Beep.

Beep.

Beep.

Bee-

I groaned; reaching out and pushing my alarm clock off of the bed post. Tugging the covers all the way up until the headboard; covering me from head to toe. Slowly I started to drift away, well, that was until the door swung open with a loud BANG and heavy footsteps swaggered in.

"Wake up!" His voice loud and too close to my ear causing a buzzing noise to float around through my head - throbbing painfully against my temples.

"Ugh!" I jerked upright, a finger twisting into my ear in attempt to pry away the buzzing noise. "Stiles," I huffed. "I'm sensitive to sunlight!"

He poked his tongue out. "Well, in case you haven't noticed I spent the night sleeping on the floor after researching the Internet for a.. um, our history project." I arched an eyebrow.

"You don't take history."

His face fell, he opened his mouth only to snap shut again seemingly at lost of words. He gulped and scratched his head. "I.. We.."

"Cee, love get up before I come up there!" His words were cut off by my mother bellowing from downstairs. Her voice itself bolted me to my feet as I rushed to the bathroom. Never underestimate my mother's wrath. She's evil!

This one time, I overslept - for real - and you know what she did? Oh, I'll tell you! She grabbed a bucket of cold water and filled it with ice and dumped it over me.

I went to school.. dripping wet. Evil, what did I tell you?

I splashed water onto my face and brushed my teeth, all under the pouring water of the shower. I faintly heard the door snap shut behind Stiles. Oh, thank god he left.. I forgot to bring a towel in with me.

Jumping out of the shower I ran into the room and grab on to random clothing. A jeans, a shirt and a leather jacket - I also managed to nick out clean undies!

I stuffed my bag with whatever books were in front of me also a lipstick and a mascara. I threw on my clothes hastily. I pulled out my vans from beneath a pile of clothing, that I unpacked last night.

Done.

Before leaving my room, I stopped by the mirror and glanced at my reflection. My hair dried out a bit, pouring down in elegant curls of raven silk and streaks of turquoise, framing my face that looked pale, minus my faint blushing cheeks, without any make up to color it; my eyes were round and lied by thick eye lashes, my lips are full and small. People compliment me on my beauty but I don't see what's so beautiful about me? My lips puff out when I don't get enough sleep and cheeks are always pink! And don't get me started on my body.. The only thing, I like about myself are my talents.

I took out my lipstick and mascara out from my backpack and gently applied it to my face before stacking them back into my backpack. My lips were a soft shade of pink now and my eyelashes reached up to the arch of my eyebrows. Acceptable. I grinned at my reflection, twirling a piece of hair between my fingers. Where 'em boys at?!

"Young lady, if you don't get down here this instant, I'm going to make you walk all the way to school." Mom's threat clung to the air. I gulped. Walking? All the way to school? No thank you!

I slipped out of the room and slid down the stairs handrail. I jumped off of it and grabbed a piece of bread coated with butter, a kiss to mom's cheek and I'm out. I jogged to Stiles beat-up old jeep and climbed in.

"OFF TO SCHOOL, M'BOY!" I yelled at Stiles, grinned at his annoyed expression through the review mirror. Tehe, that's what you get for waking me up.

The ride to school was uneventful. Stiles and Scott kept on whispering to one another and shooting glances in my direction. I on the other hand plugged in my earphones and blasted music- one earphone dangling around my shoulder, I gotta listen to what they're saying. I managed to catch the name Heather, which was being said alot by Stiles, I figured they were discussing her sudden disappearance.

Its odd. Stiles was so close to doing it and the girl just vanishes.. Maybe his make-out session with hers didn't satisfy her craving need and she just though if she disappears he won't feel as hurt when he's told he ain't good.. Boys have a large ego plus a gigantic stubbornness, yet I seem to fall for every hottie with a sexy body.

I stepped out of the blasted old Jeep. Turning my heels to follow my cousin as to not get lost and wander the hall, however my lovely cousin threw an excuse over his shoulder and bless his heart, he gave me the directions to English class.

That's how I ended up here. Wandering the halls like a dumb blond without a clue of where Starbucks is at. Alone and lost.

I hate Stiles, did I ever mention that?

"Ugh, stupid Stiles!" I mumbled failing my arms about in frustration and anger.

That's it! I'mma skip school and head to that cafe shop a few blocks away. That idea would better than heading to the principal and asking for directions, why? Well, my school records aren't that applying and my reputation involves alot of class skipping and trouble. So, yeah.. Better off skipping.

I quietly walked down the hall; crouching down low when passing by a classroom. At the sight of the double doors, I jogged. Rushing to get out and into the open.

Once outside, I crossed the parking lot into the woods surrounding the school. I walked down and invisible path near the road but far away from the prying eyes to see. Humming a low melody as I made my way down town.

Although, the sky above is cloudless and bright the atmosphere around the woods is eerie seemingly to be surrounded by an invisible cloud of darkness. The weather dropped dramatically, sending shivers down my bones. I now that I think about it, the roads and pathways are safer than the woods but they also have their disadvantages. What if a cop catches me wandering the streets? What should I say? Oh, I lost my cat and I'm sick.. Cough, cough.

That would never work not even on my grand mother and she's insane too!

"Clara." A voice whispered into my ear. My heart yelped. A gush of air blew my hair casuing me to shudder. I could feel my legs wobbling beneath me, my heart hammering into my chest. This isn't real.. It can't be.

"W-who i-is i-i-it?" I stuttered, fearing for my life.

Silence clung to the air, suffocating me. I breathed a gush of air and held it in, heart pounding and body trembling as I awaited the second call.

Crunch.

Tick.

Crunch.

Tick.

The sound of metal hitting wood and footsteps crunching onto the died leaves covering the moist soil cut through the silence.

Bump.

Bump.

Bump.

The closer the crunching got the fats my heart pounded.

Bump. Bump. Bump.

I felt the rush adrenaline pump through my veins, my ear drums throbbed, a chill crawled down my spine. I resisted the urge to shudder at the strong waft of blood; the scent was so thick that I called almost taste it in my mouth. My eyes averted, taking in my surrounding; I seemed to have walked down a path, absentmindedly. I could no longer see the street nor hear the honks or engines of the by passing cars anymore. The darkness as if possible increased, making it pitch black. The trees loomed above me and crawled beneath my feet.

I struggled to see through the darkness, however my eyes soon adjusted. I didn't know where I am, or if this reality anymore. Everything around me sang a song of pure evil; the freezing temperature, the leafless trees with crawling roots covering the soil ground and the pitch darkness.

My night vision wasn't normal, its when I could make out the outlines of furniture close by in a dark room, no, I was able to actually see through the darkness clearly. I could make out the cracked wood on the tree trunk, the bird nest on one of the trees and a hut about twenty feet's away; I could see from a distant as if I'm standing right in front of them. I panicked, that's abnormal and slightly awesome. I mean come on, I could see in the dark! The boogie man ain't gonna get me now, haha!

My heart fluttered with joy for a moment before shattering to pieces at the sound of ragged breathing coming from behind me and I didn'r fight the urge to shudder; I shuddered, quivered and yelped with fear. I felt something stir within my chest, churning and burning my inside a pleading cry begging me to let it out. It's like fighting chocolate when you're on a diet. My throat suddenly dry, palms sweaty. My legs gave up beneath me, I tumbled to the ground falling on my knees.

One thing I knew, I'm about to die.

"Don't fight it." Came his voice.

A fat drop of salty water trickled down my forehead. Blue orbs rolled into the back of my head, I felt lightheaded all of a sudden. A wave of nuisance flooded through me, churning my stomach. A burning sensation rose up my throat tasting a lot like bile. I swallowed it down, think of the leather jacket!

Bones snapped and cracked rearranging themselves, the spinal cord shifted slightly showering my body with agonizing pain. I moaned in pain, it blinded me with its hot sizzling knives piercing me over and over again. Tears stung my eyes, I wasn't sobbing but my eyes mourned silently.

What is this? Why am I in pain? And what does he mean by don't fight it? Did the period upgrade itself to a more agonizing pain?

My body thrashed and flung itself backwards, I allowed myself to scream bloody murder. I didn't know what to do, how to stop the increasing level of pain.. I was confused and afraid. I dug my nails into my arm and scratched. My bod arched forward, arms clenching the twigs and leaves; crushing them ruthlessly.

"Unleash it." His voice floated through the darkness and pain.

Maybe if I think of something else the pain would subside... I thought of roses, rivers, and the beach. I thought of my father.. What he looks like, his name, his eyes and wondered is he would recgonize me. Is he good or is he bad? Would he come back and live with us or abandon us again? Should I find him?

The pain gradually became a prickle.

I collapsed onto my stomach, curling into a ball. My lungs burned and my body ached, suddenly I felt tired as if the pain had drained all my energy. Eyelids heavy, I tried to fight the darkness that numbed my body but my eyes fluttered to a close and the last thing I saw were two crimson eyes staring intently at me.

Darkness swept me away.


A/N:I would like to thank the readers reading and the encouraging comments you leave. Therefore, I have decided to write a longer chapter for each and everyone of you. Be safe and stay beautiful.

Thank you3