Bab 23: Erick

"While I was running to enter past the gate, I caught Draven standing while having a dumbfounded expression from my peripheral vision," Erick said as they were discussing in the trees at the back of the Gate.

When he saw Draven having his time standing and dazing at the gate. He did not hesitate to immediately call Elliot when he remembered the grudge between Elliot and Draven. He had been friends with Elliot due to his extraordinary background Elliot had, and he appeared to be friends with the school idol, Aiden.

The area where Elliot had been and the distance between the school was not that far, but the parking area he usually parked his car was on the other side. Thus when he arrived at the school, he did not meet Draven. He hastily walked, which made him almost run and reach the gate, but stopped when he saw Erick standing at the side of the pathway.

The area was covered with sparse trees alongside the birds chirping in every direction. It was peaceful, as the leaves rustled from the winds. students were under the crown of trees making everyone forget everything in their lives and just trying to enjoy the peacefulness brought by the nature.

The area was an open field, where some wooden benches rested, and a swing connected through the branch of trees was used by the students while talking at each other. They had a face full of smiles as if the surrounding area was nothing but full of goodness and peace of mind.

However, the atmosphere surrounding Erick and Elliot far differed from the rest, for they had grim expressions on their face as if they were talking about a serious matter, which was nothing good from it.

"We should wait for him to enter the gate." Elliot looked at his watch. "There's still five minutes left before the guard decided to shut the gate. We should wait for him and beat him up once we manage to bait him to follow us in a secluded area."

"Roger that!"

Erick was ecstatic. He was quite an impulsive person and was known to bully others physically. He had punk red hair and piercing in his ears, nose, and mouth. Even with his appearance, anyone would conclude he had an explosive temperament, which was not surprising he was elated knowing they were about to beat up someone.

That exhilaration only added up once Erick thought Elliot would join for some fun. Elliot had always commissioned him to beat up someone, but Elliot had never been seen staining his fist. Now that Elliot decided to join in for the fun. Erick could not hide his euphoric face anymore.

His pair of eyes, even his sclera, which was the white part covering the iris and pupils, was not exempted as it was tattooed in a fashion manner. Meanwhile, Elliot appeared indifferent outside, but his mouth would twitch from time to time.

How could he hide the exhilarated emotion building up inside him, as he knew the chance to beat Draven come to light? Now, not even Aiden could stop him from acting toward Draven, and he would not let Draven come out without a result that would satisfy him either. Hence, he decided to go all out.

Although, the serum and some drinking beverages, which could enhance and boost his physical power, might have been not enough for Draven since the latter could fight equally to him. With the addition of Erick, who was quite known in the school as a violent and ruthless person, Erick possessed quite a combat ability and tactics together with his friends.

Don't judge the book by its cover they say… It was true that Erick was a good person to be used as an example. He had quite an appearance but was only merciless to those people who had arrogant personalities, but he ignored those people who were minding their own business. However, if he wanted to make fun of them, it was only verbally, not physically.

Once five minutes passed, Draven could be seen walking in a confused manner as he entered the gate. His half-mind appeared to have been drifting to another dimension, while the other mind, which appeared to be his instinct, was in reality.

"Should we make a move on?" Erick was getting impatient.

"Try to bait him to go here!" commanded Elliot. "Don't let your Acting be seen easily. Act naturally like you only want to talk with him alone. Don't be an idiot as you already are."

Erick felt like he had been struck with an arrow in his heart. What Elliot said had dealt much damage to his emotion. However, he took his warning seriously, for if Draven thought something, which would make him hesitate and run as soon as he felt something was wrong. The plan to beat him up and the exhilarated scene constantly appeared to Erick's mind would nothing but be reduced to a dream.

Hence, his face became stern while he nodded at Elliot seriously and walked to Draven. The latter had been strolling aimlessly, but due to the school having a path to take, the subconscious mind of Draven followed it. Thus, Draven had a slight understanding of where he was.

As Erick reached the trail the school made, he saw Draven's eyes regain their clarity, but suddenly let his eyes wander to his surroundings. He was like a child having his first time going out of the cage and enjoying the scenery. It was childish, and everyone might melt, for he was cute, but Erick thought otherwise.

He came up closed and scrutinized Draven's appearance. He was envious of how smooth his skin was, as Draven's face shaped more attractive and became more charming. What am I thinking? Erick embarrassedly tossed the thoughts at the back of his mind as he was more determined to beat Draven, especially his face.

Thinking of deforming that beautiful and gorgeous face was quite appalling and exhilarating, and thus he did not notice his pace became hurried. It did not long before he stood in front of Draven, who had needed a second to realize someone standing before him.

He looked down, and that's when Erick realized not only Draven became more handsome and appealing. His height increased as he needed to move his head upward to meet the gaze of Draven as if he was long down at him.

He was enraged but was more enthralled by the gorgeous face of Draven. How could someone this handsome be a mortal? He thought, but he was awakened when Draven asked him a question.

"What do you want?"

His voice was even more manly and pleasing to the ears. However, Erick was maddened when he realized he was enthralled by Draven's beauty and could not help but question his sexual orientation.

As he remembered his goal for coming to Draven, despite the countless question about Draven's sudden change of appearance, he decided to straight to the point.

"Follow me. There's someone wanting to meet you," smiled Erick.

When he saw Draven's facial reaction, he realized something and decided to confirm it by answering his question.

"Who?"

"Elliot. He wanted to meet you, but I don't know the reason," shrugged Erick naturally.

Elliot in the distance could not help but nod his head and applaud internally Erick's performance. Although he did not know what they were conversing about, from Draven's reaction, he appeared to fall from their vicious plan. If only he was aware Erick had already sold him out, who knows what reaction he might be making?