While Xavier slept, unaware of the storm gathering around him, Aldric Blackwood sat on the lounge balcony of his grand mansion in Astraeus City's most exclusive district. The night air carried the scent of expensive cigars and aged wine as he gazed upward at the celestial spectacle above.
The Celestial Haven, a massive floating island, drifted across the sky - a place where only legends could set foot. No laws, no jurisdictions, just pure power and freedom. Spaceships darted between the stars and holographic advertisements, their ion trails painting temporary constellations in the night sky.
Darius Vexey, Aldric's chief secretary, silently stepped onto the balcony, his polished shoes making no sound on the marble. "You wanted to see me, sir?"
Aldric took a long drag from his cigar, the ember glowing bright in the darkness. "That damned grandson of mine," he growled, "hasn't left his room all day. Not a word to me. He just sits there playing those infernal VR games." His grip tightened around the wine glass until it shattered, crimson liquid spilling like blood across the balcony. "It's all because of that village rat Xavier!"
Darius quickly poured another glass, the rich aroma of aged wine filling the air. "We could always... remove the problem. As we have with others who stood against us."
Aldric's eyes flashed. "Then why haven't we?"
The secretary's voice was calm, measured. "The incident went viral. The chatter has died down, but people remember. If anything were to happen to Xavier now..."
Aldric scoffed, waving a dismissive hand. "We'll buy the media. Silence them."
Darius shook his head slightly. "We can't buy silence from millions of voices, sir. Not even with our resources."
Aldric hurled the fresh glass into the night, the crystal shattering against the balcony railing. "Then what in blazes do we do?"
Darius handed him another glass, this one already filled. "We wait. A few weeks, and people will forget. Then we can act without suspicion."
Aldric's voice was a low growl. "I can't wait that long. Lucas won't speak to me until that village rat is gone."
A slow smile spread across Darius's face. "Do you remember what's happening at the academy tomorrow?"
Aldric's eyes narrowed. "The freshman course selection exam."
Darius's smile widened. "And the academy rule states: at least pass one course, otherwise you're expelled - no matter your entrance exam results."
Aldric's smirk turned predatory. "Then we make certain Xavier fails."
Darius swirled the wine in his glass, the deep red liquid catching the starlight. "We can't personally fail him or sabotage the exam - the other chancellors would notice. But we can ensure he doesn't reach the academy on time."
Aldric's eyebrows furrowed. "We can't just stop him at the gates. How do we prevent him from attending?"
A slow smile spread across Darius's face. "The boy is poor. He takes public transport every day." He took a sip of wine. "I've already paid the bus driver to ensure Xavier doesn't get off at the academy's drop station."
Aldric's grin widened. "Excellent." He poured another glass for Darius. "Drink with me, my friend. To our success."
As they clinked glasses, Aldric's phone buzzed. The name on the screen made his smile deepen. "Dominic Hart," he answered. "Have you taken care of the matter?"
Dominic's voice came through, smooth and confident. "Everything's handled. Lucas, Ethan, Leonardo, and my son are all clear."
Aldric's voice dropped to a growl. "And the other thing?"
"Ready and waiting," Dominic replied. "Just waiting for tomorrow. That son of a bitch who's been troubling our boys will get what's coming to him."
Aldric's laughter was dark with satisfaction. "Excellent." He ended the call and turned to Darius, raising his glass. "The village rat is finally done for. This will be the end of him."
Darius clinked his glass against Aldric's, the crystal ringing in the night air. "To victory," he said, his smile matching Aldric's own.
The next day, Xavier slowly opened his eyes to find himself staring at heaven itself.
Lilia stood before him, her body barely concealed by a towel that clung precariously to her damp skin. She had clearly just stepped out of the bathroom - their tiny apartment didn't even have enough space to dry off properly.
Xavier found himself in a dilemma. If he moved or made a sound, Lilia would notice he was awake and chaos would ensue. But keeping his eyes closed meant missing this... spectacular view. His first time seeing a woman naked in person - even if she was his cousin.
With careful precision, Xavier cracked his eyes open just enough to take in the sight. Lilia moved about the room, humming softly to herself as she gathered her clothes. The towel slipped dangerously low on her hips, threatening to reveal everything with each step.
Then it happened. As Lilia bent to pick up her underwear, the towel gave up its struggle against gravity. Xavier's eyes widened as he took in every perfect detail.
Her smooth, toned legs that seemed to go on forever. The gentle curve of her hips that flared out just right. Her small but perky breasts with pink nipples already hardening in the cool morning air. The delicate triangle of dark hair between her thighs
Just by a glance, Xavier had gotten a boner.
Xavier's body reacted instantly, his cock hardening painfully in his pants. He tried to shift slightly to relieve the pressure, but that only made the bulge more obvious.
Lilia straightened up, completely unaware of her nudity or Xavier's wakeful state. She spotted her towel on the floor right in front of Xavier's face. As she bent to retrieve it, Xavier found himself staring directly at her shaved pink pussy, glistening slightly from her recent shower.
His cock twitched violently in his pants, now straining against the fabric. Lilia picked up the towel and froze when she noticed the obvious bulge in Xavier's pants. She turned her head slightly, examining Xavier's face to confirm he was still asleep.
Then, with deliberate slowness, she reached out and placed her hand directly on Xavier's erection. Her fingers traced the outline of his rock-hard cock through the fabric, making him twitch again.
"Hard again today," she muttered to herself. "I know it's normal for boys to get morning wood, but..." She bit her lip, her eyes tracing the shape of his cock through the fabric. "It's impossible to focus on anything else when you're around."
She gave his cock one final squeeze before withdrawing her hand. "It's all your fault for showing me your dick that time," she grumbled, though Xavier distinctly remembered her walking in on him accidentally.
As Lilia finally wrapped the towel securely around herself, Xavier couldn't help but notice how her nipples were still visibly hard through the thin fabric. He shifted slightly, trying to adjust his painful erection without being noticed.
Lilia turned towards the goddess to pray, completely unaware that Xavier had seen everything. "You better not be faking sleep," she called over her shoulder, though her voice carried a hint of amusement rather than real anger.
Xavier kept perfectly still, his mind racing with the images now permanently burned into his memory. The morning had certainly taken an... interesting turn.