CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Ella couldn't help but smile. She was happy when Blaze followed her into her house because he wanted to be together with her.

When they arrived at school while holding each bother's hands, the murmurs and whispers started. It was a mix of positive and negative reactions to their relationship.

Ella squeezed Blaze's hand. She wasn't accustomed to being in the center of gossip. When she glanced at Blaze, he was smiling widely. It eased Ella's anxiety about their relationship. As long as Blaze loved her, she would trust him with all her heart.

"You look happy," Ella said. Blaze grinned and put his arm on her shoulders, and continued walking.

When Ella's mother had heard the truth about her relationship with Blaze, she jumped in joy. Elisa even let Blaze call her mother.

"Sweetie, why are you frowning?" Blaze asked and caressed her forehead. "It's our first day today. You should be happy," he added and pouted his lips.

"Nothing. I'm just irritated by the people who keep whispering about us," Ella said. Blaze looked around and glared. The students hurriedly went away, fearing that they might anger the Alpha.

"Don't mind them, okay?" Blaze sweetly said. "Let them talk. They are not worthy of your precious time, sweetie," he added. Ella nodded her head. Blaze was right; she wouldn’t let them get into her.

"Okay," Ella answered. Blaze kissed her cheeks. They bumped into Caleb on the way to the room; Ella got away from Blaze and went to Caleb.

"Hi, Caleb!" Ella greeted him. Caleb glanced at her and smiled a little.

"Hello, Luna," Caleb replied.

"Why do you keep on calling me, Luna?" Ella asked. "Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for helping me yesterday. I owe you one," she added and happily grabbed Caleb's hand. She was surprised when Blaze suddenly pulled her away from Caleb.

"Don't touch his hand! You'll get dirty!" Blaze yelled and glared at Caleb. Ella smacked his hand and rolled her eyes at him.

"You are overreacting, Blaze," Ella said. Caleb excused himself, leaving the two in the corridor alone.

"Are you jealous?" Ella teased. Blaze glared at her, and she laughed out loud. She guessed it right; Blaze was jealous of Caleb.

"Go on. Laugh all you want," Blaze said and walked away. Ella kept laughing while following Blaze. She poked his side and grinned. Blaze looked cute when he was jealous. He glanced at Ella and frowned. Blaze ignored her until they were in the classroom. Ella heaved a sigh. She thought there was nothing wrong with being friends with Caleb.

When the class ended, she felt someone hug her from behind.

"I'm sorry," Blaze whispered in her ear. Ella stayed still and waited for him to talk again. Blaze sighed and kissed her neck. It sent shivers up Ella's spine. She felt bolts of current run through her.

"I'm sorry, sweetie. Forgive me?" Blaze said. "I can't stand seeing you with another man, sweetie. You are mine," Blaze seriously said. Ella smiled and cupped his face. She didn't know Blaze had this possessive side, but nonetheless, she still loved him.

"I'm yours, Blaze," Ella muttered. "I was thanking Caleb earlier for helping me set up the music room yesterday. Apologize to him, okay? He's your friend," she added and patted his head. Blaze pouted and nodded his head.

"I will. Let's go?" Blaze asked.

The two went to the cafeteria to eat. Students were staring at them, specifically at Ella, but she didn't mind it and continued eating. What was important to her right now was Blaze.

"Sweetie, I have band practice after this. Will you go with me?" Blaze asked. Ella quickly shook her head. As much as she wanted to go, she couldn't. She had to do her project in the library.

"Are you sure?" Blaze asked again.

"Yes, I will wait for you in the library," Ella said. She watched Blaze's back as he walked away, going to his band practice. Ella grabbed her things and went to the library.

"Miss! Miss, wait!" someone yelled. Ella looked back to see a man running towards her.

"Thank heavens, I caught up," the man said while panting. Ella looked at him weirdly. "You dropped this," he added and showed a blue handkerchief he was holding.

"Thank you…" Ella said, waiting for him to tell his name. The man smiled and scratched the back of his head.

"Mikael's my name. You're welcome," Mikael said.

"Thank you, Mikael," Ella mumbled and smiled. She was about to leave, but Mikael stopped her once again.

"Are you going to the library?" Mikael asked. Ella nodded as an answer. "Can I tag along with you? I'm new here, and I'm not familiar with the place. I need to research something," he added with a smile.

"Sure, you can," Ella muttered.

When they arrived at the library, Mikael talked about himself. He was the only son, and his parents had died in an accident. It was only his aunt who had raised him and moved here to the town.

"Really!" Ella said while listening intently to Mikael.

"Yes! He peed in his pants when I told him there's a ghost behind him," Mikael said. Ella couldn't hold her laughter anymore; she laughed unladylike. The students in the library glared at her. She quickly covered her mouth and gave the peace sign reply. Mikael was talking about his friend in fourth grade when they had gone camping, and he had played a prank on him.

"Ella," Blaze's voice echoed in the library. Ella looked back and saw Blaze crossing his arms while glaring at them. Mikael smirked at him.

"Blaze," Ella mumbled quietly. Blaze glared at her. She quickly stood up and went to him. She could feel Blaze's jealousy oozing. Blaze grabbed her hand and dragged her out of the library. Mikael waved his hand and apologetically smiled at Ella. The two were silent the whole time; Blaze was still holding her hand.

"Blaze, stop! You're hurting me!" Ella yelled. Blaze halted and glanced at her wrist. He looked hurt and worried at the same time. Blaze raised Ella's hand and kissed her wrist.

"I'm sorry, sweetie. Fuck! I don't want to see you with other men. I feel like they were trying to take you away from me," Blaze confessed. "I'm really sorry. You don't know what you're doing to me, Ella," he added.

Blaze was trying to control the beast inside him. He couldn't risk Ella hating him. Ella smiled and kissed him on the lips. The kiss caught Blaze off guard, but it was the only way for Ella to calm him down. She was happy, she really was.