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Chapter 12

Poppy North

"This is lame" I told James as we made our way to the auditorium in which all seniors were asked to meet before going to our first period class. Today we were going to be informed about the whole 'play' thing. I hate the whole idea actually. It's not that I'm bad at acting or anything, but I didn't want to participate in a play in which all seniors were practically forced in. I wonder whose brilliant idea that was, after all, who in their right mind would think that us seniors could actually accomplish working together, all of us.

"Its better then going to class" Jamie pointed out as I spotted Maggie and Hannah walking a few meters in front of us. Maggie turned around at that moment and easily spotted James, then she saw me before smiling and then winking. That pretty much meant she would save us seats.

"I like class, at least more then sitting in the auditorium listening to someone ramble about a dumb play!" I complained right as we entered the auditorium. I grabbed James arm and told him to lead the way seeing how I could really see pass all these tall people.

James laughed at my shortness before saying I should wear heels. I stuck my tongue at that as James pushed us through the crowd so we could meet up with the others. It wasn't until we walked all the way to the front that I noticed Mary-Lynnette sitting next to Jeremy at the front row. Maggie and Hannah were just taking their seats there. I said hi to Jeremy seeing how it was pretty much the second time I've seen him since school started before sitting down next to James, who was sitting next to Hannah.

"Why the front?" I heard David's familiar voice from a distance before I saw him and Eric walking towards us. He definitely looked annoyed, but that was understandable. I didn't like the front either, pfft, Ill blame it on Mare seeing she was the first one here.

"So we could all fit!" Mare growled as she send David a death glare which got him to gulp before sitting down next to me.

"What's in her panties?" I punched David's arm. "Ow!"

"Pig!" I hissed which made James and Eric laugh. Eric was sitting next to David and by Eric's other side sat Galen- wait, when did he get there? "Hey Galen!" I yelled in excitement, can you blame me though? Galen is one of the coolest person I've met! Apart from James of course.

"Hey" Galen said with a smile. Ah! I could just melt, he is so cute.

"Hey, I didn't know Amanda was in charge of the play" Eric mused as said girl made her way to the stage. Amanda is a pretty amazing girl. She is practically involved with everything and she is really nice, although, get in her bad side and you will see what happens.

"She is the director moron" Jeremy replied loud enough seeing how he was pretty much six seats away from Eric.

"Hey! That's not nice" Hannah said causing Jeremy to roll his eyes. He then called her a dork which got Hannah to scoff before calling him a brat. I could see Mary-Lynnette sinking in her seat as Jeremy and Hannah started bickering while Maggie laughed. Yeah, she was probably having a bad day.

That kind of bothered me. I know Mare, and she is never in a bad mood- heck, the last time she was having a bad day was in grade nine when Mark, her brother, had been hospitalized because he broke his leg or something.

However, as I looked at her, I couldn't help but to feel that whatever was bothering her, was similar to what was bothering most of my friends. By that I mean, Eric, Maggie, Hannah and now that I think about it, even Galen…

Great. I'm officially worried now.

The expression Mare had was of pure confusion yet annoyance. She seemed to be deep in thought and at the same time it seemed that she was simply staring into space as her mind completely blanked out or something. I definitely remember seeing Hannah and Eric with the same expression. As for Galen and Maggie, the expression they usually had was the same one as Eric and Hannah- and now Mary-Lynnette, plus a mixture of acceptance and denial, apart from a mix a longing and … lust?

I don't even know! And now that I'm thinking all this, I feel like I'm going crazy. Maybe I'm just seeing things. I mean, this could all be in my imagination. It's not like James and David saw the same things I did, they would of mentioned it, right? I mean, we are friends, specially James and I. They would tell me if they thought our friends were acting weird or if it seemed that they were in some sort of trouble or whatever! Right? Ugh. I don't even know.

"Hey, shut it!" James exclaimed causing me to push my thoughts away. "Amanda wants to speak" he told us before I noticed that Amanda was indeed trying to talk.

"We should be sitting in the back" David mumbled which got us to glare at him. He then shrugged before saying something about being bullied and finding nicer friends.

After about five minutes, the auditorium was quiet enough for Amanda to start speaking. She introduced herself as our director for the play, like Jeremy said, before introducing the girl who was standing next to her as the co-director. I've never seen that girl before so I asked James who she was and he said she was a relative of Galen's. That was understandable seeing how that girl was pretty and not to mention just as cute as Galen. I already liked her and I didn't even know her! Her name was Allison.

Amanda allowed Allison to explain briefly how we were going to work on the play through the year. She also told us when the opening act would be, which was someday in the last month of school. They weren't sure on the day yet. As Allison concluded her explanation and allowed Amanda to give us more details of the play, I found myself spacing out feeling more tired then I should be.

Yeah. I blame it on Ash seeing how he left me to do most of the work for our 'family' project thing. James couldn't help seeing how he had a family dinner or something and heck, I don't expect Bianca to do anything, as for Drew… who knows. But anyways! The point is, Ash is at fault. I feel like he should simply be the one to blame!

Ugh, I'm not making sense. This is how you know I need more sleep and less candy.

Quinn, John

"Every senior will be involved" Amanda, our 'director,' and very known witch in the Night World,stated for the fifth time today as another great amount of growls and boo's erupted from the students sitting in front of her. Me included of course. "You can stop complaining. The decision is final"

"Fuck me" Ash growled besides me crossing his arms as he leaned his head back frustrated. Krestel, who was sitting next to me, and I simply decided to ignore him for we knew there was no point trying to start an argument at the moment. After all, we were both ticked off with the whole idea of the play.

"Auditions will be this Thursday and if you want to be apart of the backstage crew, then show up Wednesday or Friday and let us know what you want to help with. You have to be either apart of the cast or crew. I recommend everyone should audition. It will be fun!" I wanted to laugh at that but decided against it because it would probably catch peoples attention, I didn't want vermin looking at me right now.

"Now, I'm sure you all want to know what play we are acting" The auditorium went dead silent as Amanda rolled her eyes before sighing. I don't know why we are even doing this play, clearly nobody is interested. "The play is called Twelfth Night, its by Shakespeare, I'm sure you are all familiar with it." a loud 'huh' was heard as everyone looked around confused. Amanda sighed one more time. "Have you guys seen the movie She is the man?" At this a lot people nodded, I think its that movie starring Amanda Bynes, or something. "Well, that movie is basically a modern version of Twelfth Night"

"Fuck me" Once again Ash growled which caused Krestel to gag while I looked disturbed. Ash simply rolled his eyes before shutting them close and cursing Shakespeare.

"Why are you so moody?" Krestel asked which made me realise something.

"Yeah, Ash. What's wrong?" I asked him curious to hear his reply. He looked at me for a quick second before mumbling a 'nothing'. He is also blocked his mind right away, which clearly means he is hiding something. "Sure its nothing?" I asked mockingly as he narrowed his eyes.

"Mind your own fucking business Quinn"

Yeah. He is hiding something, and seeing how he is getting all defensive, he must be hiding something I could use against him. More of reason to make me want to find out what. "Don't forget my authority Ash"

"I could care less if you have a seat in the Night World council, John" Now I'm more then curious.

"What are you hiding?"

Shut up! I flinched before focusing my attention back on the stage were Amanda was standing. She gave a smile before continuing her little speech or whatever. I growled as I saw Ash rub his ear. Amanda must have gotten through his wall.

"That witch is powerful" Krestel mumbled under her breath as she let her lips form a smirk.

"You told her to shut us up, didn't you?" Ash asked as he glared at his sister.

"You guys were getting annoying, not to mention everyone was starting to look, specially when you yelled, 'Night World Council'" Krestel scoffed as Ash put his head down.

I sighed before scanning through the minds of everyone around us. Most of the vermin were thinking over stupid stuff while the rest simply had their minds blank. Thankfully only a few vermin were thinking over Ash's words but they didn't seem that interested.

Ash and I need to control our temper. Its not the first time that one of us have yelled out something we shouldn't have in front of vermin. Last time, I had yelled out something about werewolf's. Unfortunately a very curious teen had heard and well, I ended up killing her seeing how I was in no mood to clear out her mind.

Killing humans for no reason was against Vampire laws, but it didn't really matter. The council didn't care much unless the killing brought some sort of trouble. So I couldn't really afford killing every vermin that ever hears me say something about the Night World as I argue with Ash. And trust me, Ash and I arguing, happens daily.

"It's clear. Vermin never listen to the important stuff"

"Vermin?" I turned my head around completely caught of guard as I heard her voice. I could already hear Ash's fake try to control his laughter and I could even imagine Krestel rolling her eyes as I looked at the far to familiar girl sitting behind me. "What where you saying about vermin, John?"

I wanted to rip her head off.

Did she just call you John? Who is this girl? That was Krestel.

Maybe you can remind her your 'authority,' John. And that cocky son of bitch was Ash.

I ignored both of them as my lips formed a smirk. To Rashel, I said; "Didn't your parents teach you not to eavesdrop?"

Rashel's innocent smile slowly died as I said those words. For the first time I saw her vulnerable as she spoke. "My parents died when I was young"

The way she said it made a shiver run through my spine, I almost felt bad for bringing the topic up. Almost. "That's too bad sweetheart" and with that said I turned back around and once again focused my attention on Amanda.

"Ignore him" I heard Ash say and then I quickly realised he was talking to Rashel. My eyes narrowed towards him and I was able to see him completely turned around facing Rashel. That, somehow brought a lot of attention so the next thing I know, I'm picking up thoughts from all the vermin around us. They were all practically thinking the same thing. How much they hated Rashel because Ash Redfern was talking to her. "He is a natural jerk, that's why he hasn't gotten laid since grade nine"

I had to control every working muscle in my body as Ash mentally added; 'More like a century'

Excuse me for not liking the idea of fucking vermin. I mentally hissed as I saw a couple of girls turn to look at me with shock written all over their face's. What? Did everyone think I was a man whore like Ash?

"I'm sorry about your parents" and as Ash said those words, for some reason I found myself begging Rashel wouldn't fall for his pathetic little game. This was typical Ash. Playing with their emotions, making it seem like he cared so they would automatically think he is a sweetheart. Every girl fell for this and I really didn't want Rashel to- what the fuck am I saying?

Ash catching her in his trap sounded like a great idea. He would play with her, break her heart, suck some blood, and screw with her mind. Rashel deserved that. The worst thing that could ever happen to a human girl was if a Redfern caught them in their game.

So why did the idea of Ash being with Rashel bother me so much? Maybe because in the inside I wanted to be the one to play with her. Yeah, that had to be it. After all I did promise myself I would get to give her a bite. So far, she has been avoiding me or I simply haven't seen her around so I haven't even touched her. But I still wanted my bite, and fuck, I wanted to be the first one to drink from her. Why did stupid Ash have to get in the way?

Seeing how Rashel is in fact a vermin (which clearly means she is stupid), I'm going to have to do something to save her from Ash's hands. But, fuck. What could I do that would make it seem like I'm not defending her? If I interfered right now with Ash's attempt to win Rashel over, he would definitely accuse me of protecting vermin. I couldn't risk ruining my reputation…

"Don't be" I quickly blanked my mind as I allowed Rashel's last words to repeat in my head making sure I heard correctly. "It wasn't your fault, there is no reason to be sorry"

Ash! Pay attention! Once again I saw Ash rub his ears as I looked at Amanda. That witch was definitely strong. I was able to hear the thought she directed towards Ash. Clearly irritated, Ash probably offered Rashel a smile before turning back around and giving Amanda his undivided attention.

"She practically rejected you" Krestel whispered soft enough for no vermin to listen, but for us to hear.

"Whatever"

At this, my inner self, that I was not aware I had, did a happy dance.

Maggie Neely

I did a mental happy dance as Amanda announced she had nothing more to say and that we could go to our first period class. I got Hannah and Mare to help me up from my seat seeing how my butt was asleep- actually, my whole body seemed to be 'sleeping.'

"So are we auditioning?" Hannah asked with excitement in her eyes. I huffed before rolling my eyes and shaking my head.

"No. I rather work as a lights lady or whatever. Plus, your probably going to be apart of the band in charge of the music for the play" I told her in which she nodded agreeing. Then we both faced Mare who quickly shook her head and said acting wasn't for her. Poppy quickly agreed saying that she wanted to help with the makeup. We all smiled widely as it was simply decided we wouldn't audition.

"Well, I'll be auditioning" James said shocking me. I was so surprised I couldn't even bring myself to ask him why, but thankfully we have Poppy around.

"Why!" She whined as she looked at James with disbelief.

"Because Allison is forcing us" Galen was the one to speak seeming a little annoyed. Ha, that was weird- oh wait, us? So Galen is going to audition? That's pretty cool actually seeing how he really is good looking. I think he would fit the roll of the Duke or prince or whatever- ugh. Fuck, I just had to think of the word prince.

"Well, good luck to the both of you" David said flatly and I simply decided to focus my attention on him so I could avoid thinking of-

"Delos"

Him.

Almost unwillingly I turned around to see Delos standing right behind me. He looked at me, I practically died and then I felt like I was floating before I heard his voice. "Galen" For a moment, Delos narrowed his eyes to look at Galen. I saw an intense spark cover his bright yellow eyes as his head slowly did a semi bow, actually, his head barely moved but I knew what he was attempting, after all that's how you greet royalty.

"Cousin" James spoke up probably trying to prevent awkwardness to take over. "I'm glad you're here, we need to talk" I gulped as James said those words, mostly because he was looking at me.

Oh shit. What if he knew? He must know! Why else would he look at me like that? This is bad, really bad. "Well." David spoke up as he came to stand right between Mare and I. "We will leave so you guys can talk" and with that said David placed his right arm around my shoulder and his left arm around Mare's shoulder before dragging the both of us away.

I heard Hannah laugh before her and Poppy said their good-byes and left the other way. I turned my head around a little and I was able to catch Delos' eyes. He looked mad and irritated and even a little hurt, but right now I couldn't bring myself to do anything as David dragged me away. Eric had even caught up with us and he was walking besides me. Delos didn't like that either.

Ugh. I knew that David and Eric were just being the protective best friends I'm so used too but I also knew Delos had no idea of this. He probably thought the worst but shit, I told him I needed time to think over… everything.

After all, its been what? A day since he told me everything! Cant he be a little considerate over the situation? It's not like I could simply understand everything and allow this… World, to be apart of my world. Because whether I like it or not, his world was now apart of my world, it was now part of me, because… ugh, because we are connected in a very strong way.

I still cant bring myself to say that word, at least when I'm specifically referring to myself and Delos. Everything is just so new and well un real. Heck. This was all screwed up. And now, as I felt anger slowly boil through my body, I couldn't help but to wish I was dreaming or something. Dreaming about the Night World. Not Delos. Because everything that was happening with Delos and I…I wanted that to be real. No matter how crazy that was… I simply wanted it to exist.

But everything else could go away. I didn't want to accept the fact that a person I knew for so long, a person I called a friend was a vampire. It just couldn't be possible, James would never hide this from us- but then again, Delos did mention the two Night World Laws, and the punishment if anyone broke them.

Delos had taken the risk to break the law about telling a human about the Night World, but that was simply because he already broke the first law. I sighed as memories of that day passed through my mind. Heck, it was yesterday! He said it so bluntly but it was filled with emotion, I cant even think about it properly because I end up warming up inside and then, next thing you know I'm going insane and desperate to have Delos by my side.

I needed time though. I still needed time to accept all this, and I needed to time to prepare myself to accept the other stuff. I was completely certain Delos hasn't told me everything. I can tell he wants to, so he could get everything over and done with, but he is probably scared ill die from a heart attack.

"Honestly Maggie, what's with you and that guy?" Eric asked as soon as we were standing by some lockers in the hallway that would eventually lead us to our classrooms. David and Eric were looking at me with curiosity but mostly concern, however Mare, she seemed to be looking at me with a glimpse of… sympathy and comprehension.

"Nothing, just leave it alone" I said softly before turning around and leaving towards the direction of my class. I wanted to tell them. I wanted them to know but I couldn't afford risking their life's.

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That is it!

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