Authors note: I need to apologise for all of the grammar and spelling mistakes that I have made. These chapters are rushed and I often do not check through them thoroughly enough. I promise that after my exams the grammar will improve and so will the spelling mistakes.

The reason for their names being the way they are will be revealed in the next chapter :)

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Chapter 11

I sat on the couch and flicked through the channels, watching anything from Tom and Jerry to Americas Next top model, I know the show doesn't match my personality at all but I kind of find all the drama interesting.

I had woken up at 12, no date in the world would get me waking up at the crack of dawn to get ready, sleep was far too important to me.

When I had told my family about the date my brothers teased me and my mum let a gleeful squeal. I knew that all of them were a bit shocked, I had never been on a date before, heck I had never even talked to a guy who wasn't family.

It was just coming up to four when I heard the doorbell go. I peeled myself off the couch and sauntered over to the door, though it was quite a challenge for me not to sprint to the door with a grin on my face, I was supposed to be irritated with it not all happy and excited.

The moment I opened the door I was faced with Raphael. He looked gorgeous, his grey eyes looked sexier than usual and the curls in his hair were well defined giving him a much fresher look.

I looked up to his eyes and I saw a smile flash across his face. "You ready?"

"Yeaa lemme get my shoes" I sprinted back to get the flats that I was planning on wearing, my mum refused to let me wear trainers, saying they were 'not suitable for a date', but I would not be wearing heels, no matter what she said.

"Don't you need a bag or something?" He asked

"Why would I need a bag? I can fit my phone in my pocket and since this is a 'date', you will be paying." I smirked "be prepared for a hole in your wallet"

I was and answered by an extremely sexy laugh. "Well its good you don't have a bag, it makes riding this so much easier" he stepped out of the way to reveal a motorbike. I couldn't help the grin spread across my face, I loved motorbikes. "I see I made the right the decision to bring my bike instead of my car"

"Yes you did." I said, not even looking at him, just staring at the bike in front of me.

I heard my dad come up beside me and place his hand on my shoulder, glaring at Raphael "Listen hear. I am allowing you on this date because I know your parents and I know that they have brought you up properly. But if you hurt my daughter, I promise that I will come after you and I will make you sorry." He gave a smile at the end of his words, but any person would be able to see the death threat behind the smile. Oh, how I learned from the best. "Go on Samara, enjoy your day" he gave me a kiss on the cheek and I walked outside.

I turned around to give him a toothy smile "Bye daddy, I love you" I stood on my tiptoes and gave him a kiss on the cheek before walking to the motorbike with Raphael.

I slid onto the back of the bike behind Raphael, it was weird being so close to him. The moment I sat behind him I heard a light buzz, it wasn't loud enough to block out the sounds but it did soothe them a bit, like turning the volume down on a stereo. The buzz wasn't irritating, it was oddly comforting and I had no idea why.

"Unless you want to fall off the bike I suggest you hold on to me" he sounded nervous, I wanted to laugh, but I was feeling just as nervous.


The date was unimaginable. He took me paintballing. In my opinion, that is one of the most epic first dates. I could care less about bowling and the movies, they were so clichéd and overdone, even though I had never been on a date before, all the movies had them as 'first dates' which meant that everyone else did it as well.

Whilst paintballing I felt a bond being built, still slightly weak, but getting stronger as the hours ticked by. Every time I met his eyes I felt my heart beat speed up and whenever he touched my hand my insides would do a tap dance. By the end of the game, it dawned on me. I liked him. I liked Raphael. The same guy who acted like a jerk, the same guy who didn't give me any respect. But at the same time he was the same guy who was making an effort, trying to treat me better. I couldn't help but smile slightly, he wasn't so bad after all.

Once we left the paintballing arena Raphael led me down the street, holding onto my hand. I had to bite the inside of my cheek to stop myself from letting a grin rip my face in two.

"Where are we going?" I asked finally, breaking the silence

He seemed taken aback by me speaking, he was always the one to initiate a conversation "It's a secret" a smirk slipped onto his face, why was he so gorgeous when I wanted to be annoyed at him?

I rolled my eyes and we continued walking down the street in comfortable silence that was until we saw a group of his friends walking towards us. He immediately let go of my hand. That stung, a lot. But I just stood there and looked at the group, they had noticed us and were now laughing like hyenas, probably at me.

"Heey Raphie." A beautiful blonde said as she twisted her hair around her finger

"Hey Sydney" 'Raphie' replied before turning to the guys who immediately wrapped arms around his shoulder, smacking him enthusiastically.

The blonde turned to me with daggers, as did all the other girls. I watched drama, I was never a part of it that would be crossing a big bold line.

"So, what you doing with Raphael?" a petite girl with dirty blonde hair said, voice lined with poison

I shrugged my shoulders in reply, I was not going to talk. It would end up with my foot in my mouth.

"You're not on a date are you?" Sydney said, way louder than she should of. Her words dripped with sarcasm, anyone could hear it.

At her words, Raphael spun around "No we are not, I'm just taking her somewhere. Our parents are friends."

All the girls perked up and smiles spread across their faces. But tears just stung my eyes, I then remembered why I disliked him so much. His words hurt so much more than they were supposed to, but I just didn't like the feeling of being played the way Raphael was playing with me. Was I some sort of game to him?

I stood there and stared at the girls, they were all flirting to the best of their abilities, but even if he flirted back they were not going to get anywhere, he had a Soulfinder somewhere out there. He had a Soulfinder... Why had I not noticed before? Why did I let myself get so caught up? Somewhere out there his Soulfinder was waiting for him, everyone else was just something to pass the time. And so was I.

I spun on my heels and walked away, making sure that when I left nobody noticed, I was really good at that. I used my phone to try and find a place to sit down and gather my thoughts until I felt like going home. I followed my phones directions straight to an ice-cream parlour, the walls were an off white and so were the tables. The chairs and the counters were all cherry red. My eyes were immediately drawn to where all of the ice creams were displayed, boy did they look delectable. I ordered myself a brownie sundae and waited in anticipation. My heart still ached, of course it did. But I wasn't going to let myself cry over it, I cried way too much over the last two weeks. I needed ME back. I needed the chill life that my family and I had. I sat there contemplating my situation, it couldn't be that bad. We were strong, we were a family, and no one was going to take me away. If they did they would be dealing with a very angry teenage girl, who could make a grown man cry. I smirked at the words that trailed through my head that was the real Samara. Sarcastic, hilarious and easy-going. I didn't know where this new Samara came from but I wasn't going to let all of these things change me.


Once my brownie came, I inhaled it like a hoover and left a five pound note that I had slipped into my pocket. I wasn't so stupid as to not bring any money at all, even if I was prepared to make Raphael pay for everything. I walked out of the parlour and started to dial my dad's number so he could pick me up.

"Samara!" Raphael's voice echoed from down the road. I started to speed walk, I had finally composed myself. No way was he smashing me down again. "Why did you leave like that? I was worried something would happen to you" He was really oblivious to how rude and jerky he could really be

"Go away!" I shouted back, swerving through the crowd

"Samara, I'm sorry. Let me take you home" his voice was right behind me, he walked way too fast.

It seemed that he wasn't hearing and paying attention to the words I was saying so I used telepathy to make sure the words stuck in his head Go away Raphael, I don't want to talk to you.

I felt arms wrap around my waist and twist me around. I was face to face with Raphael, who seemed to be showing both shock and happiness.

I am not letting you go. Never.

A lot of people would describe finding your Soulfinder like fireworks going off in your head. But it was so much more special than that, it was like someone set alight a bonfire that warmed all the way throughout my body, the sensation seemed to like a bright light and warmth that would never disappear or fade.

I wanted to hug him back, I wanted to cup his cheeks and kiss him, but I was still hurt. Call me whiny all you like, but you try having the person you finally realise you like treat you like crap and you will completely understand me. He being my Soulfinder did not change the fact he made my emotion hurt like hell.

I looked up into his eyes, I could see the love that were filled in them. I sighed and his brow furrowed, before being released at the realisation of why I was upset.

"Look. I know I acted so crappy back there and I shouldn't have. I know this is not a reason but I was kind of worried if I said that we were on a date you would deny it and make me look crappy. I literally had to bribe you to come on a date with me. I know it's going to take a while for you to forgive me, and I know I'm going to have to work at it. But please Samara, I have no idea what I will do if you didn't want to be with me"

Call me soft all you like, but I really wasn't. But he was my Soulfinder and I know that in his mind he was going to hell and back worrying that I would turn him down. I really didn't want to see him like that. "What kind of person doesn't want to be with their Soulfinder?" I smirked as I looked up at him.

Immediately he pulled me into him and placed his lips against mine. I felt electricity surge through me, I felt my heart beat go crazy, and I felt like I was in heaven. I tiptoed and kissed him back, his tongue danced in front of my lips before entering my mouth. I pulled my hand round his neck and he let his hands traps down to my waist and pulled me closer to him. We reluctantly broke apart and I placed my head onto his chest, I could hear his heartbeat, it was going just as crazy as mine. I leant is chin on the crown of my head and in that moment I felt like we were the last piece to each other's puzzles.

"I knew you were special" his voice was a whisper but I heard it loud and clear.