Hello! This is the second Chapter of this story, and it is the point of view of a new character Oliver and the it'll switch back to Alina's.
In this chapter ALina has arrived at Latrome academy and meets a boy Oliver, read mmore to find out what happens!
Enjoy!
Love incrow
OLIVER'S POV
It's a cold winter's day; I put my hands in my pockets and let the winter air bite at the tips of my nose and ears, directing a chill down my rigid spine.
I let my gaze scan across the courtyard and issue an annoyed sigh.
They're doing it again. The girls. You'd think I was the only boy they'd ever seen the way they all act around me, giggling, whispering to their friends, flushing when I made eye contact with them. It was aggravating.
Couldn't there be at least one girl that I didn't have this effect on, just one that's all I want, one that I can at least talk to without them fainting, running away from being too shy or on the odd occasion wetting their pants.
I laugh at the memories of those few girls that unfortunately had that happen to them. I'm thinking of all the other amusing incidents I've caused from my supposedly good looks, when I spot a girl with thick white hair whisper loudly to her friend 'He's so unbelievably gorgeous' and then her friend replying,' I know, I think I'm in love!'.
This instantly returns my bad mood.
I've never dated. My friends all think that I'm mad but it's just that I'm waiting for the right girl, that one girl that won't turn and scream from excitement as I approach them.
Just that one girl, that's all I want.
'Just one…' I breathe letting the chilly air spin around my face making beautiful clouds of mist form from my breath.
As I watch the mist swirl into elaborate arrangements, it starts to get darker and denser as it rises higher and higher into the depressing sky.
Now, as a shimmering shade of silver, it starts to split into two. A blinding bright light shines through the silver mist and a scream echoes stridently across the now secluded courtyard.
I whip my head in every direction. Where did everyone go! They were all here 10 seconds ago! My heart picks up finally registering that something may be seriously wrong.
I go against my instincts and frantically race over to where I thought I heard the scream. I look around, but find nothing.
As I mull over what I thought I'd heard and seen, I see something that catches my eye.
The silver mist is descending to the ground, supporting what I can only imagine is a body. How bizarre.
I watch as the vapor gradually reaches the ground with a soft thud, twirling around the figure of the body, as though it was dancing.
I hesitantly walk over.
When I reach a close distant I realize it is a girl. I crouch down next to her and study her face. She's beautiful. Dark sinuous hair, penetrating brown eyes, and lovely ivory skin as stunning as the moon complimenting her soft rosy lips nicely.
The silver mist enveloped around her body slowly shifts away from her, seeping into the necklace that hangs around her long neck.
I lean forward to get a closer look. I'm so close now the tips of our noses could touch, but then I quickly pull away, feeling blood rush to my cheeks.
She had been awake the whole time. How embarrassing.
ALINA'S POV
I stare at the boy. Does he not know I'm awake, watching him? He continues to lean forward.
Obviously not.
I continue to observe him as he slowly gets closer to my face. He has appealing light brown hair that when the sun reflects off his head makes flecks of gold appear, giving his messy hair a lovely honey coloured tone.
His multi coloured kaleidoscope eyes study me with intense interest, striking the realization that he's little to close for comfort. I make the decision to finally get up, when he suddenly jerks back, turning an adorable shade of tomato red.
I fight back my sudden urge to double over in laughter and stand up, watching him step back to give me some well needed room. I stretch and take in my surroundings, breathing in a fresh hit of clean air.
I wait a while for him to speak but he's obviously too embarrassed to, so I take the weight off his shoulders and commit to the social task of introductions.
'Hi' I say sheepishly averting my eyes from his gaze.
He continues to look at the ground and shuffles his feet awkwardly.
About a minute has passed before he finally responds, 'H-hi' he whispers, staring at my feet.
I accidently choke out a giggle, and put my hand over my mouth to try to hide my smile. He looks up questionably and asks 'Am I amusing you?' with a small smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
I grin 'very much so'.
He replies with an answering smile. He steps forward seeming to find his courage, 'I'm Oliver Paten, what's your name?'
I step forward as well erasing the space between us, 'I thought you'd never ask!' I tease and hold out my hand 'I'm Alina Tainn'. He shakes it with an audible laugh. Finally I'm breaking through to him I think.
He let's go of my hand and asks, 'So where did you come from? You kind of floated down from the sky on a silver cloud out of nowhere…..That's the first time I've ever seen a new student arrive at the school like that. Usually they appear in the head mistresses office, not in the academy's courtyard' he states, laughing nonchalantly.
I gape at Oliver in disbelief. Did that really happen? It felt like a dream, now that I think about it this feels like a dream.
He raises his eye brows 'Um, if you don't mind me asking, would you be able to tell me a little bit about your life back home?' he asks all traces of humour gone. What an odd question I think, nevertheless I open my mouth to speak 'I come from,' blank. 'I err…live,' blank. 'I have…err….I-I,' blank.
I open and close my mouth like a fish. I'm lost for words. Why can't I remember anything! I rack my brain for any memories previous to today, but nothing comes. I scrunch my face up trying to stop myself from crying and manage to choke out 'I don't know…' sighing in defeat.
Oliver nods as though he knew that all along and takes my hand in his. He places his unoccupied hand at the small of my back and leads me away from the courtyard into a stone arch way, pulling me into an outside corridor.
I tug my hand out of his and pull away, 'um, where are you taking me?' I demand sitting down on the nearest bench and crossing my arms.
He rolls his eyes at my sudden stubbiness and mimics me. 'Relax, I'm just taking you to the head mistress, she'll explain everything to you, and I mean everything' he says gently standing up and offering me his hand.
I look at him warily, and turn away. Why should I trust this stranger anyway I mean I've only known him for a few minutes for crying out loud! For all I know he wants to eat me for an afternoon snack and share me with the other students. I laugh at the absurdness of it all.
He then puts his hand on my shoulder carefully and lightly turns me around.
'Look Alina, I know this is a lot to take in, but trust me when I arrived here I lost all my memory of my past as well, everyone does…' he shrugs, as though it's that simple.
I swallow and turn to him in defeat 'Alright, I trust you' I say quietly looking anywhere but him. He lifts my chin so he can see my face; 'Good' he says and stands up rolling his eyes. 'Now let's go we don't want to be late for the feast'.
My head snaps up at his statement and gulp. He looks at me and says 'everything alright?' I nod taking his hand in mine suspiciously.
He glances at our hands entwined together and hides a small smile.
'Okay, let's get going then' I say, He looks up and nods, leading me down the remainder of the corridor to a big oak door with a moon door knocker.
He grasps the moon and knocks rhythmically. The door creaks open to reveal a grand foyer. Oliver walks in giving me a chance to quickly look all over the huge room for any signs that I'm about to be dessert. I then look Oliver over twice to see if he has any cooking knives or forks poking out of his pockets. Thankfully I find none.
I seem to be safe from being made into an apple pie for the moment and follow Oliver into what is soon to be my new life, new start, and new future.
So that was the second chapter, what did ya think! Leave reviews please! and lots of cake for people who review my story hehehe!
P.S Chapter 3 wont be ready until next week end MAYBE, sorry guys!
love incrow
