I walked my way to school today. In my eyes, there was no clue to what would occur today. My mind naturally assumed the worst was yet to come. I closed my eyes as I hugged my bag to my chest. The weight of the small books and notepads that were in there brought me some sense of comfort that I couldn't explain. I opened my eyes to see that my feet had taken me to the fountain in the courtyard. Looking around, it was noticeably less packed than normal. The soft wind seemed to blow strands of my hair in different directions. I sat on the edge of the stone wall outside of the fountain.
As my eyes focused on the water, my hand seemed to drift under the soft waves of the fountain's water. It was calm and cool, but in an instant it was shattered as I stared in horror at my hand. My nails had grown to these long talons that were darker than night itself. The skin was a gray translucent shade. I yanked my hand out of the water and inspected my hand. My breathing was sharp and shallow as I stared with wide eyes as it appeared to be totally normal.
Then I felt the warmth of someone sitting beside me. My mouth managed to not scream as I turned to find the deep eyes of Alexander. He looked at me with an intense gaze that oddly made me feel safe. He laid his hand on top of mine. My body shuddered as I tried not to cry from my earlier panic.
"I could hear your heartbeat from across the field. Sybil, are you alright?" He asked.
"Iâ€" I keep experiencing weird stuff that I can't explain."I whispered.
To be completely honest, I couldn't tell who I was whispering for. Was it because we were just so close together? Or was it because in my mind, if I said it loud enough then things would start to come true.
Before, what I was certain was some form of comfort coming from Alexander, I heard the sound of loud masculine laughter coming our way. My body went rigid. Alexander tensed as well.
"Baby girl! Where did you go last night? I missed you when I went looking for you last night." Trent said gently.
I stood up and ignored Trent. My eyes were glued to the two people behind him. Raizer. Owen. My breathing became more rough and shallow. I have never felt this level of anger before. A burning rage flooded my senses. Memories of the feeling of that blade being shoved into my skin resurfaced. The memory of the feeling as my life left my body. The final thoughts of knowing that they were the ones who were there with me in my final moments. There was no holding this back. I could vaguely remember Alexander calling my name, but I knew I was far too gone. Black dots started to crowd my vision. I lunged and then saw blackness.
My vision snapped back into play. Alexander and now Boa were holding me tightly with my arms pinned behind my back. I was on the ground. My face was on the dirt. Alexander was pinning my shoulders while Boa held my arms. I wasâ€" growling? I stopped and panted. When the guys felt me stop resisting they let go of me and helped me up slowly.
I took in the scene around me. It was pure chaos. Owen was sprawled out on the ground groaning in pain. Raizer was clutching his face as Trent held him up. Then his face snapped up to look at mine. He was confused.
Don't worry hun, you are not the only one. I looked down at my hands to see the tips of my fingers covered in blood. I had this insane urge to lick it from my fingers. Instantly, I shook that idea from my brain.
"What the hell, Sybil?" Trent yelled.
He gently set down Raizer and stepped over to me. Boa grabbed my arm as if to protect Trentâ€" from me. I looked down at my feet, but still spoke to Trent. Grow a pair Sybil. Tell him what they did. I wanted to cry again. I am so sick of feeling like this. My eyes glanced up in time to lock with Trent's. I squared my shoulder back.
"Did you tell them to do it?" I whispered to him.
His eyebrows creased together in confusion and anger. How dare he have the audacity to be angry with me. He stepped towards me.
"What in the hell are you talking about Sybil? You ghost me randomly, then when I find you all the sudden you decide to attack my buddies with no warning, and now you are asking if I told them some shit I don't even know!" He yelled.
A figure stepped in between us, and I expected to see Alexander, but I was surprised by the body of Heath himself. The sexy scent of a campfire and sin invaded my sense of smell. It was alluring in its own way. He stood tall and shielded me in a way.
"I think you better step the fuck back before I make you start choking on your damn teeth." He said.
Before Trent could think of a response I placed a hand on Heath's back. He was so warm. He seemed to feel my touch and managed to look at me from over his shoulder.
"You okay baby girl?" He asked.
I nodded and stepped out from behind him. I looked at Trent and sighed.
"I think it is best if we end things between usâ€" for good this time Trent. We… we are too different." I said.
Before he could say another word, I took Heath's hand and pulled him away. Alexander and Boa followed as well. We all ended up over by the running track they use for gym classes occasionally. Kira and Allisha were sitting on the bleachers waiting for us. They heard us, and glanced up. I sat in between Kira and Allisha. Never before would I have thought I would be friends with all of these guys, but I am so glad to have someone have my back. I looked down as Allisha asked me what was wrong.
"I honestly don't know what came over me. I justâ€" I saw Owen and Raizer and I lost it…"I trailed off.
"You're telling me. Sometimes I just see people wearing tank tops and just wanna sink my teeth into them and drain them dry." Allisha said.
We all were quiet and looked at her in a 'w.t.f' manner. She noticed and just shrugged. If the situation wasn't so serious, I would have laughed. Instead I just put my knees up and hugged them to my chest.
"I can't help but feel that something else is bothering you." Kira said gently.
I became rigid. How did she know? I looked down at my hand. That incident with the water still left me shaken.
"Something weird happens when I touch water." I can't explain it any further.
"Well y'all know that that means, right?" Boa asked.
I heard Heath grumble. What's going on?
"I hate water…" he mumbled.
"Fuck it. I'm down to skip today if y'all are?" Alexander questioned.