Page 57 of Sinner
Serendipity:I mean it! You were so sweet tonight.
Wildflower:I was nervous. You probably found it pathetic. You’re a King after all. You could hook up with anyone.
Serendipity:I’m part of the King tier, that doesn’t make me anything special.
Wildflower:Tell that to the entire student body. More than seventy-five percent of them would sell their soul for a chance to make it to that tier. Kings have all the power. They can connect with whoever they want, make demands…Take what they please.
Serendipity:…Is that how you view things between us? Did you agree to meet with me because you thought you didn’t have a choice? I would never hurt you, Iris, and I’m nothing like those asshole Demons who rule the school with intimidation and fear.
Wildflower:The Demons? Are they really that bad? Yejun seems nice.
Serendipity:That’s how he gets you. How they all do. They put on a believable front to fool the world. It’s disgusting. Don’t buy into it. Yejun Sang is the worst of the worst. If you knew some of the deplorable things he’s done, you’d never go near him again.
Wildflower:Like what?
Serendipity:I’ll tell you in person next time we meet. That is…if you want to meet again? You really don’t have to. I’m not ordering you to do anything you don’t want. I just enjoyed talking with you. I’d like to get closer, if that’s possible? It’s hard to find someone I can be open with like this.
Wildflower:I’d like that too.
Serendipity:Great! How about we meet up at the library in two days? Does that work for you?
Wildflower:See you then!
Serendipity:Can’t wait! Oh, but, Iris…Don’t tip Yejun off. Just keep acting the way you always have whenever you’re around him. He’s not the type of person you want to make suspicious.
Wildflower:Okay.
Serendipity:Promise?
Wildflower:Promise.
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Wildflower:I’ve never felt this type of connection with anyone before. Up until now, only my cousin has ever seemed to understand me.
Serendipity:The cousin who texts you all the time?
Wildflower:Yeah, that’s the one. You’d really like him if you ever got the chance to meet.
Serendipity:That’s probably not wise, all things considered.
Wildflower:No, you’re right. I just meant, if things were different. Or, maybe, after all of this? When we’re finally done and your family has gotten the respect they deserve?
Serendipity:Maybe. Let’s try to focus on one thing at a time.
Wildflower:Of course. When should I pick up the stuff?
Serendipity:I’ll pass it to you in Café Soul tomorrow. Same spot as always?
Wildflower:I’ll pretend not to see you then.
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Wildflower:I can’t believe that really worked! I was so scared he was going to catch me, or the drug wouldn’t knock him out all the way!
Serendipity:Did you find anything?
Wildflower:Nothing. Just a weird collection of single shoes? What the hell is that about?
