Hell University-Chapter 56 - 55: Wrong

Zein’s Point of View

I was always behind him. He was always the one protecting me. It was amazing how, with just a knife and his agility, he could defeat armed men.

I shut my eyes when I felt blood flowing from my arm again. Almost my entire arm was now soaked in blood.

I could feel myself growing weaker from how much blood I’d lost. Supremo didn’t notice, it was because he was busy fighting.

Tears welled in my eyes as I watched him, gasping for breath. Sweat poured down his face, and his clothes and hands were almost completely stained with blood.

My mouth fell open when I felt my legs give way, like I was about to collapse.

No. I can’t be defeated by this damn weakness. I don’t want him to see me as weak. I don’t want him to worry.

I quickly hid my left arm behind me as he walked closer.

I couldn’t stop myself from smiling at his smile. He took my hand again.

"Let’s go..."

Suddenly, I remembered my dreams. So it was me... I was the girl holding his hand. Anxiety swallowed me whole as I recalled what happened next in those dreams, no. Please.

I had barely taken one step when my vision started to spin, until I felt myself collapse to the ground.

"Zei- shit!"

I gave a bitter smile when I saw the worry and shock in his eyes as he noticed the arm I could no longer hide.

It had turned dark, almost black, as if it was already running out of blood.

"Hold on..."

"Hey!" I stopped him when he was about to lift me. "I can still walk... let’s rest for a bit first," I said.

"No... please. Darling, let m-"

"Ssshh..." I tried to sit up, and he helped me. I rested my head on his shoulder while staring into the darkness.

My breathing grew faster, as if I were also running out of blood. I closed my eyes when my vision started spinning again.

"Darling..." I called him. "Sorry... sorry for everything," I said bitterly.

My fault was huge. I had made so many mistakes with him. We were hurt by a single mistake that was mine alone. He became a victim of a wrong decision.

"You have nothing to be sorry for. I understand you..."

"Still... I’m sorry."

Silence swallowed us whole. I didn’t know whether to laugh, because these moments felt unbearably romantic, even while people were killing each other around us.

If we survive this trial, I’ll give this man everything he needs. I will give what he deserves.

I am willing to give every piece of me to complete him.

"Let’s go."

He helped me stand up. Resting, even briefly, helped a little, I could walk again, but Supremo’s grip on me tightened so much it felt like he had no intention of ever letting go.

I want to tie myself to you too. Without you, I am a mess, Supremo.

"I need to get you to the medical team."

I didn’t understand what he meant, or why he was talking about a medical team.

"D-Do I not know something?"

He turned to me and smiled. "I told you. I’m not named Ace without one, darling," he said before winking at me.

This man is truly mysterious. There are so many things I still don’t know about him. I don’t think I even know half of who he really is, but even so, I don’t need to know everything about him.

Once again, we were surrounded by armed men, but this time, there were far too many of them.

I looked at Supremo, who was just grinning as he wiped the blood off his cheek. Seeing him smile like this sent a chill down my spine.

It seemed like he was enjoying everything.

"T-There are too many of them. You can’t handle this."

"I can kill them all for you."

"S-Suprem-"

I gasped when he suddenly pulled me into a tight embrace. "Darling, give me a reason... I won’t let myself be killed," he whispered.

I had so many damn reasons, but-

"I love you..." I whispered.

"Damn it, I love you more... Now," he turned me to face him and held my cheek. "My Queen, can you close your eyes? I’ll take care of you," he murmured.

I nodded, but before I could even close my eyes, he pressed a kiss to my lips.

Please, don’t let them hurt you. Darling, please.

* * *

Nicky’s Point of View

Damn. I did not expect them to be this many. Fuck that bitch. She has so many men, it feels as if they never run out.

"Are you okay?"

I turned an irritated gaze toward Nazzer, who had been asking if I was fine, even though he was the one who had taken a bullet to the shoulder.

"I am," I replied coldly before firing at the three men advancing toward us.

I did not look back at Nazzer, knowing he was watching me. What the hell is his problem?

Damn. His stare is making me uneasy. Why is he looking at me like that?

"Shit!" I quickly shot the man who was about to fire at Nazzer, who then smiled.

Annoyed, I strode toward him and punched him in the face. His lip bled from the blow, yet his smile did not fade.

"What the hell is wrong with you?!"

"Everything is wrong, but one thing is right... Damn. I love you."

I quickly averted my gaze, suddenly overcome by an inexplicable feeling.

Shit. I hate this.

I moved away from him because I could not focus when he was close to me.

My eyes fell on the shattered mirror, where my reflection appeared. My face and body were splattered with blood, yet one thing caught my attention.

I was smiling like a bitch. What the hell? Don’t tell me it’s because of that.

I aimed my gun at the mirror, firing as it exploded and scattered shards in every direction.

I never expected this... I thought it was just normal. I always felt this way whenever I was with him. I thought it meant nothing, but damn it.

I think I’ve fallen in love with that bastard too.

I could only laugh as I recalled the times he made it so hard for me to accept my offer.

The offer to become the leader of the gang that would be formed, yes, the Black Blood Gang. I was the one who founded the Black Blood Gang at his command, but I knew I could not lead it, so I turned to Nazzer instead. This jerk.

I stood there dumbfounded when I realized that Nazzer was already in front of me, grinning.

"You’ve been fooling me all this time. You made me look like a fool. You hid important information from me, things you should have told me long ago. I was hurt, but there’s nothing I can do. I love you; I can’t bring myself to be angry."

I aimed my gun at his head, which only made him laugh. "I’m not the one behind th-"

"I know... She’s the one behind everything."

I lowered my gun, and in an instant he pulled me into an embrace. I struggled, but it was not enough to break free from him.

"Damn it! Let me go, jerk!"

"I won’t let you go... Bitch, you have to love me. I don’t want to be the only one who feels this way."

I lost my strength and simply allowed him to hold me. We stayed in that position for a minute before I heard a gunshot and saw Nazzer collapse onto the floor.

My hands trembled as I unleashed a series of bullets at a man. I emptied every last round into him. Fuck you.

I threw my empty gun far away, then rushed back to Nazzer, who was lying on the floor.

"Shit! Open your fucking eyes! Jerk!"

My body went weak when he did not respond or move at all.

"Nazzer Lumia! Open your eyes! Damn it! I hate you..." I felt a warm liquid at the corner of my eyes.

Shit.

"Nazzer... please, open your eyes... for me." My voice cracked as tears streamed down my face. "You can’t just leave me alone after you stole my heart! Damn it! I love you! Op-"

"I love you too, bitch."

I was left speechless when he suddenly opened his eyes, accompanied by a blinding smile.

My fist rose toward his face, but he beat me to it. He swiftly pulled me closer and pressed his lips against mine.

My body went limp. I never thought I would feel that way about that damn word. I used to hate that feeling, but right now... I can’t believe I’m starting to like it.

Tears streamed down my face as I closed my eyes and returned his kiss. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

It was annoying to admit, but... I had fallen into the trap of love as well.

Zein’s Point of View

Shit.

"Stay there!" Supremo shouted as I was about to rush toward him.

He was exhausted and gasping for breath, yet the enemies kept increasing. He was fighting them off with nothing but a knife, while they were armed with guns. The advantage of long-range weapons, on top of the fact that Supremo was alone, was overwhelming.

"S-Supremo..."

I squeezed my eyes shut as they all charged at him at once. I trembled in fear. I did not want to open my eyes. I was afraid that something terrible might have happened.

My fists clenched tightly when I heard the rapid succession of gunshots. I kept my eyes closed, just as he had told me to.

Supremo is always there for me. Will I always be like this, like a pathetic girl who can’t defend herself? Am I really that weak?

I have a promise.

Slowly, I opened my eyes when the surroundings finally grew quiet once more.

My lips trembled when I saw Supremo standing not far from me. The moonlight was the only illumination, allowing me to see the glint of his smile.

Before I knew it, I was already running toward him. He laughed as I threw my arms around him.

"Damn. I’d love to hug you forever, but darling, your wound needs to be treated first."

I pulled away from the embrace just as he collapsed onto the ground. I froze where I stood as I watched him slowly sink down.

"Supremo!"

"H-Hey. I’m okay." He smiled at me, but it was not enough to ease my worry, especially when I saw blood flowing from his left leg, where he had been shot.

Supremo is hurt.

I turned a furious glare toward the armed men who were once again surrounding us.

One of them shot Supremo.

"Z-Zei-"

"Shut up. Now. Close your eyes."

His jaw dropped at my words, and I saw the resistance in his eyes, resistance I answered with a smirk.

"Trust me."

"I trust you more than myself." He took my trembling hand and placed in it the knife he had given me before. "Damn it. Don’t let them hurt you." He said that before slowly closing his eyes.

An absent smile curved on my lips. The only things running through my mind were the promises I had made.

The fact that Supremo was hurt only fueled the fire of anger burning inside me.

I will shed every drop of blood I have for you.

My grip tightened around the knife as my eyes swept over the guns aimed at us.

"Who the hell shot him?"

I didn’t know whether to laugh at myself for still managing to ask that. I was losing control for the nth time, but this time... I would not stop myself anymore.

"Me, why?!" I turned toward a man who was grinning at me. "What can you d-" In an instant, blood burst from his forehead as the knife I had thrown struck him.

In a single swift motion, I closed the distance between us and seized his gun. I rolled across the ground, shooting them one by one in the legs.

A smirk crossed my face when, in an instant, I managed to bring down half of them.

I stood up and adjusted my hair before turning my gaze to the remaining men, who stared at me in disbelief.

I should thank Ate Allison for teaching me those tactics.

I toyed with the two guns in my hands before releasing a rapid succession of shots around us.

The right corner of my lips lifted as I watched them fall to the ground one by one.

The wind swept through my hair as I took in the sight of the enemies around us being wiped out, yet I felt that even if I eliminated all of them, my anger would not fade.

I grimaced when I felt my knees weaken and finally give way. It seemed I had pushed myself too far. Fortunately, all of the enemies were already down.

Before I could even collapse, I felt his arm wrap tightly around my waist.

"Don’t ever do that again... You scared me."

I could only smirk as my vision began to darken. I tried to open my eyes, but everything was already blurring.

Shit.

"What a nice scene."

Supremo’s hold around me tightened when that voice reached my ears. I knew that voice all too well, and I couldn’t stop the wave of unease from rising within me.

When my vision finally cleared, my heart sank at the sight of Madame Violet aiming her gun at Supremo. Behind her stood the remaining members of her men, far too many.

We stood no chance. Damn it.

"Give me that woman... and I’ll let you go. We won’t hurt you."

My grip on Supremo tightened as fear consumed me. We were in danger, and one wrong move could doom us, but-

There was one way to put an end to all of this.

The question was, could I do it?

Would I break my promise once again? But if that was the only way...

I would do it.

"Shoot me then. I don’t care."

I smiled at Supremo’s answer. I knew he would never give me up, death or not, he would protect me.

Tears spilled from my eyes at the realization of how much he had already sacrificed for me.

"You really are stubborn, Supremo."

My breath hitched when I saw Madame Violet tighten her grip on the gun. One pull of the trigger and fuck.

"Surrender her, in exchange for everyone’s peace."

"I hate peace. Fuck it. Come on," Supremo challenged coldly, without a trace of emotion.

Supremo... that’s enough. Please. You don’t have to do this.

"I will count."

Supremo’s grip on my hand tightened. He stood in front of me, ready to shield me from every bullet.

"As long as I am breathing, you are safe. I am Ace Craige, your shield, your bulletproof, your knight... my queen."

I closed my eyes as every single thing he had done for me flooded my mind. Tears streamed endlessly down my face until a decision finally formed, one that made the tears stop.

"One..."

"Darling, run..." Supremo whispered.

I opened my eyes and released a gentle smile.

Thank you for everything... Thank you for the love... I will forever be grateful that you came into my life. Supremo, I love you.

"Two..."

"Don’t go through with what you’re planning."

My jaw dropped at his words, and at how cold his voice sounded.

Shit.

"S-Supremo..."

"I know what you’re thinking..." He smirked at me and tightened his grip on my hand. "If you don’t want to leave me, then stay here. Stay right by my side. But if you’re planning to go with her just to save me... I’m sorry, darling. I won’t let you." he said.

I could only smile as he shattered what I had been planning. He knew me too well.

He ruined the only way for him to be saved.

"Give her... Raze Silvenia."

I frowned at Madame Violet’s words as she grinned at us.

What the hell is she talking about?!

Raze Silvenia? Who?

"Surprised?" she laughed hysterically. "You thought you could fool us? We knew you were Raze." she cackled.

Wait... Something is wrong here. This is terribly wrong.

I looked at Supremo, who was now smiling. I couldn’t understand why, but I found myself laughing too.

"I was surprised... really surprised." Supremo said teasingly.

I smiled.

He is not Raze Silvenia.