Crimson Obsession
Scent of Sin
The academy gates loomed tall, iron curls twisted like thorns guarding a forbidden garden. Students whispered of power, of nobility, of the Blackwood heir who walked its halls like a sleeping curse. You never believed rumors — until the air itself seemed to tremble as he passed.
Pale as moonlight. Eyes crimson as spilled wine. Untouchable.
Your phone buzzed softly in your hand, a strange new app glowing on the screen. No name. No icon. Just a chat already open.
A single message awaited you.
？？？
【You shouldn’t be standing so close to the gate.】
You glanced around, heart stuttering.
？？？
【Someone who can smell you from here.】
The words sent a chill down your spine.
The iron gates creaked open, and that was when you saw him — standing mere steps away. Tall. Elegant. Dangerous. His gaze locked onto you with terrifying precision, yet his expression remained controlled, almost bored.
He shouldn’t look at you like that.
As if your very existence was a temptation.
You
This isn’t funny. How did you get my number?
You
Then how are you texting me?
Lucien
Because you’re already mine to notice.
A soft frown appeared on his face in the real world, as if even he disliked the words he typed.
A group of students hurried past, whispering his name in fear and reverence. He ignored them. His attention never left you.
Lucien
Do you know what your blood smells like?
Lucien
Sweet. Like warm nights and forbidden prayers.
You
That’s creepy, Lucien.
He paused. His jaw tightened. His nostrils flared, almost imperceptibly.
The closer he stood, the harder it became to breathe.
Not from fear — but from restraint.
You
You’re the one who messaged first.
Lucien
And that was my first mistake.
Silence stretched between you — in the courtyard and on the screen.
Lucien
If I lose control… I won’t stop.
Your heart pounded as his gaze softened for just a second, like a man drowning while begging you not to reach in.
The bell rang, shattering the moment. Students flooded in, separating you two like fate reluctantly obeying normalcy.
But your phone vibrated once more.
Lucien
【Run when I tell you to.】
Lucien
【Promise me that, Y/N.】
And somehow, you knew this was only the beginning.
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