Bad Guys Always Give Me the Shivers

Dense Girl

Disclaimer: Do I look like Darren Shan?

Alexandria's Point of View

It was morning now. Day break. Perfect time of the day, I think. Well, maybe not the perfect time of day for my kind, but you get the picture. Yawning, I glanced over at Truska who was fixing her hair. The blond tendrils cascaded down her back like a waterfall, acting as if it were never ending. Sighing, I brought myself upwards and Truska glanced back at me, her warm eyes inviting. She barked something and motioned for me to go over towards her, and I obliged.

She began to rake her fingers through my curls, straightening them in the process. She reminded me of my sister, who would do this to me when I was younger. As always, I would feel a surge of sadness from thinking about my family. I closed my eyes and let the memories flow through my mind, leaving a nice feeling behind.

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"So, I hear you and Addison are finally performing tonight, eh?" Debbie asked, becoming overly curious. I now had a soft spot for the mundane, even though she was girlfriend to Darren. That boy was a nasty little booger in my mind, well, he wasn't that bad. Just a tad bit annoying.

I just nodded my head, knowing that things would be overly awkward tonight and at practice. "Oh, speaking of Addison, there he is. Goodness, he's also talking to Ginger." Debbie said, emphasizing the girl's name. My whole body spun to see the duo.

Ginger had her arms wrapped around his waist, holding on for dear life. She was wearing a cute beret that had let some orange curls slip out. She was still using her big, bug-eyed sunglasses so I couldn't see her face very well.

And, Addison. Well, he just looked like he usually does, except cuter. No, he's not cute. He's hideous, someone who I should steer clear of. But, still, his emerald eyes did melt my façade. Debbie snapped her fingers in front of my face twice, shaking me out of my reprieve.

"Do I sense a crush—"

"I don't have a crush on Addison. He's a jerk in guise as a nice person." I hissed, bitterness seeping in and out throughout my tone. Debbie's eyes widened just as soon as Addison looked at me, tightening his grip on Ginger.

Now, at this point, I just wanted to yell at how annoyed I was. But, I withheld that and huffed out in my infuriation while turning around and going in the opposite direction.

Debbie stayed where she was until Darren came over to her and started to chat her up. I continued to walk away, the grass whisking in between my feet from each step I took. Man, if I kept this up then I would be one bitter person.

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Steve's Point of View

"Wow, are you freaking serious?" Tiffany gasped, clutching her hand to her pulsating heart. I couldn't help but smile at her, even though she was gothic and obsessed with vampires, like myself, she was pretty cool. Wow, did I just call her cool?

I nodded; guiding her into the hotel Gannen and I were staying at. Her face squished up once she saw the environment, the dank floors and walls and I knew that she was probably thinking, Ew, they live in this hellhole?

We went up the stairs and I could hear mice chase each other in the stairwell, causing Tiffany to jump. For a girl who loves vampires, she sure gets scared easily…

Stopping on floor number six, she followed me all the way to our room where I asked her as calmly as I could, "You're mother doesn't really care that you're with me, right?" Her face dropped and her eyebrows furrowed and I thought that she would have to leave until she answered with, "She doesn't care, she's probably out drinking now."

Shrugging, I felt sorry for the girl for about a second. Once I slammed the door open, I could see Gannen sitting in the recliner chair, it creaking with each movement he made. He was glaring, something I wasn't used to.

But, once he got a look at the girl, he gaped at us, clearly taken by surprise. Now was my chance to pounce, "Gannen, Tiffany here is obsessed with Vampanze." Sure, I tweaked with what she was in love with, but that would make Gannen be more trustworthy of the girl.

He just nodded, like he completely knew what we were talking about. "Yup, I am! In fact, I'm going to help you guys out with this Darren person." She added in, a bright smile lighting her face. This, I'm thinking, made Gannen furious. I swear his violet skin turned cherry red as he hissed out, "Are you being serious with me, Steven?"

I nodded, not caring one bit that he was mad at me. Now, was the point at which Tiffany finally realized that Gannen was a full Vampanze. She gasped while racing over to him, fingering his skin. Wow, this girl was dense.

Gannen swatted her hands away, becoming more infuriated. She kept fawning over him and I'm positive he hated the attention because he was that way. Suppressing my laughs, I sat down on one of the few chairs and began to think to myself that bringing this girl here was a good plan.

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Maria/Ginger's Point of View

Damn, this place is really boring. I know that's blunt, but it's true. All you have are a bunch of carnie freaks walking around all day smiling their heads off like lunatics. I mean, come on, who would want to do that?

Sighing, I looked up at the darkening sky. Right now, it was evening and I hadn't seen Alex all day. I wonder what she's been doing. Reading, maybe? Nah, I doubt that. She hasn't had time for that since she turned into a vampire.

I heard a sharp howl that broke me out of my reprieve. Turning around, the wolf man glared at me, just daring me to go closer. And, I accepted that dare with happiness.

He stared at me as I stared at him, his warm eyes giving me a devious plan. Maybe, I could have a little fun here…

Walking over to behind his cage, I reached for the tight latch and began to undo it as he glared down at me, willing me work faster. I just know this is going to be hilarious.

Author's Note: Three chapters in a day… wow, I'm good. And, OMG, Maria is going to let out the Wolfy Man! Wonder what's going to happen… Anyways, review my lovelies!