Rachel's Pov...
"Goddamn shit on toast with a side of 'fuck you'..." I muttered beneath my breath as I trudged through the courtyard. It became quite chilled rather quickly, the weather decided to turn from pleasant to dreadful between the periods of speaking to Grell to entering the school. I shivered lightly as I paced, gritting my teeth so hard I could break them. Though, I was cut short in my action as I ran face first into something solid.
I stumbled back and glanced up, only to meet eyes with a red haired male. His eyes were like fire, expression was cold, and a black cloak with four golden buttons concealed his body. "Who are you?" I questioned and he shook his head. "I asked you a question." I said and he narrowed his eyes into a glare.
I took a moment to examine him, I had somehow missed the large sword he had strapped to his back, the belt leading underneath his cloak. His hair was shaggy, spiked and a dark orange and he wore aged leather boots, barely noticeable beneath the ends of the coat. We stood there, gazing back at each other with harsh glances. Though, neither of us seemed to waver from the other.
I shivered lightly and crossed my arms over my chest, trying to contain heat in myself. He seemed to notice my notion and quickly removed his cloak, placing it over my shoulders. Before I could process what had happened, he began to walk from me. I turned quickly on my heel to gaze at his back.
"Wait!" I called and he stopped for a moment, his eyes gleaming lightly. "...Who are you? I almost feel like I should know you." I stated and he shook his head once more, before turning back again, leaving without another word. Not only had he just gave me a menacing stare, but, he had also handed me his cloak to keep warm without a word. This only caught my interest, especially because he was certainly not one of the students.
I tapped my pen lightly against the desk in front of me. I had been sitting in my dorm, at the desk, by the window for the past two hours, staring into space in thought of my plan. So far, nothing had come out as a good idea or well enough to get both Cassie and Alexis out. Cassie would come willingly if I only stated there was an emergency, but, Alexis would be more difficult. Though, my biggest problem is what they had against each other and what Alexis meant by 'creature like me'.
I heard the door open behind me, causing me to jump faintly as I turned and stood to view my new roommate. Though, I don't believe we were expecting each other in anyway, let alone to ever lay eyes upon our faces. "Angel." "Gatekeeper." We scoffed in unison. "I never thought I'd see you again, let alone be roommates. Besides, what's a creature like you doing here?" She questioned as she placed her books on her nightstand beside her bed.
"My business is my own. Though, you have no room to question me, especially when you yourself aren't human or dead." I replied, crossing my arms as she turned to gaze at me with a stoic expression. "Smarter then you look. So, I assume you used an ancient memory charm?" She questioned and I raised a brow. "Angie thinks you're a doll and Demian...well he thinks the same about any girl with an ass or chest walks by." She replied and I blinked at her, glancing lightly over my shoulder to my butt as I crossed my arms over my chest.
"He...doesn't do anything, does he?" I asked and she smirked lightly. "Depends on how captivating you are. He's offered some girls. Though, not as much as he's offered that Alexis Wade." She replied and I narrowed my eyes in confusion. "...And does she...?" I trailed off and she chuckled lightly. "Oh no. She refuses anyone and everyone's offer, no matter what they are. From simple talks to...more extreme." She said as she examined me, her hand placed lightly beneath her chin.
"What?" I questioned as I placed my hands on my hips. "Just curious..." She muttered softly before turning back to her books, pulling out a small notebook. "I can already tell you want to know about Mavis and Wade, more about there disliking towards each other then anything. Am I right?" She asked, a small smirk playing at her lips again. "I do. But, how do you know?" I replied and she placed a finger to her lip. "Secrets my dear Angel, secrets." She simply stated and threw me the book.
"When you have the time, read that. I've kept tabs on them for two and a half years, since they came." She said. "That's not stalker-ish at all..." I muttered and she chuckled. "It's a hobby; I like to keep notes on behavior and interaction between races... And... They're something-" "Interesting?" I cut her off and she shook her head. "No more like..." "Different." I stated and she nodded. "Exactly. Now we better hurry down, it's nearly lunch and Angie will have my head if I don't give the new announcement speech." She said and I raised a brow as she grabbed my wrist, pulling me to the door.
"I'd rather skip!" I protested and she shook her head. "You can appear and then disappear once the announcement is given, all students have to be present." She said and I sighed heavily. "Also..." She mumbled and stopped, turning to face me. "I'm Adena Swan." She introduced herself, a bright smile on her lips and a tinkle in her dark eyes. "I'm Rachel Radcliff." I replied and she bowed, her brown hair that was tucked behind her ears fell into her face.
"Radcliff a cover name?" She asked lightly once she stood and we began down the hall. My face tightened slightly and she laughed quietly. "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone." She said and I sighed lightly. "Angie could have recognized my real name if I said it... Then it wouldn't have been good." I replied lightly and she nodded. "Also, I think it would be better if you introduced yourself as Angel... Tell Angie and Demian it's your middle name and you prefer to go by it, if you want your cover better planned." Adena advised and I nodded with a thoughtful expression on my face. "I'll do that then." I replied. "Thanks."
