Chapter 7

I woke up to my alarm going off, just like it does every other day. I clicked the button and got out of my bed, stumbling to my bathroom. I brushed my teeth, then had a shower. When I got out I went to my walk in closet and pulled out a full Nike suit and matching shoes. I dried my hair then brush it out, using my fingers to shape it to my liking. I put a silver chain around my neck that was left by my father. I wore my black watch and put my phone in my pocket.

I walked down the stairs but I didn't see anyone. They should be awake by now. So help me if they are still sleeping, I will loose my mind- what's left of it anyway. I heard footsteps behind me, so I turned around to see them. They were dressed in the clothes they chose from the clothing room.

Bella is wearing blood red, ripped shorts with a black belt that has a sliver knife buckle. Her brunette hair in tight curls, with a sparkly red outlined cat ears headband. She is wearing a black crop top that was covered by a red mesh shirt that stops underneath her belt. Silver dagger earrings, with a matching necklace around her neck. Her shoes are the black combat boots she was drooling over yesterday.

Delilah is wearing a blue and black plaid skirt that stops mid thighs. High knee black socks that have two blue stripes at the very top. The top she has on is black with a blue collar and stops about a few centimetres below the band of her skirt and also has the word 'SLAY' on it. Her black with blue highlighted hair, was straightened with a headband with matching plaid design on it. Her shoes are white trainers that starts at her ankles. She has in silver hoop earrings, a charm bracelet and no necklace.

Alex is wearing a black sleeveless hoodie that has a single silver moon in the middle. He is wearing jeans that are ripped at the knees with black boots .He has on black eyeliner that makes his eyes stand out. His ears has cross earrings hanging from his earlobe. For the first time I noticed how tall he is. He is about 5'9, quite shorter than me but tall in a way as well.

"Wow you guys look great," I complimented, looking them over. "You look nice too," Bella replied. When she opened her mouth I saw a tongue piercing. "You have a tongue piercing?" I asked. "Oh yeah, I just don't wear it much because it bothers the other vampires," she explains. "It's not their business so they can suck it, pun intended," I said, smiling. They laughed. "Ok, who wants breakfast?" I asked. "Is that a trick question?" Lilah asked in return. "Never mind, follow me"

My kitchen is big with marble walls. The refrigerator is the size of two normal ones put together. There is a counter that is in the middle of the kitchen. There are several cupboards on the walls. The stove can cook six things at a time. We have an oven that's right underneath the stove.

"Ok, can you tell us how you're so filthy rich please?" Lilah asked. I shrugged and said, "I'll tell you, when I find out". I walk towards the refrigerator to get eggs, bacon and sausages. "Do you want left over pizza or should I make something?" I asked." I vote... both," Lilah said licking her lips, greedy as usual and I laughed at her.

"Sure, quick question, who moved the pizza boxes?" I asked. "Oh I did. I wasn't that tired so I came back down to clean up before going to bed," Bella explains, leaning on her palm. "Thanks" I smile and she nods.

I started cooking breakfast as the smell of food fill the air. When I was almost finished I put the last pizza slices in the microwave and toasted bread. "I might actually die if you don't finish now," Lilah whined. "I'm done" I said placing the food in front of them. Lilah wasted no time making a sandwich with everything. Except for the pizza of course. Bella used a fork to eat and took bites from the toast now and then. Alexander is putting an egg into his mouth, chewing slowly.

I sat down and started eating." So what do you think the hybrid looks like?" Lilah asked. "I don't know, I've actually never met her" Bella answered. "How are we going to find her then?" I asked. "I don't know, ask around?" Bella suggested chewing the sausage.

"Guy's do want to ride in my car?" I asked. The girls started clapping. "YES," Lilah screamed and I covered my ears, her voice going through me uncomfortably. "What about you Alex do you want to come with us or in your own car," I asked. Alex looked between me then Bella.

Why does he keep doing that?

"Can I sit next to you?" He asked. "Yeah, sure," I said. He visibly relaxed.

"Hurry up, so we can leave," I said putting my plate in the dish washer. "Ok, I'm done," Lilah said licking her lips. "Me, too,"Alex said getting up. Bella finished her pizza and then said "Now, I'm done" she said walking towards the dishwasher.

"Do you have your keys?" Bella asked. "No they're in the first garage," I said walking the garage and closed the front door. "The first garage? How many do you have?" Alex asked. "Two, one for normal transport and my motorcycles and the second for other my car collection " I explained. "A car collection. Wow." Bella comments, her eyebrows raise and fell, as if thinking ‘Of course.’

When I walked in I picked the keys for my black Land Rover. The seats are leather have a small TV attached to the back of the driver's and passengers seats. "This is a "normal transportation" for you?" Bella asked. "You should see my Porsche section. I mean that in the most humble way possible" I said.

“Of course. Of course, you have a freaking Porsche section.” Bella mumbles, laughing softly as she shakes her head in disbelief.

"Shotgun!" Lilah said. "Can't do that, Alex already beat you to it" I said. She pouted. "There is a TV in the back" I said. She tried to open the door quickly. I shake the keys in my hand. "Hurry up! My fur is getting grey here!" She whined, stomping her foot. I chuckle, “Ok let's go," and unlocked the door, getting in the drivers seat, Alex sat beside me and Lilah sat next to Bella at the back.

When all the doors closed I drove off. "Alex would you need to tell your aunt that you're living with me now?" I asked. "She might not care anyway," he said sadly. "Do you know her number?" I asked. "No, I never needed to" he shrugs. "Ok, then I will buy you a phone later alright?" I asked, he nodded staring out the window.

"What do you guys have first?" I asked, turning the corner. "We have Math," Lilah pouted, pulling her seatbelt off. I sigh, “Of course.” "I could change classes," Bella said. "That's cool, what about you Alex?" I asked parking the car in my school spot. "I have science with..." He trailed off at the end. I knew exactly who he meant. "You're coming to Math with us," I declared. "I-" he was about to say something but I said, "I promised you." He got my point and didn't argue.

Why does he always feel like his being a bother?

We walked into school together Bella and Lilah were laughing together. Alex was trying to not make eye contact with anyone, hiding behind me as much as possible to not catch anyone’s attention. People were whispering about the new addition to my very small friend group. "When did Bella become friends with the iconic duo?" "Their outfits look amazing, where did they get them?" "Look at the nerd in the group of popular people." "How did that loser become friends with them?"

Alex was breathing hard and shaky, droop his head down to hide his tears. I looked at who said that. It was a girl with ginger hair and hazel eyes . I didn't bother looking at the rest of her features. "Wanna say that again? To my face?" I asked glaring at her. She shook her head. "I didn't think so, next time keep your mouth shut if you're not saying anything helpful or kind," I said walking away.

People who heard me were cheering. "Shut up because half of you are exactly like her!" Lilah yelled. "Hippocrates" Bella said. They stopped cheering and looked away. "You guys didn't need to do that. I'm used to it," Alex explained, wiping under his eyes, smudging his eyeliner. "I will not tolerate any type of bullying, not verbal and certainly not physically," I stated, putting my hand on his shoulder.

We walked to student reception and said. "Can you change Bella's and Alex's timetable to mine, please?" She looked early twenties. Her hair is jet black and went from straight to curly, her eyes are crimson red .

“Yay another vampire," I said in my thoughts.

She looked at me up then down slowly and licked her lips. I practically smell her lust. "I'm sure that what you're doing is not what I asked for now, is it?" I asked crossing my arms. She stared at my arms for a second then looked back to her screen. "First and last names?" She asked.

"Isabella Vincenzo." Bella stated. "Alexander Curse." Alex said. "And yours ,too," she said glancing at me. "Nathaniel Williams," I answered. She looked back at the screen and typed for a few minutes. "Ok, timetable changed, maybe we can go out sometimes?" She asked smiling at me, staring into my eyes as if trying to tempt me. GROSS. Her eyes held mischief and hunger. "No. Thank you, for the help though." I said coldly, walking away.

She looked surprised that I turned her down, staring at me in shock.

"If you were water she would have drank you because she seems really thirsty!" Lilah laughed. "Yeah, she would have taken you like she takes blood," Bella giggled. "That is disgusting," I groaned, feeling the urge to gag and throw up. We walked to our lockers to get our stuff. Walking into math with the girls talking about what Lilah did to Mrs Dub, I snort at the expression on Bella’s face. "Omg, you are brutal!" Bella said laughing. "Please, I could have done worse." Lilah shrugged.

We sat down in the back of room, Alex sat next to the wall, then me beside Lilah and Bella next to her. "Why are we in here so early?" Bella asked. "People won't stares as much and then Lilah or Alex won't be uncomfortable." I explained. She whispered a dragged out, "Ohh." When people started coming in I looked at Alex to see him staring at the desk.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked. "Oh nothing much, just what my life was like before you helped me which was only yesterday." He answered, drawing patterns on the desk. "Mmm," I hummed in response. When I looked up I saw a girl about 5'7 walked in.

She was holding her book to her chest. Her hair went from black to brown to burgundy. Her claws looked like false nails and are painted a sparkly black colour with emerald green on her the tips of her fingers. Her eyes are the same green as her nails but they shimmer naturally. She is wearing a black top that has the white outline of a wolf howling with mesh sleeves that stop above her elbow. She is wearing ripped jeans with a green emerald gem on the button, which matches her eyes. There are chains on the hoops of her belt, her shoes are black combat with laces. She sweeps her hair to the side of her right shoulder. Exposing her three piercings but only wear two pairs of earrings. The first one is a crescent moon and the one above it is a paw print.

She sat down on the other side of the back room, looking out the window blankly. "Guys, I think found her," I said nodding my head in her direction. "Woah, she's hot," Bella said, gawking at her. I looked at Bella, smirking with questioning eyes. "I'm bi and I didn't lie," she shrugged. "How did I not notice her?" Lilah asked staring at her. "Obviously she doesn't want to be noticed," I said, not even realising her presence until today. "Should we call her over?" Alex asked. "No, we don't want to make her feel uncomfortable," I said. He nodded and went back to staring at the desk. "We will confront her at the end of the lesson," I said.

Mrs Dub came in the classroom. "Good morning, banes of my existence," she said, dread in her eyes as she faces us. "Good morning Mrs Dumb, I didn't expect to see you here," Lilah said smiling, interlocking her fingers. I was trying not to laugh so bad right now. Their interactions are always funny. "How are you not expelled yet?" She snarled. "You're not still mad about my little prank last year are you?" Lilah asked batting her eyelashes, resting her chin on her interlocked fingers and I stifled the laugh that was about to come out.

Mrs Dub visibly cringed at the memory. "I hope the rest of you like homework because the little prankster here got me in a bad mood," she said. Most of the class groaned but I didn't really care, homework is the least of my problems. "You are not capable of being in a good mood so how can I possibly put you in a bad one?" Lilah asked and that did it for me.

I bursted out laughing and so did the rest of the class. Mrs Dub glared at Lilah. "Don't do that, I can practically count your wrinkles," Lilah said narrowing her eyes. I throw my head back laughing with tears gathering in my eyes. Bella was holding her stomach and laughing. Alexander covered his mouth but I still heard him giggle.

"Enough, or else you will be with Mr Ray in detention," she threatened. Lilah raised her hands in surrender. "I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that I wasn't given the freedom of speech. I apologise and I can assure you that I will not answer any questions from you for the rest of the lesson nor, will I pay attention." Lilah said smiling innocently and placed her palms together. "I don't get paid enough for this," Mrs Dub mumbled.

While Mrs Dub was talking about the importance of good behaviour and nothing about anything with calculations, the hybrid turned away from the window and looked at me. She stared for about 30 second before she looked away. She looked like she was searching for something but gave up.

Finally, Mrs Dub starts teaching us and stopped lecturing us about our behaviour, something she does every lesson.

After class, I saw her walking and I walked up to her and said, "Hello." She flinched at my voice. "Umm, hi," she said in a confused voice, glancing at me. "I'm Nathaniel," I introduced smiling. "Ok," she said blankly. I laughed. "Isn’t this is when you tell me your name?" I asked. "You didn't ask," she shrugged her left shoulder. Sassy, Lilah is going love her. "Ok then, what's your name sassy pants?" I asked.

"My name is Antares." She answers.