Chapter 3
It was halfway through History and things weren't getting much better. Mrs. Underwood started the lesson with announcing an essay do in three weeks. For any normal person that would have given them plenty of time but with the amount of Vampires flooding into New York I was going to have to do the essay at last minute. She said that the essay put an end to our Russian unit and today we were going to start our new unit, Mythical Creatures. I almost chocked on the water I was drinking.
"Josephine are you alright?" Mrs Underwood sincerely asked.
The class snickered, making me blush hard.
"Yes, Mrs Underwood" I tried to put on a smile, but failed miserably.
"Ok then class new textbooks are being handed out right this moment so don't forget to put your name in it".
When I got my book I stared at the cover. It looked accurate enough that it might explain Vampires or Shape shifters in its context.
"Flip to page 15 class, we are going to start with my favourite kinds of fictional creatures, Shape shifters!"
O. MY. GOD... I hate my life soooo much right now.
"Who wants to read first?" Mrs U said
Several hands went up, but apparently none fit the part for reading this interesting chapter. Her eyes scanned the room. She kept her eyes on me a second to long and I knew it was going to be me.
Please no please, please, please no!
"Josephine?" She smiled. Darn it
I sighed as I looked down at the page.
"Shape Shifters" I started, letting the sweetness seep through my voice "are humans creatures that, like vampires, are better adapted than the current species of human. All Shape shifters have the ability to shape shift into one particular animal that they are born with. But to better blend in with human societies they must spend much of their time as a normal human being. One of the ways to tell who is human and who is not is to look at a person's canines. As you have previously read, Vampires and Shape shifters canines are almost identical except for one small difference. Vampires have only to developed canines on their upper set of teeth where as Shape shifters have four. Both creatures are equally strong and although it has been debated over the centuries, Vampires and Shape Shifters are both immortal. They never age or grow old. Because of these amazing powers these two creatures share they have been at war for over 400 years."
I finished and looked up at Mrs. U for conferment. I wondered if she believed this book was true. Luckily someone saved me the question and asked.
"Is this a true book?" A girl who I believe goes by the name of Sarah asked.
"Well I believe it is." Mrs U answered simply.
"Wow really" Sarah said in awe
"Yes now class is over. Don't forget about your essay!" Mrs U called as we filed out of the room.
The rest of the day passed as a blur. All I remember is the amazement in the grades voices as the news grew about Shape Shifters and Vampires. People even began to takes sides on what they would want to be. To my surprise most guys chose Shape Shifters and the girls chose vampires.
As the Bell rang to end school I quickly hurried to my locker. Unfortunately the fire witch Avery was waiting for me. She wasn't actually a witch but she sure looked like it. There were two guys beside her and one girl. The girl was small but feisty as she practically climbed up one of the guys. I believe the girls name was Sidney and the two guys were Liam and Alex. Liam glared at Sidney and tried to pry her off of him. I almost laughed out loud. As they noticed me I realized both Liam and Alex were checking me out hard! I smiled sweetly when I was about a metre from them. I think Liam drooled. Sick!
"Excuse me Avery, I was wondering if you could be so kind and remove yourself from my Oh so beautiful locker" My sarcasm caught her off guard and after recovering she sneered
"Oh Josephine if only I was kind" She smiled
That got me mad. Like so mad my canines grew to Panther size. Shoot!
Avery spoke to Alex and Liam next. "Go ahead and do what you want with her."
Liam smiled and in two steps he was in front of me kissing my lips. He was popular, so I kissed him back. Hard.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Avery smile, then go shocked with horror when she realized what was happening. One of her guys was making out with me.
I had no affection for Liam and was only trying to get Avery mad so when his hand reached for my shirt I knew it was enough. I broke the kiss and stepped away from Liam.
Then I walked away, back to my car.