I return my sunglasses onto my face as I head back to the school yard. I watch in amusement as
the junior and his possey give me a look of disdain as I walk by. Yet the staring did not stop from
the other students either. Thank God I have to shade myself so I am able to avoid their burning
gazes. The even more treacherous sun returns to beam on my skin, making me uncomfortable. The
rumors are true in that vampires are vulnerable to sunlight. We can only endure it for a short period
of time as it takes a heavy toll on us. Our abilities are not as sharp and after awhile it makes us
weak, even burn if in it for too long. But the eyes are the most sensitive. Direct contact with
sunlight could burn them out, which is why we always use sunglasses made specifically for our kind
from our own secret sources. I prefer the night time. It is the one time of day I can wander freely
without being prone to weakness. But it is now daybreak, making me completely vulnerable as the
level of childish gossip and unneeded cattiness surrounding me in all directions is starting to take a
toll on my patience. As I walk into the building, I hear everything the students are whispering and
murmuring as I pass.
"Who is this girl?" "Wow she's so hot." "She better stay away from John or I will kill
her."
With a roll of my eyes I take my sunglasses off to put back in my bag as I begin to make my way to the front office. I stop as I feel myself getting a text message. I pull my phone out of my back jean pocket to see a message from Evelyn.
E: So why is it fair that you can have fun with a boy and I can't? News travels fast around here even without these mortal handheld devices...I'm sure you've already figured that out.
I begin walking again as I text my sister back.
L: Believe me it wasn't much fun.
"A complete lie."
It was a mistake and won't happen again.
"Hopefully the truth..."
And yes...high school hasn't changed much since sixty five years ago.
"Absolutely true."
E: Well you're right about one thing...it's utter hell. Why don't we raise a little? I myself could go for a teenage heartthrob...one with a bad side. It would be far too easy...though ever so satisfying...
L: Don't even think about it.
E: ;)
In the middle of the corridor I stop suddenly as I smell that tantalizing scent from earlier again, now
at a closer distance. The boy I saw from earlier is now standing at the front desk. He is talking to
the secretary for a few moments, having me in deep focus to his features from the side. He is a
handsome human: Brown hair, tan skin, an exceptional build. I look down his body for a slight
moment, only to snap out of it when I hear him speak. "Good to see you again Mrs. Shultz." He
begins heading towards my direction. He stops as he looks at me with beautiful brown eyes, those
deep pools of chocolate drawing in every part of me. I cannot handle this, holding my breath as I'm
afraid to take in the scent again now that we are so close. But then I realize in my distracted state
that we are now the only two people in the hallway, the first warning bell having rung out signaling
classes were about to start. I shouldn't be here, rather getting my class itinerary then as far away
from this human as possible. Yet I can't help but to keep my full attention in on him.
"Blood aside, he is quite an attractive one. His eyes are captivating to my undead soul.
His brown hair I just want to run my hands through. His skin I want to touch...to taste.
God, what am I saying?!"
"Can I help you with something?" I ask the boy a little too harshly as I finally come out of my
darkening thoughts. But with my question he snaps out of his own stare. "Oh wow...I'm so sorry.
Are you new? I'm Carter." He puts out a welcoming hand. I just continue to eye him with intense
curiosity.
"His voice. Why does it sound familiar?"
Then I realize, it sounds just like the one I heard call out while I was feeding yesterday. And the
same feeling I sensed then I sense again in this very moment.
"It couldn't be him..."
All these thoughts cloud my mind. But the thought of ripping his throat open and sucking him dry
wasn't far behind. I have to get away from this boy and quickly. "Pleasure." I coldly respond,
walking past him and his extended hand to the office as I avoid eye contact. But then the worst
happens. Any control I have worked for left the window in a matter of seconds as a breeze floats
by, getting his scent in it's entireness. My eyes are immediately aglow, fangs fully emerged as I let
out an abrupt hiss. I cover my mouth quickly, my phone dropping to the floor as I try to keep the
sound away from Carter's ears. I am unable to control my vampiric instincts yet remain facing away
from his gaze. Even so it takes all I have not to turn around and grab him. I've never felt so much
lust for a human in all my years of being a vampire. I suddenly heave to the floor, my hands going
to my stomach for my insides are on fire. I hear Carter's heartbeat quicken as he watches me
struggle, not realizing it is all due to him. Despite his well noticeable nerves he only nears closer.
"Are you okay?" He asks in deep concern. I cannot speak, keeping my head as low as I can to hide
my face from him...to hide what I really am. "Run." I barely get out in a pained voice. "What?..." I
hear his own faltering now. I'm losing myself, not able to answer him for it would end in a blood
bath. I would surely ruin everything if this boy did not get out of here. It seems though that he has
no intention of leaving my side, bending down to put a hand on my back. My breathing becomes
harsh as I feel my vision beginning to leave me, the whites of my eyes glazing over to almost
complete darkness. His smell, his touch, it is all just too much to take. I am about to lose control
until...
"My my Liza. First day and you're going to be late for class?" I hear Evelyn as she is making her
way towards us. My body settles to the sound of her voice, my fangs retracting as my eyes fade to
a more humanly state. I look my sister in surprise and relief as she is halted at a slight distance
looking down at the scene before her. Yet I notice to my dismay her gaze is directly set upon my
newest temptation. "I apologize for my sisters rudeness. She hasn't been feeling well. This is Liza
and I'm her younger sister Evelyn." I can see Carter slowly nodding as he gets up to meet Evelyn's
gaze. I hang my head back down as he watches her come to my side, still confused at what was
going on. My sister turns toward me and away from the boy, kneeling down to put her hand on my
shoulder. To the human eye, it appears as though she is aiding me. But I can hear her slowly
breathing in his scent, her eyes closing. A chuckle comes out of her as her eyes open to look at me,
flashing a dangerous red. "Interesting." She says. I suddenly feel my hunger partially be replaced
with fear for the boy and his safety. This human is not only appealing to me, but I can tell my sister
notices his mysterious yet amazing scent as well. "Leave him alone." I say so quiet that only Evelyn
could hear. Her eyes return back to their normal shade, patting my shoulder as she gets up to look
at Carter. He looks at her then back to my figure on the floor very lost. I avoid his eyes, for if I
didn't I would surely lose any control I have left. "Does she need help? We can bring her to the
nurse." He finally asks my sister. Evelyn just grins down to the floor, only to look back at him
mischievously. "No...but there is something else you could do for her..."
I watch now as Evelyn's smirk becomes even more sinister, her eyes never leaving his as she starts
to stalk towards him. I can hear his heartbeat speed race like never before, his face quickly turning
pale. Before she can go any further, I reach out from behind and grab her arm. "Evelyn no. I'm
fine." Suddenly the second school bell goes off. Evelyn freezes to look to the clock ahead then back
to Carter with a gleam in her eye. "Ahh, I guess you should be running to class shouldn't you
Carter? I'll take care of my sister from here, but we'll be seeing you again I'm sure." I get up from
the floor in silence as she takes me by the arm. I avoid the boy's gaze at all costs, sensing his eyes
on my back as I begin to breathe heavily again.
The bell rings a third time as me and my sister arrive to the nearest bathroom, no one in there but
us. I pull away from Evelyn as I force myself against the wall, glaring at her while she is facing
away from me. "Why would you put that boy in danger? Are you mad?!" I growl in rage. My sister
laughs then turns to meet my eyes with a look of pure amusement, beginning to takes steps closer
to approach me. "Come again sister? Weren't you the one who was just about to tear his throat
out? I could care less what happens to the boy. But remember, if I hadn't showed up he would have
been dead, or worse..." I watch as Evelyn turns slightly away again for a moment, pulling out a
blood bag from her purse. My eyes immediately glow crimson at the very sight, eyeing it in blind
hunger. She tosses the bag within her hand a few times, only to shove it to my stomach in a hard
blow. I slide down to the floor in pain. Evelyn's expression hardens above me, bending down to
meet my sunken figure. She forcefully grabs me by the jacket to ensure she had my undivided
attention. "Now you can't tell me to keep in control when you cant even last twenty four hours.
You've been weak for a long time Liza, and I sense you're especially weak around that boy. Now I
suggest you either keep clear of him or make him your next prey." She realizes me then gets up to
exit the bathroom, leaving me to myself. I go into a stall and rip open the blood bag with my teeth.
I sink against the door, closing my eyes as the blood goes into my system. This is going to be a
long year. I'm afraid it will be so not just for myself, but for Carter; the boy who sings to me, the
boy with the brown eyes.