Chapter 37: Chapter 37

Cecil roused when he heard the door squeak open, still very self-conscious. He expected it to be Leeson and Perry returning from wherever they went off to so he didn't bother checking, letting his eyes slip close again in hopes of getting more sleep.

"You need to try harder if you want to get away from me." Alois said casually, staring intently at Cecil.

Cecil jumped, feeling like ice-cold water had been doused down his back. "A-Alois? H-How did you... what are you doing here?" He demanded, sitting up to scramble backward.

"It's well past lunchtime, you haven't eaten." He stated, ignoring all of Cecil's questions.

Cecil noted that he was less sore, he also noted that he would be forced to do whatever Alois asked because he didn't want him to be found out by Perry and Leeson. "That's hardly any of your concern." He gritted out, trying to sound nice.