Blue's Pov
My heart kept pounding claiming to get out of the chest. Something new was inserted inside of me from the first time my eyes locked with the sharp jade green eyes. Something dangerous that seemed like a lifetime threat.
I don't like his attitude. He's acting too powerful for a human.
I cannot be afraid of a mortal. Let him bring his worst, no more being a polite punk.
A bell rings and it suddenly makes all the students start shifting in their seats as loud murmurs fill the room. The old teacher packs his things and leaves the class. I guess all those movements had something to do with the loud ring of the bell I can't spot. Nausea slowly overtakes me as their weird smells fill my nostrils. I fix my gaze outside the window. I decide to just stay glued on my seat until Robert comes for me.
There it is again. The feeling of suffocating as pairs of eyes stare at me.
I maintain my blank expression and spare no one a glance.
"You are fired Alex... I've got a new 'maiden' to do all this" Grey's voice echoes behind me, sending chills in my spine but I hide it. The smirk on his face is clearly visible without even looking at him. I know what he means by that. And I'm not gonna let it happen. I know I'm a mortal now, but I will not let that make me submit to anyone. It should always be the other way around.
I watch as a blondy boy with freckles runs past me without looking back. I presume it's Alex.
A stack of books is violently dropped on my desk. I raise my head only to meet the gleaming polished eyes. It should be beautiful but instead it steals all the air from my lungs.
Behind him is a group of three boys with almost the same aura as his.
I do my best to remain steady. They are just humans, weak.
"you waitin' for a whistle? Follow me with those" his tone is commanding and authoritative. But it doesn't shake even the smallest bone in me. I stare at him plainly, arms crossed on my chest.
He leans closer to me. The mixture of lavender and sandalwood fills each organ inside me.
"Don't make me repeat myself...'maiden' " His voice comes out like a dangerous whisper. His breath comes out cold like an open refrigerator.
I smirk, staring at his eyes that seem to have a constellation. Green lights that I've never seen.
"Show me what's gonna happen if you do" I lean closer, our noses inches away. His gaze shifts from anger to something else I can't tell. Dangerous excitement collides with my hatred the more I look into his eyes.
He grabs my collar and throws a punch on my face with a very fast reflex .. especially coming from a mortal. The pain stings so much as something cold flows out of my nostrils.
I don't think I've ever experienced such a feeling in my whole immortal life. Being a Vard, I was barely touched by anyone. But now, a mere human just broke my nose...I think.
The pain is too much and it slowly starts to sting in my head. I shut my eyes tightly as a hiss escapes me.
"That's just a synopsis of what I'll do " he says, my collar still in his veiny hands. My eyes open and the moment I look at him again, I spit on his face and return the punch in a glimpse of a second.
"Yoooooww" voices come from behind him but I hardly pay attention to them.
He manages to keep his balance then wipes his clear check where I threw the punch. He clenches his jaw with a smirk on his face. I wait and prepare for him to start a fight but nothing of that sort happens. His arms drop at his sides and the confusion on the faces of the boys behind him are visible.
He takes the books on my desk and locks them in his arms.
"Someone's getting interesting" he says in a loud whisper as he walks away, his group behind him.
Yeah... that's what I thought you load of junk!
A piece of tissue pops Infront of me. I turn to my left and see a light skinned brown girl with her long black locks tied in a ponytail. She stretches her arm more, waiting for me to take it.
"Hurry up before it slips in your mouth" she says as she wears a disgusted face.
Her large eyes are a shed of dark brown, her nose like a button that somehow reminds me of Winter and her pink lips are plumpy.
Her arms are like a stalk of bracelets.
I take it and hardly whisper a thankyou. I wipe the blood oozing out of my nose. My heart crumbles as I look at the red tissue in my hand. How weak am I? Is my old man satisfied seeing this? This is all his doing and I'm going to return the hate he has always given me. I am tired of loving someone who can never do the same. Being affectionate is a rare nature for me...yet I tried my best to do it for the old man.
"My name is Shane by the way" her voice drags my mind back to reality.
I remain silent and avert my gaze away from her.
"It was really cool of you to fight that proud head back" She leans in closer as I pull away, my brows furrowing.
" Welcome to our school by the way. The worst in the whole universe" her smile beams almost too genuine for that statement. I hate people who talk too much. They might end up saying things to break someone knowingly or unknowingly.
"You're too close" I mutter with my tone visibly annoyed.
"You didn't complain when you were literally breathing all of Proud head's scent in" she says with a fake pout as she returns to her seat.
Was she sitting next to me the whole time?
Her statement makes me still for a second.
"No one apart from that head devil cheerleader and his minions get to breathe in his space." She continues while fiddling with her pen.
"But you__you literally punched proud head..and SPAT ON HIS ANNOYING GORGEOUS FACE" I don't know if she realizes her voice is too loud and once again she is super close.
"You look annoyed" she states without moving away.
"and immortaly handsome.."
Because I am one.
"You are so quiet you know'
And you are louder than a hornbill.
"Whoa..so mysterious and quiet. Are you a vampire? Coz the novel I'm reading is about them. Damn you have their characters!! I have always wanted to meet one in real life ya' know...maybe it's my lucky day. But don't suck my blood just yet..but if you really need it I can le__"
She goes silent when my glare gets sharper and threatening. I swear if I still had my powers...
She doesn't look scared or as if she is warned.
"I'm gonna get sandwiches for us."
With that, she walks away with tiny hops in her steps.
I heave a sigh of relief as I enjoy the little quiet moment that I have before she returns.
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The day runs smoothly. All lessons pass without me understanding anything and Shane doing her best to get my attention.
But something was weird. Grey's seat was empty with other three seats. Pen is present and I kept noticing her worried glances that lingered over me continuously.
When the day is finally over, I pick my bag and swing it over one of my shoulders.
"So...where do you live?..maybe we can walk home together?"
She is still here.
"Mr Wave...your father is waiting for you outside the school gate" it's the same lady that led us to the Principal's office.
I give her a small nod and quickly walk away from Shane.
....
I've walked almost one meter from the gate and I have not seen Robert.
Could she have lied to me?
My legs keep on moving unconsciously as I look around.
"Heeey..if it isn't my favorite 'maiden'"
I turn to my left and spot Grey with his boys. They were smoking in that alley with their bag packs thrown on the ground carelessly.
"I don't have a fucking pussy!" I spit angrily but that just makes him laugh out loud.
Humans are really annoying. Laughing at irrelevant statements.
"Can I confirm?" He asks as a cloud of laughter from his friends fill the air. I clench my fists tightly as I watch him step closer.
I stand still. I can turn and walk away.
But I don't.
I am not weak.
"You are so pretty to break" he stops when he's approximately five paces away from me. Studying my face like a divine object.
I narrow my eyes at that statement and grit my teeth when he...smiles?
"Boys.." he says as he steps back, inserting another cigarette in his mouth.
Without a warning, they jump on me like lions that have seen a prey after a decade of starvation.
I'm on the ground in a blink and pain runs allover my body like an endless flowing river.
It hurts.
Punches on my face, kicks on my ribs and abdomen. Anywhere that can be hit is not spared.
I need to fight back..I want to fight back but..I can't. My joints are weak and I feel... helpless.
I am Blue...a Vard god. I should fight. Father will hate me more when he sees mere mortals crushing me.
"You are a Wave. We handle things"
No I'm not. Sorry.
"Don't be such a pain in the ass... weakling. Just submit" Those are the last words I hear.
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My eyes struggle to open as a sharp pain stings the whole of my body. I wince as I try to sit up straight.
Every part of my body is in pain and I HATE that.
"Hey hey...careful" I turn and see Lacey with swollen eyes that look like she was from sobbing. Her nose is in a shed of red and her voice cracked.
She straitens the pillows behind my back and helps me up.
I look around and notice that I'm back at the house, on my bed. My head is wrapped in a white bandage and I can smell ointments on my body.
"How'd I get here?"
I ask curiously turning back to meet Lacey's misty eyes.
"Well, a short girl from your school found you and called for help..." Her voice is still cracked . I realize her hand has locked with mine and it's shaking terribly.
"Hey, are you okay?" I ask as I give her trembling hand a little squeeze.
Fresh tears start coming out of her eyes as she returns the squeeze carefully.
Did I say something wrong?
"Ofcourse not you dummy! Look at the statey son's in??"
My lips twitch faintly due to the warmth that creates in my chest.
"I'm fine.. atleast now" I reply with a light shrug that makes her smile with her tears still flowing.
"I'm back with the med__oh, son you are up?"
He drops the bag he was holding in his hands and rushes towards me.
"How are you feeling? Are you okay? Any pain?" He caresses my hair softly, every touch careful. I feel like I'm made out of glass.
There's a lot of pain.. everywhere.
"No, I'm fine. Just a little bit of headache" I lie.
"We are so sorry dear"
Is this what I've always looked for in my father? Well, I don't need to struggle for his love again. Robert's fatherly love is more than enough.
"You didn't do anything..why apologize?"
They remain silent as guilt strikes them hard. I honestly don't find a reason for that.
"What happened?" Lacey asks after a moment.
I can't tell them I am being bullied by stupid students at school. They should not think that I am weak.
I do not want to stress their brains out when the already have bills that almost drive them to psychopaths.
"Well, I was just curious to take a stroll but ended up in some goons alley or something..." I reply nonchalantly and they buy it.
They start flooding me with lectures and advices like a 5 year old kid who's being told how to run away from strangers.
As they continue yapping endlessly, my mind drifts to Grey.
His last words lingering in my mind like a broken moledy that pierces the soul.
"Weakling...just submit "
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