Yu 湯 means Jade
Kuji 籤 means Chance

Norton

The host gave some of the survivor a new costume for the third Call of Abyss. 

Hm? Patchwork. It looks nice, I guess? Quite simple but still nice. It’s so fitted. I looked at the mirror and starts taking pictures of myself and post it in my profile. I really love this device that the host gave us, everybody does. We can easily communicate and we can also have fun in it.

Oh?

Whenever I post something on my profile there’s this one person who always like and comment on it. Mayu. I honestly don’t know any Mayu in the manor and she doesn’t show her profile picture and just have this yellow flowers as her profile pictures, her bio doesn’t say much either, I wondered why I accept her as my friend maybe because she seemed harmful or she reminds me of a certain person I have in mind that loved the same flowers in her profile picture

Aesop Carl.

That timid guy. I have him in my mind for ages now. I don't know why I took an interest on him but every little thing he does makes me smile and curious but whenever I try to approach him, he seemed quite uneasy with me. So, I just observe him from afar

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Mayu: Nice new costume it suits you, Norton

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It’s her again. I wonder if I could talk to her. I probably should thank her for constantly liking and praising my random post. To show some appreciation and who knows she might be a secret admirer in the manor. I’m being full of myself now am I? Or maybe not. Some girls in the manor tried confessing to me too but I politely decline, I’m honestly not interested in anyone well except for Aesop.

I chuckled to myself.

****

During the match.

I was shocked to see Aesop got hit at the very start of the game. I immediately went to the photo world and checked where the hunter placed him. It was quite far from me to rescue his other self. I just hope he ran away from his original place. 

When the photo world collapse and I saw Aesop incapacitated hiding behind the coaster. I should go and helped him.

Focus on decoding!

I saw my Aesop commanding us through our detector. Dammit. I should hurry up and finished this and help him heal. I popped the machine and dash towards Aesop. Sadly, he was healing quite slowly. I shouted his name, he seemed very surprised and his face looked so flushed.

I smiled to myself.

His reactions are quite endearing 

I started wrapping bandages around his injuries. I can see him stealing glances at me. Does he like this costume I’m wearing? I grinned watching him get flustered. This guy is really adorable. I tried talking to him and I’m glad he’s replying but he’s very nervous with his replies, he even admitted he loved my costume.

When I finished patching him up, I took hold of his hand and cipher with him. I’m not too worried about Naib and Emma, knowing Naib is a good kiter and rescuer, he’ll borrow time for us to decode and I’m glad Aesop decode this cipher machine to at least 70%. I have a feeling this is our win.

Aesop and I were still talking but he messed up the calibration with my response. 

Hm?

His actions are so bizzare. I analyzed him from head to toe since he’s always anxious around me and maybe I can figure out why he is but I have a small hunch at the back of my mind, I don’t want to come up with a baseless conclusion but does Aesop have a crush on me? I tried to keep that question on hold and focused on the task at hand when all of a sudden I heard a soft whisper from Aesop

I love you

Did I hear that right? I suddenly stopped decoding and turn to Aesop, now he looks so frantic while decoding. My brow crunched while I was probing for an answer if I really hear that and then I came up with an idea to make sure I heard that right

“I love you too, Aesop.” 

“W-wait what!?” 

Oh! He reacted in panic. I did hear that right! He just said I love you and I’m not mistaken. 

Aesop likes me. 

I see how it is. That subtle confession made me grin from ear to ear. I was about to say something in return when--

DING!

Naib and emma got hit and of course as an initial response I popped the last cipher machine to heal them both and hastily ran towards the gate and started typing. I looked at Aesop, he looks alarmed. I was about to call out to him when he told me to stay put because he was going to open the other gate. He ran so fast.

IS HE INSANE!? 

I stopped typing and wanted to stop him for doing so but Emma came running to me, injured. I let the gate go for a moment and run towards her to heal her and in a flash the hunter teleported to where we are

“Norton watch out!” Emma warned. I threw my magnet as fast as I could to keep my distance off the hunter. 

“Emma! Open the gate! I’ll keep the hunter distracted!” I shouted. Throwing my magnet towards the hunter. Damn, This is a big challenge, If I got hit with the hunter's detention we’re both screwed. I need to kite this well, Joseph have a deathifying hit box. I watched Emma frantically key in the password. I on the other hand was sweating so hard. I wonder if Naib and Aesop are okay. 

“Norton! Follow me!” Emma screamed. I saw her finally opened the gate. I run out of magnets as I immediately run towards her

SLASH!

“Argh…!” Joseph slashed my back. I dropped my knees heavily to the floor. I saw Emma running towards me, I clicked my detector and shouted at her,“Get out of here! Go now Emma! Aesop already opened the other gate for Naib! Hurry and go!”

Emma frowned,“Thank You! I’m sorry Norton! I’ll make it up to you!” She rapidly dragged her feet and exit the gate. Good, at the very least we can at least get a win for this. Joseph hurriedly carried me towards the rocket chair. I closed my eyes waiting to be blast off to the Manor and to my surprise, I wake up inside a coffin

“H-huh?” I saw Naib and Aesop standing in front of me protectively and Joseph was there too. Did Aesop embalm me? I was so confused. I know Aesop have this Last Effort skill when he embalm someone. I instinctively pushed Naib towards the wall when I saw his elbow pads are on and made him slide over the gate evading Joseph’s vicious attack and pushed Aesop out of the way, protecting him. I got hit in his stead.

Aesop was still and petrified in his position. 

Goodness, I think this scared him. I grasped his hand and run off to the exit. 

SURVIVORS WIN

DAMN! That was a close call. Emma and Naib gave us a warm embrace, I looked at Aesop and smiled. We three showered him with praises. I saw his cheeks changed in hues. Guess, he’s not used to being complimented. 

He really is adorable. I'm grateful to him for this win.

****

I pondered of the events that took place today.

Aesop really do have a crush on me. 

No wonder he's jumpy. I wonder if I can be close to him. He’s only close with that seer but they’re not together anyways so there’s nothing to worry about

Worry? Why would I be worried? It’s not like I like him too, right? 

I shook my head as I went back to my room to rest. I remembered that girl Mayu again upon opening my phone. “I really should talk to her and thank her.” I muttered to myself

I chatted with her casually. A simple hello might catch her attention

Oh?

She’s online. What a surprise. She saw my message already better wait for her response. It took a couple of minutes before she replies and she did. This Mayu girl replies with kind of timid and cold tone? She doesn’t use emoji and it’s like one of those conversations with one question one answer with her. I really have a strong feeling that she lives in the manor, maybe more questions will make her open up to me.

How about we play a game?

Wow. what a suggestive girl. She wants to play a guessing game with me. I chuckled, I love a good challenge. I guess I’ll play along. I’m quite excited with this little game of ours. I wonder how can I catch this mysterious survivor.

****

Matching again

I planned to watch the survivors play the game today but I noticed Aesop exiting the room. I was curious where he would go so I followed him.

Norton stalking someone. What's gotten into to you? 

I was surprised he entered the music room. Maybe, he can play an instrument? 

I was right.

He’s playing the piano. I was listening to that beautiful melody he's making. It felt like it's beckoning me closer to him.

Wow…

This guy surprises me. I was so enchanted. I heard a soft beating inside my chest when he finished playing the piano. A soft smile formed my lips as I clapped my hands to get his attention which I shouldn’t have done because he hit knees at the piano. I rushed towards his side and asked him if he was okay. He got all shy by my gesture.

Pfft. How cute can he get. 

I try and strike a conversation with him but what he told me next surprises me.

Mayu...

That name. Aesop also told me that he liked that composer and pianist. I was taken aback. There's this silent voice ringing in my head but I can't quite understand it. So, I asked Aesop to play for me maybe It'll ease my mind and make me remember whatever it is I'm thinking about

…………

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After Aesop played the piano I stared at him. I didn’t recognize this before but Aesop looks so beautiful. He always hide these features with his surgical mask and hang his head low but looking at him up close, he’s something else. 

THUMP

There it is again. That beating of my heart. Do I like Aesop too?

I was kind of curious while I stare at him so I asked him a trick question. About my last post. The patchwork costume. I checked what he thinks about it. I wondered if my hunch is right

T-that one...Oh...I-I think it suits you...well…

His reply is similar to Mayus!!! So Mayu is not a she but a he? Wait, hold your horses Norton this might be a coincidence. I’ll try to gather one last information before I confirmed Mayu and Aesop are one.

I chatted Mayu again and I’m really surprised she--or rather he talks like Aesop. I tell Mayu Love you~ he freaked out. I guess some people would have the same reaction as he does but whenever I tell that to people at the manor they got used to it. 

Is this really Aesop?
Why is he hiding behind an anon?

I need to confirm this with him. I can’t believe I figured it out that fast. Aesop is so predictable. I will invite him to talk to me tomorrow night.

****

Tomorrow Night

Aesop came a little bit later than I thought.

I saw Aesop got all fidgety upon entering especially when I asked him to sit. He looks so uncomfortable, I'm not gonna eat him alive. I scanned his expression and his looks. He's wearing such an adorable blue pajamas. I need to strike a conversation or else this invitation will be for naught.

"So, Tell me Mr. Embalmer are you Mayu?" I want to be straight to the point.

"Wh-what???"

"That reaction tells me you are"

"I…I...uhm..." Aesop clenched his hands together and stared at the ground. I think I made him more nervous with my question

"Hey, I don't mind if Mayu is you, to be honest. I'm actually quite happy you're supportive of me or happy seeing my post."

"I…"

"You don't have to be scared. I'm grateful for that." I give him my biggest smile. He slowly looked at me and give me a smile as well.

"So, About my request."

He just flinched. Seriously, I need to stop scaring him from jumping from one topic to another but I can't help but think his reactions are cute, especially when he's shock. I honestly don't have any request to ask him. I just find it fun to play the game.

"Wh-wh-what is it…?" Aesop stuttered between his words

"Could you come sit with me and I'll tell you what's my request." Aesop nodded shyly and tip toed as he walked towards me. He slowly sat down beside me but a little bit farther. I slide near him, I saw his face getting flushed over my gesture

"Could you face me Aesop?" I asked. He shook his head in response. I was surprised that he declined,"Why not?"

"I-I-I ca-can't…" 

Aesop looks so restless. I grabbed his chin and made him face me. I can see the stunned look on his face before he moved his head away. I grasped both of his shoulders and pulled him closer to me

"Aesop."

"Ye...yes…?"

"Do you love me?"

"Wh-wha-whaaat? I-I-I…!"

"I've been curious about you for quite sometime now." I keep my eyes lock on him as I talk,"To be honest. I wondered why this shy looking survivor likes me, he could have liked someone as sweet like...Eli maybe? Or a funny guy like William and Mike? An innocent guy like Victor but he chose me out of those bachelor." 

"Uhm…I...uh...just...You're special…"

"Special huh? So you admit you love me then?" I grinned at him. 

"I...y-yes…" Aesop looked away flustered.

"What if I tell you I feel the same way about you, what will you do?" 

"Y-you do!?"

"Who knows." I teased him. I saw him pout at my answer,"Just kidding. I feel the same way about you too, Aesop."

Aesop's silver orbs dilate at my answer. He looks so hopeful with those stares and I can't help but feel that loud drumming inside my chest.

I want to touch him.

I leaned in near his ear and spoke huskily,"I know what I want now."

"What is your request?" Aesop gulped.

"Let's do that here" I raised my eyebrow playfully at him. His face reddened at my request but nodded anxiously. I smirked at him and asked him to lie down in bed, he looked so confused and so I did the honors to push him down the mattress when all of a sudden, he stopped me and gently grabbed my hand, giving me a mysterious grin

“Will you let me satisfy you?”

How bold. 

Is this really Aesop? I blinked a couple of times before answering to him and this time I'm the one who nodded at his request. I was curious as to why would he ask that. Can he really do that? Satisfy me as he said he would? Aesop bore his eyes to me with his lustful stare. He lightly pushed me making me lean my back against the wall. he snaked down from my chest down to my thighs, separating both of my legs. I watched him as he nervously slide my pajamas and my undergarments off of me revealing my hardened shaft.

“You’re hard, Norton...”

I blushed at his commentary,“You we’re making suggestive actions...It gave me boner” I heard a snicker from Aesop.

“Do I? I’ll help you with that.” Aesop stuck his tongue out, gliding down my cock, teasing the tip of it. He moves fast. I bit my lip my lower lip so hard. I never knew he could his tongue could arouse me like that. He kept licking it like a cat, making lewd noises, I felt my cock twitch with every brush of his tongue

“Mmh…”

After he finished teasing me, he slowly suck my cock, deeper and deeper until I felt my cock reached his throat, his saliva draped all over my length while he pushed my cock in and out of his mouth. I let out a growl, I was letting him explored his wet cavern, making me feel a wave of pleasure. It’s making me light headed. 

“Ngh...f-fuck...hah…Aesop...you’re so fucking g-good…”

I groaned as I felt my climax is fast approaching. Aesop kept a steady pace of making his mouth work his way around my cock and played with testicles. I grabbed a handful of his hair to help him speed up. I heard him gagged and purred from the strength of my hand guiding him to go even faster inside his mouth. The friction of my cock sinking deeper giving me a loud gasped as I shoot my load inside his mouth

“Hah…!”

“Ack….mmph….”

Both of us released each other. I arched my back against the wall while Aesop catches his breath with my cum all over his face. I crawled up to him, wiping it off his face,“S-sorry...Are you--wha!? Did you swallow it!!??”

“Mhm” Aesop nodded.

“You shouldn’t! Spit that out!"

Aesop shook his head, intake all that's left in his mouth and showed it to me. He really swallowed it all. I can’t believe this guy. I was shaking my head and then I felt a two pair of hands lifting my shirt up, I looked at Aesop dubiously and once again he gave me this playful smirk,“Care for a round two?”

“Round...two?” I tilted my head at his suggestion, he gave me a smirk and preceded by removing my top together with all the clothing he has and tossed it in the side. He lay me down softly in the bed and started showering me with rough kisses that gradually turned hungrily as our tongues circle around each others mouth earning ourselves sheepish yelps and sloppy sounds. I pulled Aesop more into my body feeling that warm sensation of his flesh, letting his length slide to my stomach. 

“Aesop...mmph…”

Our kiss was so wild. When Aesop broke our kiss and travel all the way from my cheek running his tongue to my earlobe salivating and nipping it, sliding down to my nape sucking and biting it giving me this sharp sensation. Is he leaving a hickey? I was about to protest that I should be the one giving him that but the very satisfaction that he’s showering me aroused me so much, my mind is being muddled up with lust. 

“It’s….ngh....so good...hah…”

He snaked down and caressed my chest feeling my nipples and slowly devoured the other, flicking it with his tongue, sucking and biting it shifting from one nip to the other. He’s touching all my sensitive part, I was feeling ecstatic.

“A-aesop...ahhhhh...you...hah…”

I slowly reached his buttocks while he was busy pleasuring me with his mouth. I gave him a slap in the ass

“Ah...Norton…!” He flinched hard

“Aesop…”

I lifted his face up and inserted four of my digits inside his mouth, making his saliva my lubricant until it was coated well. Aesop moaned as I let my fingers play inside his mouth. I took my fingers out and kissed him frenziedly while we gasped for breath in between. Our mouths are busy doing all the work of satisfying each other, I leisurely trace Aesop slim’s figure going all the way to his back and interject my two of my fingers inside his protrude hole, scissoring and stretching him from the inside out.

“Nngh...Norton...I need more….”

He sure is demanding. I abide by his plea and insert my last digit in his hole while I prepare him for the real thing. after a few minutes of exploring his warm anus, I took my fingers out and steady my crotch near his entrance. Aesop broke the kiss and sat on top of me. Positioning himself near my crotch and taking a grab of it for himself, he teased my throbbing cock by playing it around his entrance. It’s making me impatient. I want to be inside of him now. Why won't he put it in? I thought he wanted more? He’s torturing me like this, I glared at him and he gave me back that teasing stare again

“I want to hear you beg for it, Norton”

“B-beg…!?”

Did I just hear him right? He wanted me to beg for him to let me enter him. I won't obliged that’s too embarrassing, I shake my head refusing his request

“Oh, Okay no ripping my hole for you.” Aesop sat up and got off of me.

Wait! He can’t just leave me here! Damn this guy! I grabbed his arm and pulled him back to me,“W-wait…!”

“Hm?”

I let out a sharp breath and let my submissive side take over me,“P-please...ae-aesop...Let me enter your hole...I want to-to...fuck you…! Please!let me...fuck you!”

What the hell am I saying!? Did I succumb to my lust!? 

I saw Aesop eyes sparkled with my plea and he immediately positioned himself right above my cock and slowly let his entrance swallow my cock whole. It was so tight, I bit my lip hard as I watched Aesop closed his eyes, his brow crunching together while pushing down my entirety inside of him. When he finally let his hole swallow me, he began pounding himself in a slow rate, pushing himself in and out my cock, earning a mewled from him, I was breathing heavily while he ram himself above me. Aesop bounced in a faster pacing.

“Ahn...ahhh...hah…!” He moaned louder and louder

I can’t think straight anymore with his warm entrance gripping my shaft tightly and his moans are making me lose my sanity. I sat up, started kissing him languidly while he wrapped his arms around my neck and I wrapped mine around his waist, helping him to go even faster, deeper and harder. Hitting his prostate made him go even wilder and I thrust him ever faster and deeper. Moaning in unison.

Another climax is fast approaching, calling each others names in between our ragged breathing and with one last push, I release all my slick white substance inside of him and his was a sticky mess in our stomach. We flopped to the bed, breathing heavily as we stare at each other

“T-that...hah...was...hot…” I spoke between my gruff breath

“I know…”

“How did you learn to do all that Aesop.”

“It was pure talent”

“Pfft. Whatever.”

“I love you Norton”

“I love you too Aesop.”

“Want to do this again some other time?”

“Are you serious!? But then again...Let me satisfy you next time”

“Okay”

With that, we both hugged each other and exchange sweet nothings with each other under the beautiful starry sky.

END OF CHAPTER