Chapter 5: Soft glow of a bonfire

Friday night grew crazier as the sun went down- sirens filling up the city air as two cop cars zoomed down the main highway Lex and Violet is casually strolled down before turning off to the right, making their way to the lakeside. The party's already in full swing by the time they showed up- passing a full parking lot. From a block away anyone could hear a faint rhythm of music until getting closer- feeling the vibrations in the ground. Laughter in the background of the music as everyone got wasted and high while having a good time.

The area near the beach's entrance is nothing but university students mingling with one another holding silver cups- some swaying back and forth as others slur their speak. The night air smelling like firewood as it hangs low in the air mixing with the smell of alcohol and a little bit of plant substance. Minus being packed with students- the beach is long with a wide deep blue lake almost resembling a small ocean. A huge round moon sat in the clear sky illuminating its surrounds ,bouncing off the ocean's surface. A light breeze danced around the air, jumping and twirling.

Lex glance around the party as his heart gradually picked up the pace, his slim fingers curled into tiny balls as they slightly shook with anxiety. His hair rustled in the wind as if it was trying to comfort him and the baby blue shirt puffed off his body showing off his collar bones. Long eyelashes vanish under brown strands of silk, somewhat covering his blue eyes. Nibbling on his bottom lip causing it to turn more red than the top one while fidgeting in an old pair of grey sneakers.

Violet suddenly stood in front of him blocking his view forcing him to look up in her fierce clear eyes- just by looking at her made Lex's complexion a little bit better. Her dark lips up in a seductive smile making her hoops look bigger than they are. Dark make-up curled its way into small ravens breaking away from her eyes- purple hair pulled into high pigtails with braids scattered through. Her outfit's made up of leather and fishnets that let off a soft red light- torn leather pants with fishnets covering up the huge holes while her shirt left her stomach exposed showing off a beautiful rose tattoo along her hip bone disappearing into her pants. A simple choker that also glowed the same color as her fishnets- illuminating her face.

Clamping her hands on his shoulder to ground himself, letting her natural powers of confidence flow through him.

"We're here to have fun! If it gets too much for you- let me know! One last thing- don't forget I am right beside you." Her words felt like a spell chasing away the anxiety, calming down while he took a big breath. A big smile broke out across his face causing Violet's smile to grow- hands clasp together as they ventured in the sea of people. Violet was first guiding Lex to a safe spot, bumping into dunk people that bounced off her and into someone else, some would quickly get out of her way- not wanting to touch her or getting scared of her. Lex safely travelled as he slightly got bumped into as the people made their way back to their original spot- they all quickly stole glances at Lex before going about their business again.

Violet broke out of the sea of people and finally made it to the other side where a small net was set up while a small glowing orb is being hit over- the people that were playing this spot is mainly the rich people as they worse silky two-pieces and custom-made bottoms- they all laughed while a couple of bystanders gossiped amongst themselves holding cups. Small groups are scattered around the beach- some near the water while others near a long metal pier that reached out into the black water.

Finding a spot amongst themselves but close enough to see the game- Violet gradually turned towards him after spotting the big container everyone is surrounding.

"Do you want a drink?"

Lex never took a sip of alcohol before- it never really stuck out to him to try it and living in an orphanage they weren't allowed to bring substance in. When asked if he would like to go out for his 21st birthday, by the caregiver, Lex politely turned it down- not caring to. Giving a small nod after making up his mind to give it a try.

"I'll be back! Don't go anywhere!" Bouncing off into the crowd, fighting her way to the container before Lex lost sight of her. Kicking sand while fiddling with his fingernails- small puffs of dust lifted up, as his foot swung in solid motions ,before being taken by the steady wind that's picking up.

"Lex?" A surprised sounding voice zapped his attention causing his foot to halt- turning around as he felt his palms sweat in his long sleeves. His unsure eyes swept over the individual that called out to him.

A woman stood in front of him with her hip popped out while holding a silver cup- short brown hair styled to fit her round face structure and soft applied make-up painted her lips and cheeks a light pink color. Her black eyelashes fluttered a couple of times- not believing who is standing there. Her university sweatshirt was cut off above the bellybutton showing off a butterfly stud. Her makeshift shorts that was once jeans before should off her legs that had knee-high socks that let off a soft pink glow around the seams. Her green eyes resemble seaweed as they darken at the sight before her- trying to hold back her snarl, instead bursting into a bright smile.

"You made it!" Her slurred speech sounded as if she drunk 3 cups already and is already on her fourth. Taking a big swig from her cup ,hiding the fact that she's rolling her eyes- annoyance scratching inside her making her chew the inside of her lip. Before Lex thought about opening his mouth to reply- a excited voice broke through first.

"Lex! You're finally here!" A neatly dressed man, that's dressed in a simple shirt and jeans, pushed his way through the crowd as fast as he could without looking strange in front of the woman. Combing back brown locks that fell out of place as he stood in front of Lex and beside his girlfriend while clutching on the silver cup he held in his free hand, peering down at the small creature that's acting shy in front of him- his dark eyes flickering deep as a huge smile spread across his face showing perfect white teeth resembling snow.

"I'm so happy you came!" Lucas shouted a little to loud, drunkenly swaying as the wind pushing him around. The young woman beside him looked rather annoyed as her long pink nails scratched her cup. No matter who it is- whenever she's around Lex, they always pay attention to him and not her. Squeezing her arm around Lucas's occupied one, leaning her head on his arm- glaring at Lex for a second before sipping on her drink as if she didn't do anything. Lucas was annoyed at her actions wanting to fling his arm free but didn't want to look rude in front of Lex- a relationship he carefully built up starting Freshmen Year in Mr. TRUE's class.

Switching attention on something else, Lucas glance around with a slight confused look, " I thought you were coming with Violet?"

"She went to get drinks. I don't know what's taking her so long." Lex gave a small awkward smile as he gave a little too fast off an answer- shifting his weight. The young woman chimes in with no care about this conversation as she gave off a bored look.

"Because it's a party. Speaking of party- I can't believe you wore that to the bonfire." Glancing down as his one-size too big, baby blue shirt that stopped just above the knees- hanging loosely on his delicate shoulders showing off a little bit of his collarbone. Light grey skinny jeans that were old and faded clung to his small legs.

Lex clenched his fingernails into his palms feeling the sting of breaking skin. Unable to say anything- looking down at his feet while nibbling on his bottom lip feeling his eyes water.

"Hannah! That's not nice! Apologize!" Lucas quickly snapped out his anger causing his girlfriend to quickly let go- dropping her cup on the ground. Quickly masking the fear with annoyance as she straighten herself up.

"Tsk. Whatever." Muttering under her breath as she turned around leaving them together. Lucas suddenly turned all of his attention on the depressed individual.

"Don't listen to her- she's wrong anyways. You look cute- I mean, you look good!" Quickly masking up his true thoughts as a small blush of embarrassment painted his cheeks. Scratching the back of his head while looking up at the sky.

Lex wasn't sure if he should look up from his feet and address this man- ever since he stood in front of him, he got an itching feeling that he should stay away from him especially tonight, as if there's a dark energy surrounding his silhouette. What Hannah said only let him have an excuse to look down at the ground. Once he felt Lucas's eyes on him again, that's scanning the back of Lex's head- admiring how shinny his brown hair looked under the moonlight ,almost looking like gold strands. A pale, slender neck peeked out from underneath the hair causing Lucas's eyes to darken. The urge to sink his teeth into the pure flesh quickly made its way to the surface - Lucas stepped forward a foot before flinching away as soon as he heard a loud voice that seem to beat out the music.

"Sorry that took so fucking long. Oh my god, I had to fight tooth and nail for these drinks, literally-" Her words pausing in her mouth as soon as she saw Lucas being a foot too close than should and Lex with his head bent down- quickly stepping between them, shielding Lex while glaring at Lucas.

"What the hell is going on here?" Holding the cups out an extra distance causing Lucas to back up a few more times. His brown eyes almost black before he pushed up a smile, holding up his hands that held a empty cup.

You got the wrong idea. I was trying to comfort him." Lucas gentle said as he calmly explain the whole situation, only after Lex confirmed what he said was true- she calmed down- handing Lex his drink.

"Sorry about that." Apologizing before taking a big swallow of the dark liquid to calm her nerves. Lex glance down at the brown liquid that's halfway filled up his cup- giving off a nice berry scent. The cup's cold to the touch making him feel the little cold needles that massage his palms combined with the summer heat and cool breeze. Closing his eyes, unable to see his reflection anymore as he took a small sip- surprised by the taste.

Lucas watched the show letting out a faint chuckle from the many expressions he saw. Violet silently glanced between the both of them- her gut is telling her to keep an eye out for this guy as she stole glances at Lucas throughout the night. Ever since Freshmen year- he's been spontaneously showing up around Lex as the numbers gradually grew through the years.

The music died down to a more chill/ relaxing vibe as the smell of the plant substance grew- the party seem to slow down. The game concluded a little while ago as they decided to go do a more intimate physical activity. This point, the moon is at the highest point in the sky while dark clouds seem to slowly appear- black waters got more lively to the point of making little waves that splashed up to the shore.

"Here you go." Lucas handed out the cups to the two individuals standing before him- the glowing one lightly stumbles in the sand, barefoot while the smaller person held the silver cup in both hands- his face fully red making him look more seductive. Lucas tied down the beast (that's scratching to get out)as soon as he met Violet and due to that she put a hold on her gut feeling thinking maybe she's just being over protective.

The bonfire is dimming as its on its last breath- the breeze not helping as it blew in a storm. A handful of stragglers that stayed at the party was mostly really high or drunk ,if they weren't already passed out. Trash occupied where students threw them down being swept in the wind only to be stopped by a forcefield so no trash gets in the lake.

Lex nibbles on the rim of his cup- lost in his own world while Violet left looking for a place to throw away her cup. Lucas couldn't help himself but to stare at those plump, red rose petals that grew darker the more Lex played with them- his little nose along with his cheeks is a slight shade lighter than his lips giving his jewel-like eyes more attention. Lex's blue eyes seem to shift to this light almost clear green color with a layer of mist over them- tucking his hair away behind his ear revealing a red ear. Finishing his drink that lubricated his mouth-Lucas couldn't help himself before leaning forward. Catching Lex completely off guard just as he did with the red lips- the warmth of Lucas's lips as he roughly push on the rose petals licking away the sweet nectar. Feeling a wet tongue glide across his lips snapping Lex back into reality- jerking his head back.

"Eek!" A terrorized squeak drunkenly escape his mouth before covering his mouth with his sleeves.

Lucas's black eyes narrowed, not liking how fast it ended as he straighten his back. Reaching out his hand, cupping Lex's face- his thumb softly gliding across swollen lips- wanting to do it again. Dropping his hand away as soon as he saw Violet off in the distance.

"I couldn't find a bin until I was all the way out to the parking lot." She loudly spoke carrying her platforms. Drunkenly walking finding difficult walking in the sand.

"What's up?" She asked as soon as she felt the air being off around them- her eyes narrowed to Lucas who's trying to keep his balance as he stomps on a sand mound- his brown hair in a messy state and his shirt unbuttoned up at the neck.

Shaking his head, not saying anything ,but that's been normal throughout the night after his first cup- Violet chalked it up to being tipsy his first time and found it adorable.

"Well are you ready to go?" Violet asked, planning to surprise Lex by staying the night only to get shut down.

"No." Lex didn't want to go home, he's been enjoying the night air that still has the lingering smell of fire along with the smell of rain. He felt nice and bubbly as if he could fly in the sky in any moment and going home would only stop his flight. A small pout pulling at his lips glancing up to Violet.

"I'll stay for a little bit longer. I kind of want to be alone." Wanting to enjoy the night but not wanting to be near a certain someone. Violet nodded her head slowly, not sure if she's comfortable with that as she quickly planned on staying in the parking lot until he decides to come out. Her eyes silently shift to Lucas that's standing a few inches away from her but still closer to Lex, still trying not to fall.

Sloppily nodding his head before giving a slurred goodbye, stumbling off in the distance trying to find his girlfriend. Only when Violet couldn't see him, she told Lex to be careful and she's a call away if he needs anything- Lex was left standing alone on the beach. A burn pit filled with ashes that once held logs, silver cups laid everywhere on the ground around the pit- venturing down the length of the beach, away from the aftermath- a cool breeze patted against his warm cheeks feeling the water splash against his legs as he walked without a destination in mind. His misty green eyes shine like a rare jewel unknown to man- hair flowing behind him revealing a small round forehead- looking like a angel descended from heaven to walk among the lake.

Lex couldn't help but pull out a black card he's been carrying around with him then pulled out his phone. Stumbling through a message he 'quickly' wanted to send to Matthew before shoving them both back in his pocket. A quite smile crept up his lips as he thought about what he just done. The sudden urge to reach out to the man felt good and liberating- not paying attention to walking as he tripped over his own feet, falling on his face.

As soon as he looked up from the sand, he noticed the world spinning making him crawl in a sitting position, facing the water. The breeze blew out sand specks that got stuck in his hair. Waves crashing on the sand, lightly splashing Lex in the face feeling the refreshing cold droplets on his skin. Leaning his head back- sticking his nose high up to the sky while closing his eyes feeling the wind fan the water on his face. The moonlight shinning down on Lex as if he's chosen by it.

An individual standing off into the distance careful not to be seen- couldn't help but to gawk at the breath-taking scene that's playing out in front of him. His dark eyes deepened into endless pits of lust. Curling his hands into fists causing his knuckles to turn white- slowly dragging his eyes down the small silhouette of the beauty that sat in the sand taking in every small detail, imprinting it permanently in his brain. His baggy shirt hung loosely down his shoulder exposing a delicate milky shoulder- resisting the urge to leave his mark on it. A slender neck that he wants to put his hands around feeling the beauty squeeze down on him tighter- the thought made his member jump in excitement.

Watching Lex being picked up by the purple haired woman as they made their way to the street to call for a taxi- the creature broke free as it made its way to the surface, taking control. Eagerly grabbing something from his pocket- popping open the small vile that contained a purplish black substance before bringing it up to his nostril. As he snorted, he couldn't help but remember the kiss he was so lucky to receive. Narrowing his eyes as he shoved the vile back in his pocket feeling his swelled member. Swallowing down a ball of saliva making his Adam's apple bob sweeping his hand to the growing tent in his pants.

Feeling the actually soft texture of Lex's lips and the way they swelled, turning red after just one kiss caused a growl to escape his chest bringing up his thumb thinking about the nectar that laid delicately on his lips- he just couldn't stop himself for licking the thumb before sucking it in his mouth. Swashing his tongue all around the object making sure he's getting all the sweetness that he wiped off. While he harvested with his mouth his other hand palm the front of his pants where his heated erection kept growing. The tightness that grew in his pants only made him suck harder as his imagination grew wilder the more rough he got with himself.

"Ngg!" Clamping down on his thumb while he released a low grunt of pleasure- the crotch of his pants darkened from reaching climax. Small scarlet droplets rolls down the opening of his mouth, to his wrist. Slowly uncurling his back before brushing his brown hair out of his face- ignoring the throbbing bite wound as droplets of blood fell on the sand. His excitement wore down but it still hid deep below waiting for the right time to be released, as he felt his whole body being lifted up to heaven while his mind was buzzing with excitement for what's to come.