He pulled into the parking lot, helped Noa out of the car-such a gentleman-, and they walked into school. Noa knew she would be receiving death glares; Seth was a local chick magnet in their small town. Yet he had rejected every single girl that had asked him out. Strange; but that was the way Seth was.
Ch.2 Playing With Fire
4th Hr. – Algebra
Today was a math test, and lo and behold, no one studied for it. (Big surprise.. ) Noa and Seth took their seats on the opposite side of the room, toward the back. Minutes later, the student teacher appeared.
"Students.. I have some news. Mrs. Alvarez will not be back for quite some time. She has been injured in a very nearly fatal accident and is in the hospital."
A murmur, a cross between discomfort and confusion, flooded the room.
"Hey, Noa?"
"Yeah?"
"You think we'd manage to get out of here unseen?"
"Most likely.." she replied, already half way across the room.
"Noa!" he hissed," be a little more inconspicuous would you?"
"Oh please. Don't tell me; the Whispering Springs heartthrob has never skipped class before?"
"Shut up."
"Ha! I knew it! You are a goody two shoes!" she teased.
"You're rotten you know that?" he retorted as they disappeared from the room.
"So I've been told," she countered.
"Y-" he stopped short of his sentence and glanced at the clock.
"Shit."
"What?" she asked.
"What's today's date?"
"February 14th. Why?"
"Uhh..? Hello! Valentine's Day! Every girl is going to be all over me wanting something or other."
"And I take it you don't like this?" she asked with a "bemused" tone.
"No. I loathe it."
"Ha. I knew it."
"Then- Oh never mind."
"What?"
"No, nothing."
"Seth! Tell me, you dork!" she yelled, jabbing his rib cage.
"Oww! Not on your life!" he said running down the hall.
"Oh, you want to play now do you?"
Seth took off in the direction of the cafeteria and hid in amongst the crowds of people. Noa took one look around and instantly spotted him. He was hiding behind a crowd of goths knowing he'd easily blend in. Seth was staring off in a different direction, not noticing that Noa had appeared behind him and gently tapped him on the shoulder.
"Hi."
"GAhh!" he yelped.
"Well aren't we jumpy.." she coolly stated.
"Don't do that!"
Noa snickered because everyone in the lunch room was now staring at the two of them, and Seth's face was turning an unknown shade of crimson.
"I so hate you right now.."
"You'll get over it."
Noa walked out of the lunch room just as casually as she had walked in, with Seth at her heels. They were in the hallway when an announcement came on over the PA system.
"Due to the wretched weather and the road conditions, sixth hour has been cancelled and the school day will end at 1:30 today. Please have a safe drive home."
Seth and Noa rushed to their lockers, grabbed their stuff and dashed out to Seth's car. He quickly shifted gears and pulled out of the parking lot. Speeding down the highway, pretty much terrifying Noa to no end.
"Ha. Well deserved after the lunch room incident."
"That doesn't even equal to nearly ending my life!" she shrieked at the top of her lungs.
"Au contraire."
Seth pulled the car alongside the curb in front of her house, and let her out.
"Sure you don't want me to walk you to the door?"
"If it endangers my life, not on your life," she said, sticking her tongue out.
"Fine. See you later."
"Oh, Seth. I was just joking."
"I know," he said returning the raspberry," I'll see you tomorrow Noa."
"Bye Seth," she said, waving as she walked into the house.
Noa walked into her room and sat down at her desk.
"Crap. I've got Algebra homework."
With a sigh, she pulled out what she swore was a ten pound book, and slammed it on her desk.
"Okay…page 466. Awh man. I can't do this," she mused, laying down on her bed.
"Do I have anymore homework?" she questioned, checking her planner," why does the school enforce these stupid things?"
Noa's head hit the pillow groggily and she drifted to sleep.
"NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Wha?"
"Time to get up!!!" cried a small voice.
"Oh, Benny. Get out of my room."
"But sis! Mommy said it was time to get up!"
"I don't care what Mom says! I'm going back to sleep. Bye Benny."
"NUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! SISSY!!"
"Benny. I said out!"
"Noa Lydia Black. Get your butt out of bed. Now get dressed," a military-like voice roared.
"All right, all right. Jeez. Don't have a cow."
"I wouldn't have to 'have a cow' if you'd get out of bed when you're told!"
"MOM! JUST SHUT UP! I'M GETTING DRESSED LIKE YOU ASKED. GET OUT!"
"Fine."
Her miserable mother left, taking her son with her. Noa pulled on a gothic lolita skirt, a leather top, and some black and white blood stained knee high socks. Walking downstairs, she grabbed a bagel and some eggs, wolfing them down as she heard Seth honking the horn outside.
"It's already 7:20?!"
Noa ran out the door, and hopped over the car door.
"Well good morning to you too."
"What?"
"Who doesn't like seeing their best friend's panties first thing in the morning?"
"Shut up and drive, Seth."
"Oh, you bully me, and then expect me to drive you to school?"
"Pweese?" she asked with puppy eyes.
"Oh fine."
"Yay!"
FF to Biology
"Class. CLASS! GIVE ME YOUR ATTENTION."
Everyone quieted down and took their seats.
"Class. This is Charity. She's our new student. Please welcome her and help her find her way around."
"Yes, sir."
Charity sat down in the empty seat next to Seth, her blonde hair nearly touching him. Noa had gone to the bathroom and she came back to find a girl in her seat.
"Um. Excuse me. You're in my seat."
"I'm not."
"Yes you are. I was assigned this seat at the beginning of the year. Now move."
"No."
"Please."
"No, you dumb bitch."
"Excuse me?" she said, drawing back her fist.
"Ack! Mr. Dembrowsky! She's going to hit me!" the blonde shrieked.
"Noa, what's the problem?"
"Tell her to move. She's in my seat."
"Charity. Move before I have you removed."
"But sir!"
"NOW."
"You are so going to pay for this."
"Ha, yeah right, Blondie. Give me a dime, since you've wasted my time."
Noa sat down in her rightful seat next to Seth, "Thank you so much, Noa."
"Was that sarcasm?"
"No. That was an honest thank you."
"Okay. You're welcome Seth."
Class continued on as usual, until the bell ran for the end of the day.
"Hey Seth! Wait up!"
Seth turned on his heel, and came face to face with his worst fear: Charity.
"Hey. I was wondering if I could talk to you," she said glaring at Noa," privately."
Seth glanced at Noa," I guess.." he replied walking off behind the blonde.
Seth turned to face Noa, "I'll hurry back," he mouthed, making sure the woman who was dragging him wouldn't hear.
Charity pulled him alongside of the building where they were blocked from view.
"What do you want?"
"You really want to know?"
"If you're not going to tell me, I'm leaving."
"I want you Seth. I know what you are, and I want you," she said, pouting her lips, trying to be sexy, "badly.."
(A/N: I had to create a character who was a bit of a whore and well that's her.)
Seth looked at her with bewilderment in his eyes," WHAT?!"
"I want you Seth."
"No."
"Fine. I'll tell everyone your secret."
"What secret?"
"The big one."
"What big one?"
"You're a," she said taking a step closer and whispering in his ear," a vampire.."
Seth's eyes widened, how could she figure this out!? She was definitely wasn't the brightest crayon in the box, but seriously!
"Why would you do that?"
"Because. No one can have you but me."
"What? Why?"
"You're mine."
"No I'm not. I don't belong to anyone."
"Oh? So you like Noa better?" she asked, acting like she was hurt," is that why you where that necklace she gave you?"
"She's my best friend; that's why I wear it."
"Uh huh," she said rolling her eyes.
"You know what? I'm so out of here."
"Go ahead Seth. Leave and I'll tell Noa. I'll tell Noa everything."
Seth's eyes turned crimson, he wanted her. D-E-A-D. She made his blood boil. Anyone who threatened Noa's life or his relationship with her did. Seth turned to face her," Leave Noa out of this. What do you want?"
"To date you."
"How long?"
"Forever," she said pulling his resentful figure closer.
(A/N: I feel so bad for him. TTTT)
Charity stood on her tip toes and gently pressed her lips to his. Seth shied away, trying to get her off. He finally had enough, and pushed her off.
"Forceful? I like it," she said dragging him out into plain view, "Seth?"
"What?" he said in a cold, dismal voice.
"Kiss me quick."
"Fuck off. I'm out of here," he said walking to Noa and revving up his car.
Noa hopped into the passenger's seat, and they drove away. Charity shot death glares at the two of them as the car pulled out of the driveway.