(Lexa's POV)
Who would i join? Libby is standing with that girl. The one who tried to escape. I guess i'll go join Kai.
(Lexa)
Hey.
(Kai)
Hi.
(Libby)
Did you hear me Kai? She kicked your ass.
(Rosa)
We have to find Max.
(Sami)
You coming boss?
(Kai)
Nah, you go ahead.
(Rosa and Sami goes to find Max)
(Libby)
Tyler and i saw you two. You got your ass handed to you.
(Kai)
Yeah, i did.
(Lexa)
I'm Lexa.
(Holland)
Holland.
(Libby)
I honestly never thought you could be that fast. And on your first lesson too. No one can beat Kai, but you did.
(Lexa)
No, he wasn't really at his best form.
(Libby)
That's his problem. This is going to be all over the place.
(Kai and Holland laugh)
(Kai)
You guys wanna shoot some pool?
(Celeste walks in the room)
(Celeste)
Kai, a word.
(Kai)
Or not. I'll see you guys around.
(Lexa)
Okay.
(Kai and Celeste goes to meet the Count outside)
(Kai)
Why are we meeting outside?
(Count)
We can't risk anyone hearing. I need you and Celeste to go meet Count Livre.
(Kai)
Why? What's going on?
(Count)
They have a problem and asked us to help. So i'm sending you and Celeste to help them out.
(Kai)
For how long?
(Count)
A couple of days.
(Kai)
Days? I can't, i have to train Lexa. She's barely even been here 2 days.
(Count)
We need you on this one.
(Kai)
Why can't anyone else go?
(Count)
They might have a leak and if it comes down to it there'll be a lot of compulsion needed. I think you can figure out the rest yourself.
(Kai)
Fine, if we can arrange for Lexa to keep studying while she's here. That way she has something to do while i'm away.
(Count)
Celeste told me you had plans about that but doesn't think it's a good idea favoring anyone. And i have to agree with her on this one. I don't think it'll work out.
(Kai)
Are you serious? I can compel the Dean and whoever else that is necessary.
(Count)
It's not possible right now. You two are leaving tonight, make sure your students know you're going away. Inform him about the rest, Celeste.
(Celeste)
Of course, Count.
(The Count leaves)
(Kai)
Are you kidding me? You're ruining her life.
(Celeste)
No, you are. Be ready tonight at 8.
(Kai)
What do you want from me? Fine, i won't get high again and i won't drink anymore. Happy? Now talk to my dad.
(Celeste)
It's about time you take your rightful place as Heir Kai.
(Kai)
What happened to you being the Heir? I always thought you would be the next Count.
(Celeste)
Don't be stupid, i would never be Count. I'm here to advise and help out. You have been prepared for this your whole life. I've trained you since you were born and it's time for you to take it seriously.
(Kai)
Celeste, you can't force this on me. Please talk to my dad and change his mind about college. Celeste, please i'm begging you. He listens to you.
(Celeste)
Why? Why is it so important to you?
(Kai)
Because..i want her to still have a life after this.
(Celeste)
Why?
(Kai)
What do you mean why?
(Celeste)
Why do you want a life for her?
(Kai)
Because i did this to her. I want..i..
(Celeste)
Why?
(Kai)
Stop asking that!
(Celeste)
Why do you want her to be okay? Why do you want to help her? Tell me, Kai! Say it out loud!
(Kai)
Because i like her! Okay! Is that what you want to hear? I like her and i don't want her to hate me. I want to make this right!
(Celeste)
You think you're fully trained but you're not. You might have learned control but you still have a lot to learn when it comes to life.
(Kai)
What?
(Celeste)
You're in training again, kid. The Count has reinstated you as a student. You're still Lexa's trainer, but i'm yours again. Only this time, you're being trained to become the Count.
(Kai)
What happened to me being reinstated after Lexa is fully trained.
(Celeste)
Things got speed up.
(Kai)
So, now what?
(Celeste)
Your Grace! You've lost your manners.
(Kai)
Right, sorry. Your Grace. I forgot what a pain in the ass you are.
(Celeste)
Be ready tonight at 8 and we can inform our students together.
(Kai)
Why did you make me say it?
(Celeste)
It's about time you have big boy feelings instead of just having flirts. Saying it, makes it real.
(Celeste leaves)
(Kai's POV)
Oh god, i can't believe this. I thought i was done being polished. I've been trained my whole life, but apparently that isn't enough.
(Meanwhile)
(Count)
Yes, they're coming tonight. They're at your disposal.
(Kai walks in on Count on the phone)
(Count)
Good.
(The Count hangs up)
(Kai)
I need to talk to you..
(Count)
One more call, just wait a second. Yes. You're here? Good, i'm on my way. I didn't believe Celeste when she said it would work.
(Kai)
What?
(Count)
That was the Dean of the college Lexa is attending, according to her records. Come with me, you have to compel him.
(Kai)
You're letting her continue her studies?
(Count)
Yes.
(Kai)
Why?
(Count)
Don't you want me to?
(Kai)
What i want has never mattered.
(Count)
You're about to become Count and you have to make some decisions. This can be your first decision.
(Kai)
Why do you want me to be Count?
(Count)
It has always been your place, I've just waited until you're ready.
(Kai)
Why are you rushing it now? Celeste told me it would be after Lexa's fully trained.
(Count)
Yes there are steps before you'll be Count, where one is to train someone from scratch. You won't be the Count until all of the steps are finished. But I've decided that you can start the physical and psychological training now.
(Kai)
I'll ask again, why? Why are you rushing it now?
(Count)
You'll know when it's time. Come on, we'll take the back.
(Meanwhile to Lexa)
(Libby)
Did you hear?
(Lexa)
Yeah, Kai and Celeste wants to see us.
(Libby)
I wonder what it's about.
(Tyler)
Whatever it is we'll find out soon. They wanted us there at 5 o'clock.
(Rob)
How long is that?
(Tyler)
10 minutes.
(Holland)
Where did they want us to meet them?
(Rob)
The throne room.
(Lexa)
Should we head there now?
(Tyler)
That would be best. I don't feel like pissing off Celeste. I'm kind of sore from yesterday.
(Libby)
You're the one to talk?
(Tyler)
You brought that upon yourself.
(Rob)
Come on.
(They head to the throne room)
(Celeste)
Good, you're all here.
(Libby)
What's going on?
(Celeste)
Kai and i are leaving the Mansion for a few days.
(Everyone is surprised and confused why?)
(Libby)
But why?
(Kai)
There's.
(Celeste clears her throat)
(Kai's)
Right, i don't get to speak anymore because she's my superior. This is going to suck.
(Celeste)
There are some things we need to take care of.
(Tyler)
What are we supposed to do in the meantime?
(Celeste)
You, Libby and Rob will keep practicing what we've already done. And Holland, you'll be trained by Bane during this time.
(Lexa)
What about me?
(Celeste)
Kai.
(Kai)
Yes, Your Grace?
(Kai's POV)
God, i hate this. It makes me look weak.
(Lexa's POV)
Why is he being formal with her? He never has been before...
(Celeste)
Take her to the room next door and explain the recent developments.
(Kai)
Yes, Your Grace.
(They both head to the room next door)
(Celeste)
I expect all of you to behave during my absence. I'll know if you don't or if you don't practice like I've told you and it'll make me angry. Did you hear me Libby?
(Libby)
Yes, Your Grace.
(Meanwhile)
(Lexa)
What's going on? Did something happen? Did..did i do something wrong?
(Kai)
No, no it's nothing like that. Celeste and i just got a job so we have to leave the Mansion.
(Lexa)
Oh. What should i do when you're gone?
(Kai)
I've talked to the Count and we've arranged for you to keep studying at college.
(Lexa)
Really? (She says surprised and excited)
(Kai)
Yes, but from here. You'll be provided with a computer and you'll get to use it under supervision.
(Lexa)
Thank you! Thank you so much!
(Kai)
No problem, it's the least i could do. And for your training, just keep running.
(Lexa)
How will you know if i don't?
(Kai)
Trust me, i'll know and if you don't do it you'll get punished.
(Lexa)
Right. Will i be with Bane too?
(Kai)
No. Holland isn't a newly turned vampire, just new to this place. That's why Celeste let's her get trained by someone else. As for the blood.. We're leaving tonight, so i'll get you before and give you a blood bag. Then for the rest of the time, you can ask whoever you want, superior i mean, i suggest you ask Vanessa.
(Lexa)
Why Vanessa?
(Lexa's POV)
Really? His girlfriend? Because that won't be stiff at all.
(Kai)
She's a trained guardian and she's strong. If so happens that you lose it, she'll be able to pin you down.
(Lexa)
Oh, right.
(Kai)
I'd go to her first, but it doesn't really matter. And i don't think you'll lose it. Just remember everything i taught you.
(Lexa)
Okay.
(Kai)
Don't worry, you'll be fine.
(Lexa's POV)
I don't want him to leave. I feel...safe with him. What if something happens while he's gone?
(Lexa)
How long will you be gone?
(Kai)
Not sure, could be a few days or a week or so. If it's more than two days i'll come back to check on you. Don't worry you'll be fine.
(He moves closer to Lexa)
(Lexa's POV)
He's standing so close, i want to hug him.
(Lexa hugs him and surprisingly he hugs back)
(Lexa's POV)
Oh god, i never want to leave this position. I feel so safe and warm. It feels so right.
(Kai)
We should head back.
(Lexa)
Sure. Why were you so formal with Celeste? You never are.
(Kai)
Yeah, i'm back in training again.
(Lexa)
Why?
(Kai's POV)
I'm not sure if i'm supposed to tell her.
(Kai)
I'll tell you some other time. She has always been ranked above me but now she's my superior, my trainer.
(Lexa)
Oh..
(Lexa's POV)
I can't imagine Kai being in training... He acted so submissive. The second he opened his mouth out there he shut it again. It was weird.
(Kai)
But i'm still your trainer. It's a complicated situation. Let's just get back.
(They go back to the throne room)
(Celeste)
All done?
(Kai)
Yes, Your Grace.
(Celeste)
Remember what we told you and behave. Cause problems and you'll get punished. You're all dismissed.
(Celeste leaves the throne room)
(Kai)
I'll come get you later.
(Lexa)
Okay.
(Libby)
Okay, that was not what i expected. I thought we were in trouble.
(Lexa)
You did? Why didn't you tell us that?
(Libby)
I didn't want to worry you. You're all welcome.
(Tyler)
Oh shut up.
(Meanwhile)
(Celeste)
You did good. Seems like you still remember some things.
(Kai)
This whole thing is stupid. It's embarrassing being a student after I've been a superior for so long.
(Celeste)
You'll cope. Pack your things for at least three days. We don't know how long we'll be gone for.
(Kai)
If it's too long i'll have to get back for a few hours to check on Lexa.
(Celeste)
Same goes for me. We'll see how it turns out. Be prepared and meet me outside the gates. Don't be late.
(Kai)
Yeah, i'll be there,
(Celeste)
That's twice, if you do it again you'll get five.
(Kai)
Sorry, Your Grace.
(Kai's POV)
It's been too long since I've been punished. I wouldn't be able being whipped five times.
(Some time later)
(Someone knocks on Lexa's door)
(And again)
(Kai walks in)
(Kai)
Why didn't you answer?
(Lexa jumps)
(Lexa)
You scared the shit out of me.
(Kai)
I knocked two times, you didn't answer.
(Lexa)
Yeah..I was reading.
(Kai)
I noticed (He says laughing)
(Kai)
You ready?
(Lexa)
Yeah, i'll just put the book away.
(She puts the book away)
(Lexa)
Oh and by the way, am i stuck in this room forever?
(Kai)
What do you mean?
(Lexa)
This room, it's hideous.
(Kai)
All of your rooms looks like this.
(Lexa)
I've seen the other rooms, they're nicer.
(Kai)
Some choose to decorate it, otherwise they're all the same.
(Lexa)
So i can decorate it too?
(Kai)
Yeah.
(Lexa)
Hm.. Let's go, i'm feeling hungry. I have plenty of plans for later.
(They go get a blood bag for Lexa)
(Kai)
Here. This time i won't say anything. You control it.
(Lexa)
Wh..What?
(Kai)
You can do it, just remember what I've said.
(She starts drinking the blood)
(Kai's POV)
Okay, she's going a little bit too fast. Come on, slow down.. Good. That's perfect. She's doing it as if she's done it for years.
(Kai)
Good, that was perfect. You started out too fast but then you controlled it to a perfect pace.
(Lexa)
Thanks.
(Kai)
I should get going. Celeste will kick my as if i'm late.
(Lexa)
Right.
(Kai)
You'll be fine, Lexa.
(Lexa's POV)
Every time he says my name, something ignites inside of me. Something i'm too afraid to explore. Before i knew it, his lips met mine. And i did nothing less than to kiss him back. His lips felt so right against mine. They usually look strong and muscular but when i met them with my own, they kind of melt into softness. He was the one who initiated the kiss and he was also the one to break it.
(He breaks the kiss)
(Kai)
I'm sorry, i shouldn't have done that. It was completely inappropriate.
(Kai's POV)
But felt the exact opposite. It's a miracle i could break away.
(Lexa)
It's fine.
(Lexa's POV)
I don't mind it at all.
(Kai)
I should go. I'll be back in a few days, if not for good then at least to check up on you.
(Lexa's POV)
Oh please do.
(Kai)
Lexa? Look, i'm sorry. I shouldn't have kissed you.
(Lexa)
Don't apologize. It only makes me feel worse for liking it.
(Kai)
I'll see you soon. (He says with a flirtatious voice)
(Kai leaves to meet Celeste at the gates)
(Lexa's POV)
Oh holy shit. Wow, my mood just dropped when i realized i won't see him for days.
End of chapter