Well, here is chapter two for all you readers! I hope you enjoy the story. Dont forget all the credit for this goes to myy amazing friend, KATY! She has amazing writing skills! Way better than mine, but she begs to differe SO go ahead and read! And tell her what you think by REVIEWING!! Everyone deserves a good review! So go ahead and press that little review button. You know you want to!
2
i finally have my chance to talk to her but now, what to say? i have to just take my chances with fate i suppose. I don't know what she takes interest in or whether she is a sociable person or not. I decided that now is better than never and i slowly rose from my table, throwing my navy blue Jansport back pack over my shoulder. I casually walked over to her and the empty table. I sat myself down and put my backpack down beside me. She didn't move a muscle. She was like a sculpture carved by Micheal Angelo himself.
"Hi", I said. I would kick myself later for this lame hello.. She said nothing.
"I'm Aiden. I noticed you in my pre-calculus class this morning. You must be new. You're name is...?" I couldn't believe myself. Why am I even here? I thought to myself.
"My name is Lacy", she said in a perfect, soothing voice.. It shocked me how sweet and sultry it was. It was the purest, most ravishing thing that i had ever heard. It was like stain. Sweet, seductive satin.
"What?" She asked, obviously confused. I had been so awe struck by the perfection of her voice that i forgot to speak back to her. I must have been staring. I couldn't help it though. She was so flawless as she sat there unmoving.
"I'm sorry. Got lost in my thought for a moment there. How long have you been in Fairbanks?"
"Not long", she said simply. Her simple answer and her beauty had me craving for more. I ransacked my brain for another topic of conversation that would entertain her but of course, nothing. She looked at me then, with her bewitching green eyes. I was totally unprepared for her stunning beauty and nearly fell out of my seat..
"What?" She asked again clearly wondering what I was thinking. Great, I thought. She probably thinks I'm crazy. I looked at her a moment longer, trying to memorize her lovely face, afraid to lose her.
"I'm sorry", I said lamely. "You will have to excuse my staring it's just that...your eyes." And suddenly i couldn't find the words that i so desperately longed to say. She looked at me intently, waiting for me to finish, urging me on with her eyes. I longed for her to speak her angel voice again.
"My eyes?" She said, obviously confused by my lack of elaboration. She seemed guarded though, as she spoke these words to me. Like there was something, a story perhaps, behind those eyes that she wishes for no one to ever have to know.
"Your eyes", i finished. "Are impeccable. They're gorgeous. I wonder how you ever got that staggering color." There was a pause before she answered me. She looked at me then, as if i had just called her Aphrodite.
"Thank you", she stammered, obviously bewildered by my response and honesty. A look of true pleasure sprawled across her stunning face.
"I'm sorry if that was too upfront. I just could not help but notice their obvious beauty from the moment i firsts saw your exquisite face."
She blushed a soft pink on her cheeks. The color seemed to dance upon her pale face. It was a glorious sight to behold and her beauty, once again, caught me off guard. They were like rose petals. Her eyes dropped a bit, flaunting her long beautiful lashes. The she looked back up at me with a smile on her face, so beautiful it was like a sunset on the horizon. Though i have never seen a sunset so beautiful as this one. This time, it was my fault to be confused. I looked at her with a puzzled expression and thank God she knew i was confused because i honestly was at loss for words after she flashed me her stunning smile.
"Nothing", she said quietly. Her smile was quivering a bit, as if she was on the verge of excitement. "It's just, you're the first person to actually talk to me. Everyone else has been staring at me all day like i am some kind of zoo animal. You are the first to recognize me as a person instead of something pretty to look at."
We looked at each other in silence. The best kind of silence. I knew we had a connection because no one can sit through silence like this unless you really do care about the other. I sat there and took in her beauty and the heartfelt words that she had just spoken to me. She was so much more than a pretty face. She didn't deserve to be glared at.
"I am sorry to hear that. I am tempted to tell you that tomorrow will be better but honestly, it probably won't be." I hated telling her this but the sad truth is better than a lie. Isn't it?
"Well thanks for the positive look on tomorrow", she teased. "I will be sure to get up and put my big girl pants on. " A smile crept its way onto her delicate face. Her eyes danced with pride.. "And how would you know what it's like to not fit in? You look like you own the school by the way all these girls stare at you."
I questioned her reasoning on this so i stole a quick glance around the room. She was right. Well, half right anyways. There were girls staring at me -curse my vampire nature-, but there were also girls staring at Lacy in pure envy. I looked back at LAcy and she looked like she had just won the lottery. Joy was written all over her face and her lime green eyes shimmered with light. I felt weightless suddenly. Her smile and happiness made me smile with rapture. My crooked smile made her laugh. It was like a song. A sweet lullaby just for me. o perfectly, this laugh rolled off her tongue. I wanted so much to kiss her right then. To feel her cool lips pressed against mine, moving together in perfect harmony. Her laugh slowed to a low chuckle as my smile grew.
"What is it you want most right now, Sam?" She asked innocently. Her eyes widened with anticipation.
"I want to know all about you," I said, hoping this wouldn't disturb her. Obviously, it did. Her smile faded into a tight line and her lime eyes changed to an emerald green and they filled with worry. She looked guarded again.
"I don't think that that would be a very good idea", she said quickly. Her low angel-like voice now harsh and serious. A thousand thoughts rushed through my head in that moment. I wanted to ask her why. But that unforgiving bell rang just as i mustered up some intelligible words to say to her.. She stood abruptly and looked at me, her eyes looked like they were about to pour out tears.
"I have to go", she said softly, as she began to walk away from me. I caught her arm and she turned around to look at me with her soft eyes, now lime green again.
"Tomorrow?" I pleaded with her. A small smile danced on her gentle smooth lips and she turned to disappear into the crowd..
Her eyes must change shades to match her emotions. Useful, I thought. But such a brilliant emerald green. I never knew such a color could be portrayed in actual realty. But what was it that i saw? Anger was it? Fear? I can't quite place what exactly it was that i saw burning in her eyes. I don't even know why she left in such haste. We do have five whole minutes to get to class. And she looked so torn and guarded when i told her that i want to know more about her. And I do. I want to know all about her. She is so mysterious and perfect. She demands my attention. I know, I thought.. I'll ask her more about herself tomorrow to learn if she is what I am.. I was suddenly excited. The thought of seeing her glorious eyes and features again made my lifeless heart flutter. The rest of my classes went by in a daze. I couldn't stop thinking about her. It was worse than this morning because now that i have learnt her name and heard her harmonious voice, there was no going back to how it used to be. She is like my medication for an incurable illness. Whether or not she ever gives me the time of day, she will forever be mine.
As the final bell of the day rang, I sat up in my chair and gathered my composition books and texts. I tried to focus my thoughts on what i needed from my locker. Come to think of it, i never need anything. I ace every test and please every teacher. After taking the same coarse for 121 years, I am pretty sure I have everything down to a science now... I strolled over to my locker and began unloading the days work and books.. But suddenly, I couldn't remember how to function. I dropped all my books and whatnot in astonishment. I couldn't believe my luck. Because there she was. Right next to me opening her locker. And the smell was overwhelming.. It worked its way into my system and it smelled like me. Like my kind but slightly contrastive. She looked at me then and flashed me a small, blush smitten smile before she went back to sorting though her locker. I was stunned and buoyant. Was she really right there? I couldn't believe it. She gathered the remaining books that she needed for the weekend and nodded at me once.
"Goodbye Aiden. Have a nice weekend," and that was it. She sauntered away from me without a backward glance, leaving me here completely aghast. I just watched her until she was out of sight. I looked into my locker trying to hide my face. Why am I so useless around her? I gathered the books that i felt i should need and walked to the student parking lot. It was raining outside, as usual. I walked straight to my car despite the drizzle of moisture and stares cast my way. I opened the door of my black Mustang GT -flashy i know- and set my books in the passenger seat. I sat down onto the cool black leather of the upholstery and breathed in the familiar scent of home. I turned on the radio and scanned the channels. None of them were adequate. All rap and useless screaming to an uncomprehending microphone. I shut it off abruptly and sat in silence, listening to the soft pitter patter of rain on the roof of my car.
"Hey Aiden!" I jumped at the sound of another voice in my car. I looked to my side and there was Clara. I don't know how she managed to get in the car without me being able to hear her. But then i came to and remembered her other sense. Clara has more than one power, as do I. She can teleport. She and I are very special because we have these two powers. Normal vampires rarely get one. But we have two. I don't know why Clara would risk using her power in the presence of humans but then again, people do tend to be a little slow at piecing clues together.
"Hey Clara", I mumbled to myself. I didn't really feel like speaking at the moment but Clara doesn't give up that easy, I assure you.
"What is up with you, Aiden? You seem distracted." She looked a me with her caramel candy eyes and i saw a flash of worry streak across them like a shooting star.
"I think I'll go hunting this weekend Clara", I said simply. She just looked at me with an irked stare, her brows knit together in confusion. But she didn't question me any further.
We rode the rest of the way home in silence. But I enjoyed the quiet. Silence is the best kind of music in my opinion. You can do anything with silence. It is fantastic and soothing. I planned where I was to go hunting this weekend. I wasn't really that thirsty but I wanted some time away. There had been some grizzly bears reported in a forest near by. I chose that as my hunting ground. I knew someone would want to come, it's a safety precaution really but i would rather travel by myself this time. I hope that they would understand.We pulled up slowly to our house. It is a very large home really. The way we see it, if we try to hide ourselves and act secretive, people will will believe that we have something to hide. So we do not hide ourselves. our glorious, mansion sized black house is perched comfortably on the side of a hill. I pulled into the second of our two car garage slowly and cut the engine. Clara and I sat there for a while, how long exactly I couldn't say. But we sat there in the silence, listening to the rain, now a steady pounding on the garage door. like someone trying to get inside. the sound was strangely soothing though. If it wasn't for the uncomfortable presence of Clara, I might been at peace with my self. But I looked at her, her head hung low, looking at nothing. I tried to imagine what it was she was thinking about, though I could have easily found out for myself. But I know how she hates for me to bore into her mind so I let her be. She raised her delicate head to look at me, her eyes filled with what looked like agony. She looked defeated, but her breathing was a steady in and out. Like a dependable ticking clock. I loved the way her breathe showed in the chill of the air. the way her chest shifted in and out in the steady rhythm of her breathing. And if you really listened, you could hear the beating of her heart. Clara chose to breathe and keep her heart beating. It made her feel more real and not the monster that she felt like. The twisted look on her face now reminded me of the pain that I can see in her face when she remembers about what she is.
"Can I come with you, Aiden?" She looked at me with all that pain and solitude that she feels when she remembers. It made me feel guilty for what I knew I would end up telling her. Of course she cannot come because I need this time for myself. But she truly looked overcome with torment. Her steady breathing sped up and i could no longer hear the beating of her heart. She looked at me, eyes wide with anticipation, and then quickly dropped her gaze as if she already knew what it was I would say to her.
"I'm sorry Clara, I just really need to take this time for myself", I said to her, truly sorry for denying her. She opened the passenger door and slipped out of the car, shutting the door a little harder than was truly necessary. I sighed to myself loudly, bracing myself for the lecture I knew I would receive from Daphne. She hated it when I made Clara sad. And of course, Avery sided with Daphne so my house won't be a sanctuary tonight. I opened the car door and gathered my school books. I tried to plan what I would tell Daphne and Avery whence i got inside the house. But I soon gave up. I didn't mind if they were angry for a small while. They never stay angry long.
