Nyla was upset, angry, confused, and...
A whole lot of something else.
She didn't know what to make of what Jake had just told her.
How in the world could she be a demi-child?
Her parents were humans!
And what's worse is that she learned that Jake wa a demon who lived centuries on earth and his home, his real home was in hell.
What the fuck?
She was pacing in her room, looking anywhere but at him.
She felt hurt that he lied to her about his life that didn't even exist.
"Nyla..."
"No!" She shook her hand at him. "Don't...just..."
She didn't finish speaking. She was too upset.
But some small part of her was actually believing what Jake had said to her.
It was true that she could sense emotions of the people around her.
It was true she thrived on the pain and humiliation of the people around her.
It was like a hunger and a need and everyday she just wanted more and more of it.
Jake also showed her his powers and had told her she could do them too.
She knew because she believed him.
And that's was what made it worse.
"So, you're telling me that on my 18th birthday, I have to choose between being a demon and a human."
Jake sighed and Nyla saw him rub his neck.
He was tired but she didn't care.
"Yes, Nyla."
"Oh, okay. So I either become a crazed demon who thrives on hurting people or become a weak pathetic human. Do I even have a choice?" She asked him.
She was angry now.
"Yes. You can choose to be a demon and live in hell or be a human and stay here."
"Great! That's just fucking fantastic!" She yelled as she slammed a fist against the wall, making a hole and ignoring the stinging pain in her knuckles.
Jake also told her about the qualities of being a demon which meant a little more strength than an average human.
Jake didn't say anything which angered her more.
"And you? Why are you telling me this now all of a sudden?" She raised her voice at him and looked at him.
Jake sighed and looked up at her.
He looked genuinely sorry but she didn't know what to believe anymore.
"Because your birthday is coming up."
"So, what if you hadn't told me? Would I still have to choose?"
"Unknowingly, yes."
Was he trying to confuse her?
"On a demi-child's 18th birthday, her dominant side starts to take over and if they stay on earth past their birthday they become human and their demon side disappears."
She didn't know what to make of this situation.
"So what? What's my dominant side?"
"In your case, it's your demon side. You're growing in your powers and strength like a demon. You're thriving on the humans pain and humiliation. You can't deny it. I've sensed it."
She stood quiet for a bit. He was right which angered her more.
"But my mom is human." She said.
"Which makes your father a demon. After a demon mates with a human, they leave and move on to the next."
"Have you done that?" She asked. She knew Jake had slept with other girls but she wanted to target her anger at someone, anyone.
Jake looked pained which ate at her heart but she ignored it.
She didn't care right now.
"Yes."
The truth smacked her in the face and she briefly wondered if he had any kids.
"I don't have any children if you're wondering that. I used protection."
Like that was a relief.
"But I don't want to choose!" She yelled. She probably sounded like a little girl but she didn't care.
"I just want to be a regular girl!"
She was crying softly and Jake went to comfort her.
"No! Don't come near me!"
"Nyla, you don't a choice. It's either being a human and I lose you or become a demon and stay with me forever."
She was confused and upset and hurt.
"Your tattoo is proof of that!"
She covered her ears and whimpered. She didn't want to hear anymore.
"The white means human, the black means demon. A symbol of what you are. You have to make a choice, Nyla!"
"No!" She yelled and she felt the energy shift in the room. "I don't have to choose! I don't want to choose!"
Jake felt torn. He knew this was going to be the reaction but not this violent.
"Don't you want to be with me? If you're human, then I can't be with you."
Nyla didn't want to think anymore. She felt tired and angry and right now, she didn't want to see him anymore.
She needed to be alone.
"Out!" She whispered. Her heart breaking.
"What?" Jake said confused.
"I want you out of here! I don't want to see you!"
"Nyla, you don't mean that."
"I said, get out!" Why must he make this harder than it should be?
He didn't move so she pushed against his chest, her heart aching and her tears were falling down.
"Get out! I don't want to see you! GET OUT!" she yelled.
Jake stared at her, emotionless and he quickly kissed her hard and rough and left.
She slammed the door and sobbed as she slumped to the ground.
It was too much. She didn't know what to do and she pushed away the guy she was falling in love with.
She heard the motorcycle rev and disappear and she knew he took a piece of her with him.