I'M SO SORRY THIS IS REALLY LATE! I meant to update a couple weekends ago but I just couldn't find the inspiration to type it up so one again I'm sorry. And I hope that no one will get mad at me for this but we meet a new OC in this chapter. I just couldn't resist putting her into the mix but I can guarantee (hopefully) that this will be the last of new OC's because I don't like a lot of OC's in a fan fiction as do many of you I bet.
RandomLurker: Lol yes you are totally right that is so a Genesis song and I want to incorporate it in this story somewhere now. I wish you had an account so I could have replied to you sooner!
Without further adieu I give you the chapter!
So far this morning in one word: awkward
From the moment Genesis walked out of my bedroom door, the silence was between us was never so oppressive. It only worsened when I started to drive, and we were both in the confinement of my small car. I now knew what it felt like to be claustrophobic.
I have to admit though the worst of it so far was the stares that I got running up the stairs to the school and to my class, which as usual I was late for. Jogging down the halls I tried to ignore the people ogling at me and my re headed companion. The giggling girls however made this task increasingly difficult. Really how old were these girls here? I thought that I left this all behind in high school. I sighed with some minor difficulty, some things never change.
One good thing about all of this was I wasn't leaving Genesis in my wake as I hurried towards my lecture, so I did not have to worry about him lollygagging behind me. Although being the "superior" being that he was he matched my jog with a fast walk of his own while still making it look leisurely as if he were taking a stroll down the street. Damn those long legs. I was able to delude myself into thinking that this speed had come from years of intense training and many steroid equivalent injections.
Opening the door to the seminar hall as quietly as I could I sneaked in with Genesis close behind. I hoped that today my teacher wouldn't notice me sneaking in late, "Finally decided to join us Miss Lancaster?" No such luck, "And it seems you have brought a friend with you as well, lovely. Perhaps he would be able to instruct you on the art of being on time." He paused in his scolding to push half-rimmed spectacles up his nose, "Well, no matter the wind sails over the water's surface quietly, but surely. Take your seat Miss Lancaster so we may begin."
Cursing silently I tugged harshly on Genesis' sleeve simultaneously giving him a look that dared him to speak out, and he returned it with one of annoyance thankfully though he was otherwise silent. Directing him to the nearest chair I more or less ordered him to sit and to remain sitting all the while not saying a word. This made me feel pretty good about myself and my moments of dominance. There was one thing that I didn't fail to notice, or I should say someone staring at me intently from the front row.
She sat with a laptop open in front of her with what could have been a Word Document or an internet page, I was too far away to see it clearly. A red and white trucker's hat adorned her head, and short black hair wisped out from underneath it. As a shirt she wore a navy T-shirt with white trim but I couldn't see her pants from the angle of the sloped room. I didn't get long to ponder why she was looking at me for long because Professor Punctual started the lesson. Setting aside this matter until a later time I focused on the period.
Throughout the class Genesis would occasionally shift and sigh. I was somewhat surprised that he didn't try to make conversation with me despite the fact that he must have been bored. Even more surprisingly was that he didn't try to spout LOVELESS quotes back to my teacher which I was eternally grateful for, that was the last thing I needed right now.
The girl at the front I couldn't help but notice would turn around and analyze me or Genesis every couple minutes. A confused frown would contort her features, and it would look as if she was attempting to come up with an answer to a very confusing puzzle. It was almost as if she—
My train of thought stopped abruptly. Oh no, this is bad, this is really really bad! If she knows who Genesis is then this could be problematic to keeping his presence a secret. 'I wonder if I could convince Genesis to dye his hair or cut it or something…' I snorted in amusement at that thought; of course it was my luck that it was pin-drop dead silent in the room and everyone clearly heard me. All at once they turned to look at me.
"Is there something amusing that you would like to share with the class Miss Lancaster?" Professor Punctual addressed me expectantly.
"No sir, there is nothing." I replied curtly daring a swift glance down at the black haired girl who was staring at Genesis instead of me.
"Well now that we have your attention, you are all to read chapter four and five of your textbooks and do the respective questions at the end of each chapter. There will be quiz next class. Even if the morrow is barren of promises nothing shall forestall your return." He quoted incorrectly and this time I wasn't fast enough to stop Genesis from speaking.
"My return." He corrected standing up and meeting the confused gaze of all the other students halfway through picking up their books.
"Well, my my Miss Lancaster it appears that you have brought a poet with you to class. It would seem that you have chosen wisely in your friends." My professor acknowledged, "But my boy I already know that the true words are 'my return' however I was applying the epic words of LOVELESS to my students implying that I expect to see them all here next time. It wouldn't make sense if I applied them to myself."
"Either way you should not distort the lines of LOVELESS but rather use them as they are, and match your purpose to the words. Not the other way around." Genesis argued and I slammed my palm against my forehead. Before he could say anymore I threw my books in my bag and grabbed him roughly by the sleeve hauling him out of the room while my teacher was still too stunned to speak. If that girl wanted confirmation on Genesis' identity she certainly got it.
As quickly as I could I made my way to the cafeteria still holding tight to Genesis' arm, which he wrenched out of my grasp so he would not be dragged behind me. Once we reached the lunch room I sat down at the nearest table and put my head in my hands, another headache already well on its way to taking root in my brain.
"You just had to draw attention to yourself now didn't you?" I asked while massaging my temples in an attempt to relieve the throbbing.
"I only pointed out that he was wrong in his quotation at that he should recite it correctly." Genesis replied swiftly defending himself, at the same time shifting to put his elbow on the tabletop, "You never mentioned that LOVELESS existed in this world as well."
I slammed my hand down on the wood, and glared at him, "Well I'm sorry, but when you appeared out of nowhere in the middle of the night in my bedroom no less, then later when my ex- boyfriend, and almost rap—" I managed to catch myself before I uttered that last word and continued on with my tirade, "attacked me in the middle of the mall I regret to inform you that LOVELESS was the last thing on my mind." I hissed at him through clenched teeth.
He stared at me shocked and angry underneath the initial surprise of my outburst. Sighing heavily I leaned back in my chair putting my hands over my face.
"Excuse me." A third voice said politely, and I opened my eyes to see the girl from my Chemistry class, "Erin right?" she asked I nodded trying to keep my face indifferent, "I'm Mikayla, could I talk to you for a second?" she inquired motioning over to a secluded alcove in the wall. Groaning under my breath I got up to follow her motioning for Genesis to remain put.
When we reached the alcove she was the one to speak first, "Were you sitting with who I think you were sitting with?" Mikayla questioned getting straight to the point gazing at me intently trying to gauge my reaction.
"Who do you think I was sitting with?" I returned aiming to figure out what she knew first before I divulged any information to her.
"Genesis Rhapsodos." The ravenette stated plainly, and I put my hand to my forehead and rubbed it in a stressed manner. Now arose the question of whether or not to tell her that truth. Glancing back at her I was able to see the determination on her face and the recognition that her theory had been proven true. Sighing immensely I decided that I'd best tell her the facts.
"Yes that is Genesis Rhapsodos, just please tell me you aren't a fan girl. That's about the last thing I need right now. She started giggling as I continued, "Before you start asking questions yes I know it should be impossible, and no I don't know how it happened only that I was sleeping one moment and he was in my apartment the next. The weirdest part is he doesn't seem to know exactly what happened either." I answered going back to rubbing my temples as the throbbing escalated, "Is there anything else you wish to ask?"
Her giggles stopped as she sobered again to ask her question, "Did he do that to you?"
"Do what?"
"That." Mikayla asked pointing to my bruised cheek. Crap I forgot to put makeup on that this morning no wonder people were staring at me!
"No, unfortunately I ran into my abusive Ex yesterday." I explained briefly crossing my arms over my chest. "I'd rather not talk about it." Mikayla nodded in understanding and I was glad she didn't press the matter.
"Looks like we'd better get back, I think the groupies are beginning to swarm." She said chuckling, I looked back to the table where Genesis was sitting, and sure enough there was a gaggle of girls surrounding him. Groaning I lead the way back.
"So, how long you been in town?" a blonde asked a smirking Genesis. As I got closer I realized that this girl couldn't have been older than sixteen.
"A gorgeous thing like you must have an even better name." a buxom brunette added in. Genesis snorted in amusement, and his grin widened. I could feel anger well up inside me this was disgusting.
"C'mon you can tell us." The blonde begged leaning forward to show off cleavage. Genesis opened his mouth to reply to his question but luckily I was able to interrupt before he was able to say anything at all.
"Really, what is this, middle school? You girls act like you've never seen a guy before and none of you look old enough to be out of high school." I stated harshly gaining their immediate attention, and the one sitting on the table turned to give me a warning look.
"Can I help you with something? In case you couldn't tell I'm busy." She said with a snotty tone. Putting my hands on my hips I put on my best 'Holier- than-thou' attitude.
"Well you could start by getting off my books I don't appreciate butt prints on the cover." I asked in a way that would seem polite to the normal ear but to anyone who knew me at all would know it had a threatening undertone to it.
"I'm not sitting on your books do you really think I'm that stupid!" Blondie spat at me and I smirked
"Do you want me to answer that?" I taunted her and I could see a similar smirk ghost over Genesis' features as well. The other girl was fuming and I could feel the animosity radiating off of her in waves.
"Listen nerd, I don't know who you think you are but I think you should take your little follower and get out of here!" Barbie doll hissed at me. I only chuckled and shook my head.
"Nerd." I mused, "Like I haven't heard that one before. I think I could say the same to you and your posse but since your ass is glued to the table I will save you the trouble of peeling it off and take my leave."
After my declaration I picked up my books and my bag, Genesis took this as his cue to stand up.
"Aww, just because she's leaving doesn't mean you have to gorgeous." The brunette from before cooed latching onto Genesis' arm and much to my amusement he merely shrugged her off.
"Sorry did I forget to mention that he's with me?"I enquired rhetorically in an overly sweet voice. Just like I predicted the blonde swivelled around to give me another 'look'.
"Why would he be with the likes of you?" she demanded, "You look as if you barely glanced in the mirror before you walked out the front door!" much to my surprise it was Genesis who came to my defence…if it could be called that.
"Because unlike you she is able to comprehend words longer than four letters, even if her fashion sense is…lacking." He said casually as he meandered around the table to where Mikayla and I were standing. I stood stock still in shock at what I had heard, 'Did Genesis just give me a backhanded compliment?' Thankfully by the time that he reached our position my brain had kicked back into action and we walked away from the groupies.
Mikayla walked on my left side keeping me in the middle between her and the red head on my right. She walked stiffly staring straight ahead barely glancing once at the man on my opposite side. Genesis however noticed her, sighing and not even turning his head asked me:
"So, who is this?" no chance was given for me to make proper introductions as Mikayla turned abruptly and introduced herself speaking very boldly. Stretching out a hand she answered his query.
"Hi, I'm Mikayla, and I know all about you Genesis Rhapsodos."
Yeah… I felt I had to add her in because in every fan fiction that I've read where the characters come to our world the only ones who have recognized them are the ones who are supposed to. So in other words they go out in public and no one else knows who they are.
The poll is officially closed now thank you to all who voted. As you wanted Genesis will not develop his wing. Sorry to the one person who voted yes but alas you were outnumbered.
She's a Rebel- Green Day