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Chapter 13

David Blackburn

I figured something was wrong. Something was definitely wrong and no one was about to tell me what.

To think I knew my friends well enough… to think trust was the strongest thing in our friendship. Now, I cant even look at them without feeling betrayed. They had their usual smiles on. They act normal, they still talk to me, we still joke around. Simply put, we are still friends.

However, their eyes…they are filled with lies. With mixed emotions that are slowly building a wall between our friendship. And this really had to end. That fear of speaking had to end. Because I could tell by simply looking at them, that they wanted to talk. They wanted to tell me everything… they just didn't have the guts. Which makes me believe that whatever they are hiding is bad news.

"…the school policy…"

My teacher was still talking as all these thoughts passed through my mind. I am not certain of what she is speaking of, but I definitely know it has nothing to do with today's lesson, so I didn't bother paying attention. I was more focused on figuring out what exactly was going on with my friends. Because I wanted to help, and you cant help without knowing what the problem is.

The funny thing is, I'm almost 100 percent sure that whatever the problem is, it has to do with the opposite sex. And by that I mean, girl and boy trouble. Now knowing the guys, James and Eric will never find themselves in trouble with the ladies, and if they did, it would be because they somehow managed to fall in love.

I used to believe that wasn't possible. However now…

James couldn't be in love. Hell no. Everything but that. I mean, who would he be in love with? For all I know, he is single and currently not interested in anyone. So whatever is bothering him definitely had nothing to do with love. Now as for Eric, I have no idea. I mean, I know he likes… Thea? Yeah, her. He has a big crush or whatever, and in all honestly I don't think its that serious. But maybe I am wrong. My guess is that too much rejection from Thea is driving him mad.

Now, something I knew for sure was that Maggie, Hannah and Mary-Lynnette were definitely acting how they are (and by that I mean weird) because of whatever guy trouble they have. I know Maggie is currently having her problems with Delos just as Hannah seems to be arguing with Thierry lately. I definitely have no idea how Hannah randomly started talking to Thierry, and I definitely don't know what's going on with Delos and Maggie. But I do know they are lying to me.

Thankfully, I can safely say Mary-Lynnette has no guy problems. I haven't seen her talking to anyone suspicious… and Mare is simply not the type of girl to focus on guys. Than again, I used to think the same of Hannah and Maggie.

Ah, fuck. This is killing me.

"…if you don't follow the rules…"

I sighed deeply as I glanced to the clock in the room. Five more minutes and I would be free. The teacher was still rambling and … no one was paying attention. I sighed once again, this time however I managed to choke. I don't even know how that is possible. Who chokes while exhaling?

Regardless, I found my throat drying out and before I knew it I started coughing. "David?" My teacher called out my name probably wondering why I was coughing like an idiot. "Do you need to step outside?" I really didn't, but this was my chance. I nodded my head and quickly grabbed my bag before storming out of the classroom.

My cough slowly started dying out once I started walking towards a water fountain. I drank some water while I mentally applauded myself for getting out of class five minutes early. I cant believe I never thought of this before.

"You okay?" I heard a soft voice behind me causing me to turn around rather fast. Now that was completely stupid of me seeing how I managed to collide into the person who had been standing right behind me. It wasn't until I was rubbing my head that I noticed Gillian had been the one behind me.

"Gil? Hey."

She smiled, "You didn't answer my question."

I laughed nervously. Wow, David, you are such a macho. "I'm fine, just choked on my saliva, I guess."

Gillian giggled, gosh she is so cute. "I see."

"What are you doing wondering the halls?" I asked changing the subject as I wiped my mouth.

"Bathroom break, I should be getting to class." She smiled once again as I felt a sudden desire to touch her lips.

"I'll walk you" I offered feeling my heart beat quicken.

"No, its okay. Class is just down the hall." She blushed as she apologized politely. Gosh, she looks so beautiful…

"Hey Gill!" I called out once I noticed she had already began walking down the hall. She turned around with a smile on her face as I suddenly felt this crazy desire to get closer to her.

"Yeah?"

"Do you want to sit with me- I mean us, you know my friends and I, today at lunch." I ended lamely as I wanted to hit myself for sounding like such a dork. Definitely not adorkable.

Gillian looked confused for a second before she smiled… and blushed? Right? She nodded, "Sure!" and then she turned to leave.

Didn't matter cause I would be seeing her soon!

James Rasmussen

"You did what?" I exclaimed completely taken back as I stared at Delos with desire to murder him on the spot.

"You are not deaf, are you? I said I told Maggie everything."

"I heard that! I just cant believe- why!" I asked completely baffled as I tried to reason with the vampire in me. The one that was screaming for blood right now- more specifically, a princes blood.

"That's what we are here to talk about" Galen, who was sitting besides me, explained. He gave a look of concern before his eyes landed at the door in the front of the room. We were currently in an empty classroom and I am only assuming Galen is checking if the door is properly closed. "Block your minds" he murmured before Delos scoffed, and I obeyed.

"You broke the law" I accused after a few seconds passed. Delos, who knew that I was referring to him simply shrugged before he nodded towards Galen's direction.

Then Galen spoke, "James, what we are about to discuss cannot leave this room. For all of our safety." I nodded understanding the situation before I silently question what exactly Galen meant by saying 'our safety'. "Good. Now what do you know about the soulmate principle?"

I blinked baffled before my mind started to progress Galen's words.

The soulmate principle is basically what any Night Worlder considers a myth. it's the belief that everyone has their other half. It's a powerful bonding and something clearly neglected by the Night World. Why Galen was asking me about this made no sense to me.

Like every other Night Worlder I have heard of the soulmate principle. I don't necessarily believe in it but that doesn't mean I completely reject the belief. I don't know why that is… but there is just something about that 'myth' that seems to stand out to me.

I looked at Galen and then Delos, both were clearly waiting for my response. I thought for a second that they were trying to joke around me or trick me into something, however they both seemed serious. It made no sense though. Why would Galen ask me about this? And what am I suppose to say? What if this is some test? What if they are trying to prove something… maybe this is a trap or maybe-

My eyes widened as I turned to face Delos completely, realization hitting me.

Delos told Maggie everything.

Maggie… my friend Maggie.

Human Maggie.

Delos wouldn't break a law for a human. Not for vermin, not for a girl.

Unless…

"No," I mumbled as I saw him staring back. "No," I shook my head this time as the look in Delos' face told me everything I needed to know. "You didn't!"

He had already broken a law.

I attacked Delos in an instant as everything finally became crystal clear. Of course there wasn't much a fight seeing how Galen interfered right away. I barely managed to get a scratch on him. Galen had pushed me away from Delos and with my quick instincts I was able to avoid hitting any desks or chair as I slid to the other side of the room. Delos barely moved an inch as Galen decided to stand between us.

I sighed as I tried to focus on controlling my temper as Galen seemed to be looking at the door. I knew we hadn't made any noise other than our yelling but I guess Galen was just being cautious.

"You didn't" I repeated causing the other two Night Worlders to focus their attention towards me. "Delos I swear if you-"

"What does it matter to you?" he interrupted me as I saw a hint of annoyance and jealousy spark in his eyes.

"She is my friend! Goddess. You practically sealed her death!" I exclaimed anger rising in my veins.

"Nothing is going to happen to her." the statement nearly had me convinced, but I knew better.

"Someone is going to find out! This fucking school is filled with Night Worlders!"

"So?"

"What do you mean 'So?' Do you really think you are going to be able to stay away from her? Or don't tell me you believe no one will notice or find it slightly suspicious that you begin spending time with a human. Or what you like to call vermin" I hissed the last word as I tried to get the point through his fucking head.

Delos tensed as his eyes narrowed. "No one will find out."

"Quinn and Ash go to this school. Those two have a reputation for catching law breakers. Blaise, Jez, Morgead. Not to mention Maya and Lord Thierry. Will you be able to hide from all of them?"

"Thierry knows." Galen spoke up making my eyes widen even more than before.

"What?" I asked shocked and terrified for the faith of my friend. "He is an elder…" I mumbled looking at Delos who suddenly seemed annoyed at the conversation. "Surely he should have you killed by now"

"I wont be killing anyone." A voice from behind me stated and I immediately knew who it was. I turned to meet the dark eyes of the Lord of the Night World. I bowed my head in a greeting way before he nodded in acknowledgement. That's when I noticed he wasn't alone. Besides him stood Keller, who just like me seemed slightly confused.

So Thierry knew. Lord Thierry knew about Delos and Maggie… and they were still alive? And Keller knew too, right?

"Lord Thierry, if you don't mind me asking…" I trailed of as I noticed the curious look he was giving me.

"You want to know why I, as an elder, haven't punished Prince Delos for breaking the law?" I nodded. "Simple, I couldn't possible punish someone for a crime I also committed."

I blinked before I found my eyes widening once again.

What?

Galen Drache

"Hannah?" James exclaimed as Thierry finally told him who his soulmate was. "As in Hannah Snow? My friend Hannah?" At that Thierry nodded before James began questioning him once again.

At least thirty minutes must have passed since the whole conversation began. We had all already missed the rest of our first period class and most of our second one, but it seemed to that none of us really cared.

I personally decided to stay out of most the conversation. Delos had first explained everything to James, telling him exactly why he was paying to much attention to Maggie. Then, James had talked for a while before Thierry appeared and decided to continue explaining the current… events.

James was taking it well surprisingly… apart from the fact that two of his friends were now the soulmates of two of the most dangerous Night Worlders. Delos, who was probably ignoring the conversation now, seemed to be rather impatient for this to end, he probably wanted to go talk to Maggie. After all, it had only been a day since he told her everything. And from what he had told me, she had not taken it too well.

I sighed. She probably took it in better than Keller. My eyes were focused on her during most of the conversation. She refused to even acknowledge me, and it did hurt.

She knew just as well as I did that her and I were soulmates. I knew she didn't want to believe in it, but she should know better. This was an unbreakable bond, and our feelings for each other… they were real.

Thierry had warned me about her, seeing how I had gone to him when I first suspected of the soulmate principle. He had told me about Keller's past and I figured that she became the person she is because of everything that has happened to her. But that was no reason to completely close herself. She deserved to be happy and I knew I was a door to that happiness.

She needed me just like I needed her.

And if only she allowed me to prove this… I sighed once again, which simply went unnoticed by everyone else in the room who were all listening to Thierry as he explained more about his relationship with Hannah. Or the lack of.

Apparently she currently hated him because she believed he was hiding something from her. Which was true, Thierry had yet to tell her about the Night World and everything that follows, but that is only because he fears she is not ready to hear it… not to mention she wont even speak to him.

"Hannah is stubborn. But I don't think you tell her about the Night World just yet- or the soulmate principle for that matter." I looked at James confused.

"Why not?" I asked before I could stop myself. "If he tells her about the soulmate principle, shouldn't it make things better?"

"Not if we are talking Hannah." James mumbled as he turned to look at Delos. "And listen to this because it relates to Maggie." with those words said Delos now seemed completely focused. "If you were to tell a girl that 'there is this unbreakable bond tying you together and that because of this bond you have been forced to break one of the most deadly Night World Laws and now that you are telling them all this, you are breaking another law which is just as deadly' what would the girl think?" James asked taking me aback.

I did not know the answer to that one and it seemed neither did Delos or Thierry.

"They would hate you" her firm voice responded. It was the first time Keller had spoken since her arrival and just hearing her voice was making me want to get closer to her.

"What?" Delos demanded an answer.

"Cant you see. You are practically telling them you were forced to break those two laws…"

"But that-"

"Hannah would think I am forced to love her." Thierry murmured more to himself than to us but his words managed to have an effect.

"Maggie thinks I only love her because of our soulmate bond?" Delos all but growled as he moved to stand closer to James, probably ready to beat him up for an answer.

I tuned out right before James managed to answer.

I was shocked. Completely shocked… I would have never thought they could reach to such conclusion, but…

Does Keller feel that way?

Does she think I loved her only because of the bond-

Love. it's the first time I let the reality of things hit me hard. That's what the soulmate principle was, right? Love? Did I Love Keller? Just because she was my soulmate… no that didn't mean anything. The soulmate principle is just a link, a bond, what we choose to make out of it is up to us.

Thierry and Delos have both just admitted they felt love towards their soulmate. So what did I feel? I didn't know her that well… yet this connection between us. I sighed for what seemed to be the third time today.

I am so confused.

-o-

Thats it!

Now, I feel like it was kind of short, but I had to stop it there.

This chapter in a way was meant to clear some things up!

Also, just letting you know that the next few chapters is when the whole 'getting together' begins to happen for most of the couple.

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