Chapter 1
It was six am in the morning and I was getting ready for the school bus to arrive. I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and comb my long dark brown hair.
"Syra!" my mom called "Your friend Kira is here."
"I'll be there in a second mom." I said and then went to my closet to change. I went down stairs with a pair of skinny jeans that were from Charlotte Ruse and a black t-shirt from hot topic that said 'Blood on he dance floor' and it was at the bottom right of it. I looked up to see my friend Kira wearing a shirt that had a Nintendo control. "You're wearing that shirt again?"
"Yeah" she said and I nodded in disapproval. "What! Guys like these things."
"Let's just go." I said and walked to the door. "Bye mom!" I closed the do behind me and then walk to the bus stop.
"So what are thinking of doing during prom?" she asked.
"I might just go to prom this time." I said and she looked at me with wide eyes. "The theme is interesting and it has some of my favorite music in it too." She knew that the rock wasn't only my favorite music but k-pop as well, she also knew that the theme was Asian, my personal favorite. "So are you going?"
"Maybe, I'm still not sue." she said.
"Oh I know you will." I said and winked at her.
"What are you up to know?" she said backing away slowly.
"Oh I just over heard something that will make you happy." I said and smiled mischievously.
"I'm going to get a car?" she said and I nodded no. "Am I going to receive something?" I nodded yes. "Is it a billion dollars? Or a new car?" I nodded in no for both. How can she be oblivious? She's been talking about Tristan all year and how he is gorgeous and he makes her stomach flutter when he is talking to her.
"You'll just have to wait." I said and then bus stopped right in front of me.
"Need a ride, ladies?" the Saol said.
"You know that we always need a ride to school. That's why we're here for all the time." Kira said and hopped on the bus. I followed behind her and took a seat in the back.
"So how's your day going so far?" Saol asked.
"My day hasn't even started for me." I said looking out the window. "So are you going to History class after this?"
"Yeah" He replied and we staid quiet for the rest of the ride. The bus ride to school took and hour because of the traffic on main rode from all the seniors and parents leaving there children at school. When we got to the school both Kira and me got out and headed straight to our lockers.
"What was that about Syra?" Kira asked.
"What d you mean?" I said.
"Saol, why did you ask him if he was going to history class?" she said again.
"Haven't you've been paying attention to what I said the last couple of months during our summer break?" I said and she nodded no. "Well Saol used to live in California and he was my childhood friend. He moved here because the college he wants to go to is here and he found me. In August the day of the Escalante day I found him there while you where flirting with Tristan. He said he moved here alone and he was going to be a bus driver to have money for his college when he graduates from here."
"So he's your childhood friend and he's here for the college he wants to go to?" she said summarizing what I explained to her, I nodded. "So that's why he looked young to be a bus driver."
"Yeah." I said and started remembering him when I meet him again in Escalante day. His jet black hair and his bright aqua eyes, how his mouth was like mine small yet like a heart shaped, his oval shaped head and well shaped body. How I wished I could touch his muscular arms. Oh my god what am I saying I can't think about him that way I'm not like Kira. But it's not like I only like him for the way looks. He is kind, respectful, honest, and a bit shy which is cute for my personal opinion.
"Earth to Syra?" Kira said waving her hand in front of my face. "It's time for our first hour class." I looked at her and then walked way. "Hey where are you going?"
"To my History class. Remember I'm not in the same classes as you take." I sad and walked away trying to forget everything that just happened. I entered room 2B- Mrs. Ramirez History class, the first out of six other teacher teachers that I had.
"Welcome to my class again Miss. Syra I hope you can behave this time than the last two years of your high school." She said "I'd like for you to sit up front next to my desk to keep an eye on you this time."
"Don't worry I'll sit right here" I said pointing at a desk that was right in front of her desk. I sat down and laid my head on the desk from a restless sleep. Then the last bell rang and the teacher went up in front of the class.
"Ok class today we have a new student coming in. He is from California so try to make him feel like at home." she said and Saol came in.
"Hi, "he said "I'm Saol and like our wonderful History teacher told you I did come from California. I'm a junior and I am a quarter back in the football field." then he saw me and came to sit next to me. "Hello Syra pleasant day to see you again." I nodded in reply. "so what classes do you have?"
"Well as you can see I have history first hour and then I have Chemistry, Calculus, College art, Wood shop, English 3 and college Spanish."
"What I have all those classes too!" he said with a smile forming. "And by the way my reputation with her will end by the end of this week." I giggled and the whole class stared at me. I then glared at them with a look that made chills go down their spine.
"So how was life without me?" he asked trying to flirt.
"I had a bit of a problem fitting in until met Kira. She has the same thing I do but this is more serious." I whispered. "She has like some sort of reptile skin running down her back."
"How do you know?" He said.
"I saw it when we were in my backyard pool." I said. "Still don't have enough evidence but I'll be sure to get more tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" he asked confused.
"Yeah its Friday tomorrow and I'm going to invite her to my house for sleepover" I said.
"Can I come?" he asked. "I'm sure your mom will be surprised to see me."
"Yea sure but I don't know if you'll be able to sleep over." I said.
"Ok." he said. "I'll be there. So what do you want me to wear?"
"Just come as you are and bring a swim suit." I said.
"Ok I'll bring a speedos swim suit" he said.
"No way!" I said "I don't want to see your things hanging down there. That'll just give me nightmares."
"Aww but you've seen them already. Don't you remember?" he said with a puppy dog face.
"When was that?" I said questioning him.
"Well when we were little we took a shower together." he said. "Actually we were 10 at that time."
"Yeah well I still don't want to see them." I said.
"Why?" he asked again getting on my last nerves.
"Because Kira is going to be there and she has a mind filled with who knows what." I said slightly blushing.
"Ok but it's only for you." he said.
"Thanks. Now let's change the subject I'm not the type that likes talking about guy parts." I said and staid quiet for the rest of the class period. At the end of the day I was in my English class talking to Kira like always.
"Hey Kira! Do you want to come to my house today for some outdoor fun?" I asked her.
"Maybe..." she said not looking convinced.
"I'll invite Tristan... he'll come since he still owes me from..."
"Wait what..." she said interrupting me. "He owes you? For what?"
"I can't tell you cuz it our little secret..." I said and she looked at me with her flaming eyes. "He told me to promise not to tell anyone Kira. You know how I am with promises; I keep my promise until he wants me to break the promise." I felt bad about this. I couldn't tell her about his secret of being a ghoul, she would freak out about this. Plus I had too many secrets with him already. Not that we are dating, totally not true. Tristan loves Kira with all his heart and he is deciding to take her to prom this upcoming month. "So will you come."
"I will but don't let Tristan come though." she said.
"Why not? I know you want him there." I replied.
"Well you're going to find out when we are swimming." she said and then the bell rang. "I'll be at your house in about ten minutes."
As I got in my Subaru car I started the engine and drove to my house. I was like any other teenage girl with a craving for chocolate and strawberries, but I never understood why the fire mesmerized me the instant the wood was light up. So I once when up in flames as I stood on the fire when my parents weren't home. The minute I washed it of when I got in the pool I was never harmed by it. Or like the time I dove into the water and I could hold my breath about an hour, it never really bother me cuz it was normal for me.
Automatic supersonic hypnotic funky fresh,
Work my body so melodic,
This beat flows right through my chest,
Everybody ma and pappi came to party,
Grab somebody, work your body, work your body,
Let me see you 1,2 step - My phone rang
"Hello?" I said.
"Hey honey how was school?" my mom said through the phone line.
"It was fine. Kira's coming over to swim and stay that night. So you want me to pick up Jessie from school?"
"Thank honey and its fine by me if Kira stays the night. Just don't let your brother see her."
"Wait my brother is coming?"
"Yeah he'll be here for 3 months. You know how your brother is calling at the last minute."
"Yeah and don't worry Kira came kick his ass if he does anything that might make her uncomfortable."
"Ok then bye."
I hung up the phone and keep focus on the road again. As I got off the main road I turned onto highway 6 where I found my house as usual standing at the end of the highway. I never understood why my parents wanted to live in the country. They always keep complaining about how it's full of dirt and gossip spread around like a wild fire. I told them that if they wanted to move again to the big city they were more likely to do so since it's their decision and not mine. They said it was fine since they'll adjust to the conditions of the country in the future. So we stayed here and made a home that will look more like home in the city. I now notice why everybody wants me to throw a party at my house now. It's like a mansion that has rooms everywhere. I parked out in the opening and called Kira.
"Hey Kira! Can you pick up my little sister?" I asked.
"Sure." she said.
"Thanks and my big brother is coming and I hope your ready for the annoyance of your life?"
"Sure whatever I can handle that asshole."
"Ha ok then I'll see you then." I said and hanged up. What should do now? Wait I should get ready for the sleep over. I 'descended' up the stairs and into my room. Wow my room is a mess; look my bed isn't even put together! Well I better get started then. I began heading towards my bed when I hear the bell ring. "I'm coming!" I yelled walking back down the stairs. Maybe it's just my mom or my brother. I opened the door to see my brother holding three bouquets of flowers; one of them included my favorite flowers, purple tulips combined with a light blue. "Are you doing this just to get my friend to date you?"
"Psh! No!" he said and I looked at him suspiciously. "Ok I am but you have no reason why you can stop me. I love her! And this is not like any other feelings I had with the other girls I've dated."
"Fine but if it doesn't work out then I won't help you any more." I said. "Plus you should really stop all of that nonsense you do."
"What nonsense?" he asked.
"No looking down her shirt and No trying to get her to feel any sexual harassments. Got it?" I explained; he nodded in agreement. "Ok and I'm using the pool today and Kira is coming over. Do not go out back!"
"What why?" he said.
"If you do you'll get nightmares and won't be able to sleep all night." I replied.
"Like you can do anything to me 'Dragon girl'." He said
"How do you know?" I asked.
"Heh I can smell one from a mile away. I knew since the day you came to the house." He said.
"Wait you can smell me?" I said. "Wait a damn minute. You're a werewolf!"
"Yup!" he said. "I'm actually your half-blood brother." Damn I should have known. This explains every thing; even the time I wanted to put a snake down his boxers when he was sleeping. That was going to be my birthday present for him. So next time I should cover myself up with my mom's perfume and prank him then. Oh its gunna be so good. Bwahahahaha! "Incase you are trying to plan another prank on me it won't work I have your scent memorized and not even perfume can cover it up." Shit then I'll plan another prank. Kira!
"Don't worry I won't!" I said and walked into the kitchen with my brother tagging along right besides me.
"So what is Kira going to do here?" he said.
"Damn it Ryu do I have to repeat my self?" I said and he looked at the ground sad. "Ok but this is the last time I'll tell you. Kira and I are going to swim for a while in the pool and then go up stairs to my room and search for prom dresses."
"Ok" he said. "That'll give me enough time to prepare something for you guys to eat."
"Oh too bad mom is bringing pizza and she is already on her way here." I said.
"Don't worry I can still make desert for you guys." He said and winked, passing me to go to the frig.
"Don't please." I said begging him. "Remember last time you did some weird desert. We ended up all in the bathroom for a month having a bad case of diarrhea."
"How come I didn't get it?" he said
"You're you and not to mention a werewolf too; both have a strong stomach." I explained.
"Yeah but you're a dragon." He said. "Dragons have even stronger stomachs."
"I was acting so that mom and dad would get suspicious." I said. "But still my stomach didn't even agree on that."
"Don't worry sis. That's why I went into culinary arts." He said.
"I wonder how that went." I whispered.
"I went fine. You should see my grades there; pure A's and B's not a single F." he said. "My Teachers even love the stuff I make. To prove that I'm not wrong I'll bake my best desert ever a strawberry tart. The one that grandma use to make for us when we were little."
"Ok then if your make the desert just like grandmas I'll give Kira good reason why to go out with you and to date you for a day." I suggested. "But if I win you're going to have to do what ever I say for a month."
"Deal! I'll get that date with Kira and get her to go out with me." He said heading to the door. "Hey Kira! How's it going? Thanks for bringing my lil' sis back. Hey Jessie!" opening his arms wide open for a hug.
"Don't think you're getting a hug from me." Kira said and walked beside me. "Look Syra. Here comes you sis, doesn't she look so much like your brother. She even acts like him. Right when I picked her up she was saying such naughty thing at I don't even want to mention." I looked at my brother and my sister hugging like they have never seen each other talking about when they grow up that they'll be happy with the person the marry. "Look your sis is mad now."
"I'm not going to marry another guy unless it's you brother." Jessie said.
"What I can't marry you; you're too small and it's against the law." He explained; in which Jessie started to cry. "Aww don't cry; hey how about we taka a bath together today when we finish eating dinner."
"Yay!" she yelled and then whispered something in his ear.
"Ok but just this once." He said.
"Ummm… Ryu can I talk to you for a minute…" I said walking to my room up stairs. "I don't think you're in love with Kira."
"Of course I am." He said.
"No you're not. Ryu think about it you and Jessie have already imprinted and I know what you are going to do when you're in the shower with Jessie." I said and saw him blush. "You see; you love Jessie not Kira."
"Yeah I know but I cant marry a child." he said.
"I've heard about werewolves changing their identity and marrying the girl of their dreams. Also werewolves live for a long time without having to age." I explained.
"Yeah well If I marry her she'll age. I'll be lonely for the rest of my life" he said.
"Well I also found out about werewolves having a ritual on changing a human into a werewolf. I said.
"How do you know that?" he asked.
"I have my resources." I replied. Sorry bro but I can't tell you. I have voices that help me know things I never knew of.
"Ok." he said. "I'll stop going for Kira but you'll have to tell me the ritual today after dinner."
"Well I have to be close to a mountain or in a dream but the dreams mostly never work." I explained. "And by the way Saol is coming over."
"Oh cool he can sleep over." he said and I just looked at him with a bit of concern. "He still hasn't told you?"
"Told me what?" I asked
"No I can't tell you and I can also have sleep overs too." he explained "it's never too old to have sleep over."
"I know, I'm just a little confused on what Saol has to say tell me." I said. I wonder what it is. I already know that he is someone like me. A Dragon but that he actually has a tail and an eye with a different eye color than mine. One thing is that he can hide his colored eye and I can't. "I know that he is a dragon but that's the only thing I know."
"That's part of the secret but there's more to it." he said "and I can help since I one that is described in the prophecy."
"What prophecy?" I asked.
"He'll tell you right after dinner." he said and headed to his room. That when I noticed that we weren't moving our lips while we talked. What's happening to me?
"Syra are you ready? I really need to show you." Kira said and walked out of the kitchen and into the porch.
"I'll be there in a minute." I yelled and closed the door to change. In that same minute I finished and came out with an indigo swim suit that was cut on the sides like tiger marks.
"Wow Syra that looks nice on you." a voice said behind me. I like always turned around and backhanded the person on the cheek that would mostly send him/her flying out of the room and through the wall. "Careful Syra you don't want to kill me do you?" I looked around and saw Saol standing there with his boxers. Oh my when did he develop a six pack he looks so good. I can't believe I couldn't recognize his voice.
"I'm sorry" I said, blushing a bit. "I should have known it was you."
"It's ok." he said half smiling. "By the way do you only like me for my abs?"
"No that's not why I like you Saol." I said. Shit he read my mind. How the hell does everybody do that and I can't? "I liked you the day you became my friend. You weren't like the others that were afraid of me and calling me a freak. You showed me everything I needed to know to get through the ups and downs. You were like my god. From that day on you were the only one I could trust."
"How come you can't tell me your secrets now?" he asked
"I've been having this weird feeling when I'm around you that I can't explain." I explained. "I need to know what they are before I can tell you."
"Oh I have the same feelings but that doesn't mean you shouldn't tell me your secrets. You can always trust me." he said and at that instant I ran to him and hugged him as tight as I could, forgetting that I was in my swim suit. Crying on his shoulder I kissed him on his cheek and butterflies flew in my stomach.
"Don't worry I will." I said. "I better get going now see you later for dinner and the movie we'll watch later."
"What took you so long?" Kira said tanning under the sun.
"I was talking to my brother trying to convince him to stop following you around and then I almost killed Saol for sneaking up on me." I explained. "And don't worry Saol knows what I am and he is also a Dragon."
"Ok." Kira said heading toward the pool. "Now lets get in." She jumped in splashing water all over the place and knocking me down. "Nice catch Saol!" I heard Kira say while my eyes were still cold.
"Please be careful next time Kira I don't want any injuries." he said and then place me on a chair. "Are you ok?" I nodded and then made my puppy dog eyes and spread my arms wide open.
"Carry me." I said
"Ok" he said and carried me bridal style to the pool. "Be careful next time."
"Why?" I asked
"What if I'm not here next time?" he said. "I don't want you to get hurt."
"You are never leaving." I said. "You are staying here with me and you can quit your job now cuz my parents will help you." he was about to talk when my mom entered the pool area.
"Yeah we can help." she said in agreement. "You are family to us and You can sleep in any room you chose. But not in Syra's room unless she allows it."
"Thank you Mrs. Blood!" Saol said and then looked at me. Leaning to my ear he said "How about we take a shower together?"
"I don't think today's a good day how about tomorrow after school" I whispered back.
"Deal." he said carrying me into the pool.
"Does this mean we are together; as a couple." I asked.
"No this means that we are soul mates forever." he said and kissed me straight on my lips. So this is the feeling I've been feeling. It's love.
"I. Love. You" I said in between kisses. Then that's when he deepen the kiss and asked for entrance into my mouth. His sweet taste covered every inch of my mouth which sent chills down my spine. At that moment I felt something rise from underneath his boxers. I pulled away from his arms knowing what it was and slightly blushing. "I'm still a virgin and I want to keep it that was until I'm married."
"I know I just couldn't hold it in." he explained. "You're too beautiful that it just had a mind of its own."
"Wait is that why you love me?" I exclaimed. "Because I'm beautiful!"
"No I didn't mean it that way." He said.
"It didn't sound that way." I said and swam away from him towards Kira. "I'm an idiot for believing that he loved me."
"I do love you!" he yelled at me. "I loved you since the day you were born. I've always been there to protect you. I love you for accepting me as a friend and for always being by my side. I love you for who you are."
"Oh really? So if I had a scar on my face would you still love me?" I said lifting my hair that covered my eye. "You see my eye and the scar that almost tore my eye from me." My finger ran through the scar remembering the day that the scar was made.
"What happened?" he asked.
"Why should you care?" I exclaimed.
"I care because you're my girlfriend and my feeling would have never changed even if that scar was there or not!" he whispered in my ear.
"Get away from me." I spat. "I don't believe you." I moved away but I was caught by his hand. That pulled me back into a kiss that even I couldn't break.
"I know you still love me and I love you." He said. "Why are you being so stubborn about love?"
"It's not love I'm being stubborn with. It's what you're after that I'm like this." I said. But I was pulled back into another kiss deeper and stronger than the other one.
"When are you going to learn that you're the only one for me?" He said. "Why are you being so stubborn about love?"
"It's not love I'm being stubborn with. It's what you're after that I'm like this." I said. But I was pulled back into another kiss deeper and stronger than the other one.
"When are you going to learn that you're the only one for me?" he said and hugged me closer to his chest. I began to cry on his shirt knowing that I ruined everything.
"I'm sorry." I said sobbing on his shoulder. "I over reacted."
"Its ok." He said "I'll always love you even if you overreact. Wait why is the water bubbling?"
"Mhmmm!" Kira said.
"Oh look she finally transformed." Saol said.
"Wait that's Kira?" I asked.