Malum {Undergoing Major Editing}

Chapter Eighteen: The Want.

There was something off about Chastity, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it; so I just decided to let it go. I was probably thinking weird due to my exhaustion. I was too busy absorbing the beauty of the place that I didn't notice the guys leaving. I was standing alone in a huge castle, who knows how far away from home.

"H-hello," I called out, trying to get the attention of someone, anyone. I felt a shift behind me as I whipped around to see who it was. Nothing. I began to panic, trying to understand what was going on around me.

"What are you doing here?" A woman snapped. She stood a few inches above me, her body perfectly constructed from head to toe. Her light brown hair tied loosely in a braid and hung on her shoulder. Her dark blue Laurel flower gleaming in the sunlight. Her gray eyes piercing holes into mine as she stood in a defensive pose.

"I-" I couldn't form words.

"Maia! Come here!" Lust called out.

I gulped and ran to the boy as I felt the woman, Chastity, glare at me. I stood next to Lust as we followed the group.

"Don't mind her, she isn't so open about new people," Lust comforted.

I just hummed, unable to answer. Wait no, I didn't know what to say to that. My mind was so preoccupied that I didn't bother answering Lust.

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We were escorted to separate chambers for rest and to freshen up. When one of the servant's- no, they called them: minor angels. One of the minor angels dropped me off at the room, and I bid him goodbye. Upon entering my room, I realised the designers love for the colour white. The room was painfully white. Of course there was a splash of colour here and there, but the colour white was definitely dominant. The walls were painted white, with an accent wall of beige. The bed, which was against the accent wall, was covered in milk white sheets, and the only colour on it was the brightly coloured cushions. The carpet was a neutral beige that enveloped the whole floor. The view from outside the window was enough to colour the whole room. A vast blue ocean took up most of my view. The sparkling body, filled with different aquatic life. The sky a beautiful colour of blue, not to dark, not to light, just perfect.

A lone door stood in the corner of my room. I assumed that would be the washroom, and I was right. I decided to take a quick shower relax my aching body.

When I came out, in realised I had no clothes to wear, but, instinctively, I opened the closet. Displayed in the closet was an array of clothes of all colours. As I went through the variety of clothes, my shock intensified. I settled for a plain white dress that flowed till my knees. It looked extremely loose for me but as soon as I put it on, it tightened accordingly. Not too tight, not too loose.

I tried to sleep, but I couldn't. I decided to venture in Heaven a bit and try to see what was so great, besides the scenery, about this place. I walked around, the clicks of my shoes echoing in the hallways.

"Wow," I heard a voice echo behind me.

I looked over to see a grinning Lust, leaning against the wall. He wore all black: a black dress shirt hugging his godly figure and black dress pants, with his shirt tucked in. On his shoulders was his black cloak, embroidered with dark blue.

"The church-goer really scored," he teased.

I flushed then laughed, "ha ha very funny."

His face contorted with seriousness, "you look really beautiful."

"Thank you," I blushed, "you look handsome yourself."

"I'm always handsome," Pride said as he walked passed us.

"Going somewhere?" Lust asked.

"I'm just want to see the place. Come with me?" I answered.

"Sure, but one second, I need to get something from my room," he ran off in the direction I came from.

I waited over there, sighing ever few seconds. I heard footsteps. Finally Lust decides to show up! However; I was slightly disappointed when it turned out to be Joshua. At first he didn't notice me, he was so invested in thought. A smiled played at his lips. Then he noticed me, his eyes gleamed with happiness as he saw me, but when his eyes roamed down by body, they were filled with desire. The desire of Lust.

"You look...amazing," he complimented.

"Thank you, you look great too!" I replied eyeing his attire. He wore his jeans that he brought with him, for what reason...I don't know. He also wore a white dress shirt and let it loose.

I noticed his Adam's apple bob up and down as his eyes roamed my body once again, taking in all my features. I tried not to squirm under the pressure, but I never liked my body.

Joshua's POV:

I saw her standing there looking beautiful as ever, but I didn't notice her at first. My mind was preoccupied with thoughts on Kindness. She plagued my thoughts. What is wrong with me? I cursed myself. Then i noticed her. Maia. The person I fell in love with. However, the question Kindness asked me played it's way into my mind once again.

Does Maia love me as much as I love her?

All my thoughts vanished when I saw her. She stood there, waiting for someone. Her white dress hugging her body in the right places. I felt the urge to cover her, protect her. I felt the urge to kiss her. I didn't understand this urge but I wanted to. My body began to work against my mind and I approached her. She looked like a lost puppy. She backed up against the wall as I surround her. She looked up at me with innocent eyes as I leaned in.

I gently pressed my lips against her soft ones. My heart bloomed with emotions I couldn't grasp. Our lips moved in sync and rhythm. My hands moved to her waist, playing with the silky fabric of her dress. I pushed her back against the wall, not breaking he kiss. I don't know what happened to me but I felt hungry. I wanted her more and more. The kiss became more and more aggressive as our lips fought for dominance. We parted ways, both panting but I was greedy. I trailed kisses down her jaw to her neck. She gasped as I bit the sensitive part of her neck.

"Ugh, disgusting," someone interrupted.

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