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Chapter 4
Juliet's POV
I was still slightly shaken from the fact that I could have been killed and that Annabelle almost was, but I had returned mostly normal and Alex helped me through my classes for a bit before ordering the others to keep an eye on me when she wasn't around. I was getting better and by lunch, I was almost back to normal. Eating with our group, I watched the new girl, Megan, glare at Alex. I looked at my mate and found her having an animated conversation with Maddie and Sam. Glancing back at Megan, I saw her head bent and so I shrugged it off. Alex and I stood early like always so that we had enough time to spend together before classes started again. Just as we stepped into the hallway, Alex tensed and sped up.
I ran to catch up with her and asked, "What-?" Before I could finish, I heard an explosion. Looking back, I found numerous bombs exploding all over the hallway we had just left. I stared in surprise as the bombs continued exploding all over. I turned to Alex as they ended and stared at her in shock.
"You heard the bombs ticking and sped up so they couldn't get us." I said softly.
Alex nodded and began making her way toward our special place again. Again, Alex tensed and sped up, me following close behind. We dodged more bombs and the more Alex sped up, the closer the explosions came. Then Alex stiffened as we were running and she grabbed me tight.
"Let's get to class," she told me. I stared up at her in confusion and she waved her wand, flashing us right to our next class. I glanced around, noticing that no one was in there and so I glanced at Alex, even more confused.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because," she said, "the bombs seemed to be following us all the way to our secret place. My guess is that when we finally got there, there would be some giant explosion that would have blasted us both to smithereens."
Just as she said this, there was the sound off a massive explosion as the ground shook violently and the walls melted slightly from some radioactive heat. I was thrown into Alex's arms as I lost my footing on the floor and she leaned against a desk.
When it ended, I looked around, slightly frightened, before looking up at my mate. I pushed myself onto my toes and kissed her in relief and gratitude that she had saved us. We jumped apart when the door was opened by the teacher and she raised an eyebrow at us. We smiled at her sheepishly and she slowly shut the door. We glanced at each other and after a beat, Alex burst into laughter. I giggled along with her as we strode out the door to wait for our friends. They walked up three minutes later and I noticed that Megan seemed to be in a better mood. She hadn't looked up but I could see the smile playing on her lips. The others didn't seem to notice and continued talking. I tapped Megan on the shoulder and she slowly raised her head. She frowned at me and stared at me.
"You, uh seem to be in a lighter mood." I told her. "I'm glad you feel better."
She nodded to me and glanced over at Alex. I saw her eyes flash slightly, but they got happier almost immediately. We all headed into the class and the rest of the day passed almost uneventfully, other than the fact that everyone was discussing the explosions that happened. Alex and I stayed out of that conversation and everyone began talking about homecoming.
"I totally can't wait!" Kate squealed, reminding me of a Japanese schoolgirl I met, and ate, way back when. "I mean it's on Halloween like every year."
"Yeah," Maddie said. "Remember last year when Selena came dressed like a princess? Her fur glowed like nothing before and she managed to make her eyes turn the same color as her dress? What a witch! She was amazing."
Everyone had frozen while she spoke and all eyes at the table found me and Alex. I was afraid to look at my lover. Glancing at her, I noted that she just stared down at her glass of blood without any feeling and slowly, her hand tightened around the small container. Before I knew what was happening, there was a cracking sound and the glass shattered in her hand. None of the blood splattered on me, but splashed those closest to me and Alex. I watched Alex stand and silently stride out the door, her hands stuffed deep in her pockets. I sighed and followed silently, nodding to the others that we'd be back.
Alex's POV
I missed her. Yes, I can actually admit that because it was true. Selena was my best friend, my sister, my soul mate. I missed her and I was allowed to because my demon side was hurting without her and it was getting to the point where my demon side actually wanted to cry. Demons don't cry! I needed to get in touch with Selena again, but she refused to come back. So I was stuck like this, in my half-mourning state. I heard footsteps behind me and knew Juliet had followed me. I didn't feel like speaking to her right now but I didn't actually have to speak so I let her catch up. We sat together on a nearby bench and Juliet put her hand on top of mine.
Against my will, I spoke. "She's a witch." I murmured. "Their powers develop later than wizards do. That's why my parents didn't know. I can't wait to tell them. But she's gone."
"I know Lexy," Juliet muttered beside me.
I sighed and we sat there for a bit just staying quiet and enjoying having each other. When I felt ready, we went back into the cafeteria and sat back down with the others. Maddie looked at me sheepishly and I waved a hand, telling her that it was no big deal. I saw the new girl, Megan, staring at me and I turned my gaze to her questioningly. She shrugged and continued picking at her rotten meat. I sighed and everyone headed to class.
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