The Prophecy: The True Super Hybrid

Episode 2: A date with the enemy

Isabella

I looked myself over in the long mirror in my bathroom, straightening over my light pink blouse and dark jeans. Loui's isn't the fanciest of places so a casual look is perfect. It's just an school project date anyway, we will be working not making out.

I grabbed my bag and the books I need and headed out. It was only a 10 minute drive but my nerves were getting the best of me.

I knew why I had to do this, and I can see Kean was interested in me. I had to play my cards right.

I walked into the diner and searched for him. My eyes connected to the emerald ones sitting in the back corner booth. I made my way over as he stood up smiling at me.

"So good to see you again Raine." He gives me an awkward hug and goes back to his seat, I sit down opposite him.

"Hope you don't mind I went ahead and ordered a pitcher of cold lemonade for us." He pointed to the pitcher and the glasses.

"That was thoughtful of you." I smile at him adding a "Thank you."

We started working on the project together, mapping out our subject and outlines and divided the work between us. Chatting to each other in between.

"So your family has always lived here in Malvo?" I drop between writing down notes.

"Not really, we moved here when I was about 5 or 6 as far as I remember. We lived in Crestfall before that. We kind of moved around a lot with my father's business."

"Oh I see, yes I get moving around, we have moved a few times too." I say while trying to sneak a look at his expression.

"It sucks, I wish I knew more about where I am from you know." He sighs as he looks off seeming far away.

I take the opportunity and place my hand on his, pulling him back to reality.

"I am sure one day you will." I squeeze his hand gently as he nods.

Before I know it it's almost 10pm and it is dark out. Kean closes his laptop and notes as I do the same.

"We should be able to get the project done with all the progress we made." I say looking up at him after grabbing all my stuff.

"Yeah I believe so." He nods at me but he looks like his mind is somewhere else completely.

We walk out together after he settled the bill, he stops me just after we walked out.

"You need a ride home?" I see his nervous expression and I must admit seeing him like this is adorable.

"I came with my car, so I am good. Thank you thought." I bite my bottom lip and see those emerald eyes looking at me again.

"I see." He sighs.

"Well have a goo.."

"Can we do this again sometime?" He blurts out as I am saying goodnight.

"Sorry, I mean can I take you on a date again sometime, like a proper one?" He blushes as he waits for my answer.

This is your shot Isabella, I think to myself.

"I would really love that." I say to him giving him my most adorable smile.

"Friday night, say 7pm? I will pick you up." He smiles.

"Sure, that sounds perfect." I nod back at him.

He hugs me again, "Goodnight Raine, see you tomorrow." He says before walking me over to my car and leaving.

The rest of my school week goes by faster than expected and me and Kean have been hanging out more during lunch time and classes we share too. It's been surprisingly easy getting to know more about him, and even stranger the more I do get to know him the more I like him.

And just like that Friday has made it's way around and it's time for my date with Kean.

I put on a little black dress and a pair of black stilettos, "Perfect, he won't know what hit him." I smirk to myself as I let my curls hang naturally down my back and grab my purse.

I hear the doorbell ring and quickly make my way down to open up.

My breath catches in my throat as Kean stands before me in black slacks and deep red button up shirt. "You look absolutely stunning." He says as he holds his hand out for me to take.

"Thank you, you look quite dashing yourself." I say taking his hand as we head for his Mercedes.

The ride over to the restaurant is pleasant and we joke around and have small talk. We head into the restaurant and we get greeted by the hostess, "Welcome to Au' D Bré, do you have a reservation?" She asks.

"Maske, table for two." Kean says and the hostess shows us over to an outside table with two lit candles on. The place is absolutely gorgeous. We take our seats and our waitress comes up to us.

"Good evening, I am Lucy, here are your menus, would you like to start with anything to drink?" She asks and I see her stare at Kean.

Kean looks over his menu, "Please bring me a Sprite." He says, looking over at me.

"Just a diet Coke for me please." I say politely while raising my eyebrow up at our waitress who's mouth is practically hanging open as she looks Kean up and down again.

Kean looks up, "That shall be all for now thank you." He says to her and she nods scrambling off to the kitchen.

We both look over our menus as the waitress returns with out drinks. We place our orders.

"Would that be all sexy?" The waitress asks as she giggles at Kean and I roll my eyes, I can feel myself already getting worked up with this chick, can she not see this is a freaking date??

"Well if you don't stop with your stares and flirting it surely won't be all." I hiss at her and she rolls her eyes at me.

"You can go now please," Kean tells her, "Sorry about that Raine." He looks down.

I take his hand into mine and smile at him, "It's not your fault girls find you attractive." I bite my bottom lip.

"Haha," He chuckles, "thing is, do you find me attractive?" He slightly blushes and I can't help but smile even more at the adorableness.

"Maybe I do" I says looking into the emerald eyes in front of me. I fo find him veey atttactive, one can not overlook his looks.

He smiles, "That is all that matters to me, I have had a major crush on you since we met."

I almost spit out my drink at his words, how did I never notice? "I never knew," I look up to him, "why didn't you ever make a move then?" I ask feigning innocence.

"You are the most sought after girl in school, and you never really give any of the guys much attention. That can be intimidating you know." He chuckles, and for the first time hearing his laugh actually make my heart feel funny.

But his words also stings something inside of me. It isn't that I didn't want to give my attention to any of the guys, but I knew I couldn't, and instantly my mind wanders to Clinton. Clinton has quite the reputation himself, girls have always been hanging on his arm. So he is known to be quite the ladies man. In high-school he even dated this girl Levina that had a thing out for me, she always tried provoking me into fights because she saw me as a threat. They dated for almost 2 years, and I hated every moment of seeing them together. Levina's family moved away just after she finished high school but about a month before she and Clinton had an ugly break-up, till this day I still do not really know what happened between them and I guess I never shall.

"Your food is served." I hear the squeaky voice of the waitress and I am pulled from my thoughts. She places our food in front of us and I see her staring at our hands that are still entwined.

She scoffs and walks off. I look at Kean and see the confused look on his face and I know I have taken way too long to answer him.

Shit, how am I going to salvage this now?

"Maybe I was just waiting for the right guy to come along." I say to him while rubbing my thumb over his fingers. I see a smile crossing his lips.

"That might be one of the best things I have heard all night." He says and I see the corners of his mouth curl up gently.

We finished our dinner and desert and just casually chat about anything and everything. And even I have to admit that I really enjoyed our time together. Getting to know more and more about him, it gets harder to think that he is part of that ruthless family that took my sister away from me and it hurts to know I will hurt him in the end. Maybe the coldbloodedness of their family have died out over all the millenia and just maybe there is hope for a future where we can work together.

Maybe he won't become the ruthless killer he is suppose to be. I think to myself.

We make our way out of the restaurant after Kean takes care of the bill and drive back to my home.

We walk up to my front door and Kean takes hold of my hand.

"I truly enjoyed tonight Raine, thank you for joining me." He says looking into my eyes.

I feel my cheeks heat a bit and know they are probably stained a light shade of pink right now.

Feeling confident and knowing I need to get this ball rolling I look back at him saying, "Maybe we should do it again some time."

I see the amused look on his face and then he smiles so wide his adorable dimples are prominent on his cheeks.

"I would love that." He says before leaning in to me, I see his eyes travel down to my lips.

No no, I can't do this, not yet.

I quickly duck and wrap my arms around him, giving him a brief hug, "Goodnight Kean." I feel my heart hammering in my chest.

"Good night Raine, see you Monday." He presses a kiss to the front of my head and walks off and I finally breath again.

Shit, I need to sort myself out. Can't date the guy and never kiss him, right?

Of course not Isabella! You need to get over this for Bella's sake!

I shake my head and start making my way inside, quickly making my way to my room.

A shower should make me feel better after that. I think to myself again.

I head on into my bathroom and turn the shower on letting the water run becoming hot. I stand under the water, letting the warm liquid cascade away all my worries. I think about my twin, I miss her, I never even got a chance to know her. But I know she is alive, I feel her connection to me every day, and how it is getting stronger as we come closer to our 21st birthday. She has missed out on 20 years of living, life with her family. I have to find her and soon.

After drying off and getting into bed, I lay there thinking over the whole night and I know with new determination that next time I will kiss Kean Maske. Even if I never wanted him to have my first kiss.