We walked along the halls, I felt like someone was glaring at me, but who could be mad at someone as delicate and virtuous as I. Even I couldn't that idea, even to myself. I looked over at Lauren she wasn't speaking which was a bit terrifying.
" So let your words flow, keeping bad thoughts in your head is not a good idea," I said feeling guilty for what I did earlier, I didn't mean to do it, my body sorta reacted on its own.
" I saw you ogle her when we were in the classroom, I let that slide. I've let it slide many times, but you actually went and acted on those filthy thoughts of yours. Why do I put up with this, do you ever see me do those things? Have you considered that it hurts when I see you look at other girls when I'm right beside you?" Her tone was icy, when as Lauren had this tone with me? Not a single instance comes to mind.
I had to choose my words wisely," Your right, I do that often. I stare at other women's bodies that I find attractive. One thing is for sure though, I tell myself Lauren is the only one for me. I would never cheat on you, I love you. Can you notice, something about all the women I check out?" I said regretting half of the words that just came out of my mouth.
" Is it my breast? Are they not up to your liking?" Lauren said putting her hand's on her small breast, I screwed up my words have only made her angrier," Am I just shiny trinket you found on the side of the road and decided to keep?"
" You know you aren't anything of the sort. That was an accident, can't you understand that" uh-oh I'm starting to get angry that's not a good idea," If you can't understand that then I just won't come home tonight!"
What I just said wasn't the worst thing I could've said, but I know if I said anything more I would have hated myself. Maybe she will calm down after we see each other tomorrow. We had already made it out of the school, that didn't mean eyes weren't on us. On the contrary, there was a crowd gathered around us.
" Then don't come back! You think I need you in my bed so I can sleep at night!" Lauren stormed off, heading home.
I don't know where I'm going to stay, maybe I'll find a back alley to sleep in, it would be dark soon so I doubt it would be that bad. I found an alley that didn't look like it was disturbed in a long time. To think we were all over one another yesterday, but today she doesn't want to see my face. I heard the whispers of people calling me a whore, that I should just die. In the time I haven't been around Lauren she became popular, I'm glad she could make a few friends.
" You'll be my home tonight, buddy. Treat me well," I said I wouldn't come home tonight but this is terrible, " I should make up with her tomorrow."
I took the jacket I wore and laid it on the ground so I wasn't lying in the dirt. Damn, if I would have kept apologizing, she would have forgiven me. If it came to that I wouldn't have learned my lesson, would I have? I thought useless thoughts as I tried to sleep, the daylight was still out so it was pretty hard to sleep. I drifted into sleep land where I could have some peace of mind.
* Lauren
Why did I get so mad, I knew it was an accident the moment it happened. But, the thought of her doing it again, or taking action on those lustful gazes she looks at certain people with. I should have forgiven her, now she's in on the streets somewhere all alone. And I made her do it, I yelled into Sera's pillow. She smelled so nice, I wish she was here now.
She used her ability earlier, I almost forgot. She defenseless as well, I need to go find her, she can't be out there all alone. I threw the clothes I discarded earlier in my fit of anger. She must have found, somewhere, quiet and discreet place to sleep in; she's too prideful to ask to stay with anyone else. I'll check near the school and fan out.
I ran out of the room, Sera's mother, Abigail, was sitting with a sleeping Raelith on her lap, " Are you going to go get Sera. I heard you screaming into your pillow," Abigail said looking up from the drama on television, " She's a handful isn't she."
I couldn't muster a single word, I nodded before running out to find Sera.
*Sera
I woke up, I felt cloth on my mouth. Looking around I could see the chubby man from earlier. Why are you here, were you stalking me or something? He had a toothy grin on his face, the smile was savage. I tried to gather Life Essence to enhance my body, however, I forgot that I couldn't use my powers. Blood trickled out of my nose, wetting the cloth, that I now knew was the man's sock he was wearing just moments before I woke up. The taste was salty, with a mixture of sewage; it was like the man hadn't washed the thing in months.
" Do you like that? I've been saving it ever since the day I met you, I haven't taken it off nor have I washed it. To your preference, I hope," Seeing the blood run down my nose and into the cloth made him even happier, " Why does Dawn value you so much? We can always stay here on this planet, never having to go back to earth again."
The knowledge about not being on earth was big new's, but my circumstances didn't allow me to dwell on the fact.
" Oh heavens, I forgot to tell you my name. I'm Vincent and you going to play with me for a while. Don't worry doll, I'll make sure to dispose of your corpse or better yet I'll let you make me a nice Essence Crystal. So you'll be of use even in death," he hefted me up to his shoulder.
I tried to move but seeing me do this he injected a serum into my neck which paralyzed me instantly. Please, please, please, Someone save me. I don't want this. My thoughts went to no one unless they could read minds that is.
He looked out the alleyway to see if anyone was around since it was already dark. He walked out of the alley in quick steps, looking around to see if anyone was approaching. When he saw someone he would dash into the nearest corner or alleyway he could find.
As we got farther and farther my hopes for rescue were crushed, every time I saw a person walk by I would scream at the top of my lungs. No noise came out, Vincent felt me shaking and failed keeping in a chuckle which was low enough to where no one noticed.
I had almost given up, the thought of being a man's plaything made me want to vomit. Why are people like this? Can't we all live in harmony with one another? Vincent and everyone like him should burn in hell. Is it so hard to find a lover, that you have to go this far, buy a prostitute for the night for all I care? Why resort to rape, and in a cruel way such as this.
I heard a voice behind me, the drug dulled my senses making it so I could hear, but not tell voices apart, " What in the hell do you think you are doing. Sera!" the man seemed frightened not expecting to be caught. He had his plan thought out carefully, he had a map of the least populated areas and the most cover.
" I said what do you think you are doing? I'll give you till three to lay her down and run," the voice said, I could be able to move a tiny bit but not enough to retaliate.
" This is a misunderstanding, I'm taking her home. She fell asleep in the alley and wouldn't wake up," the chubby man said taking on a dignified voice, like questioning him was an act against the gods.
" Her house is in the opposite direction dumb ass, One ..." the voice sounded again this time I could feel the blood lust coming from the person.
The man cursed under his breath, taking out a hidden blade from his sleeve, it was a small dagger, more of a little kids blade; If you used it this way, it was perfect.
"Three," the person I could not see skipped two and jumped straight to three. I like the style, catching Vincent off guard.
The person cut off, his hand, the one that held the blade. I tried to move, the paralysis was wearing off quickly. He must have wanted me to be able to move, and feel for when he had his way with my delicate body. If someone had forced themselves upon me forgetting to keep their Life Essence from strengthening their body, which was probable considering they would most likely forget in the process, I would die. A broken doll.
The wound bled, splashing onto my clothes and hair. Vincent threw me at the voice picking up his hand and knife running away. When I could see the person behind the voice I was shocked. How did she find me? Why is Stella standing in front of me? I knew Lauren wouldn't come for me, why should I get my hopes up. What is the utter fuck am I saying, I'm complaining to myself for not getting saved by Lauren? When the other option was rape, possibly torture, then being used to make a Life Crystal.
Stella took the gag out of my mouth throwing things on the ground, it incinerated before hitting the ground. I couldn't make coherent words yet so I used my week fingers tightening them around her forearm.
" I'm guessing you want to come home with me, or would you rather stay here," she joked carrying me princess style.
She walked away stopping for a moment looking into the darkness. I couldn't see anything so I snuggled as best I could in her embrace.
* Lauren
Just as I found Sera and was about to act Stella, Sera's master came out and confronted the guy named Vincent. I couldn't bring myself to walk out, I knew Sera was mad and would refuse to come home with me. This would be better for her, I'll let her save Sera and I'll talk to her tomorrow. Yeah, that's good.
I watched the exchange in the darkness when the man's arm came off, I could smell his aroma from here. It was sweet berries like Sera, no, it was more akin to cigarettes and alcohol. The scent left me nauseated.
After Vincent retreated I, stayed still not wanting to be caught. Stella searched the darkness looking for something, she locked eyes with me. I felt the blood in my body turn cold, her gaze sent chills down my back. I was truly scared of this woman.
She shifted her head quickly in the direction the man went, telling me to go after him. She wasn't asking, this was an order from one who could end my messily life as if it were a mosquito who overstayed his welcome.
After they disappeared into the chilly night, I flitted across the houses searching for the scent Vincent put off.
" Found you," I said moving onto the concrete as if I were a blur.
Ever since I got these abilities I have never fully exerted myself, until this moment. He didn't have the chance to react, I cleaved horizontally on the back of his neck. Blood squirted at me but I dodged easily. I had a spell that I've never had the chance to test since it meant death on whoever I used it on.
With my claws, that did not have any blood on them due to how fast I cut through his neck, I suck it in a half an inch deep. His blood flowed into my fingertips, and into my Life Root. I would have never done such a thing unless the blood needed to be purified for it to enter my body.
The man who once was less than dirt turned to ash. Something even less useful. That woman blatantly, stated that Sera was hers, she didn't need to say anything for me to understand. Sera wasn't mine anymore, it all started with that argument, or was it before then. Why did I open my mouth? Me coming with Sera, was that all just my deluded thinking? Did she love me like she said she did? All I have are questions...
In the darkness, a girl with bright blonde curly locks and red eyes could be seen, tears flowed out of her eyes. When the water in her body was used up from crying, blood replaced those tears. The new day had already started.