Chapter 16 - Damion
My form shimmered into my regular form and I headed down the hall toward the front door of the Staff Building. I passed a few students rushing to Xiang's party. I exited the building and I made a few feet before I heard a rushing set of footsteps behind me. I knew who it was so I drew my rapier and pointed it at Xiang, "What do you want Mr. Xiang?" Xiang looked at me teary eyed and asked, "Please don't go..." I narrowed my eyes, "You absolutely poison me. I tried doing something nice for you for once and I get treated like dirt. Why do I even try to go after you anymore. This is honestly a complicated mess." Xiang looked over and was still teary eyed, "How would you feel if the person that you liked was arguing with your father?" Xiang looked like he realized something and looked away shyly. I looked at him and sheathed my rapier and said flatly, "What a disgrace..." He looked at me with a shocked look and Xiang fell to the ground and cried. "I'm sorry... so sorry." He repeated that multiple times and I felt a rush of heat in my cheeks. I bit my lip before bending down and locked lips with him and said, "No, I'm sorry." I brushed his hair out of his face and said, "Stop crying. It doesn't look nice on you." Xiang looked up and continued crying, "But I've been hurting you so much this time." I sighed, "It's fine. At least you noticed it before it got out of hand. I really do believe we both were hurting each other. Can we stop this?" I looked into his eyes and saw that he started crying again, "I don't want you leaving me!" I looked at him crazy and said, "What the hell Xiang? I am not leaving you!" I narrowed my eyes, "I would never do that to you again." Xiang looked up at me with a slight confused but happy look. He looked as if he was a happy puppy whose master was petting him. "You mean it?" I looked at him disgusted, "Yes. And could you not look at me like that? It really is creeping me out." "I pushed him back. Xiang looked like he was about to cry again and I gritted my teeth, "Look I'm sorry!" Xiang smiled and hugged me, "I know you are!" I snarled, "You idiot actor." Xiang smiled and pats my head, "But you love me!" I snorted, "I am having second thoughts right now." I really am not having second thoughts about loving him to be honest. It just makes me happy knowing he is smiling again. Xiang nestled his head against my shoulder and softly purred now. I grew red and looked around making sure no one saw this and I said, "You fluffy cat." I said coldly and Xiang chuckled, "But I'm only yours." I sighed and placed my hand on his head and said in a low murmur, "You know, I was planning on taking you somewhere private to talk to you about this… looks like you kind of jumped the gun on me Xiang." Xiang smiled and looked over. "We can still do that you just have to drag me along." I shivered, "Uh… erm." I looked away, dang he is making me sick… I looked back at him and said, "I am not dragging you along, just taking you hostage." I stood up and picked him up and began to walk down the path to my student dorm.
When we entered my dorm room I saw Nova leaning against my bed, "You are late." He said in a cold voice. He unfolded his arms and looked at me and Xiang and hissed, "You two are never going to separate aren't you." I raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't plan on it Nova." Xiang looked over and sighed. He was pretty much calm now and asked, "What are we doing here?" I set him down, "This is where I wanted to talk about… well something." Nova smiled, "Well, I wanted to talk to you two… but hey…" He pokes me and said, "See you later, father." I looked at Xiang and he stared at me confused, "Father?" I sighed and looked away, "I am a father to him more than anything…" Xiang looked stunned and turned away, "I can't believe I was…." He quickly looked away embarrassed. I frowned, "What is wrong?" Xiang sighed and looked over, "It's not important." I gave a snort, "Ok then… what ever you want." Xiang looked over confused, "You just gave up like that?" I nodded and looked at him, "Because I want to." Xiang quietly drooped and remained quiet. I blinked a few times, "What is wrong? Did I say something that made you sad?" Xiang looked up and smiled, "I'm just messing with you now." He replied but I felt like he wasn't being honest. I studied him a few second before pushing him toward the door, "I don't get you sometimes you know… it kind of irritates me." Xiang looked startled but remained quiet, and he bit his lip. I narrowed my eyes, "You are hiding something and I don't like it." Xiang looked over and sighed, "Then what do you want me to say? That I was jealous of someone who treated you as a father figure but I had no clue? Now I feel really stupid, embarrassed, and ashamed. These feelings are ugly…" I gave a big sigh after him and said, "You can't hide your feelings, trust me. You don't have to be embarrassed or ashamed, and you aren't stupid. Nova is just a son to me." I moved to the bed and sat down, "What are you thinking now?" Xiang didn't reply for a few second but when he did his words slightly stunned me. "I'm a hideous person who is influenced by his feelings nor do I deserve anything that can make me happy." I made a straight face and pulled his cheek, "There you go again, another "poor me" good grief Xiang get a life!" Xiang looked away sadly, "I don't know what to say. These are my actual feelings that I've hidden away with the dumb and cheerful ones!" I kissed his cheek, "Your feelings are a joy mmhm." I stood back up and said, "Come, the party isn't over." Xiang looked away sadly, "I'm not in the mood and I'm in a mess. Why are you even holding a stupid party?" I poked his nose and smiled, "Didn't you hear me earlier before I left you? I am holding this party because it's your birthday." Xiang looked over confused, "My birthday?" I face palmed, "Yes, it's your birthday Xiang." I pocketed my hands and moved outside the door and walked down the hall. Nova was standing by the door leading outside and he opens it for me and said to Xiang, "Hello Mr. Xiang." Xiang looked away and stuffs his face into my chest. I looked at Nova and he grins a bit, "I feel like he doesn't like me all that well. Tragic." His six wings flared out and he flew away. I looked down at Xiang and said, "You are getting a bit clingy…" Xiang chuckled and looked up, "You should've been prepared for that one." Xiang pauses for a second and his long eyelashes fluttered for a minute, "I missed looking at your face." I gave a sigh and studied him before picking him up and carried him down the path, "I don't know how to reply to that honestly. I guess I am dazzled by that?" Xiang chuckles and yawned, "You've never experienced being blind so you don't know how it feels. You weren't even here during the time when I was mute. I think you would've enjoyed me being quiet." I was half tempted to drop him on the ground, "I like hearing your voice Mr. Xiang." I murmured and looked past the tree line, "I'm sorry that I left you alone, will you forgive me?" Xiang softly smiled and looked over, "It's fine you've had your reasons for going. I can't blame you nor be upset. Neither of us had a right state of mind." I dropped him and said, "You're saying I am a deranged man? Thanks lovely, I love you too." Xiang hissed got up and looked over, "We both are deranged…" I folded my arms, "Hfh, sure. What ever." Xiang smiled and kissed my cheek, "Don't be a stickler." I blushed and pushed him away, "Sorry honey I am a stickler." Xiang sighed and looked away, "Then I'm not going back to the party… and you can't force me." I sighed and grew angry but I kept my composure, "Fine." I turned and Nova swooped down and picked me up and we flew away. I don't get him at all...