Alaric's Obsession
PROLOGUE
Elian
Silasss, pay attention to me already please??? (gives him a pleading look)
Elian clung to Alaric's hand and gently shook it, trying to get his attention.
Elian
Silaaas… (peeks up at him with pouty eyes)
Alaric shot him a sideways look, his jaw tightening for a split second, then quickly focused back on his controller as if nothing happened.
Elian
(sighs softly) So… this is still about yesterday?
Alaric replied softly, avoiding Elian’s eyes. There was a quiet gentleness in his tone, but his posture kept him distant, like even a glance might betray something he wasn’t ready to show.
Elian
Then… why are you still not paying attention to me? Why won’t you look at me? (voice trembling, eyes pleading)
Alaric
I’m busy playing right now. (keeps his eyes on the game, not looking at Elian)
Elian
Silas… (frustrated, tugging at his sleeve)
Alaric found it hard to ignore Elian any longer. Slowly, he stopped playing and looked at him.
Alaric's gaze softened as he looked at him, though his brows still carried a faint furrow.
Alaric
What? (he softly asked)
Elian
Are you mad? (tilts his head, trying to read him)
Alaric
No… (softly, avoided looking at him)
Elian
So… what now? You’ve been ignoring me since yesterday…and I’m not used to it! (furrowed brows, voice small and upset)
Alaric
Just… fuck. (whispers, furrowed brows, clearly upset and flustered)
Elian
What is it, Silas? (tilts his head, looking confused)
Alaric grabbed Elian’s elbow, guiding him as he leaned closer, his touch light but firm.
Alaric
Why was it just you and Nolan yesterday? (quietly jealous, pretending not to care)
Elian
Oh… so it’s about yesterday, huh? (smirks teasingly)
Alaric nodded slightly, his eyes darkening as they fixed on the controller, as if it owed him an explanation.
Alaric's hands unconsciously glided down from Elian’s elbows to his waist, pulling him slightly closer.
Elian didn’t mind at all—after all small gestures like that from Silas were nothing new to him.
Elian
You know the reason why we were together, don’t you?
Alaric
(let out a scoff, looking away)
Elian
He won’t stop bothering me until I make up for forgetting his birthday gift. (laughing)
Elian
So I just have to make it up to him… you know he gets sulky sometimes.
Alaric let out a soft scoff, his eyes flicking briefly toward Elian before returning to the controller, as if it had wronged him again.
Alaric
That blockhead, pissing me off (rolls his eyes)
Elian gave a small tap on Alaric's lips, laughing as he did it.
Elian
Hey, don’t be so sassy! He’s still a friend… and your cousin, remember?
Alaric's gripped Elian’s hand tightened unexpectedly. Elian glanced at him, caught off guard by the serious look, and awkwardly stopped laughing.
Elian
Why are you serious all of a sudden…? (confused)
Alaric's hands lingered on Elian’s, caressing where he had held him too tightly. His gaze was serious, unreadable, a look that Elian can't name.
Alaric
You know I don’t like sharing… especially not you, Elian.
Elian
(blinks, completely baffled)
Alaric
Remember… I knew you first, became your friend first, and we’re closer than Nolan and Matteo… so don’t forget who’s more important here.
Elian
Yeah, yeah… I know you’re always like this.(smirks, clearly used to it)
Elian had grown up knowing Alaric—after all, their parents were friends. So the teasing, the little touches, the subtle words, all of it felt familiar, nothing he hadn’t seen before. Alaric mattered deeply to him, he was like the brother he had never had.
But Elian didn’t know… that Alaric didn’t think of him that way.
He never imagined that it would grow into an obsession.....
An obsession that would slowly eat him alive.
CHARACTERS
Elian
Elian Rhys Andales is intelligent, hardworking, and thoughtful, often excelling in academics. He respects and values his mother deeply and cares for his friends. While serious in some situations, he can be playful, stubborn, and easily flustered. He sometimes misses subtle hints of affection, making his interactions tender or humorous.
Alaric
Alaric Silas Monteiro is calm, caring, and protective, often looking out for Elian and the group. While he can be teasing and playful, he’s sincere in his feelings, sometimes expressing them softly and privately. He is dependable, responsible, and enjoys moments of closeness with friends specially with Elian.
Nolan
Nolan Ezra Hawke is expressive, reactive, and sarcastic, often exaggerating his frustrations for humor. Despite his dramatic tendencies, he is loyal, caring, and enjoys bickering with his friends, balancing out Matteo’s chaos with his witty responses.
Nolan
And also a cousin of Alaric!
Matteo
Matteo Lucian Virelli is energetic, confident, and humorous, often teasing and joking with friends. He adds liveliness and chaos to the group but is loyal and supportive when needed. He enjoys playful competitiveness and doesn’t take things too seriously, making him the most carefree of the four.
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Chapter 1
Elian's Mother
Elian, hurry up! Your friends are already downstairs waiting.
Elian
Yes, Mom, just a minute. (checks himself one more time and sprays perfume)
Elian went downstairs, and as he reached the steps, he saw his three friends. Matteo and Nolan were full of energy, making a ruckus in the morning, while Alaric looked completely exasperated from the two of them’s antics.
Alaric
(the first to notice Elian)
Alaric stood up to greet Elian, ruffling his hair gently before taking his bag to carry it for him, a small smile playing on his lips.
Elian
(frown) Tsk! Silas, it takes so much effort to fix my hair, and you just mess it all up!
Alaric
(soft smile) Good morning… baby. (barely above a whisper)
Elian didn’t pay attention to the last part and just brushed it off like usual.
Elian
Good morning too! (smile)
Elian
(looks at Matteo and Nolan) Morning, guys… geez, you’re way too energetic this early!
Nolan
Good morning too. (glances at Alaric, suppressing a laugh) Baby.
Matteo
Morning, baby. (hides his grin, trying not to look at Alaric)
Alaric
(glares daggers at them, silently cursing their very existence)
Elian
(chuckles at the scene, having grown used to their antics)
Elian
Alright, that’s enough. Come on, we don’t want to be late for class. (Clinging to Alaric’s arm, just like he always does.)
Everyone said their goodbyes to Elian’s mom, then they all headed together to Alaric’s family car, where their driver was waiting.
Alaric
Get in. (guides him gently into the backseat as he holds the door open)
Elian
Thanks. (slides into the backseat)
Alaric was about to get in, but Nolan slipped in ahead of him.
Nolan
Thanks, bro! You’re such a gentleman. (laughs as he taps Alaric’s shoulder)
Alaric
(sighs, patience wearing thin) You… fuck of—
Matteo
(get also inside) So sweet, bro… (eyes look sincere, but lips betray a mischievous grin)
The two of them absolutely love pushing Alaric’s buttons.
Alaric
Fuck! (runs a hand through his hair, trying to calm himself)
Elian
(busy watching the scene, entertained)
Alaric
You two, OUT! (points sharply, glaring at them)
Matteo
Eliaaaan…~ (pleading like their life depends on it)
Nolan
Eliaaaan…~ (pleading like their life depends on it)
Elian tried not to laugh, seeing how ridiculous the two of them looked.
Elian
Go ahead and sit in front, Silas. I’m okay back here. (smiles)
Alaric
Tsk. (glares daggers at the two idiots before slamming the door in annoyance)
The three silently giggled, enjoying how Alaric’s face crumpled in annoyance as he settled into the passenger seat.
Alaric
(glances at the three behind him before settling his gaze on Elian, sighing) Rhys.
Elian
Hmm? (stops whispering to the two and turns his attention to Alaric)
Silas’s annoyed expression gradually faded, replaced by a gentle softness as he stared into Elian's eyes.
Elian didn’t realize he’d been holding his breath while Alaric was staring at him… until Alaric turned his gaze forward, feeling a little relief.
Elian couldn’t make sense of the feelings stirring inside him, so he simply pushed them aside, ignoring it.
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