They Are Not Ordinary

CHAPTER 18

ASHTER STARR

"Ashter" I heard someone say.

"Ashter..." I felt someone gently nudge me as I squeeze my eyes in annoyance and kept trying to sleep.

"Ashter wake up..." I felt my body shake as I was being lush again but this time it was harsh. I groaned and I buried my face in the pillow.

"Ashter gets up," The voice said, it's much more serious now.

"10 more minutes..." I yawned softly as I cover the blanket in my face.

"Well, school starts in just 20 minutes," The voice said and my eyes shot open and my body jolted up.

"THE SCHOOL STARTS IN WHAT?!" I exclaimed as I heard someone groan in pain and I turned around to see Damien wincing because I hit his wound.

"Oh s**t" I cursed as I remember the events that happened last night I remember Damien was here "s**t I am so sorry"

"it's alright" He softly said before he lays down on the pillow again

"Are you sure? you don't need anything?" I kindly offered as I look at this one which was now tainted a little with blood on the gauze that Zachary attached last night.

"I am really sorry" I apologized again.

"Yes, I am 100% sure" He rasped. I bit my lip, unsure of his answer but I nodded anyway.

"Anyways how are you feeling this morning?" I gently asked.

"Not so great, but so far I can feel my body slowly regaining the strength that I have before" He shrugged "I got injured pretty badly"

"Yeah I know right" I nodded, I wanted to ask him who did that to him but I don't want to ruin the light mood. I just sighed and dropped the subject.

I'm just gonna ask him next time.

I looked down and I saw that our legs were intertwined. Right, I remember we were cuddling last night, immediately my cheeks heat up, I looked away and avoided Damien's gaze.

"What?" He asked, raising his eyebrow. I know he knows what I am thinking about but pretended to act like he doesn't know.

"Nothing... I'll go get ready for school now" I excused myself quickly because I don't want him to see that I am blushing. I untangled our legs and swiftly made my way to the closet before running to the bathroom to have a quick shower.

I rushed my morning routine over the usual, I quickly brushed my teeth, then combed my hair and put some light makeup on even though I always go to school with my natural beauty I needed to put some today because I clearly looked like a zombie. After putting on makeup I transferred my essential items to my backpack and to the other duffel bag I put my training stuffs. After that I double checked anything making sure I didn't leave something important. When everything is settled I am ready to leave.

I turned to Damien who was still resting on my bed. It was very clear to his face that he is so tired and he is still not recovering.

I walked towards him and placed my hand on his arm which cause him to flutter his eyes open.

"I can stay here if you like?" I offered to him "I don't really mind missing school for one day"

"No it's okay, I am just waiting for Zachary and Claude to return then I might leave with them, and don't worry we will if we hear your parents coming in," He said while he gaze at the clock.

"No stay here as long as you like, I really don't mind, you are welcome in this house. Anyways my parents are already out for work they always leave early and they will be home late or even they come home early they wouldn't come inside my room when I am gone" I informed him

"Okay, we will see" He nodded appreciatively. I sighed as I looked at the clock and saw that I was going to be late if I don't leave now. I bit my lip and fidget with my fingers.

"Uhm... Please.. uh- just let me know where you are if you are going to leave" I muttered quietly, I don't want to have some unanswered questions in my head again because I am sure I'm gonna go crazy this time.

"I'm going to worry like crazy if you don't" I chuckled lightly but seriously said it.

I don't want to have sleepless nights again thinking about how is he or where he is or whatsoever or thinking about him in general.

I just hope he tells me this time.

"I will, I promise" He grabbed my hands tenderly and gave them a light squeeze. "You should go now, I don't want you to be late"

"If you want breakfast there is some food in the fridge," I told him.

"I don't eat human food remember?" He said in an obvious tone. "I am a vampire"

"Ohh s**t right... How could I always forget" I smack myself in the forehead. Why do I always forget he is a vampire what the heck.

"Uhhh anyways if you want to go take shower or change or something there are clothes in my closet, I have big sweaters and pants in there, just don't open the cabinets" I warned him seriously. I don't want some boy going to my cabinet and seeing my bra and panties, it's just awkward.

I heard him chuckle lightly "Yeah of course I wouldn't"

"So yeah that's all you are free to do anything here just don't break anything else okay?" I lastly told him as I threw my backpack to my shoulders.

"Yeah sure, go now I don't want to hold you any longer" He softly said.

I sighed contently and nodded. I gave his hand a squeeze before letting it go. I looked at him for a while as I bit my lips, I sighed once again before I leaned in to kiss his cheeks lightly. I heard him gasp at first but then I saw a small smile playing on his lips.

"Bye Damien I'll see you later"

"Goodbye Ashter"

-

My class seems to take forever. This whole day was slow as it felt like hours instead of minutes. I impatiently drummed my fingers into my desk as I waited for the bell to ring. My urge to get home to see Damien again was intense. and the fact that the day felt so long made it even worse. It's like fate is playing with me. Clearly, I am not happy about it.

I sighed in relief as the bell rang, I rushed out of the door and when I run through the hallway I got bumped by someone which made my butt hit the ground. I looked up to see who it was and it was Leonardo.

"What's the rush Ashy?" He said as he help me to get me back up to my feet.

"I'm so sorry Leo" I apologized as I dusted my butt off.

"It's okay you don't need to apologize. Anyways What's wrong? are you okay?" He asked worriedly.

"Yeah I am perfectly fine" I assured him as I gave him my brightest smile.

Yep, everything is fine, it's not like a Vampire was injured in my house, and not to mention he almost died last night, and blood was scattered anywhere making me scarred for my whole life. and I have to pretend nothing happened and that my life is absolutely normal. Yep, everything is going normal for me.

I sarcastically thought to myself.

"Are you sure about that? because your face tells different" He said as he notice my change of expression.

"Yeah I am okay don't worry, it's just... I felt kinda under the weather today but so far I am fine" I lied

"Okay, I hope you feel better then" He smile kindly, he gently patted my head. "So are we still going to practice later?"

Don't get me wrong. I really liked Leo. He was cool and kind and all but I honestly wanted to go right now but I tried not to make it obvious that I wanted to leave.

"I'm sorry but I don't think I can today" I gave him an apologetic look "I won't be training too because I seriously don't feel well today... I promise I will make it up to you"

"Uhh... yeah sure of course no problem, take all the rest that you needed, uh just call me when you need anything okay?" He offered politely,

"Yeah, thanks Leo, I'll have to go now!" I smiled and waved him goodbye before I made my way to my coach to give him my excuse letter.

-

"Damn, I use to have Damien in my classes, now that jerk doesn't come for weeks" Jane mumbled as we headed to our final class. "So as Zachary and Claude, they aren't coming in for 4 days now. I mean they have been like that from before but now I rarely see them I swear, I kinda feel like they don't want to be my friend anymore"

I bit my lip to prevent from telling her the real reason why Damien and the two hadn't come for days and weeks.

I am guessing why didn't they tell Jane before? Since she is their friend for a long time now but Jane barely knew them. Or maybe she was just as curious as I am but she didn't push it any further, or maybe she knows but she didn't tell them because maybe it will ruin their friendship.

No, If Jane knows the boys will know because they can clearly read people's minds.

Well who knows, I just feel bad Jane will go through these confusing times without getting any answers.

I wish I could tell her, but I can't.

"Earth to Ashter" Jane snapped her fingers in my face, interrupting my train of thoughts. " I swear to god you are a girl version of Damien. When we are talking about some random things and s**t in the middle of our conversation he will just stop responding and just stare at me which is creeping me out for a bit. Just like you are doing right now, you just blanked out on me while we are talking"

"Uhmm... yeah sorry... But to answer your question yeah I noticed that they haven't been going to school lately" I responded, I am not really sure what to say, since I rarely interact with them here at school. Jane doesn't even know we are very close friends now. Well still not so close but yeah you get the point.

"I'm sure they are still your friends though, don't think about that they don't want you as their friend because it's clear that those boys love you..."

"Yeah I hope so..." She hopefully said.

"I wish I could miss as many days as him without getting suspended or getting in trouble or something" She sighed as we sat down in our seats waiting for the teacher to start the boring lessons again.

"Yeah I know right, I am wondering why he hadn't got kicked out yet" I played along.

"I mean, I want to know what is his parents' reaction, are they mad at him or something? but to be honest I feel like they don't seem to mind. Maybe they are just the most understandable parents which are cool" Jane guessed while shrugging "But who knows, I never saw any of their parents, nor their house which is weird because we have been friends for almost 2 years now"

"I wish mine were like that" I commented casually.

"Same. Hey didn't you talk to Damien before right?" She asked

"Yeah but not that much, he is just defending me every time a pervert boy bugs me, but most of the time he was mostly your friend though" I shrugged as I tried my best not to spill anything. I feel bad though because I've been lying to her the whole time.

"Oh I see, I just thought you two talked before. But that's nice to hear that he is defending you, I mean I am not surprised because Damien is a very respectful guy.

Well then if he ever comes back you should talk to him, he is a really cool person, not to mention he is a little goofy when he is in a good mood" Jane told me while letting out a small laugh. I nodded even though she have no idea that Damien and I have been casually seeing each other.

"Yeah, sure I will do that" I smiled at her.

I really felt bad for Jane, She deserves better.