Your Blood is My New Ecstasy

**Rowena's POV** BZZTTT BBZZZTTTT BBBZZZTTTTT Can somebody please turn off that damn thing? I slapped my alarm clock and that thing shuts in the matter of seconds. My eyes open and trying my best to adjust with the tint light escaping from the curtain. I stretch my hands above my head and a soft cracking sound can be heard as my bone adjusting the shape of my body. Hi, I'm Rowena Watson and most people call me Ro. I got two big brothers, Zachary and Zayn, they're twins and a total jackass. There's gibberish I heard in the hallway, probably from the twins, arguing whose turn is it to shower first. Seriously, I just can't with those two. As I felt my body starts to wake up, I got up from my bed and made my way to the window. The pinkish curtain that block my morning view is slowly sliding to the side as I pulled the ribbon. My bedroom is at the second story of the house, so I have a good view of the house beside mine. It has been empty ever since I was little and no one stayed there ever since. But today is quite exceptional. I can see a moving truck, park in front of the house and people seen loading the house with sofas, beds and other things. And then someone catching my attention. A very well-build man is seen walking back and forth carrying boxes, sometimes pointed out to the worker as to where the vase or frame should be put. My eyes are glued at the man because he looks somewhat strange. I mean, not in a bad way, he looks like he's just not from around him.  I was enjoying my view as I started another stretch for my body to warm up with the reality I have to face today, when suddenly someone open my door wide open.  "Damn it, Zach!" I squealed, when I saw my shirtless brother came into view. Water drips from his wet hair, down to his bare spine and torso.  "Wake up, lazy pants!" "Geez, can't you see what I'm doing right now?" Instead of answering my question, he left my room and disappear into his own room, I suppose. I turned around to look at the new neighbor and just like a sudden buzz, our eyes connected. I found him looking directly at me and so did I. It was rather awkward, so I just gave him a slight smile before walk my way to the bathroom. I passed Zayn on my way and he has the audacity to splat water from his hair. "Ew, grow up!" I said before getting in to the bathroom and have my self a quick shower. For most people, mostly the girls in my school, they love the idea of having having brothers especially when they're twins. Something about twins just seem somewhat special for most people. The reason why I always sitting alone at school and seek no attention is mainly because my two brothers are already catch everyone's attention, even the teachers as well. And most people that wanted me to be friends just want to have the chance to take my brothers' attention. I'm not blaming them, they have everything. Good body? Check. Captain team at school? Check. Good at sport? Check. Socially active? Check. But of course, human have their flaws and so does my brothers. They're stupid. They're not very bright when it comes to school stuffs. Sometimes I have to help them. Me, a first year student helping their third year assignments. Honestly, I have no interest in helping them, but since they drive me to school I kinda had to. And I know they're actually didn't want to take me to school either, but mom said something else. If they didn't take me to school, they have to say good bye to their car. "Rowena, honey!" I heard my mom called as I was about to step out the house. My hand is busy zipping up my jacket as another hand holding my backpack. "Have you make a decision for donating your blood at the clinic I told you about?" I look at her, somehow still didn't catch the question so she repeated, "Have you?" I tried to digest what she was saying and realize what she meant was the blood donation offering that she gave me last week but I quickly turned down. But then she decided that probably I need more time to think it of. Don't get the bad idea, I don't really like needle and the idea of donating blood just worst the situation. "Come on, hon. Your blood is quite rare in the society. There's not a lot of people with an AB negative type of blood. And it's such a noble favor to do good things for others." I sighed, trying my best not to explode. So, with a calmest voice I had I finally answer. "I'll think about it." She smiled from ear to ear, wide enough to show the wrinkle he had cause of aging. "Well, if you by chance agree to do so today, just ask one of your brother to take you there." She said then handed me a piece of paper with her neat handwriting on it. St. Raven's Clinic 4th Avenue and Willsburg "Here's the address. Just tell the receptionist that you're there to see doctor Caroline." I take the paper off of her hand then kiss her goodbye. The twins are already in the car. Zach take the chance to take gunshot as Zayn sat at the driver's seat. I took the liberty to sit at the back seat, buckling myself with the seat belt when they glared at me. "What took you so long?" Zayn asked. "Mom's decision if you two decide to leave without me." Zac raised his eyebrow as he share looks with his twin brother. "We raised her well." "A rebel that she is." Zayn added. The drive to school went well. I arrived save and sound. The second I left the parking lot I have to blend into the crowd with the rest of the students. My eyes are roaming around the hallway, trying to look for a friend I have ever since I was in nappies. "Looking for me?" a voice asked followed by a strong grip around my shoulder. "Briana!" I yelped. Briana Holfstadder, my one and only best friend. She stood next to me, her arms spread around me as we made it to my locker. We chat about a lot of stuffs, mainly about the book club we started and so eager for the book reading that will start after school. But then it hit me, I just realize that I should go to that clinic. Well, not that I should but I know it will give my mom a piece of mind. Besides, I should have done something good in my life once in a while. "By the way," I said as we made it to our first class, Algebra. "I don't think I can make it for our first book reading today. I have something to do." I could see disappointment at her face. We've been planning this thing ever since the freshman year started. But turned out I have somewhere else to go. She must be mad. "I'm sorry." i pouted. I was making cute faces at her and I know she hated it so much, so she finally gave up. "Okay okay! Geez Watson!" We laughed as we took our seat and ready for our first class. My Algebra teacher came not long after, starting the lecture and my attention focus on the subject, somehow forgetting the blood donation I have today. --- **Rowena's POV** The school finish in a dash. Before I knew it I took the bus to get to the clinic. The twins are going to the party tonight and I don't want to ruin their night for them so instead I take the bus. The whole ride I convince myself that I do the right thing. Not only for myself but also for the society. I read all the information about blood donor and some people said they feels healthier and happier to the fact that they're helping other people. I am convinced and I am ready to donate my blood in order to help others. So, after I got off the bus I walk to the destined clinic, only to find an office building, a company actually called Serenity. All that I know, Serenity is the biggest export-import company concerning in medical necessities. Their brand are very popular and they're also well known for their good deeds helping Syrian refugees. I look around me and I still can't find the clinic. Somehow, out of nowhere I just make my way into Serenity's building. The security greeted me, asked for my intention. "Uh, I know it's probably silly but, is St. Raven's Clinic is actually here? Because I've been walking around the block but couldn't found it." The security, Rico--shown on his nametag, nodded. He escorted me to the reception area as I told them that I'd like to meet doctor Caroline. The girl behind the reception counter gave me a visitor tag and told me the location of the clinic. Using my memory I make my way to the clinic and surprisingly find it since it's easy to find. The clinic is indeed small, from outside tho. Right above the door shown decent lights with St. Raven's Clinic name. I open the glass door in front of me, then meet straight with another reception behind the counter. She gave me a warm smile and as I walked closer I learned that her name is Jess. "Hi, I'm Rowena." I smiled at her. "Yes, miss. Can I help you?" She asked. "Well, I'm here to donate my blood? I was informed that I should see doctor Caroline." As I told her my intention, her facial expression dropped, but quickly smile again. She took a form that I should fill in then left me to fill it in as she dismissed herself to call the doctor then disappear behind the door. I fill the form quickly, it wasn't too much to fill actually because it was just things like name, age, date of birth, and possible allergies. And the only thing I remember about my allergies is that I am allergic to dust. Because the more I inhale things that are dusty, I'll have a very terrible asthma. Jess, the nurse, came back as I return the form. She told me that I should walk pass the door that separate the waiting room to the actual inside of the clinic. And so I walk inside. There are only few rooms inside and it wasn't big. Jess told me that my supposed room will have its door open and there was only one door that is open. I walk inside the empty room and make my way onto the bed. Medical utilities are at the bedside table and I have to look away as I look at the needle. It's bigger than I expect it would be. The doctor, Caroline, walk in a few moments later. She smiled very friendly and drag a chair to sit beside my bed.  "You must be Rowena, Jill and Ben's daughter, yes?" She smiled as giving her hand to shook. "Yes, you must be Caroline."  "Well, of course I am. Your mom told me you're afraid of the needle, is it correct?" My smile dropped into a very disturbed version of myself and groggily nod my head. But instead of judging my answer, being a good doctor she is Caroline give me the good thing about donating blood and showing me the needle. Yes it is big and she told me it only sting a bit, after that I (supposedly) doesn't feel anything. She's not the only person trying to convince myself that it wouldn't be hurt, because believe it or not I did too. "Alright," she smiled as her gloved hands taking the needle that connected into a small tube. She saw the fear in me and with a very reassuring voice she continued, "Rowena, come look at me." She said when I look the needle in horror. "Rowena," I heard her called again. I break my eyes from the damn needle an to meet her eyes. Behind that mask that covers half of her eyes I can tell that she's currently smiling. "Tell me, what's your favorite thing to do when you're bored?" I was taken a back with the question but answered anyway, "I love to read books, Hamlet is my favorite."  "Hamlet? Wow, which one is your favorite?" "The Illiad is by far my favorite. Odessy is actually cool too but I love the battle between Achiless and Hector." "Really? Tell me more about it." I cleared my throat as I started to tell her more of the favorite book I have. Until I felt something sting and a tingling sensation at my inner arm. "Ah!" I yelped as I look down only to see the needle has been inserted. The blood slowly flowing through the transparent tube and I got so mesmerized by the red color. "See? It's not really hurtful right?" she smiled and I nodded. This--by far, is the craziest thing I've done. Donating blood. Is it a good decision or a bad one? I don't know, I'm always making stupid decisions anyway.