CHAPTER 27: CHAPTER 27: HOW TO DEAL WITH A YANDERE [2][GTG]

Anna moved in the shadows, her eyes gleaming with barely-contained fury. *I should have killed him the very moment that lowlife even dared to speak to my love,* she thought, trailing Leo as he made his way to the dormitory, his steps deliberate yet unhurried.

Her fists clenched at her sides, nails biting into her palms as memories of the past days flashed through her mind.

Throughout the exams, her "love" had seemed preoccupied, his thoughts clouded, and his gaze distant. It had taken all her restraint to keep herself from lashing out every time he ignored her, focused instead on some inner turmoil she couldn’t fathom. If she had to guess, it was all because of that insignificant fool he tried to help—a weakling who had no place in his world, much less in his thoughts. Why did he waste even a second of his attention on that nobody?

And then, to make matters worse, she had witnessed her love, suffer the bitter sting of defeat. The sight of his pained expression after realizing he had lost to that low-ranking weakling had shattered something within her. Her patience, her self-restraint—gone. It was as if a switch had flipped in her mind, her thoughts narrowing down to one purpose: eliminate the filth.

As she moved, her gaze sharpened, narrowing in on Leo. He was unaware, or so she thought, of her silent pursuit. *Strange... why is he taking the stairs instead of the elevator?* she wondered. Her brow furrowed, suspicion flickering in her mind, but it wasn’t enough to slow her down. She kept her pace light, blending into the surroundings with ease. The dormitory was mostly deserted at this hour, as students were either lingering over dinner or still locked in their VR training chambers. She felt a smug satisfaction, confident in her ability to tail him undetected.

*This will be easy,* she mused, a dark thrill sparking in her chest. She could practically feel the weight of her dagger in her hand, poised to silence him for good. *He’s so weak. How did he manage to rack up so many points?* She scoffed, disdain clouding her expression. Jayden was leagues stronger, leagues smarter—how had this nobody managed to rise so high?

Her mind raced through the possibilities. Maybe he had a powerful teammate carrying him? But no, she quickly dismissed that idea. *If he was riding on someone else’s success, that person should be at the top of the ranking, not him,* she reasoned. Yet, something nagged at her. This version of Leo, the one who now led the scoreboard, was different. Gone was the weak, insignificant boy from before the exams. In his place was someone who exuded a confidence and strength that hadn’t been there before. And his looks... *He’d gotten more attractive too,* she noted, annoyed by the observation.

But it only made her more desperate to kill him. This imposter, this new Leo, felt like a threat. She could sense it in her gut—a threat not only to her love but to everything she’d carefully planned.

*Let him get to his dorm,* she decided, her lips curling into a malicious smile. *Then, I’ll kill him without anyone ever knowing.* She continued to tail him, cautious to avoid drawing any attention or arousing his suspicion. This wasn’t the first time she’d had to handle threats to her love’s affections. She knew how to be patient, knew how to wait for the right moment to strike.

As Leo reached his door, Anna watched him closely, her eyes narrowed in concentration. She saw him pause, his grapho-watch lighting up with a neon glow that scanned the door, unlocking it with a subtle click. He gripped the handle, pushed the door open, and slipped inside, his movements smooth and unhurried, as if he hadn’t a single care in the world.

*Just what is he doing?* she wondered, her patience waning. He’d bolted from the results board the moment he’d seen his ranking, and now he seemed intent on hiding away. *School’s practically over for the semester, and we’re all going home for the long holiday tomorrow. Why run to his dorm like this?*

She reached for the door handle, her heart pounding in anticipation. *Time to end this,* she thought, steeling herself. She gently nudged the door, surprised to find it unlocked. *Huh? He left the door open?* Unease began to creep into her mind, but she shoved it aside, determination taking over. She couldn’t afford to hesitate now, not when she was so close.

She slipped inside, and the door shut behind her with a quiet click, locking her in. She felt the faintest tremor of unease, but brushed it off. *So, he knew I was following him,* she thought with a smirk. *Doesn’t matter. He can’t defeat me.* Her hands flexed, and two opaque daggers shimmered into existence, each blade igniting with a vibrant, purple flame. The flames licked up the sides of the daggers, casting an eerie glow on her face, highlighting the intensity of her expression.

But then, her confidence wavered. The room was silent—too silent. Her senses reached out, searching for any sign of him, but she couldn’t feel his presence anymore. It was as if he’d vanished.

*Where did he go?* she thought, confusion edging into her mind. Her heart pounded faster, the thrill of the hunt now laced with unease. She took a cautious step forward, her senses on high alert. *Something isn’t right.*

Before she could fully process the thought, something slammed into her from behind.

"Argh!" she cried out, pain exploding in her head as she stumbled forward, her vision swimming. Her daggers clattered to the floor, the purple flames snuffing out as she collapsed, struggling to stay conscious. Through her blurred vision, she managed to make out a figure standing above her.

Leo.

He was holding a heavy metal rod, his eyes gleaming with a manic intensity, a wide, deranged grin spreading across his face. She could feel the blood drain from her face as she fully grasped the situation.

She was utterly and hopelessly screwed.

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