Chapter 100: Eligible Theft Detected
Ran’s heart thudded as his entire body froze, a sudden spike of panic at the thought. His contract with Gallos wasn’t official yet. So, anyone could pick up Gallos’s knife and steal it. It wasn’t like they could use Gallos, but even so, there were other things they could do with it.
Thus, Ran yanked the drawer open just to make sure.
"Oh, God—" His chest tightened. For one dizzying second, it wasn’t there. His hand gripped the desk for balance.
Then, with a quiet clink, the knife rolled into view—just pushed too far back.
Relief washed over his face, his gaze snapping at the drawer. After patting his chest from the morning’s mini heart attack, he picked up the knife and laughed to himself.
"Right," he muttered. "Why would I think someone would steal it when it’s just me and Mikel in this dorm?"
"What steal?"
Much to Ran’s surprise, Mikel’s voice came from behind him. He jolted, almost dropping the knife, which bounced off his hand as he tried to catch it. Thankfully, he caught it before it could even reach the ground.
"Ahh..." Ran laughed awkwardly, straightening his back and facing Mikel.
Mikel was already wearing his uniform, his hair a bit messy with strands dripping water on his shoulders—a sign that he had just showered. He walked to his bed, looking at Ran as if the latter were crazy.
Ran’s smile faltered as he awkwardly answered, "Nothing! Just being silly!" He cleared his throat and marched to his bed, sitting down on the edge. "You’re up early."