Chapter 3

It was Saturday morning, and Luce awoke at 6am. She knew she should sleep in later, especially if she'd be stopping up that night, but decided instead to get up and take her time getting ready, which she hadn't done in years. Since what happened to Trevor everything seemed to be going a million miles per minute.

Dressed and ready, she decided maybe a walk down to the cemetery would be a good idea, just to make sure she had the right route prepared for tonight. The cemetery was always open from 7am till 5pm, and it was 7.30 now. She left still yawning slightly, but stepping outside, the cold air woke her up and she pulled her thin cardigan closer round her, with little effect.

"Hey!" A voice sounded off in the distance. Luce turned around to see Cam running up to her. "What you doing up so early? It is Saturday remember" He stated when he got close enough, giving her a warm smile.
"I could ask you the s-s-same question. I woke up early, and...decided to have a w-w-walk outside. Although I didn't r-r-realise it'd b-b-be this f-f-freezing!" Luce exclaimed through chattering teeth.
Cam smirked "Maybe we should go inside before you freeze" He put his hand on her lower back, sparking that electricity, and guiding her back to the doorway. Luce stood her ground "No n-n-no, it's waking me up, I'll b-b-be fine"
"You won't be saying that if you get ill, where were you heading for a walk anyway?" Cam frowned and turned his head slightly as if trying to believe her reasons for being up this early.
"I was...j-j-just...anywhere. M-m-maybe down t-t-there" Luce pointed down towards the cemetery gates.
"Well maybe I can keep you company" Cam smiled. He look genuinely eager to join her, and Luce didn't have to heart to reject him.
"S-s-sure, come on"

Luce began walking but Cam grabbed her arm lightly.
"Hang on there, I meant it when I said you could get ill" He shrugged off his own black zip up hoodie and draped it over her shoulder, then slipped her arms into the sleeves. It looked like a dress on her, the bottom coming just above her knees and the sleeves hanging far past her hands. She could smell his scent, of fresh soap with a slight hint of mint. "I look tiny!" Luce stated, although she was a lot warmer "And wont you get cold? Then you'll be the one getting ill"
Cam looked away as if distracted, or trying to come up with an answer.
"Nah, I'll be fine, I'm a big boy. Anyway you look cute in it" Cam grinned looking down at her "Come on then, let's do your walk which you're sooo determined on".

Luce began walking towards the gates, fumbling for something to say. Luckily Cam broke the silence, although it was a question she was hoping he didn't ask "so what you got planned for tonight, I was thinking we could get together, watch a film, or something..." Cam stared at her, and Luce tried to hide her blush.
"Actually I have plans...kinda...private plans" She looked down and played with his hoodie sleeves for anything to look at but him.
"Oh...sure...private...that's cool" He sounded disappointed, and Luce's guilt spread over her.
"But I'll be happy to do something tomorrow night?" Cams eye lightened once more, and Luce felt her guilt lighten.
"Sure that sounds great" Cam smiled.

For the rest of the walk they made small talk. Luce eventually saw the low fence which Penn mentioned. She studied it closely, it would be possible to scale with a boost up, and there were tree's on the other side which should could grab onto to get down slowly. Luce was so distracted making plans how to jump from the fence, she didn't notice Cam waving his hand in front of her face. "Hellooo?...What are you looking at?" Cam's voice jolted her out of her thoughts.
"Oh nothing...isn't that...Daniel.." Luce pointed to the figure standing a few feet ahead of them.

Daniel began walking towards them both, his face showed no emotion, but his eyes were black and angry. When he reached Luce and Cam, he stood still, eyes staring fiercely at Cam, who returned the glare.
"Errr...Hi..." Luce broke the awkward silence. Daniel stared down at her and his glare softened. "I'm Luce, I know we haven't been properly introduced" She knew he'd flipped her off the first day, but there was something about him, something which drew her towards him, like an invisible magnet. She stuck her hand out to shake.

Daniel tensed his muscles and balled his hands into fists, before taking her hand "Yeah I know, I'm Daniel." His Hand was warm and strong, compared to her small delicate ones.
"What you doing here Grigori" Cam snarled. Luce stared up at him, shocked at his anger, his face was glaring at Daniel. Luce was worried she'd have to dive in front of him in case he attacked Daniel.
Daniel answered relaxed "Just taking a stroll, what are you both doing?" He stared back to Luce, making her cheeks hot and she tried to hide a blush.
"I was taking a walk around, but Cam was out too and decided to join" Luce smiled trying to ease some of the tension in the air.
"May I join?" Daniel asked stepped closer to Cam. Cam gritted his teeth and gave a glare that could kill. Luce studied them both, Cam was taller than Daniel, but Daniels muscles were a lot thicker. Both would be evenly matched, and they were both were still strikingly handsome and hot hot hot! Luce was rather taken aback with Daniels forwardness "Err sure, we're heading back now though"
"That's fine, me too" Daniel stated, before standing on the other side of Luce, close enough that his arms brushed against her.

Luce felt like a celebrity with two body guards either side of her. What an interesting morning and it was only 8am!
"So you got any plans for tonight" Daniel asked, looked down at Luce.
"She's doing something 'private'" Cam responded instantly.
"I was asking Luce, not you" Daniel growled at Cam.
"What's wrong with you Grigori, thought she'd agree to go out with you...wrong" At that moment Luce saw everything as a blur. Daniel spun round and grabbed Cam by the collar. "You have no idea what she'd say" Daniel growled. Luce panicked and quickly grabbed Daniels arm to try and make him loose Cam.

"He didn't mean anything by it Daniel, please let him go", Luce begged. Cam began to smirk and gave no effort to escape, which only made Daniels anger grow. Luce continued to tug on Daniels arm, not even moving it slightly. She eventually used all her strength to pull it back. Daniel looked down at her, noticing her struggle and let go of Cam's collar.
He turned to Luce, "Sorry, I'll see you later", before walking off towards the building.

"What was that about?" Luce said, slightly shaky "Are you ok?" she turned to Cam who was standing there like nothing had happened.
"Yeah I'm fine, Grigori's just an over reacting girl" Cam smirked. But Luce wasn't feeling like smiling, infact she was angry. "Don't ever get in a fight around me! I'm not good at breaking up fights, and seems Daniels build like a brick wall, I wouldn't have a chance!"
"I'd be fine against him, trust me" He looked down at her before continuing to walk "But ok"
"You shouldn't get in fights anyways...but thank you" she sighed relief, took off his hoodie and thanked him, and went to spend the day with Penn. She couldn't wait until tonight!

It was 5pm, and Luce was planning to meet Sarah at 8pm. She dressed in a low back cut top and skinny jeans, all topped off with black heels. Her hair was left down, she decided against a jacket (it would totally ruin her look) and she flicked eye liner at the side of her eyes. Wondering whether to take a purse, she also decided against that, she gave a quick text to Sarah saying she'd meet at 8, and not to be late.

Luce stared at herself in the mirror, before quietly and quickly running down the hallway to Penn's room. Knocking twice Penn answered quickly "Wow look at you! I'm jealous your going out and I'm stuck in"
Luce felt a twitch of guilt "Tell you what, if tonight goes well, next weekend we'll go out, deal?" Penn face lightened and she smiled "That sounds like a plan!"

Both Penn and Luce managed to avoid running into anyone in the building, and when outside ran towards the cemetery gates, Luce going much slower in her heels. Penn slipped into her pocket and pulled out an old rusty looking key. "Ta Dah!" Penn exclaimed looking delighted with herself. Luce gave a small laugh and slid through the gates.
They both walked quickly to the section of the fence which was lower than the rest. Luce took off her heels and threw them over. "Thanks Penn, your such an amazing friends. I swear I'll make this up to you"
"Anytime, what are friends for. Just be careful, don't talk to strangers, what time will you be back?" Penn was asking questions a million miles per minute.
"Haha, don't worry Penn, I'll be safe. I'm hoping no later than 1am"
Penn put her hand out for Luce to step into for a boost "Alright, we'll I'll see you tomorrow, so you have to spill the gossip about everything"
Luce scaled over the fence and landed on the other side, she picked up her heels and slid them on, waved bye to Penn and set off on her walk to the bar.