Chapter two
Although Evra and I had been forgiven and the 'Battle of the Bands' incident was just
about forgotten it had only been 3 months and I was still working hard to try and make up for it. Evra's punishment had only come to an end two weeks ago…. Mr Tall turned out to be just as strict as Mr Crepsley if not worse. Evra had been doing lots of extra work and had not been allowed out of the Cirque grounds for over 2 months.
Evra was desperate to hit the town today, he had money in his pocket and we had
finally arrived in what Evra called a 'proper' town because it had arcade games and
a shopping centre.
I was eager to go into town as well. Last night before going to bed I had sheepishly asked Mr Crepsley if I could have some money to go into town with. He didn't
seem to mind me going into town or spending money on computer games, but he did
mind that I was going with Evra. Mr Crepsley even woke Evra up and warned him to look after me and not get into any trouble. Poor Evra looked hurt by Mr Crepsley's angry face when he hadn't actually done anything. But Mr Crepsley just glared at him and walked back out.
'Listen Jess' said Mr Crepsley, 'do not wander off on your own tomorrow, stick with
Evra and don't be late back. When I rise tomorrow at six, I will expect to see you back at the Cirque, do you understand?' I assured Mr Crepsley I d be back on time and he took himself off to feed – although he didn't look too happy.
'Come on, lets go' shouted Evra. He grabbed my hand and we went out of the Cirque
grounds laughing and slowly jogging towards town. 'Hurry up' said Evra 'I want to
spend all day in the arcade'. I warned Evra that I had to be back by 5 oclock at the
latest (I didn't want to tell him 6 oclock incase he left it till the last minute to leave).
We had a great morning, we left the arcade to head for the shopping centre and a KFC. As Evra and I sat and ate, a girl who looked Evra's age kept starring at Evra.
I know Evra could feel her looking, and he always says hes not bothered about people staring but it bothered me. I could bite my tongue no longer. 'What are you starring at?' She looked up and then went bright red. 'Leave it said Evra', we had finished
our meal so we walked out of KFC and back into the shopping centre. Before we realised what was happening, three boys started attacking Evra and me. Although I
knew I could kill all three of them I also knew I had to be careful. Just then a coke can hit my forehead and I felt the coke or was it blood dripping down my face. That
was it, I swung the boy who threw the can around by his arm and chucked him into his friends. 'Run for it yelled Evra'. We ran out of the shopping centre and out of town, but went the opposite way to the Cirque in case we had been followed. Eventually we collapsed behind a small wall in a field of hay. Who the hell were they panted Evra, and why did they attack us?
'I think I can answer that for you' came a voice from over the other side of the wall.
We both looked over the wall to see the girl from KFC who had been staring at Evra.
'What the hell' I yelled and then jumped over the wall. 'I'm sorry please let me explain'. 'Get lost Barbie' I growled. 'Wait lets hear what she has to say' said Evra.
'W w w well to start with I realise you must of thought I was staring at you because
your different but I was staring at you because I think your hot'….Barbie said whilst her face turned bright red. 'You think I am hot? Wow' said Evra. 'What about those 3 boys, are they anything to do with you?' I said. 'Two of them are my brothers and the other one is their friend, I know it may seem weird and really harsh but I have been getting picked on and they thought it was you two that have been making my life hell'. 'Look I am really, really sorry'. 'That's ok come over here and
we can have a chat'said Evra smiling.
Whilst Evra went off with Barbie (as it turned out her name was Josie) I looked at my
watch. I am so dead it was five thirty. If I ran all the way back now I d just get there in time. 'Evra come on ive got to go'. 'You carry on I ll catch up with you'. Evra was in deep conversation with his new 'girlfriend'. I wanted to kill him, not only was
I covered in coke and blood, my head hadn't stopped spinning and now he wasn't going to come back with me. I had no more time to think about what to do. I ran as fast as I could towards the Cirque. I arrived back with 3 minutes to spare. I was boiling hot and gasping for breath but during my run I thought about what I was going
to do. I pulled my coat out of my bag and did up the buttons, then I pulled my cap on and pulled it down over my forehead. Just then I saw Mr Crepsley coming out of his tent and looking around….for me no doubt.
'Hi Mr Crepsley I m just going to see Truska', he waved at me then watched as I headed across the Cirque grounds. 'Thank god I got away with it' I said under my breath'. 'Got away with what exactly Jessie' whispered Mr Crepsley in my ear. I jumped and let out a little scream, 'you shouldn't do that Mr Crepsley, ive got to go to
the loo, ill catch you later'. 'I thought you were going to see Truska not go to the loo' said Mr Crepsley as he spun me round. 'Oh yes, well I am going to the loo, then ill go and see Truska wont be long'. I spun back round and walked as fast as I could towards the toilets. I had a wash then pushed my hair over the gash on my forehead, then replaced the cap. I waited several minutes then poked my head out the door, Mr Crepsley was no where in sight which could be good or bad just because I couldn't see him didn't mean he wasn't watching me from some dark corner. Even with my vampire sight and hearing I couldn't see him anywhere. I made my way towards my tent when all of a sudden I was being carried at great speed….oh great Mr Crepsley.
He sat me in his chair and shut the door (oh no not again I thought, this is going to be a bit awkward). 'Did you have a nice time today Jessie' said Mr Crepsley who placed another chair in front of me and was now looking at me intently our noses only a foot away from each other. 'W w well yes it was ok, I didn't spend much money, here's your change by the way'. I stood up and handed Mr Crepsley about ten pounds in loose change. I then started to walk towards the door as if that was the end of the conversation. Mr Crepsley grabbed me from behind and plonked me back down on the seat. 'Jessie, do not move off that seat until I tell you to do so – do you understand?' 'Yes Mr Crepsley'. 'Now explain what you did and why Evra is not back yet…did he leave you on your own?' This was going to be awkward, but I did the best I could trying very hard not to get Evra into trouble. 'Well we played games in the arcade, then went to the shopping centre and got a KFC and then we jogged back but Evra decided to rest in a field as he was in no hurry. I ran all the way back because I didn't want you to worry about me and because I was missing you and I love you very much'. I then leant over and gave Mr Crepsley a big hug. 'Can I go to bed now Mr Crepsley please' giving him my best smile (even though my head was pounding).
Mr Crepsley looked at me, then removed my cap and pushed my hair out of the way. He didn't look happy, he stood me up and then undid my coat and removed it. He checked me over. Noticing several bruises on my stomach and arms, also the coke and blood all over my T shirt. 'Explain now and do not lie, or leave anything out' said Mr Crepsley.
I decided just to tell Mr Crepsley everything except the bit about Josie meeting us at the field and her fancying Evra. If Evra wanted to tell Mr Crepsley that was up to him. Mr Crepsley just looked at me, then he spat on his hands and healed the scar on my forehead. 'I love you to Jessie but whenever your with Evra trouble seems to be not to far away. I also don't think you have told me everything, perhaps you would like to tell me the rest Jessie'. Mr Crepsley said it in such a way that although he smiled when he said it, I knew he wasn't happy. I finally told him about Josie and Evra telling me to go on by myself. Mr Crepsley was furious but he picked me up and hugged me. 'You did well Little Jessie but I do not like the fact that Evra left you
by yourself, I will be speaking to Mr Tall about this'. 'Please, please, please don't Mr Crepsley I don't think you understand' I said as I sat pouting in his lap. 'Well please do explain what I do not understand' replied Mr Crepsley. ' Its like this, Evra always gets stared at whenever we go out, and although he says he doesn't mind I know he does. Can you imagine how nice it is for him to actually have a girl stare at him because she thinks he's cute. Not only that, he didn't leave me, all day we stuck together and it was only when we were well away from town that I ran back on my own. Mr Crepsley I am a vampire, I can look after myself you know. Please don't say anything to Mr Tall, otherwise Evra will be mad at me and he is my best friend'.
Mr Crepsley just sat thinking and staring down at me. I looked at him with a little smile on my lips (I would try anything to win him over), 'Alright I wont speak to Mr Tall but I will be speaking to Evra. Now don't worry I will do it nicely but he needs to know I do not appreciate him leaving you on your own'. With that Mr Crepsley scooped me up and we went to get something to eat. But as soon as he put me down I started to sway on my feet. I think it was a combination of a very long day and also the blow on the head. Mr Crepsley got us both some food after eating I started to fall asleep and ended up softly snoring on Mr Crepsleys lap. I woke briefly when I heard Mr Crepsley talking to Evra. Mr Crepsley looked down at me and said 'don't worry Jessie go back to sleep'. Within minutes I had fallen back to sleep and when I woke I was in my bunk all tucked up with a blanket over me.
The next day I helped Evra with our chores he was in a very good mood. 'Why aren't you cross with me Evra? And why are you in such a good mood?' 'Well Jessie, you haven't done anything wrong, I should apologise to you for leaving you and I am sorry. I guess I just didn't want to say goodbye to Josie. Anyway enough of that, don't make any plans for Saturday I have a date with Josie and guess what….shes bring her brother along for you'. 'EVRA no, no way…