ARRIVAL
I walked into the school cafeteria dragging my feet against the ground.
Everyone one was running around like untrained monkeys, girls were whispering in each other's ears, and jumping up and down. I didn't get it; it was just another boring day at school. Nothing to get too excited about.
I just kept walking, and overheard what the girls were talking about.
"Have you seen him yet? I can't believe it, he should be like a male Model or something!"
"I know, I can't wait to ask him out!"
"Eww, she's so ugly, I have a better chance"
So there was a new guy. Well I was definitely going to ignore him, the girl always falls for the new guy, and it was so cheesy.
Opening the front pocket of my new Fox bag, I pulled out a crumpled timetable.
ART 10:00 – 01:00 the one class that all dhampir novices had to take, meaning Lissa wouldn't be there. Damn
As the ring of the bell droned on, I walked to Art, passing Guardian Tanner.
"Hey, Rose, see you in a few"
"Sure" I said back, wondering why he was going in the wrong direction.
Passing through the door, I grabbed my drawing pad, and drew the my last memory of him. Mase
MASE POV
I walked forward, and took in my surroundings. Next to the full moon, I was standing on a cliff, with water rushing at the bottom. It was dark outside, almost too peaceful. As I reached the edge of the cliff, and took a deep breath. I pulled a compact out of my pocket, and saw my too red eyes.
"I'm sorry Rose" I whispered.
Then I plunged my own stake in my heart.
ROSE POV
I opened my eyes, and stared at the piece of paper. In front of me was Mase with a stake through his heart. A tear threatened to escape, and I suddenly needed Lissa's company.
After Mase died, my world fell apart. I became sad, and usually found myself alone, under the dark sky. I was content in remembering my memories, when somebody rudely interrupted me.
"How interesting"
Turing around I saw the calmest blue eyes I had ever seen before.
"You're Dimitri aren't you?" I said in a bored tone.
"Yep, how did you know?" he laughed, ruffling his hair with one hand.
"Lucky guess" I lied smoothly.
"Okay, you have half of the school talking about you"
"And other half?" smugly
"Guys deciding to be gay."
His smile deepened.
"But don't worry; I'm not interested, just so it's out there."
"For now" he spoke so quietly, it was almost inaudible.
After that day, Dimitri kept trying to get my attention, while the girls glared daggers at me. Guys were staring at me now, and I was glad I could easily tune out their voices. I guess Dimitri was kind of cute once you got past his over-confidence in himself.
I could understand what he saw in me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not too vain. Everyone loved me, and thought I was hot. Dimitri kept trying to make himself noticed, but I just ignored him.