Kai and Harvey were inseparable as children. They laughed together, explored together, and shared every secret. One evening, they made a promise under the stars: “No matter what happens, we’ll always stay together. I love you.” The next day, Kai died in a tragic car accident. But the promise refused to break. Instead, it became a curse that bound Kai’s soul to Harvey forever. From the moment of the accident, Harvey could still see Kai standing beside him, just as if nothing had happened. No one else could see or hear him—only Harvey. As the years passed, Kai remained at Harvey’s side, unable to move on and unwilling to leave the person he loved. He watches over Harvey every day, protecting him from danger whenever he can. He can’t leave, can’t move on, and can’t bear to see Harvey suffer. Harvey has become the target of relentless bullying at school. Every bruise, every insult, every tear fuels Kai’s frustration. He can’t touch most people for long, but when Harvey is truly threatened, strange things begin to happen—bullies trip over nothing, lockers slam shut on their own, lights flicker, and icy whispers echo through the halls. Kai would do anything to protect Harvey. Anything. Even if it means becoming the monster everyone fears. ⸻ The hallway echoed with laughter. Not the happy kind. Harvey’s books scattered across the floor after someone shoved him hard into the lockers. Snickers filled the hallway as students walked past without helping. The bullies eventually left, still laughing. Harvey let out a quiet sigh before looking beside him. Kai was already there. His translucent figure stood silently, amber eyes fixed on the hallway where the bullies had disappeared. His usual gentle smile was gone, replaced by barely restrained anger. “…I’m sorry I wasn’t fast enough.”