Blood Sunset
Preface
The halo around the Moon during the eclipse was blood red. After it was over the sunset turned the sky a dark red as well. The clouds were a dark red-orange. Then I saw him. His brilliant teeth flashing. He strode toward me. And I knew… my time had come.
Chapter One
Nervousness
I was glad our family was moving. That hot, sticky, humid air always made me uncomfortable. And Virginia was getting crowded. Now we were moving to the Pacific. To the northern parts of Oregon. It will be cooler there and shadier. And hopefully we'll get more rain. I just hope Baker Oregon is better than Norfolk.
"Okay, Kat we're here!" exclaimed my mother. "Yippee." I said. "Oh, Kat. You'll make like it here." said my Dad. "How do you know!?" I snapped. "You're Mom and I grew up here. We didn't mind." he said. "But what about my friends?" I asked. "You'll make new ones." said my Mom coolly. "Whatever." I sighed.
So I guess I should start with the basics. My name is Katrina. But I prefer to be called Kat. I'm sixteen years old, in eleventh grade. I have these 'beautiful' Garnet coloured eyes. And I have Auburn hair. But I have very pale skin. I hope I fit in.
"Now honey. You know what school you're going to, right?" asked my Mom. I just simply couldn't help to roll my eyes at her. "Yes Mom." I said. "What's it called?" "Baker High." I said. "Good. Then have a great first day!" she exclaimed. She held her thumbs up, and smiled enthusiastically. "Sure." I said.
"Oh, and Kat?" asked Dad. "Yes I said annoyed. "You're Mom and I put our money together and bought you a car." he said. "Really? What brand and what model?" I asked excitedly. "Let's see. It's a Honda, and it's a 2004 Accord." he replied "You guys are awesome!" I exclaimed.
Wow. This car sure is quiet. A lot smoother than my parents Toyota. This is so much better. Holy cow! It's already 8:15! School starts in fifteen minutes! Good thing the school is only seven miles away.
When I pulled up to the school it was 8:22. But then I needed to get to the front office. 'Maybe I should ask someone.' I thought. 'There's someone. I'll ask them.' "Hey!" I yelled. He turned his head towards me. Then I saw his eyes. They were beautiful! They were a striking Peridot colour, that shimmered in what sunlight that was there. I must have stood there gawking at him until he spoke.
"Um, did you say something?" he asked. "Oh, yeah. Uh, can you point me to the front office?" I asked. "Yeah. It's the building you see when you drive in." he said. "Oh, uh th-thanks." I stammered.
'God his voice is like silk. I wonder if I stared too much. I probably freaked him out.' I thought.
After about a two minute walk I found the front office. I was greeted by seeing a woman about twenty-three years old with her nose in a book. "Um, excuse me." I said. "Oh, sorry. Can I help you?" she asked. "I'm Katrina Collin. I'm the new student." I said. "Oh! So you're Katrina." exclaimed the secretary. "Yes." "Well in that case, here's your schedule. Your teachers are: Mrs. Vaneli, Mr. Smith, Ms. Ford… and what language do you want to take?" said the secretary. "Um, Japanese." I replied. "Okay then. You have Mr. Shikon for that." "Thank you." I said.
"Okay. So first I go to Mrs. Vaneli for Math. Yay. Then I go to Mr. Smith for Social Studies. Then Ms. Ford for ELA. And last but not least, Mr. Shikon for Japanese!" I said to myself. But as I was talking to myself, that mystery boy was walking RIGHT behind me. "Um, why are you talking to yourself?" he said. "Ahhh!" He startled me and I tripped. Big surprise there since I'm such a klutz. Then he chuckled under his breath. Even his laugh sounded beautiful.
"Here, let me help you." he offered. "Thanks." I said. When I reached up for his hand it was as cold as ice, but hard as steel! My face must have turned red then. "Are you feeling okay?" he asked. "Your face is scarlet red." "I'm fine. What do you have first period?" I said. "Math. With Mrs. Vaneli." he replied. "So do I." "That's nice. You can sit next to me then." he said in his silky voice.
Once we reached Mrs. Vaneli's class, the bell was about to ring. The boy rushed to the back of the room and plopped down in a chair. He then patted the chair next to him motioning me to sit next to him. But the teacher stopped me in my tracks.
"Are you Katrina Collin?" asked Mrs. Vaneli. "Yes." "Oh. Did you already find someone to sit next to? she said. "Yes." I replied. "Okay."
"So your name is Katrina?" asked the boy. "Yup. But I prefer to be called Kat." I said. "Okay, Kat." he said. "So… what's your name?" I asked. "Oh, sorry. It's David." said David. "That's a nice name." I said.
"So when's your birthday?" I asked. "Uh, um." said David. "Don't tell me you forgot when your birthday is!" I whispered. "N-no of course not! It's August 14th." said David. "Oh, mines on March 26th." I said. "So your birthday has come and gone." he said. "Yes." I replied.
'Man he is SO beautiful. I wonder if any of the girls have the hots for him. I hope not. 'Cause he is MINE! I especially like his eyes.' I glanced up, and he was staring at me! Subtly. But still staring. He smiled this little smile without showing any teeth. This is my favorite smile. But the way he stared at me, made me nervous.