As the night fell and the moon set up in the night sky like a small enfeeble light, barely showing any brightness, a man with eyes reminding those of a snake, poured some whiskey in his glass as he listened to soft jazz. He looked out of the window and said to himself.
-It's almost time. Soon we will be together again, time is almost within my grasp…
Meanwhile…
-So, are you going to tell me about her?
-About who?
-Don't play dumb with me Jakie, we both know that I'm talking about the red-haired girl. Silence filled the room. Don't make me do something that I might regret.
-You never regret anything.
-That's true, but there's always the first time. I promise to keep this between us.
-What are you planning Cameron?
-Nothing, I'm just trying to look out for my little bro.
-You haven't "looked out for your little bro" for 17 years. Jay said as he changed to his p-j's, Cameron's eyes fell on Jay's scars in his chest. He got those wounds two years ago when he purposely let London and Emerald get away. Cameron still couldn't forget the horror of that night; it was the first time that he felt completely helpless.
He remembered every detail of that night, but what hunted him was his brother's screams and his father's words towards him still echoed in his head, « do you know what happens when your bones become as heavy as metal? They crash your organs. Now imagine your heart turning to zero gravity, what do you think it will happen Jay? » Death… Cameron got conquered with the fear of losing his brother, he might never really show it, but he cared deeply for him, yet he couldn't do anything but watch as Jay's ribs got too heavy and just before crashing him with his own bones, Rollan said to him « Now let's see what happens if your bones get too light shall we? » he said and return his heart to normal gravity just before it was reaped out of his chest. But his torture didn't end there, his bones that were as heavy as metal suddenly became light, so light that they started ripping his flesh apart, blood started pouring down in his body, as his ribs were been reaped apart.
«Dad if you keep this up, you are going to kill him. I can put him in my dark dimension that way he will learn his lesson. » Cameron Said hoping to save Jay, he was supposed to torture him in order to save him, the irony behind his actions and his motives.
-Fair point… Cameron finally managed to say but his eyes were still on his scars, scars that reminded him of that night, that was Cameron's torture, to never forget.
Jay saw Cameron with the tip of his eye, he knew what he did that night was only to save him; but still it hurt.
-Stop blaming yourself for that night, I am responsible for my own actions…
-Who said that I am blaming myself? I have no regrets you said that remember? Cameron said with a smirk.
-Your eyes speak even if you don't…
-Oooh, so philosophical.
-Goodnight Cameron…
-So, you're not going to tell me?
-…
-I guess that's a no then… Good night Jakie
-Emerald, are you awake? Cassandra asked her
-No…
-Can you please tell us about him?
-So, that's the reason behind this sleepover…
-Emerald… we want to be happy about you but we can't if you don't tell us anything about him.
-London is right Em…I mean how can we trust him when we don't know anything about him?
-Then good thing that you are not the ones that's dating him
-Dating??? London and Cassandra said in unison. Emerald let out a heavy sigh, then she smiled while she kept her face hidden in the blanket. She could finally tell them. She didn't have to keep it secret anymore, how Jay made her feel, how gentle and caring he was despite having a dark past or a "crappy" father. But then reality stroke her. His father and his past are supposed to stay a secret, a secret that she had to keep from her closest friends, she felt like she was betraying them…
-Fine, I give in. We are a couple and we have been for two years now. The way he makes me feel is indescribably, he makes me laugh and sometimes he is overprotective but I like it because that indicates how much he cares. And even thought we are a couple for two years now we haven't really gone to any dates, we've been cyber dating because of distance and some… family matters.
-Wait you have been a couple for two years and you've never gone to a single date?
-Not face to face, but we had plenty of video call dates…
-And you are still a couple??? London exclaimed.
-Yes… is it that weird?
-So, he is the reason behind all your rejections.
-And her virginity. Cassandra added in a low voice but it was loud enough for everyone else to hear, making Emerald blush from embarrassment and London bursting into laughter.
-But still two years, and with never really seeing each other, you really like him, don't you?
-You have no idea how much…
-Okay what else can you tell us about him?
-Only that he is two years older than me and that he's studding music technology and production, he has an older brother…
-Milky skin? No way they look nothing alike…
-That's because Cameron is adoptive. His dad adopted him few years after Jay's mother died.
-died? How?
-I can't tell you that.
-You don't know?
-It's not that, it's just… this is way too personal for me to share.
-Right, of course
-So, anything else?
-What else do you want to know?
-What music does he like? What hobbies does he have?
-What powers does he have? What's his power symbol? What weapon has he chosen?
-Take it slow, I'll answer to all your questions. First music, he listens almost to anything except country but he prefers rock especially red-hot chili peppers and Nirvana. He loves playing Basketball, he also plays guitar. His power is superspeed and his symbol is a dragon as for his weapon, he uses two katana swords.
-His symbol is a dragon??
-Yeah, I know it's rare because it's a mythical beast but don't forget Samantha has a Griffin for a power tattoo.
-Yeah, but I have never heard a dragon tattoo, have you?
-No, not really.
-I'm sure that there are other superhumans with dragon symbol tattoo out there. Jay can't possibly be the only one.
-What if he is? This is as huge of a scoop as the fact that you are dating the transfer student, if we put this in the school's paper our numbers will skyrocket.
-Cassandra, if you write an article about Jay or me, I am going to kill you.
-Relax I was only Joking, but seriously if you weren't my best friend and roommate, I would have written the article.
-I know Cass. That's why I warned you. Emerald said with a smirk
-I'm still shocked about his power symbol.
-You will get over it, London, don't worry.
-Anyway, it's getting late and we have to wake up early tomorrow.
-But the topic just started to get hotter.
-That might be true but I want to get enough sleep, tomorrow is a big day for me.
-Why?
-First of all, I have to present my assignment in the one subject that I was afraid that I would fail, and second, tomorrow it's my very first and real date with Jay. Unfortunately, it will be with school uniforms.
-Doesn't matter, because in the end they will end up in the floor.
-Yeah, I don't think so.
-You guys have been dating for over two years now, I think it's time.
-You know you want it Em, and Jay will want that too.
-Still, it was cyber dating up until now.
-Maybe but the most important thing is that it lasted which means that there are honest feelings.
-That's true London, but Em will take that big step when she is ready to take it.
-Obviously. What I wanted to say is, that they can take it as slow as they want to because after all this time, we know that Jay isn't the kind of guy who thinks with his crotch and that is super rare.
-Wait, do you think that he is virgin too?
-He is not.
-Well, he is a man after all.
-Yeah, but I still find it amazing. I mean two years.
-I'm proud of you sis.
-You two making me all embarrassed again. Emerald said while hiding her face with her hands,
-Can't deny the truth though.
-Seriously, we should go to bed now. By the way, where will you go tomorrow? For your date I mean.
-Well, I did show him around, and he shouldn't know many places since he just came here, but he said it was a surprise.
-So, you have no idea.
-I'm afraid so. Anyway, Good night. Emerald said as she pulled her blanket over her.
-Goodnight Emerald, London
-Goodnight.
As the morning came, the sun bathe the school. Emerald woke up, with the sun rays in her eyes, a little bit before her alarm goes on. She was overly excited because now, she could see Jay everyday and they could finally go to real dates, like a coffee shop or an amusement park, perhaps for a movie. They could do anything.
She got up and went straight to the bathroom to take a shower, but her excitement got the best of her and she started singing happily.
London and Cassandra woke up at the same time. They look each other and started laughing.
-God, good thing she is a good singer.
-Yeah… London agreed while laughing but her expression soon changed, it was a soft expression, filled with care. I'm really happy for her.
-Yeah, me too. Those two can finally be together. I mean real together and not from inside of a small box called phone.
-Yeah, I know what you mean. Anyway, let's start getting ready.
-Em, you finished yet?
-Yes, I'm ready. Let's go grab some breakfast since we have a little time.
-Whoa, what about your hair?
-What do you mean? I just showered.
-London, what do you think of some curls?
-I think, it's a good idea. I'm gonna do the make-up, you do the hair that way we will finish in ten minutes and we will still have time for breakfast.
-Whoa, whoa, hold on you two what's this all of a sudden?
-You have a date today; you might not be able to ditch the school uniform but that doesn't mean that you can't make your hair or make-up.
-That's right now sit quietly and let us work.
-Okay hair I get it, but make-up? Do I have to? Besides Jay doesn't really like it either.
-I'm only going to do your eyes. Some mascara and eyeliner. Just that.
-So, that's the transfer students?
-Yeah, I heard they are brothers
-They look nothing alike
-Haven't you heard of adoption before?
-They are pretty good looking
-Yeah, but the short one, did you see his eyes? They are interesting but you know.
-Come on, it's obvious that the one with milky skin is the hottest.
Murmurs echoed in the dinning room, gossiping Jay and Cameron.
-Hey, you'll never guess what my roommate told me. The transfer student with the different colored eyes has a Dragon for a power symbol. He is the second one in our school that has a mythical beast for a symbol.
-Seriously, so cool.
-But, how come your roommate knows that?
-Melanie gave yesterday a tour to the other transfer student whom by the way is his older brother and she met Emerald Ashley with the transfer student, so she just asked him.
Cameron lay his eyes upon the girl that was talking about Jay's symbol.
-… Hey Jakie, they are talking about you.
-They are also talking about you.
-Your symbol…
-Yeah, once they found out they just keep talking about it.
-Isn't it annoying?
-You just get used to it. Let's just ignore them and find a place to eat, I'm starving.
-Oh, I found the perfect place.
-Where?
-Over there. Cameron said while pointing the table where Emerald was sitting. Before you say anything, I'm not dumb. I know you've been talking with a girl for a year now and my guess is that she is the one.
-So, what if she is?
-I'm happy for you and I'm not gonna say anything to the old man, I don't want to repeat the same mistakes.
-I told you…
-You did, but nevertheless I feel responsible for last time. Now come on little bro let's go and see your little girlfriend. He said while pulling Jay from his arm and heading towards Emerald.
-Cam…
-Hey transfer students, if I remember correct is Cameron and Jackson, right? Lucas said as he got in their way.
-Jaycob actually.
-Right, right sorry. Look usually all the new students tend to go to their tour guys to hang out because they are the only ones they know, but let's change that why don't you sit with us?
-How nice of you. Cameron said with a smirk. But we actually know the girls over there so, if you don't mind.
-Sure, but I would be careful if I were you, after all you are from that academy…
-What are you trying to say?
-Cameron, let's go, he's not really worth it.
-Oooh, it's weird even though you are a dragon, you are also a coward.
-Or just smart, look around you Lucas, everyone is looking teachers too, so whatever you have against me, get over it.
-I've been chasing you since my second year of high school and you always got away, now you just appeared in MY school, you think it's easy to get OVER IT?
-Hey Em, isn't that Jay and… Lucas?
-It seems like Lucas have a bone to pick with him.
A sudden realization with a memory came to Emerald. The day she first saw Jay, he was chased by the student council of Super Natural academy more specifically Lucas.
-Oh no. She said and got up.
-Last time I checked, the school isn't yours, junior. Camron told him off.
-Not yet, it isn't, but it will be once I graduate
- Nager, sorry to disappoint you, but your grandfather has plenty years to live on.
-Well, look at that the coward can talk.
-Jay is everything okay? Emerald asked him as she got closer to them. Jay looked at her, it was obvious how much she worried.
-Em, stay away from this two. Lucas told her
-What? Why?
-I've got my reasons, for once stop being so stubborn and listen to me.
-Don't talk to her like that. Jay said, he was starting to get mad.
-Look, I don't care if you are a dragon or a fly, but you better stay away from her.
-What? no, Lucas what the hell are you doing?
-I told, didn't i? STAY AWAY FROM THEM, especially him. He said while pointing Jay.
-Sorry not gonna happen.
-Emerald he is dangerous.
-Lucas my mind is made up.
-Em I'm serious.
-I smell break up. A girl whispered.
-Okay, I've been ignoring all those rumors about us dating but it looks like they got so deep in your brain that you actually think is true, so let me remind you Lucas. You and Me are not a couple. We Friends but not a couple, got it?
-I know and as your friend I am telling you to stay away from those two.
-No can do
-And why the hell is that. Emerald was about to tell him that she and Jay are together but then she remembered that she couldn't because of his brother.
-Because she is my girlfriend. Jay said while he took Emeralds hand. She turned around and looked at him surprised.
-That's right and if you have a problem with my little brother dating this beauty over here, you are gonna have to deal with me, cause unlike Jay I won't hold back, I'm afraid I'm not so nice. Got it Junior? Cameron told him.
Lucas looked Emerald and Jay who was holding her hand, then he looked around him, everyone was looking at them all of them. Then he looked back at Cameron he knew he had no chance against him.
-This isn't over yet. He said to Jay and turned around to go back to his sit.
-Thanks Cameron. Jay told him.
-I did say that I want to look out for my little bro, didn't i?
-Yeah well, I didn't really believe it.
-Outs, but then again, I can't blame you. By the way, why don't we start again? He said while offering his hand to Emerald for a shake.
-That might be for the best. She said and took his hand.
-Well, it's nice to officially meet you.
-Likewise.
-So, the DRAGON and the EAGLE. It has a nice ring to it; don't you think so? Cameron said with a smile as he looked at them.