Chapter 2
"Let's go sit in the living room." I suggest to Derek. I would rather have them, the new kids, get settled before formally meeting them so that they aren't nervous. Derek grunts in response before heading toward the living room. He hardly ever is comfortable speaking in front of others. He is a genius and likely would end up unintentionally insulting them, or intentionally depending on the person. I followed closely behind him hoping that Simon and Tori would take the hint.
Looking around the plain living room, I notice there are only a couple of reclining chairs and a love-seat type couch. That is in no way enough seats for everyone, we number around eight now. I guess we'll deal with that problem later. I head over to sit down next to Derek who is sitting on the love-seat. He suddenly pulls me down onto his lap. He doesn't seem like the type to show PDA ever so I'm surprised. Of course, we're only friends so it really doesn't make sense. Something must be up.
"What's up?" I ask. I highly doubt that he even likes me, since he's always so gruff. He never shows his emotions and when he does it's anger. He loves his brother, that's obvious but I can't picture him having a girlfriend. It's just not something that seems like he would want. I could only wish that he would see me as anything other than a nuisance.
"Not enough seats." He mumbles. And we're back to antisocial. I am fine with the position I was in, however. I actually appreciate it, he doesn't have to know that though. I'm just waiting for Tori to make some kind of comment as to what he pulled. Tori will tease us endlessly when she sees, if there isn't some new guy to fawn over. I'm not sure what the kids look like because I suggested we head to the living room without taking a good look at any of them.
"All right. What caused this s-sud-den decision? Aside from that." I ask. I hate my stutter, I can only hope that people notice that it's gotten marginally better since I arrived at Lyle House. I can officially say a lot of what I'm thinking without the stutter. It pops back up when I'm nervous or surprised...or embarrassed...or all three. Normally Derek wouldn't probably consider this but apparently today is the day for him to show affection.
"I'm not sure." He said, looking away. Right. I believe that. There has to be another reason. Derek always thinks about what he's doing and the outcomes. His brain probably goes into overdrive over tiny things. The thought of him not knowing the reason he does something is enough to make me giggle.
Just then, the new people enter the living room with Andrew, Tori, and Simon following closely. Here we go. The others look at us strangely having never seen this side of Derek just like me. None of them comment though, and the new people probably think this is perfectly normal since they don't know anything about us.
"Why don't we all sit down so we can introduce ourselves." Andrew suggests.
One of the new guys comes over and sits down next to us. He has jet black hair and icy blue eyes. He is really quite stunning, if not for the fact that I already like someone else. The rest of the people who can sit, sit in chairs with the exception of a guy and girl who sit quite like Derek and I. We are still short a few seats. Andrew travels into the dining room and grabs a few more chairs which everyone that isn't seated sits down on.
"Who wants to start?" Andrew asks. Everyone just glances around, not wanting to go. When no one responds, he adds, "how about you Tori?"
"Ugh. Fine." She says, getting up. With the way she stood there, I'm sure she would've flipped her hair if it were longer. She wouldn't even be down here if it weren't for the fact that there may be someone new she can talk to.
"All you have to say is a few things about yourself and your name." Andrew says. He looks like he wants to put her in time out. He's probably more sick of her attitude than any of us because he has to look after all of us. Her temper tantrums, though few, tire him out like nothing else.
"Just like in kindergarten," I whisper to Derek. I hear him chuckle as well as feel his chest vibrate. I was glad to be able to do make him laugh, or as close to as he'll ever get around people.
"I'm Tori. I'm a witch and I like to shop, bug Wolf-boy, and would like to be able to text again." She says unenthusiastically before sitting, her black hair swinging at the motion. She huffs and the guy next to her stands up.
"I'm Sam. I like to read, talk to the other. I'm a sorcerer." He says. He has dirty-blonde hair and brown eyes. He doesn't make eye contact with anyone and slouches as if trying to shrink in on himself. He sits down rather quickly afterwards. Wow, I'm surprised he likes to talk since he seems pretty shy. Maybe it's just if you know him.
"Alright. I guess I'm next…I'm Kiara and I like reading, talking about my books, and listening to music." She says enthusiastically. Her long blonde hair swings back and forth as she starts bouncing. It looks like she has dyed it a few times at least. The latest color was apparently pink as you could see the faded color. She seems like the type that would never calm down, and from the bouncing I'm guessing that assumption's correct.
"Someone's hyper." Derek says quietly in my ear. I giggle softly, not wanting to attract attention. What is up with him today. He's never like this. I certainly will not complain about this though, I like this other side of him.
Seeing that I am next, I stand up from Derek's lap. I'm rather surprised when he grabs my hand. I turned around and gave him a weird look when he did that. He just gives me a look that says, "what?" Wow, does he really not realize or is he just acting?
"Um…I-I'm Chloe. I'm a…um…necromancer." I feel Derek squeeze my hand gently. Wow. I didn't expect him to be that gentle. "I like movies, d-directing and watching, chatting with D-Derek, Simon, and Tori, and…um…I liked reading some before I left." I finish a bit more confident than when I started, surprised I only stuttered a few times. I would've sat down if not for the fact Derek was under me originally. He stands up once I was finish, with a little nudging from me.
"Derek. Werewolf. Not talking to people." Derek said shortly. Once we had sat down, he adds. "Aside from Simon and Chloe that is."
It seems to have been an after thought but I was glad to be included in it. However, Tori seems a little hurt that she wasn't. It was partially her fault but I wish that they were closer. She seems to hate what kind of supernatural he is and holds it against him; if only they would get along. Tori is so stubborn that she'll probably never admit it, but I'm sure she respects him some.
The guy sitting next to Derek and I stands up. "I'm Dimitris, however I don't like my full name so call me Di. I'm a werewolf as well. I like sarcasm, annoying people, and I guess that Desi and I will have to manage to make Derek laugh." He says. He looks over at Derek and me when he said the last bit. I have to muffle my laughter in my hand before Derek catches it. Unfortunately, he seems to hear it anyway as he squeezes my side making me jump from where I sat. I wonder if he realizes that I'm ticklish there. Probably since he's smirking like he won a championship of some sort.
Di looks over at me and I see him glance over my body. His icy blue eyes slowly making their way up and down. They really were quite stunning as I said before. However, he is kind of scaring me with that stare. If he turns out to be a creeper, I won't be surprised.
I glare at Derek as I go to sit on the arm of the couch. He growls before pulling me back onto his lap. I try to get up but am held there by Derek's strength. I decide to just pout instead. I am so glad to see this side of Derek. He's never as playful as this. Di's gaze is still on me as all of this happens. I hear Derek growl again, almost territorially. I glance at him questioningly, but he just looks away. Okay then…
My eyes quickly go from what was happening beside and under me when I hear Simon start talking.
"I'm Simon. A sorcerer. I like drawing comics, reading comics, and also talking to people." The whole time he says this, his gaze was on us. Jeez, what is up with these guys? He glances around the room before sitting down.
The next guy stands up, his light brown hair hanging in his green eyes. "I'm Magnus. I have no nickname. I like reading, watching movies, and being alone sometimes."
I am glad to have another movie fan. My gaze switches to the girl that had been sitting on his lap. She apparently had to move when he got up also. I am glad I'm not the only one. Her dark brown hair is covering her brown eyes. She has darker skin as well.
"Hi! I'm Desi. I'm a witch. I like hanging with Magnus, singing, and listening to music." She says loudly. She seems to be the type to like music and she is also wearing clothes that were rather tight but I couldn't hold that against her. Her outfit was interesting enough.
"I'm Andrew as some of you know. I'm a sorcerer. I like to keep the kids safe and talk with them." He says after he stands up. I'm not surprised with the first part, the second however, that wasn't something I knew since I have only talked to him a few times since we got here a few weeks ago.
"Since everyone is done introducing themselves, I would say that you can either sit and talk for a bit or you can go look around the house." The exploring part was obviously for the new people. None of them feel like getting up apparently as they all stay seated. The conversations start flowing around us.
Tori started talking with Desi, which was rather startling. Maybe they were talking about witchy things, or maybe she just wants to have a conversation. I would be incredibly surprised if that is the case but hey, it could happen. Simon starts talking with Sam and I head to talk with Magnus.
"Hey." I say once I get over there. I hope he's seen a lot of movies because if so we can totally talk for ages. I miss movies and theater people. That's mostly what my old school was but I had to leave when I saw a ghost of a janitor.
"'Sup?" He asks. He seems surprised that I'm over here talking to him. I guess he just wanted to stay and watch.
"What kinds of movies do you like?" I glance back at Derek and noticed him talking quietly with Di. That's strange…I didn't expect him to talk to any of the new people yet…It was probably because they were both werewolves.
"I like comedies and horrors mostly. But the others are good to." Magnus says. I love horrors and that was great too considering I am living one. He seems surprised by the question but he really shouldn't be since I mentioned movies in my introduction.
"Really? Do you even like romances?" I question. Few guys are willing to admit to liking them but I believe that everyone does deep down.
He gets cut off from responding by Di and Derek suddenly standing from the couch. The next thing I know Derek is punching Di.