Alexis' Pov...
Every was dark and cold, causing me to shiver. "Hello?" I called out into the abyss, but, nothing answered. I couldn't remember where I was last, but, the only thing that came to mind was Cassie. Wait. Where was Cassie?! "Cassie?!" I called out, hoping she would answer. But, again there was nothing. I sighed in aggravation as I looked around. It was like I was swimming in darkness, like any second while I breathe in the blackness would fill my lungs and drown me. Or... I thought. Or it will consume my soul. I said to myself and I shook my head. "Don't be silly!" I told myself, but, I was rather superstitious about things. But, I did believe in God and the angels and Satan... Which only meant demons.
Wait-what was I thinking? I couldn't have summoned a demon, I wasn't dying, I didn't want revenge, and I definitely wouldn't call a demon to do my dirty work for me. Demon, show yourself. I thought and immediately clamped my hand over my ears. I was trying to shake the thought, but, no matter what I did I saw the same set of glowing pink eyes and white fangs.
"You called?" I heard a husky voice ask. "Nope!" I instantly replied. "Are you sure?" He asked. I thought for a moment and decided, if this was a dream, why not go with it? "...If I did call you, are you what I think you are?" I questioned and he chuckled deeply. "If you mean a demon. Yes." I bit the inside of my lip, I felt extremely uneasy now. "What might your wish be so that we may for a contract?" He asked curiously. Oh, hell no! I yelled mentally at myself, this was a dream but it felt too real.
I waited in silence and shifted around. I didn't know what to say. I mean what would happen if I said no and I'd be trapped here forever? "Cassie..." I muttered, I was scared beyond what I truly thought I was and it just now sunk in. Deep. I was trembling badly and I could hardly stand anymore. I'd only felt this way before and that was the time I just fell unconscious without reasons. I later researched and found that I was possibly being possessed, but, I was still me.
"Well?" He asked impatiently. I was stalling and he knew it, he probably could sense my fear too. "Cassie help." I whispered, even though I knew it was hopeless to call for someone I didn't even know where they were. I felt really cold suddenly as I tried to take a step forward and something grabbed me from behind. I tried to scream, but, it was almost as if I could as no sound escaped. "Cassie!" Was the only thing I managed to say before my voice completely faded.
Cassie's Pov...
I was staring at the clock in the class room. One minute. I thought as my gaze intensified on the slow moving hand. Faster! I practically screamed in my mind, I wanted to get out and go hang out with the others, especially Alexis. Nothing ever got old with her and one subject would lead to the next with extremely odd ties to the topic.
I jumped out of my seat when the bell rang. "Time to go!" I shouted and grabbed my bag. I started for the door, but, stopped when I realized Alexis wasn't next to me or even behind. I looked back to her desk and there she sat, staring motionless down at her empty desk. "Cassie..." I heard her mumble and I walked over to her. "C'mon, Lexi. We got to go, the others are waiting." I said and pulled her to her feet. She just stared at me, her eyes were like glass and she was trembling slightly.
"Lexi?" I asked in concern, something was wrong. Though, she just grabbed her bag and walked away rather slowly, almost as if she wasn't conscious. I shrugged slightly and followed after her, but, when she reached the empty teacher's desk she stopped. "Cassie...help..." I heard, it was almost to faint to even hear as she leaned onto the desk.
I dropped my back as she slumped over slightly, almost like her legs couldn't hold her anymore. I grabbed her shoulders as she trudged backwards and her head leaned back against my shoulder. Her eyes were not only glassy, but, a vibriant pink. Her skin was turning white and she started to struggle against me. "Cassie!" She yelled and shoved away from me. She stumbled to the door and into the hall as I chased after her in a rush. Almost immediately as I stepped through the class door she collapsed in the hall, screaming.
I dropped next to her and shook her violently, trying to wake her up, she was scaring me badly. "Someone go get help!" I heard one of our friends yell and someone rushed from the hall for a teacher or someone. "Lexi!" I yelled at her as she tried to push away from me, but, she was too weak. People just stood and stared bewilded while I shook her, the halls filled with her screams of protest against something. Then suddenly she stopped, her body going limp and her eyes glassy and distant.
I freaked out instantly and began to shake her even more. "No! Wake up!" I yelled, tears threatening to fall free. "No, you can't! You promised you won't leave me after what happened!" I screamed and started to cry. I hugged her tightly and sobbed into her chest, I felt like something was ripped right from inside me. You can... I thought. You said you wouldn't die like he did... I said, squeezing her tighter. "...You promised..." I muttered and I heard a cough.
"C-Cassie...Can't...breathe..." She choked out and I immediately let up. I pulled back and stared at her wide eyed, the tears ceased and left my cheeks stained. She raised an eyebrow slightly at me. "...Where am I? And...and why are you crying?" She asked quietly and I gave a shaky chuckle. "You collapsed." I said and she sat up, causing people to freak out and tell her to lie back down. But, being the stubborn and prideful Lexi she was, she stood up and began walking down the hall like nothing happened.
I jumped up and followed after her, a wide grin across my face as I came to pace next to her. "I am not weak." She muttered and I glanced at her from the corner of my eye. "Later." She replied to the glance and stopped as a teacher arrived, our friend tailing closely behind. "Are you alright?" Our Algebra teacher asked and placed a firm hand on Alexis shoulder. "She's fine." I answer for her, knowing she hated it when people asked what was wrong. The only ones who could ever actually get her to tell were me and Rachel. Even if she nearly killed herself, which happened before, she wouldn't admit to the pain and continue on like she was perfectly fine.
"Are you sure? We should probably get you to the nurses office." Our teacher insisted and Alexis brushed his hands off her shoulders. "I'm perfect." She replied defiantly, a light growl emitting from her throat that only I could hear because of my keen hearing. Though, there was something off. When she growled I swore her eyes flash the vibrant pink before returning to their naturally dark and cold look.
No... I thought. I'm imagining it. I've only ever seen those in Black Butler. Only... I paused, gasping quietly. "Demons..." I muttered to myself as we walked along the sidewalk to the bus. "Hm?" Alexis asked, turning her head to look at me. "Nothing." I replied. I mean, really, I couldn't believe my best friend was a demon, even if she acted like one inside. But, that was personality, right? I hope so. I thought, it wasn't true. After all, you had to meet a demon before becoming a complete one.