Lyra POV
It had been a week and a half and I still hadn't slept. I was still waiting around for what was coming next. Most nights I'd be sitting outside looking up at the stars at all hours of the morning. Half the time I wasn't alone. Reid would usually find me there and just sit there. He wouldn't speak, he'd just sit there. It was nice not to feel alone. Though it also felt awkward. He didn't act like his usual
"Earth to Lyra." Levina said moving her hand in front of my face
I shook my head and yawned.
"Maybe we should catch some Z's." she suggested
"No I'm find I just can't find this paper." I said shuffling my notebooks. "Damn."
"Maybe you forgot."
"Yeah probably. Look I'll be right back. It'll only take a second to get it." I said as I got up
Levina and Leah just nodded and sunk back into their studies. Walking back to my room I stretched along the way. Finally getting to the door I unlocked leaving it open as I searched my desk. Still not finding it I heard the door slam shut making me jump. Trying to open it the door knob would twist but the door just wouldn't open.
"Come on." I said starting to panic.
For some reason I was smelling smoke now. Turning I saw my bed on fire and the flames were getting higher. Rapping on the door I found myself even more panicked and calling out for help. Coughing I slid down to my knees as the flames climbed to the ceiling. I could feel the smoke crawling into my lungs. Then looking I saw my only exit. Stumbling up to my feet I ran and jumped through the window, starting to use halfway down. The ground came quicker than expected and I heard the sudden crunch as the right side of my body hit the grass. Looking back up I saw the flames lick the cold air trying to escape what was once my room.
Trying to stand the whole right side of my body throbbed and ached painfully. I sure that at least one of my ribs were cracked and my shoulder was dislocated.
Lyra….
Turning abruptly hearing the whispered call through my mind I saw no one.
Lyra…
"Get out of my head!" I screamed
I will see you soon love.
I heard it clear as if he were beside me.
Not wanting to stay there any longer than I had to I turned and started running or rather limping back towards the library.
Reid POV
Looking down at her she just smiled back up at me, her eyes pleading with me. Caressing her rosy cheeks I leaned in to kiss her but stopped midway as I saw someone running out of the corner of my eye. Looking back I saw Lyra leaning back against a wall holding her right side.
"Reid what's wrong?" Casey asked or at least I think that was her name
"Let's continue this later." I said
Not giving her the chance to protest I started towards Lyra who was on the move again.
"Reid…" I gasped trying to breath
Catching as she started fall I slung one arm around my neck as I wrapped one around her waist to keep her up.
"What the hell happened?"
Looking up I saw Levina and Leah running over.
"I don't know." I mumbled looking down at the terrified woman in my arms
"We should get her out of here. Back to her room." Leah said
Lyra shook her head and tried to pull away feebly.
"Take that as a no." I said "Let's just get her out of here before we attract any attention."
Leah snorted.
"What?"
"You don't want attention?" she questioned
"Not now." Lyra groaned leaning her head on my shoulder
Looking down at her bruised face her eyes seemed heavy as if she hadn't slept in weeks. Picking her up, she whimpered a little holding her side. None of the girls protested as I walked back toward our common room.
Setting her on the couch she cringed a little. She gripped my shoulder. Confused I looked over to see her cold dark eyes trying to focus. Then all of the sudden there was a loud crack and pop and she fell back.
"Lyra." Levina said taking her hand
I just sat there silent not entirely sure what to say as she sat there soot covered and the bruise on the side of her face fading.
"What happened?" Levina asked
"The door closed on me and I couldn't open it. Then the room just caught on fire…I kind of jumped out of the window." She said
"Please tell me you used. That's a third story window." Levina said worried
"About halfway down." She said
"Jesus Lyra." She breathed
"Glad you're okay." Leah said
Lyra only nodded.
"You need to get some sleep." I said
"Yeah I'll go back to my room and do that." Lyra snorted
"You have to Lyra you haven't slept for the past week."
"I'm fine." She protested
"Yeah you look fine as you fight to stay awake." I said sarcastically
She just stuck her tongue out at me.
"Is that the best you can do?" I asked
Usually I got a hit in the arm or some other form of abuse she handed down.
"Yup." She said
"You need to sleep." Levina said
"Fine I'll sleep." She said as she closed her eyes
"You'll watch her?" Levina asked
I nodded. I'd have the others do it but Tyler was at the library and Caleb and Pogue weren't even the area. They had left to go see their girlfriends. A part of me was happy that I had her to myself as well.
Levina hesitated at first and I could tell she was having second thoughts about leaving her alone with me. I just smirked.
"Just go." I said
She glared then got up and took Leah's hand and left. Looking over at Lyra I wondered if she was actually asleep. Looking at her I could see why Tyler liked her so much. She was different. And I wasn't meaning the fact that she has power like us. There things that were indescribable about her that drew me in. She was dangerous but you wouldn't see it on the outside. All you'd see are endless walls.
Looking at her I wondered if I were to kiss her if she'd feel it. if I were touch her if she'd feel it.
"Don't look at me like that Reid." She said
"Like what?" I asked
"Like you're actually interested." She said sighing "It's not worth it."
Lyra POV
I could feel his eyes on me and it was uncomfortable. Things had been changing rapidly with him. One minute he'd be a complete jackass as usual the next he'd be this completely different person that actually seemed to care about someone other than himself. It made the way I felt half the time complicated not to mention it made me if he had a borderline personality problem.
Lyra.
He didn't talk to me out loud.
"Mmm" I said
You can't sleep here.
"Sure I can. I already am. Plus where else am I going to sleep? Your bed? No thank you."I said
"There is nothing wrong with my bed." he chuckled
"Right." I said sarcastically
Then all of the sudden I felt his arms wrap around me as he lifted me up off the couch and started carrying god know where. I was too tired to really care anymore. He laid me back and pulled covers over me.
"This wasn't exactly what I pictured when I finally had you here but it'll do for now." I heard him say
"Prick." I muttered
He just laughed.
"Move over." He whispered
Turning over he climbed in beside me.
"If I had it my way I wouldn't be in your bed." I grumbled
"You sure about that?"
The question had no intention of sounding obnoxious. He sounded serious about it. Lord knows I wanted to yes but my gut was twisting and knotting up as my heart sped up. I could feel his breath on the back of my neck.
"I don't like games Reid." I said in nearly a whisper
"I'm not playing." I heard breathe against the back of my neck
I tried to keep my eyes closed hoping that maybe I would fall asleep and this would be over. But then I felt his lips touch the crook of my neck and my breath staggered.
"Lyra I've tried to stay away and I've even tried hating you…" he started
Turning over to face him his forehead leaned against mine.
"And do you hate me?" I asked praying that the answer would be no
"I couldn't."
I nodded slightly then moved to turn back over but he stopped me. His eyes burning into mine his lips were centimeters from. For a split second I wanted it. I wanted it all but what I didn't want was the outcome that I knew would come afterwards.
"Reid I can't-"I started but he silenced me as his lips touched mine
I didn't know why but I didn't stop. Instead my legs wound around him as he moved over top of me. As he started kissing down my neck my fingers threaded through his hair. Then all of the sudden he bit down causing me to gasp. Granted it wasn't the first and probably not the last time I'd be bitten but it was pretty hard.
"Reid…" I groaned
I could feel his hands move up under my top.
"If you don't want this tell me to stop." He said as he started moving down even farther
The only thing I could manage was a moan as everything came undone. The feeling of being tired was overcome by the feeling of the want I hadn't felt for years.
Reid POV
When I woke up I woke alone and she was gone. Rubbing my eyes I just laid there for a few moments.
"Reid wake up we're going to be late." I hear Tyler calling from outside
"Hold on." I grumbled
He walked in and sat back in my computer chair.
"Is it possible that you were the one night stand this time?" he asked with fake surprise in his tone
"Not a chance." I said grinning
He just snorted and tossed me a shirt.
"Just hurry up." He said
"I think I'll take my time." I said
"Whatever gives me all the time in the world with Lyra." He joked as he left
When I got there I found her instantly in her usual spot in the back with Tyler on one and Leah on the other. She looked happy as they carried on. But her eyes said she was scared. I walked up to take a seat by Baby Boy.
"Nice of you to actually make it to class." Lyra said
"Even more surprising he's on time." Leah chimed in
I just snorted as I laid my head down. The professor droned on and on but my mind kept moving back to the girl that was only separated by Tyler. It didn't seem long after I'd fallen asleep that I'd been nudged and nearly fell out of my chair.
"What the hell?" I said loud enough for the whole room to hear
Tyler started snickering and Leah was biting her lip.
"Well it's nice of you to join us Garwin now come to the front with Miss Harlem." Professor Lander said
"Do you get a kick out torturing us?" she asked
"Ah can't you tell? You're his favorite." I said in her ear only to receive an elbow to the gut
"I see you two get along well enough." Mr. Lander added "Now showing you the working of a mind with added pressure. Do what you do Best Garwin and kiss her."
"Excuse me!" Lyra exclaimed
I chuckled and so did a few others.
"Can't handle it Miss Harlem?" Lander asked
"No I just baby barfed in my mouth is all."
Not what I recall from last night, I thought to myself. She looked at me and the look in her eyes I saw last night had returned. It was as if she were almost frightened at the thought of me touching her. Pulling her closer I brought my lips to her ear.
"You don't have to be frightened with me." I whispered
Then slowly but surely I moved her lips towards mine. Brushing my lips across hers I wound my arms around her waist as I felt her arms wrap around my neck. The world had gone mute in that time and the only thing I could here was my heart.
Tracing her bottom lip, her lips parted for me. It was no use fighting for dominance with her, she had already won. Then all of the sudden she shoved me away covering her mouth. There were cat whistles from every corner of the room.
"I see opposite attract." Mr. Lander said
"Yeah and eventually they kill each other." I added
Looking over at Lyra, she was already back in her seat looking down at her desk. Tyler was saying something to her but she didn't seem to be paying attention. Leah seemed to have a smug look on her face.
"Well I think we'll continue this tomorrow then." Mr. Lander said
Lyra rushed down the steps making her way towards the exit with Tyler close on her heels and me not far behind.
Lyra POV
Trying to get away from anyone was nearly impossible until I saw Caleb. He looked at me with this worried expression.
"Keep all them away from me." I said "All of them."
He wanted to say something that I knew but he just nodded.
"Lyra wait…" Tyler started
"Lyra? Is that you?"
I turned sharply at the voice.
"No." I breathed
Reid quickly took my hand and dragged me backwards. I felt his arms wrap around me protectively.
"My love." Chase said grinning
Then all of the sudden I saw Pogue and Levina walking over here and her eyes went black instantly as she went to attack him only to be thrown backwards herself along with Pogue.
"Levi!" I screamed breaking free and running over to her
She sat up and we both looked to see Leah giggling hysterically, her eyes black as night.
"Leah?" I asked
"Oh please… who do you think started the fire?" she said as she stepped p beside Chase "Though I didn't think you'd actually jump through the window being you have issues with heights."
"This little bird was sweet enough to look after my interest while I got back on my interest. And I've noticed you tried to replace me." Chase said looking at Reid
Tyler helped get Levina to her as I stood.
"You're outnumbered Chase. Did you really think you could walk in and be allowed to walk out?" Caleb challenged
"Oh I fully plan on walking out and not alone." He said as he eyed me
"You will not touch her again." Reid growled
The others seemed a little confused but I knew what he meant.
"Well if you want to be that way." he said
He turned back to Levina and Pogue and then all of the sudden they were gone.
"What did you do!" I yelled
"Oh nothing. But Caleb you have a choice now. Stay here and protect your sister. Which I'm rather sad that I missed the reunion or go find Pogue and Levina who are drowning at the bottom of the lake." He said
Calbe took a step forward to attack and I knew Chase was counting on it.
"Caleb go!" I yelled
He looked at me then back at Chase.
"I can fend for myself." I assured him.
He and Tyler took off running in the direction of the lake. Chase and Leah turned back towards me. He just held out his hand to me. I took a step back and felt Reid's hand take mine.
"It's your choice. But this can either be easy or extremely difficult." Chase said
And for a split second I saw what he would do next if I didn't take his hand. Reid laid dead at my feet and I wasn't far behind.
Looking back at Chase his eyes remained a color that was soulless. I reached out to take his hand and he grinned wider.
"I knew you missed me." he said
"Fuck you." I spat
"Ah we've already played that game remember? It was a fun one at that." He said with a grin
I just looked away feeling a whole new wave of shame roll over me.
"Ah don't be like that." He said putting his hand to my cheek but I just yanked away feeling disgusted
"Don't worry there's hope to rekindle what we had yet." He said
"Go to hell." I snarled
"You first. I hear it's warm down there." He countered
Reid POV
Then all of the sudden Chase pulled something out. Lyra didn't see it but I sure as hell did.
"Lyra!"
She looked at me as I tackled her to the ground out of his arms. She looked at me then down at her hands that seemed to be covered in blood. I just sat up holding my side where a stab wound now resided.
"Well who knew chivalry wasn't dead." Chase said
As she looked up, her eyes a sleek black color, he was gone.
"He won't be gone for long." She said "Can you walk?"
"Of course I can walk." I snapped
"Just asking. You could've hit your head." She said still sounding calm
"How are you so calm about this?" he asked
"Would you rather me be such a girl and freak out?" She offered
"Well no but-"
"Then shut up. Plus I've been through worse."
I looked at her confused.
"I did die once."
"How?" I asked as she helped me up
"Chase… he stabbed me when I told him to go shove it and that it was over but surprisingly it didn't hit anything major. Which is also still strange when I think about it." She said