RPOV
I looked up from my really good book when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I saw a smiling Ty in front of me and couldn't help but do the same. I stood up and said, "Hi Ty." You see, I've known Ty since I was potty trained and we have been best friends since.
We were both 15 and went to the same high school. After a couple of years, I started to develop feelings for him. But, Ty was a player and could have any girl he wanted. Why would he choose me over the entire female population? "Hey, Raven." If he knew what I was, he wouldn't stand to be in the same city as me.
I slung my bag over my shoulder and started walking with him to school. A pretty girl walked past him and I averted my eyes and looked at my book. I wasn't in the mood to read anymore. Ty was staring at her and did a dance spin and she blushed. I sighed and muttered under my breath, "Again Ty."
He turned to me and said, "What?"
"If you are going to be in a relationship with someone, you should at least care about them?"
"What would be the fun in that?" I just simply rolled my eyes. I could feel Ty's eyes on me, but I flipped a page in my book to play off the fake reading act. When we reached school, I stuffed things in my locker and hurried to homeroom.
I walked past Ty who was hooking up with his latest thing, Tasha. It pained me to see him with her and I fought to keep the tears off of my face. It was getting harder for me to hold my feelings inside and see him like that when I haven't even had my first kiss.
I slipped into my seat and Ty came in a few minutes after. He looked at me and asked, "Why are you crying?" I touched a spot under my eyes and felt hot tears.
"I'm not feeling so well. I'll be fine." The second part was a lie. If this continues, I'll never be fine. Ty dismissed it, but the look of concern never left his face. I wiped away the tears and looked down.
After school, I headed to the dance studio near our building and got change quickly. When I got there I spotted CeCe and Rocky. Rocky was Ty's younger sister and CeCe and her were best friends. Rocky and CeCe both knew I had a huge crush on Ty, even though I denied. They both were on a TV show called Shake It Up!
Our lesson was almost over when Ty walked in. He usually walked Rocky home. "Why hello Ty," our dance instructor said sweetly. "Our class isn't finished, but can you fill in? We are one too short and this is a partner's dance."
Please don't pick me, I thought. "Why don't you pair up with Raven, she is the closest to your age. Just follow along."
Ty walked over to me and my heart stopped for a second. Ty gently grabbed my hand and placed his other firmly on my waist. I placed my shaking hand on his shoulder and shuddered at his touch. He was almost half a head taller than me, so he looked down slightly and pulled me a little closer to him. I felt so fragile in his arms and moved my feet with the soft music. I looked at the ground to hide my blush, but his eyes were still on me.
He twirled me around and pulled me gently into his arms and held me for a second then released. Then he dipped me and my hair came whipping back and I actually looked him in the eyes. We let go of each other and I fought to hide my red cheeks. "Excellent job class and you to Ty. Now you are all dismissed," she said hastily and I was the first one out of the door.
I was walking through the allies and looked up at the dark sky. This is when people like me roam at night. I spotted some raw meat that was so fresh. I took it and started to sink my teeth into it and allowed the warm blood to trickle down my chin. Once I was sure I drained it of its juices, I tossed it on the cold ground. That was what we vampires do. But I can't drink other people's blood, even if I had the choice. I hated the fact of feeding on the people like the ones around you. I wasn't like I choice this fate. I inherited it and I will live forever. That is why I am so afraid to yell Ty how I feel. If we date, I won't resist the urge to bond us.
I slowly made my way home and lay on my bed. I stared into space until I heard a knock on my window. I opened it and was face to face with Ty. He looked worried and bothered. "What happened Ty?"
He looked into my eyes and said, "I'm just here to see you. You seem distant and alone lately."
"I'm okay, I just have been going through a lot of change lately."
"Are you sure?" I nodded my head rapidly.
"I'm great. No need to worry." He then looked into my eyes one last time and said, "If you need me, tell me."
"I will," and with that he hastily left. I shut the window closed and wrapped my blanket securely around me. I looked out at the night and shivered as I remembered how close Ty and I were. I tried to control it, but this was more than me and it was the only thing that kept my world together or apart… my feelings. As long as I was secure, nothing would happen between Ty and I. But did I want something to happen?