I heard another crunch and twirled around, but saw no one. It felt like someone or something was watching me. I broke out into a run. While running I tripped over a root and saw darkness.
When I awoke it was dark. Oh shit. Emmett's gonna kill me.
Finding my way back was difficult. My head was throbbing. When I got to the clearing I saw Emmett's car. I braced myself for what was to come. As I walked through the front door the yelling started.
"Where were you?" He yellled. "We've been home for two hours! I thought something happened!"
"I was just exploring the place."
"In the woods?"
I didn't answer.
"You did. Didn't you? I thougt I told you not to go in the woods!"
"Why can't I?"
"Because I said so!"
"That's no reason."
"You're grounded!"
"Why?" I protested.
"Because I say so!"
Collin came down and joined the conversation. "What's going on?" It looked like he just got out of the shower. His hair was still wet and I noticed he only had sweatpants on.
"Avari went in the woods! That's what's going on!" Emmett shouted.
"Your brother's right. You shouldn't have gone in the woods." Collin agreed with him.
"I never said I went in the woods."
"It sure as hell looks like it!" My brother reached over and got leaves out of my hair.
I glanced down to see dirt on my jeans and sweatshirt. My shoes were covered in mudd.
"By the way, you start school tomorrow."
"Tomorrow!"
"And I'll be driving you," My brother told me. He turned his back toward me and went upstairs.
"Dinner's on the table," Collin said. I looked over at him. I ignore him and go to my room to get ready for school tomorrow.
I looked at myself in the mirror when I arrived in my bathroom. My eye liner was smeared and my hair was tangled. Dirt was all over my clothers. I warmed up the bath and got in. Getting out I wrapped a towel around my body.
I wasn't ready to go to school. I would be the new girl. My stomach turned to knots. I felt sick. I fell back on the bed.
I was running in the woods. Something was following me. I could feel it.
"Why do you run from me?" A fimilar voice asked.
I ran faster. My heart was pounding. I had to get away. Suddenly I tripped over a branch. I couldn't move my ankle. I saw a figure in the shadows walking towards me. "Stay away. Don't come any closer."
"Why are afraid of me?" The figure was getting closer.
"I'll scream," I warned him.
"Now, why would you do that?"
I started to scream, but a hand clapped over my mouth. I struggled to get away when he wrapped his arm around my waist. I started to panic.
"Shh...It's alright," He soothed me. He softly stroked my hair and started kissing my neck. I was breathing heavily. "So soft." I could feel his cool breath on my neck. I felt fangs graze my skin. They plunged in my neck.
I woke up sweating. Everything seemed so real. I was scared. I noticed I fell asleep with a towel on. When I pressed my ankle on the floor it stung. I made my way to the dresser limping. I changed quickly and got back in bed. I was afraid to go asleep, but couldn't obey my eyes.
My alarm went off at 6:00 am. I got up carefully trying not to hurt my ankle anymore. I changed into a black long-sleeve shirt and skinny jeans. and went to the bathroom. When I tied my hair back, that's when I noticed them. Two puncture wounds on my neck. Oh my god. This can't be happening. My dream was real. To cover the wounds I wore my hair down.
Walking down the stairs was painful. I saw Emmett in a suit fixing breakfast. Colllin was nowhere to be seen. I wasn't in the mood to talk to him. Lately we've been arguing a lot. It would be best if I didn't say anything.
After breakfast Emmett drove me to school. The ride was quiet. He didn't say anything til we got to the school. "I'm gonna be busy this afternoon, so Collin's gonna pick you up."
I didn't reply.
"You have to go to the office to pick up your schedule." I got out of the car and went inside.
