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Hey ppl here's the nex chappie! Well I hope everone like the last chapter and I want to apologize once again for taking 4ever to post that chapter up!!! Well read up!!!

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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF LYNNE EWING'S CHARACTERS!!! I'M JUST BORING THEM FOR THE TIME BEING!!!

Serena & Stanton: Forbidden Love

Chapter Thirteen

Confessions

By: Joanna

Serena walked home from Catty's house Thursday night. She had gone over to Catty's house to work on a school project with her. A cold breeze blew past her causing her to tighten her grip to her new crème colored leather jacket. The heels to her matching leather knee-high boots clicked against the concrete sidewalk. She paused when she heard voices in the cemetery across the street from her. Could it be followers? She instinctively hid her prescreens when she noticed her moon amulet glowing. "Leave me alone," she heard a female voice say. She had no choice, but to go and help whomever it was.

She cautiously walked across the street and through the entrance of the cemetery. She listened for movement or voices behind an old oak tree. She heard two people talking, bit couldn't make out the words. She tiptoed behind another tree closer to where the voices came from. Finally she crouched behind a bush near two head stones and saw two figures. One looked like a guy and the other was definitely a girl. She eyed the guy whom she figured was a follower who was trying to crossover the girl.

"Look into my eyes," he said to the girl as he lifted her chin. Serena recognized that voice… could it be? "The Atrox can give you powers and immortality," he continued. It was… Stanton. Anger pulsed through her and she accidentally let her guard down and Stanton turned towards her. Serena hid herself and crawled behind another tree and stood. Stanton shook his head and began a mental conversation with the girl. How could he? She had to confront him and save the girl. She felt disgusted as she remembered the passionate kiss they had shared last week. She cursed under her breath and stood tall. She took a step forward.

"Leave her alone," Serena ordered. She couldn't even look at him she was full of disgust.

"Serena?" Stanton asked breaking his hold of the girl, who seemed confused.

"What's going on?" the blond girl asked dumbfounded. She looked at Stanton then at Serena and shook her head.

"Leave," Serena said taking a step towards Stanton. She summoned her power; sparks flew from her fingertips. "How could you?" Serena asked. She fought tears and looked into his deep blue eyes.

"Serena I can explain," he pleaded. How could she have ever like him? She sent a powerful wave at him. Why wasn't he blocking her attacks?

"What's wrong with you?" Serena yelled at him.

"I'm a follower and that's what I do," he said looking down.

"Ya, well I'm a goddess and this is what I do," Serena snapped and sent him another powerful, invisible wave.

"Serena I'm sorry," he said taking a step closer.

"Keep your apology," Serena said coldly. She couldn't look at him. She looked down at a tombstone.

I'm really sorry. Stanton said as he held her arms. She shoved him out of her mind and tried to pull free, but he wasn't letting go. "I promise I'll never do that again," he said lifting her chin.

"Keep your promises," Serena said as tear slid down her soft pink cheek.

"I know you don't mean that," he whispered. "I promise."

"Fine," Serena smiled. How could she not accept an offer from such a handsome guy? He was extremely handsome and sexy in a dark, dangerous way.

"You look beautiful," he whispered into her ear. She and Catty had spent an hour doing each other's make-up and hair for the fun of it after they finished their project. He kissed her neck and seeped into her mind, but pulled out suddenly.

"What's wrong?" Serena asked Stanton confused as he studied the shadows.

"Followers," he said. "I better take you home."

"I can walk on my own," Serena said. She didn't need him protecting her. She could handle herself after all she was a goddess.

"It's not safe," he said brushing a curly strand of hair away from her eye.

"What's wrong?" Serena asked sensing Stanton was hiding something from her. "You're hiding something from me," Serena said matter-of-factly.

"Nothing, come on let's go," he said taking her hand.

"I'm not leaving till you tell me what's going on," Serena said and planted her feet in the ground firmly.

"Serena this isn't the time for this," Stanton said walking to her.

"Well I'm not moving tell you tell me what's going on," Serena snapped. Stanton sighed as Serena eyed him. For a few seconds he stood still in some sort of trance. Serena's eyes widened worried. What was happening to him? She walked up to him and waved her hand in front of his handsome face. She jumped when he grabbed her arm. "What happened?" Serena asked taking a step back.

"I just manipulated them," Stanton shrugged as he let go of her arm. Serena crossed her arms in front of her chest. Silence fell over them and they not a single word escaped from either one's lips.

"Well I better go," Serena said looking around as she broke the silence. He nodded. She walked past him as she brushed against him. He suddenly turned.

"Don't go… not yet," Stanton pleaded. She looked into his eyes and stopped.

"What?" Serena asked knowing it was time to get home.

"Serena I really, really like you," Stanton said pulling her to him. Serena blushed as she looked into his honest blue eyes.

"I really like you too… you're all I can think about," Serena confessed as she bit her lower lip. She felt totally exposed now that she had let out her feelings towards him.

"I've been drawn to you since the first time our minds met in combat," he continued. "I more than like you Serena." Serena knew what he was about to tell her and the truth was she felt the same exact way towards him. "I, I love you," he said with love, care, and honesty in his words.

"I know," Serena said knowingly. "And I feel the same way about you," Serena smiled. He cupped her face and kissed her. Serena loved him and he loved her. This was what she had dreamed about when she was younger. His tongue slid into her mouth, exploring every inch of her warm mouth. Serena kissed him back eagerly. They finally pulled back drowning in their love for each other, but that love, that flame of love and compassion could not be, could not exist in the world they lived in.

a/n: so how wuz dat?!? Well puh-leez REVIEW!!! Read my other stories: Revenio Deas, Living La Vida, and Daughters Of The Dark Moon. And plz check out my other story: Immortal Kiss… which is on FictionPress.com and my pen name is Prtychic_2007... well review if u ppl wanna know wut happens nex, *slams her palm on forehead for not makin up a cliffe* o ya sorry if it's lyk not revised I mean heck it's 11 sumtin for cryin out loud so don be hatin' jus review…