Vampire's Flower
EP.03
담임
Seoyoung, would you like to see the teacher?
It was her homeroom teacher who called out to Seoyoung, who was crouching alone, blaming herself. Because he had summoned only her and no one else, Seoyoung felt like her homeroom teacher knew something, so she anxiously followed him.
The homeroom teacher took Seoyoung to the school's counseling room. She told Seoyoung to take a seat and handed her some tea.
담임
You said you were supposed to meet Mina yesterday? Could you tell me what happened with her?
Seoyoung, who was about to spill everything to the teacher's softly coaxing voice, was startled and covered her mouth with her hand.
The voice from yesterday said that if she told anyone about it, it would kill her. Even though Louis wasn't here, Seoyoung kept her mouth shut and remained silent, as vampires could appear at any time and in any way.
Then the homeroom teacher patted her back and spoke again.
담임
What difference does it make if you worry about it alone? It's just the two of us here. Feel free to confide in me.
강서영
Seo, teacher•••.
Seoyoung answered with a sob. She hadn't always liked her homeroom teacher, but the comforting words and actions brought tears to her eyes. She wanted to tell him everything and ask what she should do, but the fact that she couldn't made her throat choke.
The homeroom teacher tried to seduce Seoyoung with sweet words, telling her to tell him anything she wanted, but the fear she'd felt yesterday was growing stronger, so Seoyoung ignored the sweet words. Frustrated by Seoyoung's unresponsiveness, the homeroom teacher simply drank her tea.
When even the homeroom teacher kept silent, the only sounds in the counseling room were the ticking of the clock and Seoyoung's tears.
The homeroom teacher, seeing Seoyoung biting her lip to keep from crying, sighed deeply and patted her shoulder.
담임
Seo Young-ah.
The homeroom teacher called her name in a low voice. Not wanting to be seen crying, Seoyoung hastily wiped the tears from her eyes and raised her head.
담임
If anything happens, be sure to come to the teacher. The teacher is on Seoyoung's side.
강서영
teacher•••.
The teacher's warm words sent tears cascading from Seoyoung's eyes, as if a faucet had broken. The teacher smiled kindly, patted her shoulder a couple of times, and continued.
담임
Come out when you calm down.
Left alone in the counseling room, Seoyoung rubbed her bloodshot eyes with the back of her hand. It wasn't a problem she could solve alone, but she couldn't talk to anyone about it either.
강서영
"My homeroom teacher knows nothing, so she can say things like this to me. If she finds out I made a deal to help a vampire, even my most staunch friend will shun me."
강서영
But I can't just cry like this!
If crying were the solution, she'd be crying all day. But since crying wasn't going to solve anything, Seoyoung clenched her fists and fought on her own.
강서영
Fighting, fighting! Cheer up, Kangseo...
???
What are you doing?
Seoyoung, who thought she was left alone in the counseling room, was startled when she suddenly heard a voice from behind her. She turned her head stiffly like a robot and looked behind her.
루이(루베르이)
hi?
Turning around, I saw a captivating boy standing there. His hair was pitch-black, like the night sky melting into the water, and his skin contrasted perfectly with it. His face was flawless, his lips prominent, and his lips smoothly curved. Seoyoung was nervous, not just out of fear, but for a different reason.
루이(루베르이)
Why are you standing there like that?
The owner of the voice was a much younger boy than she had expected, so Seoyoung, who had been staring blankly, turned her gaze to the boy's scolding voice.
The boy was clearly smiling, but the aura emanating from his smiling face was so oppressive that I found myself cringing.
루이(루베르이)
You probably know about me even without me saying anything, right?
The boy slowly walked toward Seoyoung, his gaze fixed on her. His movements were graceful and smooth, but his red gaze, fierce like that of a predator stalking prey, made Seoyoung flinch and avoid his gaze.
강서영
snake...vampire
루이(루베르이)
Have you ever seen a vampire? You know me right away.
Despite his youthful appearance, he spoke with the tone of a man hundreds of years old, which was strangely amusing. Seo-young, feeling her tension ease, smiled faintly. She couldn't believe that such a young boy was actually a vampire who had terrified people all over the world.
루이(루베르이)
A young boy, you may look young, but I've lived 500 years longer than you.
Seoyoung flinched and turned her head when her true feelings were revealed. How could he know her feelings? Vampires in novels and movies possessed special abilities.
Seoyoung glanced at him, wondering if perhaps this boy possessed some special ability to read minds like those vampires. The boy lowered his long eyelashes and tilted his head.
루이(루베르이)
How do humans know about our special abilities?
As expected, he seemed to have special abilities. Seoyoung was delighted that her guess was correct.
강서영
'nice!'
Then the boy's eyes widened like crescent moons and he smiled lowly.
강서영
'Oh my! You read this too?'
Seoyoung's face turned red as she was embarrassed that he had read her reckless thoughts.
루이(루베르이)
My name is Louver. Since you are my contractor, you can simply call me Louie.
Before she knew it, Louis was right in front of her. Seoyoung was completely captivated by Louis's striking appearance. Looking into his jewel-like, clear, crimson eyes, which seemed to capture her image, Seoyoung felt her heart sink, so she cautiously pulled both hands to her chest.
루이(루베르이)
What is on my face?
Seo Young-woon, who had come to her senses at his words, looked at Louis's expression, worried that he might be offended by her staring. Fortunately, he wasn't offended, and Seo Young sighed in relief, her heart pounding.
Seoyoung asked Seoyoung-un cautiously, not knowing what he wanted her to help him with.
강서영
What can I help you with?
루이(루베르이)
Let go. Since you agreed to help me as my contractor, everything is equal to mine.
강서영
Vampires and humans are equal
Although the boy before her was young, he was a vampire. If he wanted, he could kill her instantly. As that fact dawned on Seoyoung, her mouth dried.
강서영
'I never imagined such a young boy would be a vampire.'
작가
Hello, I'm the author. It got cut off at a strange place. I switched to an iPhone, so it seems like it'll be difficult to continue the series now. I'll try later if I have time, but it seems difficult. This will probably be the last episode.