They Are Not Ordinary

CHAPTER 6

ASHTER STARR

~My eyes opened into a weird dark forest...

What the hell?!

"Hello is someone there?!" I shouted and my voice echoed through the whole forest. When It got silent I can hear owl and cricket noises which made me creeped out a bit, I don't want to walk at this time of night so I sat on the ground and leaned my back to the tree waiting for someone human at least.

Then in a few seconds, I heard a loud howl which sent shivers down my spine after the loud howl I can hear the bushes shuffling and loud footsteps running, it's not just one, I can hear so many so I guess a lot of people is here.

I stood up and dusted my butt as I took my phone from my pocket and turned the flashlight on and look for the footsteps, after a few minutes I found them, I frown a bit because it wasn't a foot of a human, it's more like a dog or something I shrugged and I still tried to follow it.

I picked up a sharp wood that I saw while I was following in my footsteps. Of course, I need something to defend myself somehow.

Suddenly I stopped when I didn't saw any footprints. I frowned, why it vanished because the last footprint is absolutely clear. I look around to see where did it led me and I was astounded when I realized I am in the middle of I’m the middle of the forest where there are no trees or bushes it was a little bit odd because I was surrounded by trees earlier ago.

So I turned around and went back to my usual spot but I realized that it wasn’t leading me to my usual spot, it was leading me in a different direction. I repeated the same process and I ended up doing it back and forth and it was always leading me in the middle of the forest.

I sighed in defeat and I went on center off the field. I look around again and notice that there are nothing suspicious about this forest so I sat down on the ground and close my eyes to rest for a bit because I was too tired going back and forth in the forest earlier.

That’s when I heard some shuffling in my background, I open my eyes to see there are floating eyes surrounding me and it has different colors it was really dark so I can’t really see what they are, When I shine the flashlight in the direction I see they are large creatures which are wolves.

“Stay back” I shouted as I wave around the sharp wood I the ground earlier, they didn’t listen because they continued slowly walking towards me, their drools are dripping down from their mouths.

“Someone please help!” I yelled, yelling help is the only thing I can do as of now because I can’t do anything much since eight wolves are surrounding me. I watched them as they all jumped around meI closed my eyes anticipating what is going to happen but that’s when I heard someone’s voice calling me.

“Ashter wake up!! Ashter!” An unfamiliar voice said I open my eyes I frowned when I see that I am in my bedroom.

“Thank god you are finally awake,” Someone said, I turn around to see Damien standing beside me.

“What the f**k? Why are you here? What are you doing here?” I freaked out because I never expected him to know my house. And that s**t scared me. He gave me a very small smile before walking even more closer and sat beside my bed

“Am I still dreaming?” I asked. He smiled confirming it.

We didn’t stay there in silence, I felt Damien’s stare so I turned to be caught in her gaze he seemed awed to himself for whatever reason. He then turned away.

“Ashter…” Here is proofreading magazines again after a while I was shocked and my heart skip a beat to know that Damien actually had spoken to me.

“Yes …” I said in the same soft tone pause for a moment before speaking again.

“Do you believe in… Uhm... you know… Fairies, witches, werewolves, vampires..” I almost didn’t hear the last one because he was hesitant to say it.

“No, I don’t think so impossible for them to exist” I answered honestly, even though I just have a weird wolf dream. Should I tell him?

“No you don’t need to tell me, I already know that’s why I came here” He sighed, as I furrowed my eyebrow in confusion. What does he mean? I mean how did he know my thoughts? Did I say it out loud?.

“Anyway back to my question, why do you think it’s impossible for them to exist?” He asked confused.

“It’s because they are called fictional characters they only exist in movies or books or any other stories but not in real life I guess” I shrugged

“Don’t tell me you believe in that vampire and werewolf shits?” I giggled softly, he didn’t laugh though not even a small smile appeared on his lips.

“If they did exist would you be scared of them since they are all blood killing monsters?” He muttered looking away from me I took my precious time to answer because I was thinking about it.

“I don’t really know, But no I wouldn’t be scared of them I guess” I answered truthfully making him look at me shocked.

“What? Really?”

“Well I think they are not or thirsty blood killing monsters I’m sure there are good ones out there. I feel like we just stereotype them as monsters because they’re different from us humans” He didn’t answer so I continued “Like for example vampires are viewed as the bloody killer who is ugly scary looking and pale, people always think that vampires are bad because of their fangs or their thirst for blood or whatever, While the wolves people think that they are caring and warm so they are considered good because they don’t harm humans only animals, And lastly for the witches we think about them as the old creepy woman who is addicted at creating dangerous potions”

“As far as I know in the movies the wolves and then the vampires are always being compared to one another because wolves have a beating heart and vampires have don’t so they immediately think that vampires are bad news but I think that doesn’t mean that they can’t have feelings or care about anyone. I think about them differently, just because they don’t have a heart that doesn’t mean they can’t use it but it’s still there inside of them” I added

“So to answer your question no I’m not afraid but I guess time will tell maybe if I see a real vampire maybe I will be afraid or I don’t know what to feel, but as of now I am not afraid of them”

He stayed silent just looking at me with those gorgeous eyes thinking about something deeply. Finally, a small smile appeared on his lips.

“I hope that you’ll never change your answer he said barely above a whisper. His words causing me to from my eyes.

“Why…” He slowly looked up at me as he went on his knees kneeling in front of me.

“People will try to change your perspective on things, even yourself” He paused while looking down.

“What if I told you I am a monster Ashter? Would you still be interested in me?” I looked at him confused little on what he meant by that.

“Uhmm… What? Damien, are you joking with me? Because if you are I am going to hit you” I told him but he was dead serious, He looked at me as I saw his turning into a super red color, and later on, I saw his two pointy fangs coming out.

My eyes widen in shock. I was going to ask who he really is, but that’s when I woke up for real this time.

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"Why do you look awful," Jane told me as we get a bump at each other again in the hallway.

"I didn't get enough sleep last night" I informed him as I rub my temples because my head is hurting so much.

"Why are you up all night watching nasty videos?" Jane lightly joked.

"No you silly" I gave her a small smile "I was answering my homework and I ended up sleeping at three am" I lied, I don't want to tell people yet, besides they might think I am crazy

"Anyway, how's the volleyball team? " She asked as we walk together to the cafeteria.

"It was okay but it's tiring and consuming all of my time because I always go home late then I have to answer my homework, that's why I look like s**t nowadays" I sighed. I was getting overwhelmed at everything, school, sports plus Damien and the stupid wolves. I was also scared to go home every day because I feel like those wolves are always following me.

"Well, it's not too late to quit if you are going to be like that every day" She advised, It's really hard to balance sports and academics but I really love playing volleyball so I will never quit.

"Well I wasn't planning on quitting it's just tiring" I shrugged

"Well, that is good... Are you sure you are okay?" Jane asked once more.

"Yes, one hundred percent" I giggled.

"Now that's what I like to hear, now come on let's have breakfast I really think you need some. Aliana and Sophie had told me to meet them there earlier" Jane told me as she linked her arms into mine, which she did quite a lot so I got used to it pretty quick.

We headed to the cafeteria where it was filled with a bunch of students. We had spotted Aliana and Sophie easily because they are waving their hands like crazy to get our attention. I laughed at the sight before we made our way to them.

"Damn almost couldn't spot you guy with you waving your hands like maniacs" Jane playfully said as we sat down across the two. I notice that Aliana's friends today weren't around. We always sit at the long table but today it's just the four of us.

"We are just making sure you could see us" Aliana smirked making us chuckle a bit before Jane and I ordered our breakfast at the counter.

I got a mocha latte and two pieces of waffles while Jade got herself a huge plate of English breakfast.

"Don't look at me like that, a girl gotta feed her mad tummy" She told me because she caught me staring at her big plate.

"I'm not saying anything" I raised my palm up in defense as I started to take a spoonful of waffles in my mouth, it was a bit dry but it's alright.

"Can I please have a spoon of beans please I just want to taste it" Sophie asked Jane who was slicing her egg?

"NO," Jane said as she hovered her arms over her plate covering it. "It's all mine!"

"Why don't you buy yourself a plate?" Aliana giggled as to keep on pouting.

"I wanted to, but I can't finish that whole thing, you know I only eat a small portion because my tummy is sensitive" Sophie groaned, as she sadly stab her nuggets before putting them into her mouth.

"Why don't you just buy a plate of beans?" Aliana suggested again.

"I can't they will tell me you have to buy the whole plate blah blah blah," Sophie said while making hand gestures. I watched her amused at how she can be sad by a spoon of beans.

"Anyway don't mind them, Ashter do you want some?" Jane smirked, as she turned around and shove the spoon full of beans in my mouth.

"Hey, how come she gets some?" Sophie whined as she pointed at me.

"Alright then... okay sorry. Here you go..." Jane had a mischievous smile on her face as she pulled out a spoon "Aliana" She cut in just as Sophie was about to snatch the spoon. We all started laughing except Sophie who gasped because she has been betrayed.

"How dare you" Sophie crossed her arms in her chest.

These girls are really crazy I'm glad I met them.

Just as our ruckus quieted down Aliana soon then froze in her seat and touched Sophie quickly who looked up and mirrored Aliana's reaction. I frowned confused as I look over at Jane to see if she noticed, but she hadn't because she is too busy shoving eggs and beans in her mouth.

I grabbed her arm and she looked over at me with her mouth full.

"Girl wha--" She muttered as I shifted my eyes to the two. She followed my gaze and instantly looked confused as well.

What the heck is going on?

"Jane" I suddenly heard behind us. The familiar voice sent shivers down my spine.

Jane turn around and instantly stoop up.

"Damien, it's that you finally show up, why don't you join us?"

Well, this is something else.