Chapter 112: Ch 112: Hand of Help? - Part 1

Erin’s phone was buzzing at full volume, but he ignored the call and looked at Alan with an expression that asked him to back off.

Noah knew that Erin meant well, but antagonising Alan right now would not be a wise idea.

Alan’s expression immediately darkened at Erin’s words, but before he could argue, another wave of unstable energy swept through the area and made everyone stagger. The call on Erin’s phone started again, and he made an annoyed face.

"Noah, here. Take this. If it becomes too much for you, then knock Alan out and run to me. I will protect you."

Erin handed Noah a small bottle that felt like a spray of some kind before he disappeared to who knows where, leaving everyone else behind.

Daniel quickly reached out and grabbed Noah before he could fall, pulling him closer while trying to stabilize his own breathing.

"Alan, stop arguing and focus on staying conscious. If you lose control now, you will only make things worse for Noah."

Alan gritted his teeth, but he did not argue this time. His eyes remained fixed on Noah, and the concern in them was impossible to hide.

Erin gave them one last look before turning around and leaving, clearly intending to deal with whatever had called him away.

Daniel waited until the professor was out of sight before looking down at Noah.

"Can you walk?"

"I think so..."

Noah tried to take a step, but his knees immediately weakened, forcing Daniel to catch him again.

"Clearly not."

Daniel sighed before pulling Noah into his arms and carrying him.

Noah blinked in surprise at the sudden movement.

"Daniel, what are you doing?"

"Taking you somewhere safe before you collapse again."

Alan followed closely behind them, his expression becoming increasingly irritated as he watched Daniel carry Noah.

"I can carry him too, you know."

Daniel ignored him completely, knowing full well that the esper was not considered stable right now.

"Noah, do you remember where the explosion happened?"

Noah’s expression immediately became serious.

"Yes, but I think that explosion was only a distraction. There is something else underneath the festival grounds."

Daniel frowned.

"What do you mean?"

"The students are behaving like they are lacking guiding, and this is not normal. As far as I know, nothing like this has ever happened before. It’s almost like a case of reverse guiding gone wrong."

Noah had practised reverse guiding, so he was well aware of the symptoms. And right now, the situation was not a 1:1 match, but it was close enough to the point where he felt worried.

Alan let out a growl of frustration at Noah’s words, which startled Daniel, and he looked back to give the esper a concerned look.

"Sorry, I can’t control myself. It is taking everything I have just to maintain my consciousness-"

"Do you want me to guide you-"

"No. I don’t think I will be able to handle your guiding in my current condition. My instincts are asking for Noah’s guiding, but I know the risks."

Alan pointed out with a frustrated voice. He knew that what he was doing and feeling was not normal. And yet, he could not stop himself. It was as if his whole body was acting on autopilot.

"So, what do you want to do now? If you touch Noah now, then you will end up sucking me dry. Is that something you want to risk?"

Daniel asked in a guarded voice, and Alan immediately frowned at his words.

"Of course not! I would never...that is not what I want to do. But my instincts-"

"We can mask Daniel’s guiding as my own if we distract Alan enough. It might not work 100% of the time, but I am sure there are ways to fool Alan into thinking that I am guiding him even when it is Daniel’s guiding."

Noah pointed out, but both Daniel and Alan looked worried and disgusted, having understood the meaning of what he was saying.

"Noah, are you sure you want us to sleep together? I don’t mind, but I would rather not force you-"

"I don’t think we have a choice here. I was prepared to sleep together for my duty sooner or later. But if I can help you both out, then it will be even better."

Noah pointed out with a straight face.

He had no shame about his body or virginity at this point. All he was concerned about was helping Alan and Daniel through this.

They both looked at Noah with hesitant eyes, and reluctance was clear in their eyes.

’Ugh, they were both so eager last time. What has gotten into them now? At least Alan should be excited...’

But Alan was the one who looked most worried right now.

"I think it’s best if we leave you in the room and let you rest. You are starting to spout bullshit. I will take some pills-"

Noah pushed Daniel to put him down as soon as they entered Alan’s quarters, and Noah grabbed Alan’s shirt to pull him closer.

"I know what is best for me, and right now, I am sure I can handle you with Daniel’s help. Now the choice is yours. You can either get your fix from me and Daniel, or you can walk out of here and we can forget about this forever."

Even though Noah said that, it was clear that he had no intention of forgetting and forgiving this.

Alan’s instincts must be telling him to make a careful choice, and the esper looked behind Noah for help, only to see Daniel turning his head away, showing that he was not a good person to ask for help.

"Noah, I-"

"Tsk, I guess I will make the decision this time."

Noah sighed before he pulled Alan closer and, for the first time, he initiated a kiss. It was an innocent press of lips before it turned violent, and Alan stood frozen in place, not knowing what he was supposed to do.

He was like a doll who needed instructions, so Noah swiped his lips against Alan’s, prompting him to open his mouth.