It was a lunch break for the 5th and 6th graders at Saint Clair Middle School, and everyone was having a good time. The kids were playing and running around in the school's playground. Chasing each other while laughing.

Only one boy, Mike Kristoff Murgoci, sat alone on the bench near their canteen. He is a quiet, odd guy, which is why he doesn't have many friends and he is always getting bullied.

"Look at him, he's weird, no one wants to be his friend hahaha loser!" a mean boy shouted while laughing at him. The small boy was hesitant to say anything because he could feel his tears streaming down his cheeks, making the other kids laugh even harder at him. Suddenly, a female appeared and stood up for him.

"Hey!! Come on, leave him alone or I'll report you to the teacher for bullying him," The kids fled as a result of the young girl's yell. The child did not even bother to glance up until he felt a finger beneath his chin. He looked up and saw a lovely girl looking at him, and he noticed something strange on his chest: his heart was racing and he couldn't control it. Mike is only twelve years old, while Denise is eleven. He blushed a little as he saw Denise's lovely blue eyes. "Hello, my name is Eesha Denise Colly, and what is yours?" She smiled at him and spoke to him in a kind tone.

"My name is Mike Cristoff Murgoci," he stated confidently in a whisper. She sat next to him and extended her hand. Mike blushed again when the cute little girl smiled at him and added, "From now on, I shall be your friend," and he glanced at her puzzled. Mike subsequently discovered that he is in love with this adorable little girl, because just seeing her grin made him desire her even more as if he needed her to be his possession. It's just him. "Can you tell me what that is?" Mike pointed to her toy, and she grinned back, causing Mike to blush again and again.

"This is my favorite Teddy Bear, his name is Ben, and he is my best friend. It was given to me by my mom. She said that it would make me feel safe "while giving him a kind smile Mike, on the other hand, became envious and felt compelled to act; he wants Denise's attention solely for himself. Even though it's her beloved Teddy Bear, he refuses to share.

"If you say I'm your friend, then I'll guard you against bullies so you won't need Ben," he assured her while smiling innocently.

Denise laughed and replied, "Yes, you are my buddy, not just a friend, but my Best Best Friend in the World, and Ben may be our friend as well." Mike was furious because of what Denise said. He was enraged and seized her teddy bear and tossed it in the trash. Denise looked at him, perplexed by what he had done. Her eyes are sad, but Mike smiled and hugged her warmly, saying, "It's okay, it's just a teddy bear, it can't protect you, only I can."

"But how are you going to protect me? You're being bullied by the youngsters as well "Denise continued, her voice mournful. "I can protect you," Mike assured. "It's just that I didn't want to waste my energy on them, so I just ignored them." Then Denise nodded without knowing what he was talking about.

Mike didn't care about the teddy bear; all he wanted was Denise to himself; he felt as if he was the only one who could touch and be with her; she was his and he wouldn't let her go; she would always be his and only his.

So, this is how the beast and the beauty meet.

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7 years later...

Denise was now 18 years old, and she was beginning to mature as a woman, becoming more self-aware of her appearance and more confident as a result of Mike's influence. He is always on her side, supporting all she desires and protecting her from all bullies, as he has promised to do. Mike is always her closest companion. She treated him as if he were an elder brother, and she was glad to have him on her side. Mike is already 19 years old, and she has noticed that his voice has become deeper, maybe due to the onset of Adam's apple, and his appearance has begun to shift into that of an adult.

"Denise, where are you?" Mike yelled as he walked into her room. Mike was always welcomed into her home by her parents, who adored him for his positive attitude and trusted him to safeguard their daughter. "I'm here!" she yelled back While straightening her uniform and applying blush to her delicate pinkish cheeks. She became aware that someone was staring at her. Mike was the one who smiled at her.

As he stared at her in the mirror, he said, "No need to put any makeup on your face, my princess; you are already gorgeous in and out." Denise grinned as she remembered what her best friend had said. Then, in her cute girly voice, she replied "Well, today I'm planning to make some friends because it's been a while you know me-" he cut her off. "Oh come on, what for? You don't need any buddies because you already have me. Is it possible that I am not enough?" He said it in a mournful tone, attempting to control his rage. Denise grimaced slightly and smiled at Mike, saying, "You are more than enough to me Mike, you are my greatest best buddy." She didn't want to irritate him in any way.

"I will always protect you, my princess, as I promised, so you won't need any friends. They won't protect you; only I have the power to do so "He stated it with a smile as if he was trying to convince her. Denise blushed slightly as she walked down the stairs with Mike holding her hands as if he didn't want to lose her. "Okay fine," she said, "but we better get to school now, we're getting late." That's why he'll go to any length to protect his girl from those who want to take her away from him. He'll beat them up until they're terrified of stealing what's rightfully his.

So, Denise and Mike were able to attend all of their classes. They're both in their first year of college now. They both enroll in a business management course, and Mike intends to enroll in the same course with Denise to ensure that no one snatches his sweetheart. Denise, on the other hand, was not pleased since every time someone spoke to her, Mike became enraged. He's constantly interfering, and this was the first time she felt her closest buddy was being too possessive and bossy toward her, but she didn't mind because he's overprotective of her like an older brother does of her younger sister.

Mike sat alongside her at lunchtime and whispered to her that she couldn't sit with other students, especially male students.

There was a guy who wanted to talk to his girl while Mike was getting their dinner. " Hello, my name is Vince, and I'd like to sit next to you." Vince smiled as he asked her, but she responded "yes," forgetting that it was Mike's seat since she was overjoyed at the prospect of making a new friend.

Vince and Denise began to converse and joke with one another. Mike tightened his teeth and his eyes were filled with jealousy when he saw them. He began to consider assassinating that individual. He returned to his seat and smashed his and her plates upon the table. Denise paused her laughter and raised her eyes, noticing Mike giving Vince a death gaze. She was terrified.

"How come you're chatting to my girl!" He yelled, and the terrified youngster trembled. "All we're doing is—" Denise began speaking, but Mike interrupted her, saying, "I'm not talking to you; I'll punish you later!" Denise only stared at her food. "I'm s-sorry Mike, I d-didn't want to offend you," the child apologized before fleeing in terror.

When Mike sat down alongside her, she seemed a little disoriented and terrified. She was perplexed as to why Mike was acting in this manner; it was excessive. "Why are you talking with him? I'm the only one who can talk with you, touch you, and make you laugh, "Mike said to her, staring her in the eyes.

Denise replied with a nod to Mike, "I'm sorry, I didn't want to upset you, I'm just trying to make friends." Mike then kissed her on the cheeks and said "I'm your best friend, and I'll be there for you at all times. You are welcome to speak with me. I'll never abandon you." Denise then began to eat. Mike made sure he was the only one who could make her laugh, so he made her happy again by being warm, kind, and nice.

Despite this, he sincerely adored her. When he becomes angry, he scares her, but he always protects her, much as the Prince protects his Princess.

~

It was Saturday in the morning. Denise was sleeping when she felt a kiss on her neck from her ear to her temple, causing her to moan. Her body is on fire, and she is eager to know more about it.

"Wake up, my Princess!" Mike yelled at her, startling her awake. Then she realized it had all been a dream. She groaned and rubbed her eyes. Mike smiled at her with adoration in his eyes.

He said as he sat on the bed next to her, "Take a bath now, it's my birthday, we're going to the mall." "She pouted and embraced her pillow, saying, "It's too early in the morning, it's not like we're going to school." She was drowsy and wanted to sleep even more, but Mike tickled her and said, "Come on, my Princess, it's my special day." It's my birthday today." She couldn't take it any longer and burst out laughing. She despises being tickled. As a result, she gives up.

"All right, OK, I'm up now, get off me!!" she said as she tried to catch her breath.

Mike exited her room, saying, "Good, then I'll wait for you downstairs, my Princess." She smiled a little when she remembered how they used to take baths together when they were in sixth grade. But she was now uncomfortable with him doing that, perhaps because they are both adults and Mike understands. Even though he is so domineering, she despises it when he refuses to let her have friends.

At the very least, he is unaware of her crush on Richard Ramos, her classmate. That's why she likes him since he's so polite and caring. Denise kept her crush a secret from Mike since she didn't want him to panic out. But the strange thing about their friendship is that he expresses his brotherly affection by kissing and holding her on the lips. She is aware of how bizarre it is, but she is unconcerned. She has always regarded him as an older brother and nothing more.

So, she finished her dressing and headed downstairs with a Shoulder bag in hand. Mike was very close to her father, and she overheard him talking to him. He and her parents are friends and are familiar with each other. Mike has also known her for a long time.

"After a thousand years, my Princess, you were finally finished. I was afraid something bad would happen to you, so don't scare me again, okay?" Mike hugged her. He then took her hand in his and led her out the door." Bye her dad see you later" she waved to her dad and her dad just smiled and nodded to her.

As they were walking outside, She saw Richard jogging with his friends. He saw Denise and he winked at her. Richard stays somewhere in this neighborhood.

"Good morning, Denise," Richard said as he approached her. But she was terrified when he stared at Mike and tightened his fist, like if he wanted to beat Richard. "A-ah Hi, Richard," Denise answered hesitantly, trying not to blush; he chuckled and looked at Mike, who became enraged when he noticed his blushing. "Oh Mike, hello there," Richard replied as he and his pals walked away.

Mike grabbed her arm as they were going to continue walking. She screamed in terror. "I don't even want to see you talking with him and smiling. If you do it again, I'm going to kill him!!" She was taken aback when he said that, especially since he said it while smiling like a lunatic. He's getting on her nerves, and she can't take it any longer. He is controlling her life; she is 18 years old, for God's sake; she is no longer a 12-year-old little girl.

"Who do you think you are? You are controlling my whole life? What's the matter with you!? I can't take it anymore; you're just my best friend, and I understand that you're trying to protect me, but you're going too far. I'm already 18 and can make my own decisions, so please do—-" When she got close enough to the car, she had to stop talking. Mike forces her to do it. "Looked, my Princess, I just want the best for you," he said, pausing to look down before rising to meet her gaze.

"Don't you get it, Denise, you belong to me. You are mine, I remember telling you this when we first met. You don't need anybody else. I can protect you, only me that means..." He abruptly closed the area between them because his face was too close to her. He had a minty breath on his lips, which she could feel. But what he said next terrified her. "And anyone who tries to take you away from me will be killed; I will never let you go, Denise; you are mine and mine alone, so keep that in mind." Then he smiled and kissed her lips.

What happened to the Mike she's comfortable with? He had become a terrifying man. Mike's warning that he will kill anyone else because of her surprised her. She was certain that Mike was scaring her to keep her from talking to other men.

I mean, he can't be serious, can he?

~

Denise was still shocked by what Mike had said to her; she couldn't believe her ears. So she calmed down and let it go, knowing that Mike was still her greatest friend and someone she adored like an older brother.

Denise and Mike were on their way to the mall. Mike walks with her hands in his to ensure that no one approaches her. She couldn't be angry with him because she and he both adored each other. Mike would never harm Denise or do anything to her, she knows. Mike, on the other hand, is aiming to get rid of Richard as soon as possible since he considers him a threat. He intends to murder him as soon as possible, making it appear as if it were suicide or an accident. He doesn't care what others think of him; all he cares about is Denise, and as long as she obeys him, he'll be fine.

"Ohh, you've arrived as well," Richard said to Denise in soothing tones, but before she could respond, Mike drew her closer to him and wrapped his arm around her waist. Denise was perplexed, so she tried to get his arm away from her, but mike pulled her arm even tighter and said to her, "Don't be obstinate goodness if you want him to survive until tomorrow," his voice was menacing, and it scared her like a child. She merely smiled a little at Richard as she shook her head. She was upset and afraid to fight with him.

Richard, on the other hand, notices that she is bothered by what Mike has done to her. That's when Richard whispered something to Mike as he tapped Mike on the shoulder to catch his attention. "Mike, what's the matter with you? You don't need to control her life because you're just her best friend." Mike was enraged, and he wanted to kill Richard, but he remembered Denise and how she had obeyed him, and he didn't want to damage her feelings over this nonsense.

Mike simply locked his gaze on him. "Oh Richard, we need to go now," Denise said. "I need to find a comfort room." So, they stroll with Denise holding Mike's hand. She wanted to get away from him, but she was worried for Richard's safety. She wasn't going to allow her best friend to have complete control over her life. She needs to do something; she can't keep doing this "Did you think you'd be able to get away from me? Come on, my Princess, don't be too hard on yourself "Then she realized it was Mike who was speaking. Mike forced her into the conform room and shut the door; there was no one else in the room but her and Mike, so she was afraid of what Mike would do to her this time. She exhales deeply and calms "Mike, you're my best friend, but you're overstepping your bounds. I have no idea what's wrong with you or why you're acting this way. Please stop and let me make my own decision-" Mike's jaw was clenched, and he pinned her to the wall with his hands over her mouth. He was furious, and he despised the fact that she yelled back at him.

Mike kissed her softly and gently after removing his hand and holding her hands above her head. "Let me go!!" she screamed. Denise kissed him back and stepped back. She was perplexed because this wasn't his usual kiss, but then she realized it wasn't just a friend's kiss, and she shook her head. She adores him, but only as an older sibling.

"This isn't right. Yes, I love you as an older brother, but you're my best friend "She revealed everything to him. Mike, on the other hand, kisses her again, sucking on her neck and leaving a mark on her flesh. She gathered her strength and pushed him off of her.

"You're insane, what are you doing!" she screamed, but Mike only chuckled, and she furrowed her brows. "What are you laughing about!" she asked. Mike simply smiled as he stared at her and gently touched her cheek.

"Yes, my Princess, I'm crazy for you, I'm serious, you have no idea how much I love you, which is why I'm jealous when you're talking to someone." "I can't stop myself from loving you," he said as he took her wrist and brought it up to her head. "I'll have to show you what I mean when I say you're mine and mine alone," she whimpered. I'm going to make you feel it until you know you can't get away from me." Mike then slipped his hand down her back and grasped her buttocks. "I'll show you what I'm talking about," he murmured, grinding into her.

She knew it was wrong, but she was afraid to let her best friend do what he wanted. A knock on the door abruptly ended their conversation. Mike inhaled deeply and kissed her one more. He smirked and bit his lower lip as he said, "I'll see you tonight, my Princess." The janitor was there when he opened the door, and he stared at them before allowing them to go. Denise dashed out the door and into the mall. She wants to return home. She wanted to arrive before Mike so she could tell her Dad about Mike's ungrateful behavior. She wished for it to end.