A Thankful Reward Pt. 2

[Day: Wednesday]

[Time: Evening]

[Location: Home]

We finally made it home after I dealt with Caden and his cronies, and I took Whitney and Jessica to my living room. Whitney bawled her eyes out the entire ride home, now her energy completely depleted. I kneeled in front of Whitney as she rested on my couch, stroking her hair with gentle touches. Jessica watched, seeing the visible anger on my face then stood up.

"Hey...can I talk to you alone?" Jessica asked, her arms crossed as she had a lot on her mind. "Please?"

I looked at Jessica then stood up. I glanced down at Whitney one more time, seeing her face finally at peace knowing she was safe. "We can talk in my room... I'm gonna let her rest down here."

Jessica nodded then began to follow me upstairs to my room. Once we entered my room, I sat on my bed, slightly gripping my hair and closed my eyes. I was still pissed off, the rage inside me still roaming free like a wild forest fire.

Jessica could see my visible anger and leaned against the wall, her arms still crossed. She looked down, letting out a soft sigh. "I can understand why you're pissed off and trust me I'm just as pissed off. I keep telling my brother to quit this stupid fucking gang, but he doesn't listen."

"Your brother just made the worst fucking mistake of his life...I don't care what I have to do...the moment I see his face, it's fair game. I'm taking his life." I said, feeling my blood boiling at the thought of Jake's face.

[Warning: Bloodlust has risen to 30%]

'What is this Bloodlust you keep talking about?' I thought to Lust-E.

"Bloodlust is a passive trait that comes from the mix of Empathy and Lust. Due to your strong emotions that comes from your multiplied emotions by your Empathy Trait and your Lust of wanting to take down Caden and his goons...you've unlocked Bloodlust which is very dangerous." Lustie explained.

[The higher your bloodlust, the more unreasonably you will act. You need to calm down and clear your mind, even though it's easier said than done..]

Jessica watched as I took a few deep breaths to calm down. Once she noticed I was calm, that's when she knew it was okay for her to sit down next to me. "Are you good now?"

"I think.." I said, trying to clear my mind of the evil thoughts I had generated. I took one last deep breath then exhaled. "Just...I've never seen or heard Whitney cry that hard before...just thinking about what they could've done to her if I was even a moment too late...I couldn't live with myself knowing I let the one girl I care the most about get hurt.."

As the tension in the room began to ease, Jessica took a deep breath herself then sighed. "When I noticed Whitney in my bathroom, I knew something was wrong because it looked like someone I've seen Aubrie hang out with. I actually freed her before Axel and his sheep realized..."

"Thank you for that," I said, keeping my head down, my hair shadowing my eyes. "I appreciate you helping Whitney..."

Jessica kept a cautious gaze upon me, her mind racing on what to say or if I was even safe to be around at the moment. I could sense Jessica's worried vibe, noticing my own energy was setting her off. I closed my eyes then sighed softly.

"To think tomorrow's Thanksgiving..." I said, chuckling softly then looked up. "It's more than a holiday to me...This thanksgiving means more than anything to me because it's the first time I'll be able to spend it with...well everyone and knowing they pulled a stunt like this.."

"I actually know where everyone stays..." Jessica said, her voice soft but filled with determination. "If you're thinking about getting revenge...I can tell you each of their locations. I've heard of your dating skills, dating skills that seem to be the same with Lane."

I looked at Jessica, wondering where she was going with this. I was now intrigued and let her continue.

"Caden, Eric, and Mark all have sisters that kinda belong to Lane. I'm best friends with all of them as they go to Sanctuary University with me. If you want revenge, how about you steal us from Lane?" Jessica asked, looking at me.

Lustie was a bit surprised then began to think. "Heh..~ This chick is kinda nice with it..~ Just like you practically stole Aubrie from Mark, stealing his sister is great revenge! Not only his sister, but the other losers' sisters as well?! That's four free women in your roster!"

'Yeah, but they all go to Sanctuary University...and Lane is your old client. He knows about you and most likely knows all of the skills that I know.' I thought to Lustie.

[Negative. Like I said, his system is not as refined as mine. No one's system is like mine. You have the clear advantage in skills and abilities. You can steal them from him...and not just steal them.]

"That's right, Partner~ This is your revenge arc! We're starting with Jessica here!" Lustie said. "She's not even marked either, so she's unclaimed in my eyes despite being in Lane's Harem...I believe that's what they were going for...they were trying to steal Whitney from you."

I looked at Jessica and slightly checked her out to see if she was my type. I knew from her appearance that she was a goth girl and goths were one of my weaknesses.

Jessica had a thin but curvaceous body with medium sized breasts. She had pale, almost white, skin and violet eyes. Her hair was black, styled in two pigtails and sported two tattoos; An angelic skull on the left side of her hip and a broken star on the top of her right breast.

Jessica noticed I was checking out her features, a slight blush settling on her face. "So are you in?"

I closed my eyes then smirked. 'Who are these other sisters?'

[Baylee Sanders, Melissa Angels, and Caden's adoptive sister, Faith Winters.]

"Alright, Jess. I'm in...but only after this week. I've still got hella plans..and I think I'm gonna save Friday to take Whitney out. How about we meet up...this upcoming Monday?" I said, looking at Jessica.

Jessica shrugged, a mischievous smile tugging at her lips. "Works for me. I couldn't care less when we meet up, just as long as me and my friends are away from these stupid assholes, I'm good."

[You can tell who's the leader of that friend group...]

[Anyway, get her number so we can start this New arc.]

I nodded then took my phone out, giving it to Jessica. She took my phone from her hands, putting in her number and handing it back to me. I texted her and locked her number in.

[Penelope "Jessica" Bell Registered!]

Name: Penelope "Jessica" Bell

Age: 18

Birthday: April 7th

Height: 5 Feet 1 Inches

Weight: 110lbs

Nationality: Caucasian

Status: Partners

Bond: 10%

Title: The Gothic Brat

Occupation: College Student, Cam Girl

Most Desirable Trait(s): Lust, Passion, Luck

Least Desirable Trait(s): Control Freaks, Extremely Dangerous, Boring

Libido: Impossibly High

Favorite Gifts: Occult Items, Sex Toys, Plushies, Electronics

"Do you mind if I stay the night over? I kinda don't want to go back home after everything that went down," Jessica said, feeling safer at my house than her own.

"Yeah, I have a guest room that's free to use. You can stay over as long as you need." I said, smiling at Jessica.

Jessica nodded then stood up. "Thanks...I'm beat and emotionally and mentally tired. I'm gonna go see if Whitney's alright. I know she needs some girl time."

I nodded and watched as Jessica left my room. I stood up and went to my desk to do some research on the girls Lust-E mentioned.

"You should use your Credi to Level Up your Traits. You've saved up a lot and I believe you're gonna need all the help you can get if you want revenge against those crooks!" Lustie said.

I nodded as I looked at Lust-E, using my Credi to raise the level of my traits to Level 10. I noticed a notification pop up and smiled at it.

[Congratulations! You've reached Level 10 in all Traits! Now that you're max level, you've earned Peak Human Condition. Use your traits to impress any woman you want, keep in mind your choices still do matter.]

[Achievement Unlocked: Level 10!]

[Reward: New Skills Available.]

"I have a question, Red. Your previous clients...how do you pick them?" I asked, scrolling on my laptop as I searched up the names on various social medias.

"I didn't pick them. They summoned me. You see, there's a ritual you can perform to summon a Love Demon, a Demonic Ritual you can perform, but the price is your soul. I've been here in Destiny Islands for 10 years because of the ritual," Lustie answered. "My sisters can be summoned using the same ritual, except the items needed vary depending on which sister you want to summon."

"Really? I didn't have to do any ritual." I said, looking up at Lustie as she gently rubbed my shoulders.

"That's because I chose you, Shiro..~ If a Love Demon chooses her human, the Love Demon is forever bound to that specific human... meaning no matter what you do, no matter how many prayers you say, you can't get rid of me~" Lustie softly giggled, gently wrapping her arms around me from behind.

"Not like I was planning on it...but I am curious. Who exactly are your sisters?" I asked.

"Easy~ Talenta, Charismari, Passion, Luckie, Sensitia, Romanica, and Flirtoria. Each sister, including myself, are named after a specific trait Lust-E was built around." Lustie answered.

[Which is why I say, no system is as refined as mine and it's not even close.]

"Can I meet them?" I asked.

"One day, Partner..~ I don't think you're ready for them yet... so for now let's focus on Earthlings and me! Besides my sisters aren't on Destiny Islands...well Luckie is the only other Love Demon here, but she never leaves the Casino." Lustie said then gently kissed my cheek.

"You should get some rest, I know your body is tired from everything.." Lustie said.

I nodded, a blush growing on my face as Lustie kissed my cheek. "I will...once I get done researching, I'll go straight to bed because I am very tired..~"

"Good...I don't need my favorite human overworking his body..~" Lustie giggled, letting me go then floating off.

I chuckled softly then went back to researching. My mind raced with thoughts on how I should go about this revenge after this week and what I should do. I knew I should focus on tomorrow and making sure tomorrow goes by perfectly not only for myself but for Whitney and the others I planned to invite.

After finishing my research, I closed my laptop and decided to head to bed knowing I had a long day ahead of me. As I got in bed, Whitney walked into my room and crawled into bed with me, snuggling closer to me than she ever did. I held her close, reassuring her that everything was okay and that I wouldn't leave her side again.

[Day: Thanksgiving]

[Time: Morning]

[Location: Home]

As the sun rose on Thanksgiving morning, Whitney's spirits lifted with the anticipation of her favorite holiday. She hummed a tune as she made her way to the kitchen, greeted by the inviting aroma of breakfast cooking.

There, she found me bustling about, a determined look on my face as I whipped up a feast fit for royalty. Eggs sizzled in the skillet, pancakes bubbled on the griddle, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.

[Hm...With your traits Level 10 now, I need to find a way to reward you.]

[I'll figure it out later...Whitney's coming.]

I nodded then turned my attention to Whitney who was approaching the kitchen.

"Good morning, Whitney," I greeted her with a warm smile, my eyes twinkling with mischief. "Happy Thanksgiving!"

Whitney grinned at the sight before her, feeling a surge of gratitude for me, the man who had become her rock in the midst of chaos. "Happy Thanksgiving, Shiro! What's all this?" she asked, gesturing to the spread of food.

I chuckled, a hint of pride in my voice. "I thought I'd make us a special breakfast to start the day off right," I explained, flipping a pancake with finesse. "After everything we've been through, we deserve a little celebration."

Just then, Jessica entered the kitchen, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Her expression brightened at the sight of the breakfast feast laid out before her. "Wow, Shiro, this looks amazing!" she exclaimed, taking a seat at the table.

I looked at Jessica then smiled. "Thank you, breakfast will be ready very soon so you two just chill out at the table~"

Whitney smiled then took her seat at the table with Jessica. The two girls began to talk with one another, their bond pretty strong after the events that occured yesterday. I was just happy to see Whitney smile again...her smile brought me joy that couldn't be replicated. I still thought about what could've happened to her, but since I had her those thoughts quickly disappeared.

After finishing making breakfast, I began to serve Jessica and Whitney, making sure their plates looked as appealing as possible. Using my max level Passion and Talent traits, I was able to make my food ten times better and learned how to display the meal in ways that could earn me a spot on Hell's Kitchen.

The three of us began to enjoy our breakfast together, our conversations flowing along with relative ease. Since Jessica was already here, I allowed her to invite her friends to the Thanksgiving Dinner I was planning to have this evening. This not only gave me an excuse to cook a little extra, but an excuse to meet her friends and see what I was getting myself into.

[Jessica's Bond greatly increased.]

[Whitney's Bond MAX!]

[Notice: Whitney's Bond is maxed out, confess your love to her.]

After breakfast, the three of us retreated upstairs, Jessica going to the guest room to talk with her friends while Whitney and I went back to my room. Whitney and I sat on the edge of my bed, our fingers interlocked as we discussed what activities we wanted to host before and after the dinner.

"Today is gonna be the best day ever..~ I'm really thankful that you're with me in this moment, Shiji...truly.." Whitney said, her eyes shining with affection as she looked at me.

I smiled, my heart swelling with happiness at the sight of her radiant expression. "I'm always gonna be here with you, Wynn...No matter what. You mean the universe to me...I'm thankful for you...just being here.."

"Can I tell you something..?" I asked, my voice soft, but affectionate.

"Anything.." Whitney answered.

I took a deep breath then exhaled, my heart racing, beating a thousand times a second. This would be the first time I ever confessed my love to someone, and I couldn't be more happier that the first girl I confessed to was Whitney. Whitney saw it in my eyes that it was something big, her heart racing as well, waiting with anticipation.

"Whitney...I love you. And I mean I truly love you. You're the most important person in my life...since High School we've stuck side by side... spending every day with each other. I couldn't ask for a better person than you and...I don't know what I would do without you." I confessed, my cheeks completely red and my expression loving.

Whitney's breath caught in her throat at my heartfelt confession, tears shimmering in her eyes. She quickly hugged me and held me tightly. "Shiro...I love you too... You're my everything...My rock, my anchor.." She started, her voice barely above a whisper and filled with emotion.

She let me go then gently cupped my cheeks in her hands. "And most importantly...you're my hero.."

In that moment, our love for each other seemed to fill the room, enveloping us in a cocoon of warmth and affection. As we leaned in toward each other, our lips met in a tender, passionate kiss, sealing our bond and igniting the flame of True Love within, a fire that burned brighter than any star could.

After we pulled away as the need for air caught up with us, a faint light blue glow enveloped around Whitney, a sigil shaped like a heart forming in the middle of her chest.

[Whitney's Heart is truly yours.]

[Achievement Unlocked: First True Love.]