They Are Not Ordinary

CHAPTER 3

DAMIEN LOCKWOOD

"We need to move away again for next month because the wolves are already figuring out where we are" I heard Vincent's voice from the kitchen room he is talking to someone on the phone.

"No, you need to stay there because you have only been there for two years people will suspect why you suddenly disappear and we can't risk that because the sooner you got out of this town the news will spread not only to the people but to our enemies also and we don't want that to happen," The other caller said which I recognize the voice, Mr. Watkins. he is one of our 'dad's squad.

I want to hear more about there conversation but I read Vincent's mind that he already knows that there is a presence in the room.

We all have different kinds of skills. Zachary, Claude, and I can read minds, but my ability is sharper than them because the two couldn't read other people's minds sometimes, also Zachary has an ability to control someone's mind, and for our dad, he can shapeshift into whatever he likes anything, an animal, things, car, or even a tree, I could list a thousand more but I'm not going down that road. Also, we have super strength and super speed of course.

Each one of our vampire squad had different types of skills which are unique and super cool.

"I'm going to call you later" I heard Vincent said, I shrugged and decided to make my way upstairs but a motion blur came then already who it was.

My dad Vincent is already beside me before I could even blink.

"How long have you been eavesdropping?" He sternly asked, making me huff.

"I am not eavesdropping I just accidentally walked in and heard you talking" I raise both of my hands and defended myself as I continued to step on the stairs.

"How much did you hear?" Vincent asked, making me stopped in my tracks.

"Not much but I heard the 'leaving part', it's alright it's not a big deal for us since we have been moving since then," I told him honestly. I don't want to lie to him because I wouldn't want to get punished.

"Well let me get that clear to you, we are not moving yet, based on what you heard it is dangerous we can't risk that yet."

"Yeah I know I heard already" I waved him off as I continued to make my way upstairs.

"How's school?" He asked grabbing my wrist, he still wanted to talk of course. "I heard there is a new girl"

I raised my eyebrows. He already knew?

Man, the news really goes fast around this town, considering it was little and this is the first time in two years that we have been here that a new family moved in.

"Yeah and I don't care" I gently tug off his grasp on my wrist "If you will excuse me, dad I have to go and rest, it's a very long and stupid day."

"Vampires don't rest" He smirked

"Whatever" I brushed him off "Anyway the two are out in the woods and they are hunting, they told me they are going to be back later"

"Okay" I waited for him to say something, but when he didn't speak I finally made my way upstairs to my own room thinking about that new girl whose scent is killing me. I am having a hard time controlling my thirst because her scent is too good.

I need to stay away from her...

-

ASHTER STARR

"Honey are you home?" I heard my mom shouted as soon as I shut the front door close.

"Yes honey I'm home" I shouted back while giggling, I can hear my mom laugh at my response. I dropped my bag onto the couch before walking into the kitchen.

As soon as I stepped into the kitchen I found my mom flipping some burger meat and putting some fries into the other pan, damn my mom is great at multitasking.

The aroma of cooked beef and potato filled the air and my nose which made my mouth water and my stomach growled in hunger.

"That looks delicious mom" I complimented her. Of course, I always appreciate my mom's cook.

"Yes, and it will be done in a few minutes just wait for a bit sweetie, anyways wash your hands and prepare some plates" My mom instructed me and I politely obliged as I reached for the cabinet to get some clean plates, spoon, and forks. I neatly arranged them into the dining table and when I was satisfied I smiled as I heard my mom instructed me to go and get my dad.

"Go get your dad he is in his workroom finishing up some work" I nodded and did what I was told to, I scurried to my father's room, which is down in the basement because he have all his work stuff down there because he is an architect.

"Dad dinner is ready!" I shouted before dashing my way upstairs to the bathroom to wash my hands and clean myself a bit. I was about to go downstairs but I stopped in my tracks when I heard in my room that a vase had just broken.

I gulped.

What the f**k was that?

I don't want to go and check because I don't want to be those stupid people in horror movies when they already knew something scary or bad is behind the door but they will open it anyway and end up dying because of their stupidity. And I don't want to be one of those people.

But I got curious so I slowly walked near to my door only to hear a loud thump which made my heart skipped a beat, I swallowed hard as my hand turned the doorknob slowly. As I opened the door I was met by a breeze of cold air which sent shivers down my spine.

I look around to see my eight years vase broken into tiny little pieces on the floor. My balcony door and my window are widely opened, as the curtains dance a little from the wind.

What? I never leave these things open.

I clearly remember closing my window and balcony this morning...

I always close them before I go to school or out somewhere...

I jumped up when I felt two hands on my shoulders. As I frantically turn around to see who is it but my whole body felt relieved that it was only my dad.

"Oh my gosh, I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you that much..." He worriedly said then he noticed my discomfort "What is wrong? why are you so scared?"

"It was nothing dad I just saw a spider" I lied which made me immediately feel guilty

"Oh okay, anyways your mom told me to get you because you are taking too long" He chuckled

"Yes I'll be right down in a sec I have to do something first," I told him and he nodded before he descend the stairs.

I quickly closed my balcony door and the window and ran back downstairs. I note to myself that I will clean the broken base vase later because it will take a long time to finish and my mom will be angry I won't get back downstairs.

"Sorry I took too long mom," I said my voice shaky due to the scenario that has happened earlier.

My mom handed me a plate of a big burger with fries on the side and a glass of root beer.

"What happened to you? why does it looks like you have seen a ghost?" My mom asked while popping fries into her mouth.

"Yes, but she didn't see a ghost she only saw a spider, when I got upstairs to get her face looks pale you should have seen her face, it's hilarious" My father chuckled before taking a huge bite into his burger. My mom laughed at my father's story.

"Yeah" I forced out a laugh to join them because I don't want to worry them. before digging into my food. Maybe I was just overthinking or it was the wind? of my parents? I shouldn't be freaked out... I removed the thoughts that were going around my head then finally I calmed myself and started enjoying my food.

After dinner, I thanked my mom for making such delicious food and said goodnight to both of them before heading back upstairs to my room. I cautiously walked in and looked around making sure it was safe before closing the door behind me, I went to clean the vase but when I check the vase was back to normal like it hasn't been broken which is strange because I clearly saw the vase was broken earlier ago.

Shit, what the f**k is happening to me. Am I hallucinating?

I look around to check anything that might have been out of place. But so far everything is fine.

I checked my closet, my bathroom, under my bed. nothing. I was grateful nothing was there. Maybe I am too tired and my brain is just creating these crazy scenarios.

I sprinted to my closet and slipped into my pajamas before turning off the light and snuggled into my blanket. Then I let sleep take over my body.

-

THE NEXT MORNING

I was woken up by the beam of light coming from my window. I opened my eyes slowly and groaned irritatingly knowing that it's time for school again. It wasn't that I didn't like school because in actuality I did, I really love to learn and enjoyed everything that I am learning, but right now I need sleep more than anything else, so I decided to sleep five minutes more.

But I overslept, I slept for thirty minutes making me have no time to eat breakfast.

After finishing my morning routine, I rushed as I transferred my books, and a few assorted items from my school bag, after I sorted all of my things I said goodbye to my mom and dad before I drove off to school.

I reached the school after twenty mins of driving which is long because yesterday I got to school like five minutes

"So grateful I got out of that traffic!" I said to myself before I turn the engine off. I took off the keys from the ignition and went outside my car.

It was a little odd ride because yesterday there are no traffic and fewer cars but today a bunch of cars is driving around the road.

"I hate traffics" I mumbled to myself as I walked to the entrance.

I found myself back in the same chaotic hallway, I walked to the office again and meet Teresa because yesterday I forgot to ask where my locker is. It didn't take long because Teresa immediately gave me my locker password and I left her office saying goodbye.

As I continue walking to my new assigned locker, I transfer some of my things into my locker.

"Hey, Ashter" I turned around to see Sophie who had a smile on her face.

"Hey, Sophie" I greeted back just as I finished transferring my books. "How did you know where my locker is?"

"I didn't know, I just saw you from the hallway and made my way here," She told me chuckling.

"So it's your second day here, are you still nervous?" She asked as she rested her shoulder on the locker next to me.

"No not really, I'm getting the hang of it," I stated, locking my locker.

"That's good" She put her arms around my shoulders. I don't really like people touching me suddenly but I don't to be a b***h and drove my new friends away so I let it go this time.

"Do you want to go and get some breakfast?"

"Yeah sure, I hadn't eaten breakfast yet because I was getting late" I nodded as we made our way to the cafeteria. but we suddenly stop when we heard a commotion coming down from the hallway.

"What's going on?" I couldn't see anything but I can hear some murmuring so I got a little closer but Sophie drag me back holding my wrist.

"Let's just leave maybe it's nothing important, maybe they are bullying the nerd again," She said like it was a normal thing. but I thought that it was bullshit because if this happened a lot of times, they sure can help the nerd who is getting bullied not leaving him alone.

"Wait I want to see" I gently removed my wrist from her grasp and jogged to the scene. My eyes were wide open and my jaw dropped when I saw a big man lying on the ground unconscious and I saw Damien whose hoodie is still up but he was standing next to the body panting.

"What the fuck...." I muttered to myself, Aliana and Sophie weren't kidding that he almost kill a kid last time.

Damien's eyes instantly snapped up to me it's like he knows I'm here already. and he immediately fled the scene without saying any word.

"I told you we shouldn't get involved and we should have walked straight to the cafeteria" She came up behind me panting because she jogged her way down here. "Come on we need to get a nurse, he still has a pulse, he is just unconscious"

Well, every day is getting weirder and weirder in this town...