Hey guys! This is my first time creating a story! I was so excited to start! Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this cute Sydrian! I gave Bloodlines a twist with my own plot! Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own characters, sadly. All right go to Richelle Mead.
Sydney POV
I can't believe my father did this to Zoe. Wait. Of course he would do this! My father didn't care about anyone other than his own reputation. He did this to her just so he can have TWO alchemists in the family. That's why he sent Zoe to Palm Springs instead of me. Although he is probably still mad at me for saving a Damphir from execution. I did it against my own will because I had to pay a debt to Zmey, Abe Mazur, for doing something you wouldn't believe I, Sydney Sage, would ask someone to do. It was worth it, looking into the eyes of Keith Darnell gives me a smug feeling... Or I should now say eye, since now one them is glass. Keith thinks a Strigoi took his eye out, but in reality I asked Zmey to do my dirty work to get revenge on Keith for doing what he did to my innocent sister. No one would lay a hand on my family without dealing with me. Family is the only thing I have ever cared for...well except for my father. Sometimes I wonder if he sees me as his daughter or as a vamp lover. I don't have anything against vampires, Moroi or Damphir, unless they gave me a reason to. Rose Hathaway and Dimitri Belikov showed me that vampires aren't as bad as they seem. They showed me that they also feel emotions just like human beings did, but I would never tell my father or the Alchemist that. I would then be sent to a re-education center, where they mess with our minds and brain wash us until we believe vampires are deadly creatures of the night. And my father has brain washed Zoe into an Alchemist at such a young age, even younger than me! She hasn't even gone through field experience with actual vampires! She would be terrified! And that is why I, Sydney Sage, am going to have my own secret undercover mission to Palm Springs to look after Zoe. My father nor the Alchemists are going to know, they will think I'm lounging at home and my father will think I'm at a mission in Siberia. I know where Zoe's mission is and who she will be staying with since I broke into my father's files. Zoe is dorming with the Moroi princess, Jillian Mastrano Dragomir, as 'sisters' along with her 'brother,' Eddie Castile at Amberwood High school in Palm Springs. And I would be attending Carlton College University, closely watching Zoe and protect her from any threats, without her knowing I was there. She would be really angry at me for 'going behind her back,' but my excuse is that I wanted to attend a college which is partially true since I've always wanted to attend a college and learn about architecture, especially Roman architecture.
The only person who knew the truth on where I was staying was my trustworthy mother. I can trust her to not say anything to anyone, even my father. She was also against on making Zoe an Alchemist, and she agreed that it was a brilliant idea on looking out for Zoe in Palm Springs. In fact, she was the person who told me I should attend a college while looking over Zoe! Although, it was still hard saying bye to her, she was my mother after all. She cried as I was walking out of the door, telling me to keep Zoe and myself safe and to also keep a low profile so I don't get caught.
Here I am now, in the scorching weather of Palm Springs. It was my first day for college so I wore a nice occasional fancy-casual outfit. I wore a green-blue floral blouse tucked into my khaki pants and hit it off with a black blazer to give me a business-like look. I put on light makeup, not too much to the point I looked like a clown but a nice natural look. Enough makeup to cover up my golden lily Alchemist tattoo, I couldn't show it or else that would completely blow my cover.
It was weird walking into my classes, I felt like a normal girl with a normal life. It never really occurred to me that it was wired to keep the secret of vampires until now. My classes passed by quickly, and I think my professors have grown a liking to me and my knowledge of Roman architecture. It was actually kind of tiring to attend classes and walk around, so I decided to grab a latte at a little cafe in the area. As I walked to my beautiful van, Latte-yes I named my car after something that my life depended on- I crashed into someone spilling my drink all over myself. I wanted to cry, not because I got coffee spilled on my nice outfit, I also don't have any coffee to drink! Also, I fell really hard on my butt. I was about to yell until I realized who actually bumped into me. Oh, he was definitely gorgeous. He had messy-styled brown hair, high cheeks, beautiful emerald eyes, and was very tall with built muscle. He was almost perfect. I blinked a couple of times to gain my senses again. I'm guessing he noticed me checking him out because he gave me a devil-like smile, and held out his hand to help me up. I refused it so I didn't give him the satisfaction. I know it was pretty immature, but he made me spill my coffee. I got up on my own, gave him one last look and walked off to Latte.
"Hey, I'm really sorry about bumping into you and spilling your coffee!" the emerald-eyed guy yelled. I halted my steps to Latte and waited if he had anything else to say. He seemed to get a hint when he added, "I'll buy you some more coffee if you want." And with that I turned around and met his eyes. He seemed pretty smug when I turned around. Was he asking me out on a date?
"Yes, I guess I am asking you," he smiled.
"Did I just say that out loud?" I asked incredulously. His smile widened.
"Yes, yes you did," he laughed, "So is that a yes or a no?" I was debating if I should go or not. I just met the guy for crying out loud, but he didn't look like a creep or anything. It's just that I haven't been on a real date before, but maybe I need someone to show me around campus. I do need to gain some friends so it would look like I was here for college and not on a secret mission. So, I agreed.
"It's a yes," I smiled, "Do you know any good coffee places around here? I'm new to Palm Springs."
"Yeah, I knew you looked new. I haven't seen you around Palm Springs before. I would be happy to assist you around here. We will become college buddies," he laughed, "My name is Jet Steele by the way." This guy is really cute, but who would seriously name their child Jet? The name is obnoxious. I shook his hand. Crap. I can't tell him my real name that would blow my cover!
"My name is Sydney Melbourne," I replied quickly...maybe too quickly. Fortunately he didn't notice my quick reply. He actually seemed thrilled that I was able to trust him with my 'name.' His kind expression made me feel guilty. I felt sad knowing that my life here in Palme Springs would be based on a lie, but I have to protect my sister.
"We'll it's nice to meet you Sydney," he smiled politely and then it grew into a smirk, "If you want your coffee, then you will have to meet me at the little cafe that's around the corner." He frowned, remembering that I was new here, then his emerald eyes lit up again, "It's the only cafe here, and it probably has the best coffee you can ever imagine." It seemed like he was challenging me, and of course I would accept a coffee challenge. He probably knew that too.
"Hmmm, well I'll be the judge of that," I said surprising myself by sounding flirty. I was definitely not the flirty type, but I'm guessing I was exceptionally good since it earned me a smirk.
"Awesome, so I'll text you at what time we should meet there," and with that he walked away, leaving me gawking at his back. Until he abruptly stopped and slapped his head as though he forgot something, and he walked back to me, gave me a devil-may-care smile and said, "It would be really useful if I had your number to text you." Disbelieving, I shook my head at him. He used one of the oldest moves in the flirting book to get my number, and I fell for it... on purpose.
"You're really good at that, you know?" I smiled.
"Good at what?" he asked innocently. His innocent expression turning into a seductive one that made my stomach flutter, "We're not even on a bed, and yet you already know I'm good" That was probably the worst and dirtiest joke I have heard and I bursted into laughter. I have never laughed this hard or this much in my entire life, but that was probably because no one was ever able to make me laugh like that. But here I was with someone I just met that made me laugh so much that I was practically crying. He seemed to be satisfied with my reaction so he confidently asked, "So can I have your number?" I smiled up at him and our eyes locked. His eyes were so mesmerizing and beautiful, but I don't know if I should trust him yet.
"What about you give me your number and I'll text you," I asked. He put his hand on his heart pretending to look offended. Which made me giggle involuntarily...but I never giggle! Who is this guy? Who am I Right now?
"How can you not trust a face like this?" he exclaimed. And it made me giggle yet again. And he added, "I'm kidding, it's really smart of you to not trust strangers, but I am definitely not a creeper." I felt flustered when he called me smart, but I shook it away. I shouldn't be feeling like this, I just met him. But there is something awfully familiar about him that's making me itch. He handed me his phone number, and we said our good byes until next time. I looked back at him only to see that he looked over his back to look at me also. I looked away quickly, blushing that he caught me staring at him. I think I heard him chuckle. When I made it to Latte I felt giddy and happy, but I'm not sure why this stranger made me feel this way.
Once I made it to my apartment I texted Jet: Meet at the cafe at six. And he responded quickly with a smiley face that made me smile at my phone idiotically. What is wrong with you Sydney? I tried to shake off the goofy feeling, but failed. I was meeting him in about an hour so I decided to change my stained outfit into a cleaner one, and redo my makeup. Once I was finished I had ten minutes to head to the cafe, which was perfect timing.
I made it there earlier than I thought, but he was already there waiting for me...
Hey guys! I hoped you enjoyed this chapter! The next chapter will be up soon! I hope you all enjoyed Jet Steele and Sydney Melbourne's encounter! Please comment and tell me if wrong anything wrong! I would like to see you opinions and reviews! Thank you again for reading!:)
