FINDING YOU
[ Author's Note ]
Just want to give you all a heads up that the novel becomes a bit lengthy, so buckle up for the ride! And enjoy reading, my fellow readaholics
Third POV
Loud buzzing sounds ring with a ringing bell echoes in the dark room, grunts and groans can be heard from somewhere in the corner of the room. Soon rustling is heard from where the grunts can still be heard, and then light tapping sounds are heard on the wooden floor. A loud bang is heard before the alarm stops its buzzing and ringing sounds.
As silence settles there are tapping sounds on the floor, moving towards one side of the room and a door is open as a figure exits the room. The lights go on with a click to reveal an average-sized bathroom with a shower, bathtub, toilet, sink and two cabinets: one above the sink with a mirror in front of its door and one holding them up from underneath it. The sluggish frame drags itself to the shower and turns it on while waiting for the warm water
It begins to thoroughly rub its eyes as a way of rubbing out the sleep from its eyes and hopefully the rest of its body. After failing the battle of rubbing itself awake, it undresses and then enters the shower without checking the temperature. A choked gasp can be heard as cold water floods onto the sleepy visage, waking it from its half-asleep state. It stands still not daring to move as the water continues to flow down on it, soon warm water comes to the rescue of the poor creature
Once done in the bathroom, the person walks out without checking their image in the mirror. It puts on a random top with a pair of jeans and matching sneakers, while drying its hair off it enters the bathroom. As the being gazes into the glass a reflection of a light brown-skinned young 16-year-old girl, her hair was now shoulder length. She blows out a mouthful of air due to frustration
Pishka: Now what am I to do with you?
She grumbles as her hands open her top cabinet and pull out a few hairpins with a hairspray bottle before closing it. She exhales the air from her puffed cheeks and then begins combing out her hair and then spraying it before combing it again. She brushes it before tying a handful of her hair to either side of her head. Then she pins all strands in place with her hairpins and as a finishing touch she places a pin with a skull on it, where it is visible for all to see
Pishka: Done ~
She chirps happily in satisfaction with her current hairstyle. She walks out of the bathroom towards the door that leads to the hallway, grabbing her backpack that was by the door of her room, while she was leaving the room. She skips steps on her way down, once reaching the bottom of the staircase. She heads to the lounge, drops her bag on the couch and heads to the kitchen
Not bothering with cereal she grabs a couple of oranges and her juice-filled bottle - that she placed in the fridge the previous day - out of the fridge. She places the things in her backpack when a door is heard opening and soon footsteps are heard as someone calls out her name
???: Pishka!
She walks back to the hallway where the staircase is, as she answers the call
Pishka: Yes?!
The figure that was calling for the young teenager was standing at the bottom of the staircase all dressed up for work, turned to look at her
Aunty: Oh? You're ready? Let's go then
The teenage girl just nods her head and follows suit, grabbing her backpack and keys on the way out
Pishka's POV
I just nod my head and follow suit, grabbing my backpack on the way out. We arrive at the godforsaken hellish abyss, I turn to kiss my mom on the cheek before begrudgingly stepping out of the car. I stand on the side pavement and stared as her car drove off to disappear after a while
???: Are you going to stand there forever or are you coming in?
A familiar voice speaks from behind me to my left, turning I see my new homeroom teacher grinning at me excitedly. I smile at her and nod my head, quickly walking towards the school entrance
Homeroom teacher: Hi, we met yesterday but I didn't properly introduce myself to you. I'm your homeroom teacher and my name's Miss Fainning
She smiles at me as she walks beside me, I nod my head
Pishka: My name's Pishka, nice to meet you ma'am
Ms Fainning: I can show you where some of your classrooms are since we will be passing there
I nod in agreement and then follow her to my homeroom class since that's where we go first thing in the morning before heading to our other classes. Then heading back to our homeroom classes at the end of the day, Ms. Fainning was nice enough to ask if I wanted to introduce myself or if she could do it for me. Me being an anti-social by choice, I ask her to do it for me and not bother saying anything
The bell finally rang and I was seated at the back in the only row that had available seats. Students began to file into the classroom and the chairs are filled with students. The whole classroom is full except for the last row at the back of the class. From the first class til the last, no one approached me or even dared to talk to me.
I had to find my classes on my own so I got lost quite a lot, but I found my way - thanks to the help Ms Fainning gave me, in finding my classes earlier this morning. I thought I had a plague or something, it turns out the school is quite secluded and the students there have many cliques. And me being the new kid in town wasn't helping at all
Exiting the building late since I had to collect assignments from my teachers and extra information to catch up with my school books. I stop at an empty school parking lot, even the teachers left a couple of minutes ago. I just walked to the wall by the school's entrance and stood waiting for my ride to arrive, since I called my mom to let her know that she can come to pick me up
A car appears from the distance, the sound catching my attention before I even got to see its appearance. It approaches at a frightening speed and pulls to a halt a few feet away from where I'm standing. I stare at the vehicle because the car was very beautiful and I couldn't help myself. I have a thing for fast cars, you can't blame me. Hearing the car door open I quickly look away, out of instinct - embarrassment and feeling shy
Third POV
A guy steps out of the car, Pishka was still leaning against the wall. Being curious as to see who the owner is and not being able to ignore it. After the door opened, there was no sound of footsteps leaving the car. So she looks up and sees what the guy is wearing: a plain button-up shirt with a pair of dark jeans and the latest sneakers. His hair brushed to the back nearly. As he steps out to make his way towards the school's entrance his head turns to look at her and freezes in place. They make eye contact, staring at each other. Just then the strange guy's eyes change color for a split second. The girl noticed but it was too fast for the girl to tell what color they were. The sound of running footsteps snapped the girl out of their trance and she broke eye contact first
Just then her dad's car pulled up in front of the stranger's car, the girl smiled as she walked towards her dad's car. The boy couldn't stop staring after seeing such a beautiful smile from the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. The girl too could feel his eyes on her even as they drove off he kept on staring at the car as it drove further away. He felt shocked, pain, sadness and joy rambling around in his chest as he stared in thought. Once the car had disappeared, a hand grabbed onto his shoulder and broke him out of his stupor
???: Hey man, are you okay?
Strange boy?: Yeah, I'm good I am great... I finally found her...
The boy who just arrived at the scene looks around and then back at the guy that just spoke
???: Who?
Strange boy?: My mate...
Pishka's POV
It felt as if he could see me peeping through the rearview mirror. It was like something clicked into place when our gazes first made contact. My overprotective, paranoid daddy just had to notice my staring
Daddy: Do you like him? You've been staring at the rearview mirror
I stare out of the window as I answer his question
Pishka: No, I just like his car
He stares at me suspiciously
Daddy: Are you sure?
Still not looking at him I drag out my answer, feeling irritated
Pishka: Yes
We arrive at the house and I run up to my room. Once in my room, I lock the door and busy myself with schoolwork. I'm not a nerd or a smart somebody, I'm your average background character. I managed to ignore them with my headsets being at it's highest while I was working
Feeling a headache coming on I leave, heading for the kitchen to drink water. It was dark everywhere, indicating that everyone was asleep. I switch on the kitchen light and grab a glass from the cabinet then go to the sink for some water. After drinking a few glasses of water, I return to my room. I change to my nightwear, after packing away my books I climb into bed and slept like a log
Weeks passed and the treatment at school from the other kids remained the same and I kept seeing the same lovely stranger after school, almost daily. Also for some reason, no other person seems to look bett- no, let's say hotter, yeah hotter... (clears throat)No other person seems to look hotter than him in my eyes. I feel like a love-struck idiot! (Makes a sassy clicking sound) And let me tell You! I ain't complaining!
The good news is that I'm good at hiding my emotions - special note of thanks to all the haters and loved ones that hurt me in the past, pure sarcasm. The bad news, though is that he never approached me or even tried to - NOT ONCE! He just stood at a safe distance and stared at me, like I was an untouchable goddess or something?!
Along with my new favorite show that I see every day after school, the distance camera on the discovery channel: His facial expressions! The expressions he made were always funny: when he first started staring at me, he would show expressions of worry or confusion later, and a while later he makes excited or dazed ones whenever I smiled, especially in his direction. And if I talked to another guy about something, he would behave like a jealous boyfriend - even though the guys spoke as less as possible before running away from me
Stupid cliques! The handsome stranger would have a scary dark look or a sour look that just plainly spelt jealousy. Though I liked him and all, I still had this question persisting in my head
°Why?... I mean I don't know him and we don't speak to each other, let alone greet me. So why is he so possessive of someone he barely knows? So stupid, men are just annoying!°
Today is another day and it's finally come to an end
Third POV
As Pishka steps out of the school's entrance she spots the handsome stranger leaning against his car, tapping away at his phone. Seemed as if he was waiting for someone from the school. She stared at him till even the stranger felt her constant staring and finally looked up from his phone to lock eyes with her
Pishka didn't look away upon locking gazes with his greenish-brown eyes, rather she even dared to approach him. Which seemed like a suicide path since everyone stayed clear of his path, and no one even dared to park near his car - talk about supremacy
During this whole ordeal, he watched her closely as she walked toward him and finally stopped a metre away from him. She was wearing a black shirt with a skeleton skater on the front; a pair of blue jeans with patches on them; black Nike sneakers and her hair was styled in cornrows, wearing a grey hoodie. Truly beautiful he would say but because he was too dazed to say anything, he also couldn't hear what the girl said. It went in one ear and out the other
Pishka: Hey, c-.... fo-...
All he saw was her shy smile which made her look as cute as a button. He couldn't help it, he could only smile like an idiot
Pishka: So... sta-... Please... list-...
After talking a little longer Pishka notices his lack of focus on what she was saying. Feeling pissed she scowled her face ready to leave but as she was walking away a hand grabbed her arm. Pulling her back a little too forcefully, the sudden force caused her to lose her balance. But she managed to catch herself before the handsome stranger could take any action. The man's inner thoughts went along these lines
°My mate sure is cute ~°
'Reminds me of a mouse or a bunny ~'
"More like a stubborn kitten if you ask me"
'That's why no one asked you!'
°Chill it you two!°
'Humph'!
"..."
After Pishka regained her balance and composure she turns to look at the man, with a scowl on her face
Pishka: What is your problem?! You deliberately ignored me and now you won't let me go? You-! Tsk!
She successfully yanks her arm free from his hold. Seeing her mad face, he frantically blurts out his inner thoughts without a filter
Stranger???: It's just that you are so pretty- no, your so beautiful. And I find myself so captured by your beauty that I lose focus on anything else going on around you. Sound just seems to fade away when I look at you
He couldn't stop his mouth once he started talking. At the end of his speech he felt his face heat up
°Shit! I blew it!°
'If she laughs and calls us a dork or any nerd names. I'm skinning you alive and taking over!'
"..."
°That's fine you'll solve the embarrassing problem for me... You're such a good vessel mate°
He reveals his pitiful and tearful face on the inside for the blunder he made
"Can you two keep quiet, she hasn't reacted yet..."
The two sub-consciences go silent and focus all their attention on the dark-skinned girl, waiting for her reaction. She was standing frozen for a while before bursting out in laughter
Pishka: Pfffftt! Hahahahaha! Wow, you're very funny
She continued to laugh but stopped when she saw the man seemed embarrassed. She placed a careless hand on his shoulder and patted it
Pishka: There, there. I'm not laughing to make you feel bad, it's just that your facial expression and the approach you went with were funny. So I thought you were trying to be funny and compliment me at the same time
She made an apologetic smile with cute puppy eyes
Pishka: I'm sorry for making you feel sad or embarrassed. Also thank you for the compliment, it feels nice to be told I'm beautiful once in a while ~
Seeing that apologetic face and even a soft smile at the end made his heart feel things he thought weren't possible. He couldn't get angry even if he wanted to but truth be told he wasn't mad at her. Rather he was hooked on every word she said or expression she showed him. Heck, she even touches his shoulder! The sparks were heavenly. Sheepishly smiling and looking at the side while scratching the back of his head he replied
Stranger???: It's okay, I am just happy you liked my compliment. Most girls would say it's too cliché or cheesy but I'm glad I made you feel good about yourself
Pishka: I must be honest to tell you that it is. But since I never got told such in such a manner, I am truly happy. Thank you
She smiled and was about to brush her hair behind her ear but quickly stopped herself, deciding to brush the top of her hair, as if fixing it. The guy felt so happy he thought his wolf was gonna transform right on the spot. But he managed to convince his wolf and demon that if they transformed now, their mate would be scared away
He also doubted she would want to love a guy who is a beast and she barely knew much about him. On the other hand, he didn't care, she was his after all and he was hers. That was enough for him, he would find out more about her later when they start to get to know each other better
Stranger???: My name is Jacob by the way
She smiled and nodded her head
Pishka: Oh, well I'm no Belle that's for sure
They both laughed
Jacob: Jokes aside, please
She pouted as she glared at him playfully
Pishka: It's payback for ignoring me earlier and also when you were making your joke, I laughed!
Jacob: And I laughed at your twilight joke as well
He retorted back cheekily with a smirk
Pishka: Oh, so you are a cheeky one? Fine, we'll play this game of yours, Mr Jacob
Jacob: Gladly and what is the name of my opponent?
Pishka: Pishka if you must. May I ask, why do you ask Mr Jacob?
Jacob: No, you may not
He snickered as Pishka glared at him and hit his arm not too hard
Jacob: I want to know the name of the person whose name I'll be writing on the losers certificate, once I win
She gasps at his remark and pouts then walks away in a seemingly angry manner. In an instant, he got a mental headache from the two consciousnesses in his head
'Idiot!'
"Play it off smooth, maybe she's pulling our leg"
°En, good advice Perc. Thanks for nothing Si!°
Jacob runs up to Pishka and she finally stops walking
Jacob: Hey! Wait! Com'on I was only kidding!
She doesn't turn around, with a pout still evident on her lips that were pink with lip-gloss on
Jacob: Okay, I was in the wrong. I took it too far. I'm sorry. There, will you forgive me now?
She turns and stares at him with a strange look on her face, similar to confusion but not quite. Her thoughts running wild in her head
°How is it possible that we get along so well but we don't know each Other, that well? Could it be fate? Is he the lifelong partner I have been searching for? Or an awesome big brother figure... it would be better if he just married me!- Eh?! What was that thought just now?!°
^ Your desire for him sweetheart ^
°But I don't even know him!?!°
^ With this kind of rare love, you act on the feeling first then rely on the conclusion later ^
°Okay...? Anyway-°
She snaps out of her thoughts when she feels a hand squeeze her hand lightly and a pair of greenish-brown eyes looking at her pleadingly. Her face lights up suddenly and she grins truimphly
Pishka: Hah, you already lost the first round! One point for me, zero points for you. Yay!
Jacob stared in confusion then it clicked in his mind
°What! There's an emotional play of feelings as well!? I had no idea! I need a rematch!°
Percy speaks smuggly, seemingly proud of the trick his mate pulled on them
"Our mate sure is a playful one"
Siren retorts sarcastically
'What makes you think that!?'
Jacob inserts his comment while smirking at a babbling Pishka whose talking about something that was not related to her and looked like she wanted to jump out of her skin from the feeling of such a small victory
°Are you complaining, Siren?°
'What? No! I could never! I mean look at her, she's so beautiful but looks so adorable right now, who would ever not want her?!'
"Don't you think you're declaring a bit too early, fur-ball?'
Siren growls at Percy, luckily the growl didn't slip out thanks to Jacob who was still in control
'I got a name, you little lizard!'
"What did you call me you smelly mutt!"
'Oh really, at least I'm not the one that slithers in the dirt like a true scum!'
°You two sort yourselves out. I ain't getting involved°
After saying those words, Jacob closed the link not allowing the other two to speak to him until they resolved their problem. Then replies to another discussion with Pishka that was a debate that he lost, again
Jacob: Eh?! I didn't know we were already playing this game! Not fair that's cheating. I demand a recount!
He says in a serious tone but one could tell he was speaking playfully. The girl with him only stuck out her tongue cheerfully and retorted back
Pishka: Nah ah! I'm the referee so I make the rules
Jacob: That's ridiculous! Who made you the referee?!
She smirks confidently, with her arms crossed over her chest and an eyebrow raised
Pishka: I did, got a problem with that? ~
Jacob: Yes! You don't play fair!
Pishka: So? I'm the boss and I started the game, so it's only fair that I make the rules for the game that I made ~
Jacob just stared at the girl before him though she was younger than him, her slyness caught him off guard...even with his sub-consciousnesses combined! He sighed and raised both his hands up in a sign of surrender
Jacob: Fine just tell me all the rules of this game so you can't cheat me in the future
Pishka just laughed and explained what the game was all about. It was debating really, each argument one of them lost is a point for the person who won the argument or debate, and even emotional blackmail was involved. Whoever was forced to submit to the other, meant victory. Simple, right?
After chatting a little while longer, Pishka got a phone call that she had to answer. After answering it she said goodbye to Jacob before walking towards the far side down the pavement, in the parking lot filled with cars
Open parking spots were further down since school had just come out, it was filled with many cars and people. Minutes later Jacob saw a familiar car drive past him, with the same elderly man from a few days ago that fetched her from school - his mate's father
[ Author's Note ]
Hope you were having as much fun reading this book as I am writing it? Plot twisty enough for you? No? That's what I thought and i just made it even more twisty in later chappies. Also chappy = chapter, okay?
Don't forget to leave some comments for me to see how I'm doing and if you can relate or find something intriguing or confusing, I'll be waiting