My Girlfriends Are Hardcore Yanderes - Chapter 82

Chapter 82: Hidden Agenda
Asher and Lucy lay side by side, her head resting on his bare chest, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat soothing her.

Their closeness felt comforting, and the reality of the situation sank in—it was official now. They were a couple.

He didn’t mind it, but a nagging thought crossed his mind. How was he supposed to treat her now?

What did it mean for them moving forward?

They began talking, and he expected her to ask him to be more affectionate or show more tenderness, but her response was different from what he anticipated.

“Don’t change,” she said casually. “You don’t need to be any sweeter. I’d feel bad if you forced it.”

He looked at her, confused. “But I thought… I should be more considerate?”

“Inside the apartment, at least, you don’t have to act differently,” she added.

“Why?”

A small sigh escaped her lips. He was still getting used to all of this, and sometimes he just didn’t pick up on things.

“Yuki is always watching there. If you start paying too much attention to me, it’ll make things awkward. She likes you, too, and I don’t think she’d be happy.

“So, no kissing, huh?”

“Not unless you want her to start plotting my death,” she teased, snuggling closer.

“I think you’re judging her too much,” he muttered, shaking his head.

“I don’t think she would do that. She saved me, and she’s letting us stay in her apartment.” He paused. “That doesn’t seem like someone who’d cause trouble between us.”

Lucy rolled her eyes but didn’t say anything more. She knew if she continued, it would look like she was badmouthing Yuki behind her back.

Instead, she leaned in and kissed him. They went for another round before finally deciding to head back.

While driving down the road, Lucy mentioned that the Yamagi family would handle the transfer for her mother’s care at the new house.

This meant he could devote more time to his training. The quicker he reached the demon world, the safer she would feel.

Whatever item she planned to retrieve there, it would be powerful enough to protect him even against an angel.

The trip felt quicker than usual, the city blurring past them as they drove.

When they reached the apartment, he and Lucy had planned to head straight to the training room.

But as he parked the car, they spotted someone standing outside—a pretty girl with a shoulder bag hanging casually from her arm.

The school uniform she wore was paired with a miniskirt that accentuated her long, soft looking legs. Dark hair framed her face, and warm brown eyes added to her charm.

CLICK!

Asher stepped out of the car and called out, “Elaine?”

She turned to face them, her eyes widening in surprise when she saw him with another attractive girl.

“Asher?” Elaine asked, her brow furrowing as she studied him. The classmate she once knew—the quiet, somewhat reserved guy—was now completely different.

Just his clothes alone made him look like a model, and she didn’t need to know the brand to recognize they were expensive. The material alone was a clear sign.

Beside him stood a breathtaking woman, equally well-dressed in high-end clothing and accessories that made her look like a wealthy heir.

“Yeah, it’s me,” Asher replied, his voice filled with surprise. “What are you doing here, at this late hour?”

Elaine glanced around awkwardly, her eyes landing on Lucy, who was giving her a sharp, scrutinizing look.

No matter how she tried to spin it, she had shown up at the guy’s home without him knowing.

Her mind began to race, berating herself for not thinking this through.

‘Of course he has a girlfriend,’ she thought, mentally kicking herself.

Elaine couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy and insecurity.

‘What was I even thinking? He’s way out of my league. So that’s why he’s been ignoring all the girls at school. He already has someone… But…’

She knew she had no right to feel jealous, but when she looked at Lucy, she couldn’t help but compare.

In terms of appearance, Lucy only had the upper hand because of how she carried herself. Her fashion sense, too, set her apart.

Elaine knew that if she put on some makeup and dressed well, she could easily close the gap.

The silence stretched on as she thought about what to say next.

She had come here with something important to say, but now that she was face-to-face with his girlfriend, she wasn’t sure how to bring it up.

Taking a deep breath, Elaine straightened up and tried to regain her composure, ignoring the tightness in her chest.

“I came here because our homeroom teacher has been worried about you. You didn’t show up to school, and… well, she thought something might’ve happened.” She paused, glancing briefly at Lucy before continuing.

“But I guess it’s unnecessary. Looks like you’re enjoying yourself just fine.”

Her tone was a mix of concern and a hint of sarcasm, though the latter was unintentional.

“I’m good. I’ve just been… busy with other things,” Asher said, though he noticed there was something off in her tone. He decided not to address it.

But Lucy didn’t let it go. Standing a few steps away, she crossed her arms and gave the student a cold look.

“Sounds like you’re implying something,” she spoke up.

Elaine blinked, caught off guard by the sudden accusation.

She hadn’t meant to sound disrespectful, but it was obvious that Lucy wasn’t exactly welcoming her presence.

“I didn’t mean anything by it,” Elaine quickly replied, holding her hands up in surrender. “I’m just here to check on Asher. The teacher was worried, that’s all.”

“Oh, so you’re the only student at school?” Lucy pointed out. “Why can’t a boy come here instead of you?”

“I…” Elaine was stunned, unable to say anything. She felt guilty, knowing she had volunteered herself.

Asher stepped between them, trying to defuse the situation.

“It’s fine,” he said with a sigh. “She’s just doing her job. No harm done.”

Lucy didn’t seem convinced, but she uncrossed her arms and nodded stiffly.

“Right,” Lucy replied, her tone still cold. “But next time, maybe just stick to what the teacher told you and skip the extra remarks. It’s kind of distasteful. You sound like one of those petty girls trying to get attention. Have some respect for yourself.”

Elaine’s face flushed with frustration. She hadn’t expected the situation to turn like this.

“I didn’t mean anything by coming here!” she snapped, her voice rising.

She threw a quick glance at Asher, hoping he’d back her up, but he just looked away.

He had already learned not to get on Lucy’s bad side—doing so would only make things worse.

Besides, he wasn’t an idiot. He could tell Elaine had another motive for showing up here.

“I don’t care anymore,” she muttered. “But you need to go to school tomorrow. Just let them know if you’re still planning to attend, so they don’t keep bothering you.”

With that, she turned and walked away.

Asher and Lucy watched her until she turned the corner and was out of sight.

But they weren’t the only ones watching.

From the second floor, Yuki hid quietly.

‘Who is that girl? How did she bypass my barrier?’ she wondered.