• Chapter Four



    Feelings


    Everything which was made or created has a reason. But the reason why I was born is still a mystery to me. I was always envious of those who had such a normal lives and didn’t have powers like I did. I just wished that all the insults, bullying would stop. And, I despised it most when they called me ‘Demon’. What a horrible word that is! As much as it is true, I deny it. The world is so unfair and no one can treat me for who I am. Well maybe at Blood Rose Academy there will be… because almost everyone understands the pain and horror that I’m going through because almost everyone’s life is like that here and Drake has a much worse life than me probably… Drake…

    Drake Maxwell, the full demon. The secretive guy who nearly killed my friend and healed himself easily but for some unknown reason I feel attracted to him in some way. It was strange but I couldn’t figure out why. I’m such a numb skull. I switched off the light and went to bed.

    But for some unknown reason, I could not sleep. Every little sound kept me from sleeping. The little leak that was coming from the pipe in the kitchen which for some unknown reason she could hear so loudly was annoying her. But soon after I drifted to sleep.

    The alarm rang; I slammed my hand on it and slipped out of bed. Today was a special day for me. Today was the day where our class had to do a small test just to see where all of our standards are. But not only that, today is the day when I was born. Today is my birthday. I tied my hair when those thoughts rushed into my head.

    A birthday not in that terrifying home. This must be god’s blessing. I’m not that religious or anything but maybe it’s because I’m a free thinker. I believe in what I see and what I believe in. I sighed and took a deep breath before I walked out of the door. I closed it behind me and walked to class. The moment I stepped into class I just realized what a huge mistake I made.

    “Happy Birthday Ann!” said Vivian and rushed over to be and hugged me tightly. “Here’s your present!”

    I groaned. “I told you not too!” I cried and frowned. I didn’t like this part of the day. I feel bad, I feel if someone gives me something I just have to repay them back.

    I also don’t like thinking about all the trouble they went to just get me a present. But somewhere deep inside I was happy, I was overjoyed that someone actually remembered that today was my birthday that someone actually cared…

    “Thanks Vivian” I said and smiled.

    “ANNA RIVERS!!!”

    I turned to see who called me. It was just Riku; luckily, he didn’t know that today was my birthday.

    “Happy Birthday!” he said and shook my hand. I immediately frowned. Okay Vivian, how many people in this universe did you tell that today was my birthday?

    “Here” he said and handed me a present. It was rectangular shaped but Vivian’s was a little smaller. Drake walked into the room, there was complete silence when he stepped in. I just noticed, Drake was very tall, he was about 6ft 5 perhaps? I’m a midget or at least I call myself that. I’m only 5ft 3 and a half. I think that’s very short, how those supermodels become so freaking tall!? I mean what’s their big secret!?

    Drake had blue eyes, blonde hair but I can’t say anything about his smile since he rarely smiles. I turned away from Drake, my attention back to Riku and Vivian who were talking about books. I loved books, maybe I am a bookworm but I’m not those kind of one’s which you see on TV. The timid, soft spoken, adorable and so not like me. I can’t say that I’m adorable or cute. I wouldn’t know would I? I have light brown hair and grey eyes and of course I’m not fat. Apparently, I never had a problem with my figure. I always ate whatever I want and whenever I want.

    The test was very easy but then there were some questions about magic which I couldn’t answer.

    I walked out of the classroom and headed to the cafeteria. It was lunch.

    “Happy Birthday”

    I turned to see who was talking to me. To my surprise it was Drake. “Thanks…” I said and smiled shyly. “So, how are you?”

    “I’m good…”

    “Here you go” he said and handed me a small box wrapped in wrapping paper. “You didn’t have to go to all the trouble and get me a present” I said honestly.

    “Nope, it’s your birthday” he said and shrugged. There was no one in the halls, it was empty. Everyone was at the cafeteria except me and Drake. “I guess I’ll see you around huh?” I said and smiled. I turned but he grabbed my wrist. “Drake…I need to go I-” But I couldn’t finish because he kissed me. To my surprise, I wasn’t mad at him. In fact, I was happy for some unknown reason. Then he let go of my hand and jogged away leaving me frozen solid.

    He kissed me, didn’t he? I touched my lips. “Oh my god” I mouthed. I took slow steps to the cafeteria. My first kiss was from Drake Maxwell, the demon. The demon that nearly killed me and the demon that hurt my friend. He kissed me and I didn’t stop him. My heart was racing and I was blushing. This never happened before. I stopped and looked around, I lost my way. From the Science class to the cafeteria was a very easy path but I got it messed up since I was thinking about what happened.

    But I didn’t really mind, I didn’t feel like eating. I stopped walking and clenched my fists together. Why was I so happy when he kissed me? Why? I actually was happy…this was just too weird to be true. Moreover, why would he kiss me? It can’t be because it’s my birthday. There’s no way he can like me…The thought of that made my heart shatter. There was only a simple question to this ‘Why?’ Why did you kiss me? Why are you acting so strange and why did you suddenly run off before I could even say anything. Why Drake? Why? Do you love me? As much as that isn’t possible? Do you?

    My heart was still racing. Drake kissed me. I was happy about it… and at that time when he kissed me, even though it was just a few seconds. I think time just stood still…