semi-spilled secrets before bliss

I decided not to focus too much on the people surrounding me at this table. Xander, as he asked me to call him, wanted to introduce me to the friends he made this week.

And oh my I'll tell you. Finn, the hottest guy in school before Xander came, just a bit too silent, Marcus who goes by the name Marky who is the coach of the football team a sport which Xander happens to hate so much I don't know why since he's a guy, Britain, a girl wished upon by every guy who rejects everyone hence making a million friends of both genders, except me although she seems cool, and Nillan, a very cute boy with pink dyed hair but more studious than anyone should be.

They are a wonderful group and I wonder why Xander wants me to meet them.

Seems like he still doesn't get my social status. Maybe because I've spent more time with him so he's not seen my interaction with other people except Jace and Emma.

It's lunch and everyone is so busy chewing on whatever was on their plate. I couldn't eat anyway because I'm not used to this much population around me while I eat.

So I just played with the tip of my straw not even minding the punch in the glass. Maybe I'll take my food at home today... mom and Flora are going to a party ball after all.

I notice Xander stealing momentary stares at me and my face flushes a bit...

Musa has been very active and happy since Monday and now she's purring. 'Stay calm and I'll take you for a run this  night'. With that she stayed back. If there's anything Musa can spill my secret for, it's a run.

Lemme guess... are the people at this table all supernaturals? I have to know...  I took a deep breath then I immobilised my eyes to my plate because they were changing colours... I let a bit of my witch power radiate around me and I heard people sneeze so I also pretended to sneeze.

They shouldn't suspect anything.  After a minute of silence I got my answers. Except about Alexander.

Finn and Britain are vamps explaining their looks and moves, Marky is a werewolf which explains his sporty ability, Nillan seems to be a semi-devil fox, a combination which is extra dangerous if not well controlled, which explains his silent studious nature.

Only two supernaturals can not have their natures detected. A witch, and the ruler. The head is never known. I wonder who Xander is... why can't I detect his nature despite him being my mate...

It seems like they noticed a different atmosphere although I took in the aura back fast. Xander looked at me and I plastered on my innocent look not even looking at him.

They all took moments looking at each other because I know, the last person they'd expect to have magic is me.

I twirled my straw as my mind went home fast... free nights like today must have plans... I'll go to the conserved forest for the run I promised Musa, then I'll be back after an hour, then I'll blend the shakes for tomorrow's breakfast, then I'll change the curtains and go for a late movie in my room. If I clean at night it'll be useless and they like their pancakes and waffles hot so I'll make those in the morning. Great plan.

I know they'll be back after midnight so I'm all good. When I'm out of my trance I realise everyone is watching me. Oops... did I do something weird... I bit my lip nervously as I watched Xander then turned fast to my plate.

Surprisingly, it was Nillan who spoke first. "What is wrong?" My eyes widened... fuck them. They stare at me and ask me what's wrong? I should be asking them. My eyes narrowed in reflex... "I don't know?"

Xander chuckled. "I think something's happening to your brain now... you thought out loud." No.... "you're kidding me, right?" He shook his head.

This is not happening again. This is why I do not like to associate much with people. My brain opens up, my thoughts are displayed and later I suffer a terrible headache... a migraine actually.

I sigh as I get up and put on a polite smile before storming out of the cafeteria and running to the hind garden. There's a side bush that has a very comfortable place behind it with grass, short palm trees and a pond. It's like a separate undercover paradise.

I smiled as I put down my bag and lay down on a pile of grass I had set for myself. I took in a whip of fresh air. I could feel Musa trying to make me relax.

I just freaking spoke about my life infront of the most famous people in school. And I practically told them everything about my routine. And not everyone is okay with my routine... I know they find me weirder now. Wasn't the reputation I had enough? Oh goddess. Why me now?

Gosh... my mate... he's a goddamn Prince and I... heavens no... I do not need more rejection right now. Did I also just spill that I'm a werewolf? Gawd... I hope they'll never know I'm a witch and a demon and whatever else.

I held my head in my hands as tears almost spilled from my eyes. I hate it when people know anything about me. I closed my eyes and shut my thoughts out. I better not think of anything now.

Xander's POV

Ever since I met Sky, I wanted to know something about her. Throughout the week I tried to get her to say something about herself but she was firm.

Anyway, I think she's a very sweet girl and I guessed she had the best life and everything a princess like her could dream of.

I never expected to hear... whatever I heard today. I closed my eyes and breathed deep. My mate... why is she treated like this? What else is she hiding?

Goodness... I hate this.

I kill anyone who does injustice. And to my mate?... MY mate? Ha.

They are so dead. I'm going to kill whoever does that to her and I'm going to kill them today. I don't care... no one can stop me. They are dead.

In fact I'm controlling myself too much right now. When she left the table I tried to follow her but it seems like I took a very wrong path because I couldn't even trace her scent. And I hadn't captured her mind yet so it was hopeless.

This is so crazy. I'm hating it more because my heart is literally constricting now... and I'm losing my cool.

I can't let myself turn  because I'm here and that's killing me inside... it hurts more when you hold it in.

I just need to change and shout and burn to let all of this hurt out. But most of all... I wonder how she's doing now. I just know that she's feeling terrible.

I was sitting on my desk but I just needed out. Two hours of lunch were almost over and class was about to begin. And the desk in front of me was empty. I scanned my mind to where she could be but I'm hopeless.

I turned to Jace... "hey" He turned and raised his brows in question. "Can you guess where Skylar's gone?" He looked at me in confusion first then he seemed to understand me. "Skylar... what again did these people do to Sky?"

He got up fast and I followed him as he walked fast to... the hind garden? Oh... past it? What now? A bush? I hesitated at first buy then I followed. Jace is too scared to trick me.

My hesitations calmed about when I saw a pond... then when we were no longer covered by trees I saw what I'd like to see forever in another situation.

Skylar was laying down peacefully with her eyes closed. The short palm trees surrounding her, very green turf grass, and the blue pond, made her even more highlighted. She was like my own little angel. Her height, 5'8 I'll say, was way little compared to mine of 6'4. She looked pretty and I didn't find it wise to awake her.

I didn't even realise I was smiling all this time. I felt unexplainable peace and I could fall asleep like this. I turned to Jace... "thank you. Please leave." He scoffed and walked to Sky. He almost touched her.

"Let. Her. Rest." He turned to look at me in fear. I nodded. "Yes Jacob, now please leave. Thank you for your concern." He quickly turned and ran off.

I smiled as I walked to Skylar and sat beside her. I let my hand run smoothly through her hair... she had distant natural curls like any black girl around here, but it was very silky and well kept.

I know I look like a fool smiling like this to a sleeping person, but I can't help it. The school intercom shouted and I couldn't care less. "It is time for class and let us gladly head to learn of the principals of a noble life." 

The sound almost awoke her but I stroke her hair in a rhythm that made her fall back to sleep in an instant. I smiled at how beautiful the sight in front of me was. Where was she all my life. I can't believe I'm not staying with her yet.

I dismissed the thought fast before I made up my mind and seem pushy. But I really don't know if I'll be able to resist her for long. There are things she does to me that make it harder for me to resist her.

I'm not a pervert y'all... but I'm a man with enhanced needs.

I kissed the top of her head and laid on a palm then fell asleep immediately with my hands protectively wrapped around her.

And why not have a wonderful dream in the vampire Kingdom...

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