BLACK ROSES AFTER COLLEGE
Prologue: The Unwritten Rule
There was a rumor at Blackwood Academy.
It said that if Kael Ashford, the academy's perfect Enigma, and Rian Vale, the infamous Alpha troublemaker, were seen in the same place, a fight was guaranteed
They had spent years glaring at each other across classrooms, exchanging sarcastic remarks in the hallways, and turning every encounter into another story for the students to gossip about.
They were complete opposites.
One lived by discipline.
The other thrived in chaos.
One was admired.
They were never meant to cross paths... yet fate had other plans.
One rainy afternoon.
One unexpected secret.
One moment that changed everything.
The line between hatred and something far more dangerous began to blur.
Neither of them realized it then...
But the biggest lie at Blackwood Academy wasn't that Kael Ashford and Rian Vale hated each other.
It Was that everyone believed they knew the whole story.
Kael Ashford(e)
Kael Ashford
Secondary Gender: Enigma
Age: 18
Role: Male Lead (Top)
The academy's number one student. Cold, calm, and impossible to read. He rarely speaks, but every word carries weight. Beneath his flawless image lies a side that only one person will ever witness
Rian Vale(a)
Rian Vale
Secondary Gender: Alpha
Age: 18
Role: Male Lead (Bottom)
Blackwood Academy's notorious troublemaker. Loud, fearless, and always breaking rules. Though he acts carefree, he hides wounds no one
Ethan Ashford (A)
Ethan Ashford
Secondary Gender: Enigma
Kael's father and the CEO of the Ashford Group. A strict, respected man who values discipline and perfection above all else.
Sophia Ashford (o)
Sofia Ashford
Secondary Gender: Omega
Kael's mother. Graceful, warm, and one of the few people who can make Kael smile.
liora Ashford(O)
Liora Ashford
Secondary Gender: Beta
Kael's 10-year-old little sister. Cheerful, mischievous, and completely adored by her older brother. She's the only one who can drag him away from his books
Damien Vale (A)
Damien Vale
Secondary Gender: Alpha
Rian's father and a retired military commander. Strict and demanding, believing strength is the answer to everything.
Elena Vale(o)
Elena Vale
Secondary Gender: Beta
Rian's mother. A compassionate doctor who constantly worries about her reckless son.
vincent Vale(DA)
Vincent Vale
Secondary Gender: Alpha
Age: 24
Role: Rian's Older Brother
Calm, charismatic, and highly respected. Unlike Damien, Vincent understands Rian better than anyone and often steps in to protect him from their father's harsh expectations. Although he appears relaxed, he is extremely protective of his family and doesn't tolerate anyone hurting his younger brother.
jiho(a)
Jiho
Secondary Gender: Female Alpha
Rian's childhood best friend. Bold, witty, and fiercely protective. She never hesitates to put someone in their place if they mess with her friends
Alex(O)
Alex
Secondary Gender: Male Omega
Jiho's cousin and one of Rian's closest friends. Gentle, cheerful, and always trying to keep everyone from fighting.
mathew (B)
Mathew
Secondary Gender: Beta
Kael's only close friend. Calm, observant, and one of the few people who understands Kael's silence. He often notices things others overlook.
Chapter 1 – First Day, Same Enemy
📍Blackwood Academy – Monday Morning
The first day of the new semester.
The top student was still untouchable
The troublemaker was still late.
And the entire school was waiting for them to cross paths.
[School Group Chat – Blackwood Academy]
Student_02 - What happened now?
Student_01- Rian is late again 😭
Student_03 - That's normal.
Student_04 - Forget Rian.
Student_05 - Lemme guess...
Student_04 - For the fourth semester in a row.
Student_06 - That guy is literally a machine.
jiho(a)
You're 40 minutes late.
jiho(a)
Then why are you smiling?
Rian Vale(a)
Because I still made it.
Alex(O)
The principal is going to eat you alive.
Rian Vale(a)
He says that every Monday.
teacher
Late on the very first day?
Rian Vale(a)
Good morning to you too.
Student_08 - This is going to be fun.
Kael Ashford(e)
You're blocking the aisle.
Rian Vale(a)
You could've said "Excuse me."
Kael Ashford(e)
Didn't feel the need to.
Rian Vale(a)
You're annoying.
Kael Ashford(e)
And you're loud.
jiho(a)
(whispering to Alex) Five...
Four...
Three...
Alex(O)
Please don't start counting.
teacher
One more word from either of you and both of you are cleaning the gym after school.
Student_09 Did they actually stay quiet?
Student_10 Impossible...
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
The classroom became silent.
Neither Kael nor Rian noticed the small paper that had accidentally fallen between their desks.
A Paper that would eventually become the reason their paths crossed again...
But for now...
They were still nothing more than enemies.
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Chapter 2 – The New Seating Arrangement
📍Blackwood Academy – Class 3-A
teacher
Before we begin today's lesson, I have one announcement.
teacher
Since it's a new semester, I'll be changing a few seating arrangements.
teacher
I expect everyone to cooperate.
Student_01 Please don't put me next to Daniel...
Student_02 I'm praying I don't end up at the front again.
teacher
Rian Vale.......You'll be sitting next to...
Student_03 ...
Student_04 WAIT, WHAT?!
Student_05 Sir... are you trying to start a war?
Rian Vale(a)
You're kidding, right?
Rian Vale(a)
Out of everyone in this class... I have to sit next to him?
teacher
Do you see me laughing?
teacher
Then take your seat.
Rian Vale(a)
(Drops into the chair with a sigh.).....
I already know this is going to be the worst semester of my life.
Kael Ashford(e)
That's interesting.
Kael Ashford(e)
I Was just thinking the exact same thing.
Rian Vale(a)
You know... if you smiled once in a while, people might actually think you're human.
Kael Ashford(e)
And if you arrived on time for once, people might finally believe you came here to study.
Student_06 They're already fighting...
Student_07 Class hasn't even started.
teacher
Enough!
If either of you speaks again without permission, you'll both stay after school and clean the gym.
Rian Vale(a)
Why am I getting punished?
He started it.
Kael Ashford(e)
I simply answered your question.
Rian Vale(a)
See?
This is exactly why no one likes you.
Kael Ashford(e)
Your opinion has been noted.
jiho(a)
(texting Alex under the desk)
📱 Jiho I'm giving them ten minutes before someone throws a chair.
Alex(O)
📱 Ten?
You're being generous.
I'd give them five.
jiho(a)
📱 Jiho Should we prepare the first-aid kit?
The lesson finally began.
For nearly twenty minutes...
The classroom remained surprisingly quiet.
Rian Vale(a)
(Whispers.)
Can you move your book a little?
I can't even see the board.
Kael Ashford(e)
Maybe if you paid attention instead of sleeping through class...
You'd know what's written on it.
Rian Vale(a)
Who said I was sleeping?
I was resting my eyes.
Kael Ashford(e)
There's a difference?
Student_08 He's actually talking back to Kael?
Student_09 He's got some serious courage...
Or no survival instincts.
The lunch bell echoed through the hallway.
jiho(a)
Come on, let's eat before the cafeteria runs out of food.
Alex(O)
I Swear, if you're late again, I'm not saving you a seat.
Rian Vale(a)
Relax, I'm coming.
(He stood up and grabbed his bag.)
Rian Vale(a)
*Before leaving, he glanced at Kael.*
Rian Vale(a)
Try not to miss me while I'm gone.
Kael Ashford(e)
That won't be difficult.
Rian Vale(a)
You really know how to ruin a joke.
Kael Ashford(e)
I Wasn't aware it was supposed to be funny.
The two walked away in opposite directions.
Neither of them noticed...
A thin notebook had slipped from Kael's bag and landed beneath his desk.
The only person who saw it...
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📚 Return the notebook? 🙈 Ignore it? 😏 Read it first?
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See you in Chapter 3! 🌹
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