when he was this close, not when every nerve in her body felt alive under his touch.
โHadesโฆoh my!!โ she breathed, a quiet plea lost between them.
He smirked, brushing his nose against her cheek, his tone dropping to a whisper.
โGuess what, Mi ruina?โ
โWhat?โBlueyโs lashes fluttered.
โI had your name tattooed on my skin today,โ He said, his breath warm against her skin.
Her eyes flew open. โYouโฆ what?โ
โAreโฆ you for real?โ Bluey breathed, eyes wide.
Hades didnโt answer right away. His free hand went to his buttons, and one by one he undid them, slow and deliberate, before snapping the white shirt open.
Blueyโs breath hitched. There it was…bold, dark, and fresh, her name BLUEY, inked across his left chest with a shaded heart curling around it.
Her hand trembled as she reached out, fingertips brushing over the inked skin. The warmth beneath her palm, the faint sting of the new tattoo, it all made it feel too real.
โItโsโฆ pretty,โ She whispered, tracing the edges of the letters. โDoes it hurt?โ
โA bit,โ Hades admitted, a ghost of a smile playing on his lips. โItโs still fresh. But I donโt mind.โ
Blueyโs heart swelled. Without thinking, she leaned in and kissed him. It was slow, deep, and full of everything words couldnโt say. When she pulled away, her voice was barely a whisper.
โDo you love me, Hades?โ
He brushed his thumb against her lower lip, eyes glinting with something dark and sincere all at once.
โObviously, I love you, cherish and adore youโฆโ His gaze darkened, voice dropping to a murmur. โโฆbut every so often, I want to ruin you too.โ
Bluey froze, her jaw slightly parted. Before she could respond, his lips found her neck, grazing her skin before biting down softly. A shiver rippled through her body.
โIโll go check on the boys. You can go see your friends too.โHe straightened, giving her a teasing wink.
And just like that, he turned and walked out, leaving her sitting there, completely undone.
Bluey fell back against the bed, a dreamy smile spreading across her face as she kicked her feet in the air.
โOh my God,โ She squealed, muffling her voice with a pillow. โIโve got the hottest man alive.โ
—–
โ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ’๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง โ
“Boss, is it true you sent some of our men to kidnap Iris?” Banjo asked.
“God, don’t remind me of that those stupid goats couldn’t even do something right. Just one woman and they let her slip away,” Marco snapped.
“What are your plans now?” Banjo pressed.
“I still have an opportunity to kidnap her. MIA is having their annual masked ball in a few months. It’s the perfect place for me to get Iris and this time I will do it myself,” Marco said coldly.
“Also,” Marco added, “…we have some of our clients looking for organ donors. See it through with MIA. Contact Dora and ask if they have new supplies.”
“Sure,” Banjo replied.
—–
โ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ฒ’๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐โ
Corazon and Anthony were sitting at the dining table, eating, when a maid walked in.
โMaโam, sir, this mail just arrived,โ she said, holding out an envelope.
Anthony took it, breaking the seal, and immediately froze. His fork clattered against his plate.
โWhat is it?โ Corazon asked, noticing the sudden tension. She reached for the envelopeโbut Anthony held it just out of her reach.
โWhatโฆ Gael filed for a divorce?!โ Corazonโs voice cracked as her eyes widened.
Anthony nodded, still staring at the paper. Corazon snatched it from him and scanned the contents. Her blood ran cold as she read through it.
The divorce papers were damning: Gael was not only ending their marriage but explicitly requesting that he take back everything he had given her.
Properties, money, investments, political connectionsโeverything. Every asset she had acquired through him was now being claimed as compensation for her infidelity.
Her heart started racing. Her mind scrambled, trying to process it. Everything she hadโeverything she ownedโwas tied to Gael. Without him, she literally had nothing.
The luxurious mansion, the cars, the accounts, even the influence she had carefully built in the political worldโit was all contingent on him.
โNoโฆ no, this canโt be happening,โ Corazon whispered, her hands shaking.
She sank into her chair, staring at the papers as if they were venom.
โIโll be left withโฆ nothing. Absolutely nothing. Everything I haveโฆ itโs all Gael!โ Panic clawed at her chest.
Anthony placed a hand on her shoulder, but she barely registered it. Her mind was spinning with fear and disbelief, realizing for the first time just how dependent her entire world had been on him.
Corazonโs phone buzzed violently against the dining table, pulling her out of her daze. She saw the caller IDโGael.
Her heart lurched. Fury replaced her fear. She snatched the phone and pressed it to her ear.
โWhat the f+k is wrong with you!! Why are you charging me? Are you damn stupid?โ she snapped, voice trembling between rage and panic.
On the other end, Gaelโs voice was calm, venomous, and cold.
โYes. So stupid,โ he said smoothly. โNow youโre going to sign those papers, Corazon. If you donโt, you and your little fuck toy, Anthony, will both end up in jail.โ
Her pulse thudded hard in her throat. โWhat the hell do you want, Gael? You must actually want something from me for you to be making all these stupid demands!โ
Gael gave a low, cruel chuckle.
โNow youโre talking like the wise woman I fell in love with,โ he said mockingly.
โIf you want me to drop the case, then get your sorry ass back here, Corazon. Because if I canโt have you, nobody will. And if you insist on playing smartโฆโ His voice darkened.
โIโll make your life so miserable, youโll beg for mercy. Iโll destroy Anthonyโs career in politics, and you know I canโbecause without me, youโre both nothing.โ
โYou canโt do this to me!!โHer voice cracked with desperation.
โGuess what, my evil wife,โ he said softly, almost laughing. โI just did.โ
The line went dead.
Corazon stood frozen, her phone still pressed against her ear. The room felt like it was closing in on herโher chest tight, her breath short.
Anthony called her name, but she couldnโt hear him. Her mind was consumed with one truth:
Gael wasnโt bluffing.
He was going to ruin her and she had no one left to save her.
Corazon dropped onto the chair, shaking violently, her hands clutching the table as her mind raced. Anthonyโs phone buzzed endlessly, but each call seemed to bring worse news.
โSirโฆ the majority of our campaign supporters just pulled out,โ One of his aides reported, voice trembling. โTheyโve decided to back other candidates.โ
Anthonyโs jaw tightened. โWhat about the foreign supporters?โ
โTheyโฆ theyโre reconsidering too, sir. Apparently, Mr Sinclair’s secretary spoke with them this morning. If he continues this, our connectionsโฆ our entire networkโฆโ The aideโs words trailed off.
Corazon grabbed Anthonyโs arm, panic flooding her voice.
โItโs not just about the money, Anthony! Heโs taking everything, your influence, your support, your powerโฆ itโs all Gaelโs!โ
Anthony ran a hand through his hair, pacing, trying to stay calm. But Corazon could see the fear in his eyes, the way his usually confident posture had collapsed.
โIโฆ I canโt lose this,โ He murmured, voice tight with frustration and disbelief. โNot my campaign, not my supportersโฆ not everything Iโve worked for.โ
Corazon shook her head, tears slipping down her cheeks. โAnd I canโt leave you, Anthony. I love youโฆ I wonโt let him take me away from you too!โ
Anthony froze at her words, his shoulders sagging as the weight of reality hit him. He wanted to protect her, to fight back but with Gael controlling the web of connections and power, it felt like the ground had been ripped from under them.
It felt like he had to choose between Corazon and his career.
โCorazonโฆ Iโฆโ He tried to speak, but the knot in his chest made it impossible.
She leaned closer, clutching his hand. โWeโll figure this out. Somehow. We canโt let him win. Not like this.โ
Anthony looked at her, his eyes burning with a mix of fear and desperation, knowing deep down that Gael wasnโt just a threat, he was an unstoppable force.
And right now, they were both at his mercy.
—–
โ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญโ
Miss Dora was waiting in her room, the low hum of music from the beach party echoing faintly through the open window.
Most of the staff were outside enjoying themselves, but she wasnโt in the mood for fun. She had businessโand she was waiting for him.
A knock came. The door opened without waiting for her response.
Joker stepped in, his usual smirk replaced by a frown. โWhatโs going on? Weโre supposed to be camping, right? No official work.โ
โI know,โ Miss Dora sighed, rubbing her temple.
โI just got a call from some of our clients. Theyโre looking for organ donors for their buyers as well, so theyโll be putting us through them.โ
Jokerโs brows furrowed. โAnd?โ
โMadam Rue wants you to oversee the transaction,โ Miss Dora said flatly.
Joker let out a sharp laugh, running a hand through his hair. โIs she kinda crazy? Iโm already handling other stuff as it is. Tell Mavka to do it.โ
โMavka is on another mission,โ Dora replied calmly.
โThen she can multitask, sheโs an AI,โ Joker snapped. โIf the clients canโt wait until these three days are over, then they can find other buyers.โ
โYouโโMiss Dora gave him a long, warning look.
โWhat?โ Joker cut in, rolling his eyes. โItโs a fun camp. Tell Rue I get to take the day off whenever I like. Geez.โ
He turned and walked out, slamming the door behind him.
Miss Dora exhaled through her nose, muttering under her breath as she straightened the papers on the table.
โGeez,โ she echoed, shaking her head. โThat boy.’โ
—–
โ 8PM โ
The warm glow of the setting sun reflected off the ocean as the campโs beachside pool party kicked off. Music thumped through speakers set along the sand, mixing with the sound of waves crashing gently against the shore.
Students laughed, splashed, and danced, some barefoot in the sand, others wading into the pool or swimming in the ocean. Grills smoked nearby, sending the savory scent of barbecue into the air, while tables were stacked with colorful drinks and finger foods.
Dawn stepped out onto the balcony of their building, the scarf tied around her waist fluttering slightly in the breeze over her bikini.
She adjusted her bikini and took a deep breath, soaking in the energy of the party.
Her eyes immediately found him. Hugo was leaning casually against the railing of the balcony of one of the resort buildings.
Taking a steadying breath, Dawn smoothed her scarf and made her way toward him, weaving through groups of students laughing and dancing.
โHey,โ she called lightly as she reached him, her voice cutting through the faint hum of the party.
Hugo turned, eyes lighting up as they landed on her.
โHey,โ he said, stepping a little closer.
The sound of the waves and the music softened in her ears as her focus narrowed on him.
โYou decided to come up here and hide from the party?โ she teased, her fingers brushing the scarf at her waist.
โNot hidingโฆ just enjoying the view,โ Hugo replied, his gaze locking onto hers.
โYouโre not out there partying? Thatโs quite unusual,โ she said, stopping a few feet from him.
โDonโt really feel like it,โ Hugo replied simply, his tone calm but tired in a way she hadnโt noticed before.
Dawn nodded, shifting awkwardly. โIโm sorry.โ
His brows furrowed slightly. โSorry? For what?โ
โFor what I told you yesterday. At the restaurant,โ she said, looking down at her hands. โIโm sorry if it made you upset. I misunderstood you, and I shouldnโt have.โ
Hugo sighed softly and shook his head. โItโs not a problem. And Iโm not mad at you. Iโm mad at myself. Iโm the one at fault here, so I shouldnโt be complaining.โ
โStillโฆ Iโm sorry.โ
He smiled faintly, then reached out and took her hand gently, his thumb brushing over her skin. โBut I do have a chance, right?โ he asked, his eyes searching hers.
Dawn froze. Her breath caught, her heart pounding so loudly she was sure he could hear it.
She bit her lip before finally meeting his gaze. โWellโฆ Iโm in love with you. Iโve always been.โ
For a moment, the world went silent. The waves, the music, the laughterโit all faded into the background. Hugoโs expression softened, a mix of disbelief and something deeper, something tender.
He took a slow breath. โDawn,โ he said quietly, his voice steady but warm. โIโm not going to rush this. Iโm going to court you properlyโno games, no pretending.โ
Her eyes widened slightly, the word court sounding both old-fashioned and sweet in a way she didnโt expect.
โI want you to see that my intentions are pure,โ he continued, still holding her hand. โThat Iโm serious about you. You deserve that.โ
Dawn smiled, a small, nervous smile that trembled at the corners. โThen Iโll hold you to that,โ she whispered.
Hugo grinned softly, brushing his thumb across her knuckles before letting go.
โGood,โ He said, eyes never leaving hers. โBecause I donโt plan on letting you change your mind.โ
****
Loci and Nia were already out in the ocean, laughing as the waves splashed around them. The party lights reflected on the water like broken stars, music thumping from the beach speakers.
Inside, Bluey was still getting ready. When she finally opened her door, Zayne, who had been leaning casually against the wall, froze.
His jaw slackened, eyes widening as though heโd just seen something forbidden.
โF+k,โ he muttered under his breath.
Bluey blinked. โWhat is it? Havenโt you seen me in a bikini before?โ
But even she could tell from the way he was staring that this wasnโt just any look.
Her bikini was a deep, sinful redโthin-strapped with a heart-shaped cut at the center of her chest. The top hugged her br+asts perfectly, while the bottom tied at the sides with delicate bows that rested against her hips. A sheer wrap clung loosely to her waist, swaying with every movement she made.
She looked like summerโs temptation come alive.
โSo,โ she said with a playful grin, โdo you think Hades will like it?โ
Zayneโs expression shifted, his jaw tightening as he stepped closer. Without warning, his hand slid to her waist, and he pressed her back against the doorโnot roughly, but firm enough to make her breath hitch.
โWhy?โ he whispered, his face just inches from hers.
โHuh?โ Blueyโs pulse jumped.
โWhy does it have to be him?โ His voice dropped lower, almost a growl. โWhy should Hades own all of thisโฆ?โ His hand brushed lightly against her side, his tone dark with frustration. โIt should be mine.โ
The words were a mix of desire and envy, hot against her ear.
Bluey froze, her heart hammering in her chest. The way his breath lingered against her skin made her whole body tenseโnot from excitement, but from fear.
If Hades saw thisโฆ
Zayne was as good as dead.
Bluey swallowed hard, her voice trembling as she forced a nervous laugh. โYouโyou need to back off, Zayne. This isnโt funny.โ
But Zayne didnโt move immediately. His eyes were still clouded with something raw and dangerous.
โZayne,โ she said again, this time with warning.
โJust choose me, Bluey. Choose me, and Iโll treat you even better,โ Zayne said, his voice trembling with both frustration and longing.
He reached out, fingers brushing her chin, and before she could move, he leaned in to kiss her.
But Bluey snapped her head sharply to the side.
โZayne,โ she said coldly, her eyes narrowing. โIโve already said this before, and I wonโt repeat it. Weโre just friends. Hades is the guy I love, okay?โ
Something in Zayneโs face brokeโhis expression twisting with anger and disbelief. His jaw clenched, his breath heavy. โNo, you donโt mean that,โ he muttered. โYou canโt mean thatโโ
He grabbed her wrist, trying to pull her closer.
But Bluey reacted before he could blink. She seized a handful of his hair and slammed him back against the wall, her glare burning with a fury heโd never seen before.
โIf you try this stunt again,โ she hissed, her voice low and dangerous, โI will rip you apart.โ
Zayne froze, wide-eyed. That lookโcold, unflinching, lethalโdidnโt belong to the playful, soft Bluey he knew. It was something darker, sharper. For a moment, she looked like Hades himself.
She shoved him away, hard enough that he stumbled. Then she turned and walked out without another word, her heels echoing down the hall.
Zayne slid down the wall, breathing raggedly. For a long moment, he said nothing. Then, a crooked, almost deranged chuckle escaped his lips.
โF+k,โ he muttered, running a hand through his hair. โYou make me want you even more, Bluey.โ
—–
Natalie stood by the grill, her damp hair sticking to her shoulders as she stuffed another bite of barbecued meat into her mouth.
Her swimsuit still glistened from the swim sheโd just had with Nia and Loci, and her plate was already piled high with food.
She turned, humming lightly, ready to head back to her friends until she saw her.
Natasha.
Natalieโs smile faded instantly. She rolled her eyes and tried to walk past, pretending she hadnโt seen her.
โAre you seriously going to ignore me?โ Natashaโs voice carried a bite of disbelief.
Natalie turned with a half-smirk. โWell, hello. Yes, I am.โ
โWow. Iโm your twin sister, Natalie! You didnโt even bother checking up on me after what happened with Bryan and Bluey. Your friendโs boyfriend almost killed me, and you didnโt even ask how I felt.โ
Natalieโs laugh came out sharp, bitter. โSo you can get hurt too? Who knew?โ She took a step closer, eyes narrowing. โIf you really think bullying others makes you look cool, then youโre very stupid.โ
โNatalieโฆโ Natashaโs voice cracked a little, but Natalie didnโt stop.
โI honestly wouldnโt have cared if he actually killed you,โ Natalie said coldly.
โBecause you donโt know when to stop. So tell me, Natashaโwhere exactly has all that pride taken you?โ
Natashaโs gaze dropped to the sand, her voice barely a whisper.
โOne of your fellow puppets is already dead,โ Natalie continued, unrelenting. โYour ex-masterโs rank dropped, and your life is a mess. Right now, you have no relevance in MIA anymore.โ
โI was only doing what I was asked to do,โ Natasha whispered, her voice trembling. โDid you really think there was a way I could disobey Morgan and Trevor?โ
Natalie scoffed. โBut you chose to get yourself into it. You bullied people and laughed when others got hurt even without Morganโs orders. You cut ties with me the second we entered MIA, all for your thirst for power.โ
She took a breath, her tone dropping from angry to icy. โNow I suggest you leave me alone, Natasha. Because right nowโฆ I donโt have a sister.โ
Natalie brushed past her without another glance, leaving Natasha standing frozen in the warm night breeze.
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Hades sat at the table, shirtless, a half-empty bottle of water in one hand, his jaw tight and unreadable.
Hyce was sprawled lazily across from him, nursing a drink, while Sergio scrolled through his phone with that usual calm detachment.
โYouโve been on your phone all day. Is there a problem?โ Hyce asked, tipping his glass toward Sergio.
โNope.โ Sergio set the phone face down on the table, his tone flat.
Hades wasnโt even paying attention. His phone was in his hand again screen lighting up for the fifth time in ten minutes.
Still no reply. No text. No call. Nothing. He clenched it tighter, his patience thinning by the second.
โIโm going to get food,โ Hyce said, standing. โWant anything?โ
โJust a bottle of any alcohol,โ Sergio replied.
Hyce turned to Hades. โHow about you, lover boy?โ
โIโm not hungry,โ Hades muttered. โAnd make sure you donโt drink alcohol.โ
โShut up,โ Hyce scoffed.
โYou can drink,โ Sergio said with a lazy smirk. โIโll look after you.โ
โSee?โ Hyce teased, shaking his head as he walked away toward the grill.
The moment Hyce left, silence settled between them except for the soft beat of the music and the ocean breeze.
Hadesโs leg bounced under the table, frustration rising in his throat.
โWhere is she?โ he muttered, running a hand through his damp hair.
His thumb hovered over her name again, ready to call for the tenth time…
โBabeeee!โ
His head snapped up immediately.
And there she was.
Bluey stood a few steps away, waving at him with that bright, careless grin that always made his pulse skip. But this time, it wasnโt her smile that hit him, it was everything else.
The red bikini clung to her like sin, water droplets tracing down the curve of her body. Her hair was wet, slicked back, skin glistening under the lights.
The thin straps barely held on to her shoulders, and his throat went dry just looking at her.
He felt his grip tighten around the bottle in his hand.
F+k.
The heat hit him all at once, rushing through his veins, straight to his gut.
She jogged over, grinning as if she hadnโt just sent his entire control crashing.
โDid you miss me?โ She teased, oblivious to the fire sheโd just lit in him.
Hades leaned back in his chair, eyes darkening as they dragged down her body and back up again.
โBluey….โ he said quietly, voice low, rough, and dangerous, โ….youโre gonna kill me one day.โ
“I know, right?” She winked playfully.
Sergio glanced at them, then quickly looked away, trying to keep his cool.
Hades pulled Bluey toward him, settling her to sit on his thighs.
โWhat the f+k! Why are you running around here n+ked?โ Hadesโ voice was a mix of frustration and desire.
โN+ked? Iโm way more decent than most girls around,โ Bluey teased, grinning.
โStill. This body is for my eyes only. Do you have any idea what youโre feeding those boysโ eyes?โ Hades said, his tone low and possessive.
โDonโt care. Iโm all yours anyway.โ She bit her lip provocatively.
He grabbed her waist, pulling her down firmly so she sat squarely on his crotch, her back pressed against him.
He brushed her hair aside, trailing kisses along her wet back, then down her neck, whispering in her ear, โI honestly feel like eating you up right now.โ
Bluey chuckled darkly, slowly grinding against him. โMe too,โ she murmured, then pulled away and stood.
โDonโt let me catch you,โ Hades warned.
โWhat would you do?โ Bluey challenged, slowly caressing her chest. His eyes widened in shock as she retreated.
โBluey, come here!โ Hades called out.
โNo.โ
โStop playing with me,โ he demanded.
โBye.โ She smiled and walked off.
***
Bluey was walking back to the waters to meet her friends when she accidentally bumped into someone.
โSorry,โ she said quickly.
โYou okay?โ Trevor asked, steadying her.
โYesโฆโ Bluey murmured, glancing around. โWhereโs Morgan? Arenโt you two hanging out?โ
โWeโre still staying away for now,โ Trevor replied.
โOh.โ
He folded his arms. โSaw you and your boyfriend. You two look awfully sweet together. Though, honestly, he doesnโt strike me as the type whoโsโฆ actually committed.โ
Bluey raised a brow. โYeah, I know. Boyfriend, huh?โ
โHe is your boyfriend, right?โ Trevor pressed.
โUmโฆ I love him and he loves me too,โ she said with a shy shrug.
โDid he ask you to be his girlfriend, or are you two justโฆ going with the flow?โ
โI admit he didnโt ask officially,โ Bluey said, fidgeting with her fingers.
โDoesnโt matter anyway. I can see he really likes you,โ Trevor said.
She tilted her head. โA few weeks ago, you told me to stay away from him because he was using me.โ
โAnd after he killed Bryan for hurting you, my perspective changed. Everyoneโs better off staying in their own lane. Besides, Iโve got too much on my plate to start a fight with him.โTrevor sighed.
Bluey nodded softly.
โWanna swim together? Or eat? I could go for a steakโฆ just not fish or anything from the sea. Iโm allergic.โ
โReally? Iโm allergic to seafood too!โHer face lit up.
โGuess weโve got something in common.โ
Trevor chuckled.
โGreat! Then letโs go,โ Bluey said, looping her arm around his as she pulled him toward the food booth.
Trevor couldnโt help but smile as she dragged him along. This girl sure knows how to make everyone love her.
****
Hyce walked over to the grill and spotted Juniper sitting behind the booth, flipping skewers with a scowl on her face. Apparently, sheโd volunteered to help out with the grills.
โWhereโs Gomez?โ Hyce asked, eyes scanning the area.
โWhy are you looking for him? Arenโt you with your boyfriend?โJuniper didnโt even look up.
Hyce blinked, caught off guard by the tone. โAre you okay? Since when did the two of us start having a problem? Because right now, you actually sound like youโve got one.โ
Juniper finally met her gaze, irritation written all over her face.
โYeah, I do have a problem. Do me a favor and stay far away from Gomez. Heโs always all over you, and itโs getting on my nerves.โ
Hyce tilted his head, a sly smile tugging at his lips.
โWhy so pissed, Juniper? Arenโt you the one sleeping with him? Donโt you spend most of your nights tangled up in his sheets? So does he still moan my name when youโre the one heโs down with?โ
Juniperโs jaw tightened. โYouโre such aโโ
โCareful,โ Hyce cut in, smirking as he leaned in just a little.
โMaybe the problem isnโt me. Maybe you just need to do better at keeping a guy interested. I mean, I could give you some tutorialsโโ He lowered his voice, teasingly.
โ….but my lessons are exclusive. And theyโre not free.โ
Juniperโs eyes flared. โYouโre unbelievable.โ
โThanks, I get that a lot,โ Hyce said, brushing past her with a smirk. โNow if youโll excuse me, Iโve got a man to go to.โ
Hyce grabbed the plate already served on the table, his expression unreadable as he turned away from the grill.
Juniper smirked faintly behind him, eyes glinting with something that didnโt look like guilt.
He walked off, eating lazily with his hand as he made his way back toward where Sergio and Hades were sitting under the tent. The laughter and chatter around the camp muffled into background noise.
Thenโhe stopped.
Just a few feet from them, his steps faltered. The plate slipped from his fingers, crashing to the ground with a dull thud.
โHyce?โ Sergioโs brows furrowed.
Hyce didnโt answer. His knees buckled, and before anyone could react, his knees dropped to the sand.
โHyce!!โ Sergio bolted from his seat, grabbing him before his head hit the ground. He cradled him close, eyes wide with panic.
โHyce, whatโs wrong? Hey, talk to me!โ
Hyceโs skin was clammy, sweat beading down his temple. His face flushed red as his lips began to turn blue. Then came the coughing, it was violent, choking and desperate.
โWhat the fuck, call the medic!!โ Hades shouted, already sprinting toward the main building.
โHey, stay with me! Hyce, look at me, come onโheyโhey!โSergioโs heart pounded as he shook him lightly.
But Hyceโs arms went limp. His head lolled back.
Then a dark red liquid poured from his mouth, spilling down his chin.
Sergio froze.
Blood.
โNo, no, no…โ Sergioโs voice broke as tears streamed down his eyes.
He pressed Hyce against his chest, his pulse racing as he carried him, running towards the main building.
The students eyes widened in utter shock.
โWhere’s the medic… god damnit!!โ
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