Chapter Two

Teddy's POV

She wouldn't look at me. I could see it in her face. She was concentrating, trying to come up with some valid excuse or answer. I know what that means…

I didn't understand. I really didn't understand. How did she even meet this boy? He is new; I think he only just started here. I remember now, he moved to England from America. Why couldn't he have just stayed there, far away from Toire and me?

Still no answer… Come on Teddy, be a man. You shouldn't have to take this. Make Toire see. Make her answer.

"Toire… please answer me" I gave her my most attractive pleading look I could possibly manage and willed my hair to turn turquoise. It's her favourite colour.

She flinched uncomfortable and looked down at her shoes and whispered

"I'm sorry Teddy I can't say"

It was if she had slapped me, I could feel my cheeks flaming. We don't have secrets. I have kept only one thing from her… ever.

"What?" my voice was shaking.

"I'm sorry Teddy I can't tell you. I do have some rights you know. Stop asking me." Toire sounded bolder now I knew Veela's had a reputation for having a temper, but Toire? Never. Then why were her fists clenched and the blood rising to her face?

"Teddy you can't order me around forever, I'm not your little dog. I'm trying to be nice. Do you want to go get something to eat?" I could see she was trying very hard to restrain herself.

"Did I say you were my dog?" I spluttered, "Why can't you just answer a simple question?"

"Teddy. Stop. This. Please. Just stop."

"Why were you even in the library? Just answer me!"

"I am allowed to go wherever I want Teddy, stop being so stupid and calm down" Toire's eyes were lit up and I could see the spark in them which meant she wouldn't be able to hold down her Veela blood for much longer.

" Oh right. Yes because you're the one to talk about being stupid, aren't you Toire? You are just a stupid girl who isn't even smart enough to answer a simple question. It's a wonder you even bothered to go to the library. Can you even read? I panted; the worst of my fury was over.

Toire opened her mouth as if she was about to retaliate but then closed it again. Her eyes began to fill with tears and I knew I had gone too far. Before I could even open my mouth to apologize she let out a small whimper and fled.

Toire's POV

He hates me. I want to tell him I really do, but I don't know how to tell him what happened. What would you do? Is it better to keep him from knowing anything at all? Keep him safe from the rumours and lies that spread around this school.

I looked outside my bedroom window. All the other girls were out. I was alone. It was an annoyingly perfect day, I felt so broken so defeated but I couldn't cry. Teddy had it worse; Teddy doesn't know what was being said. He would soon; I just didn't want to be the one who has to tell him. I absentmindedly touched the cut of my cheek. It was a small price to pay. I'm just glad Lawrence came when he did. Teddy doesn't know how much he owes Lawrence.