Snow

Five

He was there looking at me and I was looking at him. I saw his lips turn into a curb of smile before moving closer to where I stand. I felt blood rush all over my body as I looked at him while he stepped closer to me. I couldn't keep my eyes off him, I don't even know what happened to the people around me. Where is Misha? Louis? It was just in my thoughts, but clearly my eyes were fixated on him.

Until he reached me, close enough to smell his perfect scent. Musky woody scent that dances in my nostrils. He has his eyes set on me not uttering a word. I realized he had a deep blue shade pair of eyes and his facial features were much more handsome now that I'm closer to him.

"You're beautiful." He said in his husky voice while smiling.

I snapped back into my little trance and I felt my cheeks burn in his compliment. I did not have this kind of reaction with Louis, so why am I embarrassed when I heard it from him?

"You look good yourself." almost a whisper still looking at him. He smiled and immediately I found myself smiling.

"You were from Mr. Arthur's class right?" I heard him asked.

"Yeah, you were a new student. I'm Sno--"

"Snow." He cut me off from introducing myself. I know I haven't really told him my name yet but he knows.

"Uhm. How did you know? We never talked before." I was curious, has he been stalking me? I felt excited for some reason. He was behind me and I could feel his breath touch my skin.

"Seb told me your name when.. the unfortunate event with my pac-- I mean Ana" he said and I nodded. So he wasn't stalking me.

"Yeah, sorry about that." I slowly walked to the buffet table and grabbed a plate, to keep my mind in other things. He trailed behind me and grabbed his own plate.

"You don't have to be sorry. She did something awful to your kind." I furrowed my brows amusedly.

"Kind?" He used a very strange word. I saw him thinked for a few seconds and smiled.

"I'm sorry. I have to go back to..." and he hurriedly went back to his acquaintance with an apologetic smile.

I had my mouth opened to say something but he was too eager to go back immediately.

Great. Way to go princess. I rolled my eyes and went back to get some food.

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I sat on a table with Alice, Louis, Misha and her Father-- Alfred, who by the way came late but hey, at least he came. They were talking about some business Alfred will be setting up and I wasn't even listening. All I know is it's not something I need to know.

You appear just like a dream to me

Just like Kaleidoscope colors that

Cover me, all I need

Every breath that I breathe

Don't you know you're beautiful?

Vaguely the soft music resonates in the vast garden while the guesses are settled down to their tables eating dinner.

My mind was in different places now and the fact that he was just a few tables away from me, made it so much difficult to eat my food. I can even see him in my view, giving me a few glances and then turning back to someone when he sees me looking at him. What are you doing to me? I was never like this before, not even for a man.

Find my way home anymore

That's when I, I

I look at you

I look at you

I sighed. Why was the song like this? Like it's talking to me. Louis nudged me to the side.

"Hey are you okay?" he saw me picking my food at the side, I hated olives.

"Yeah. I'm sorry, just not that hungry." I tucked a hair strand behind my ear and shifted my seat to face him.

"Do I look okay today?" I asked Louis. He stopped at my question then faced me with a smile.

"Of course Snow. You look incredible today." He said while tapping my shoulder and shyly putting his hands away.

So I look okay but what? He did say I was beautiful at first then his mood turned sour and walked away. Is there something wrong with me? Or with him?

My thoughts were cut off when I heard a champagne glass was hit lightly to call our attention.

It was Alice.

"Everybody. Thank you all for coming, to this wonderful surprise by my Cara Mia." She was looking at Misha with adoration.

"She's grown to become such a responsible and beautiful lady. Thank you really to all." we clapped and Alice took a toast for all of us.

"Enjoy this evening and to the youngsters, the pool is all yours for the night." She smiled and sat down at our table.

Everyone went back to their chats, I also saw a few young people going inside the mansion to ask the maids a place so they could change into their swimsuits.

I felt Misha grab me by the arms giggling and leading me to her room. Shoot. I almost forgot that this was supposed to be a pool party. She closed the door and made sure it was locked before turning to me and handing me the swimsuit we bought at the mall.

"Misha..." I was hesitant now, I loved the swimsuit but wearing this at this time made me nervous.

"Babe you promised?" She widened her eyes at me and I rolled my eyes at her.

"You can't back out now. Just because he's there." her hands at her hips scolding me.

"I just don't think it's a good idea. I don't even know how to look at him."

"Snow Reed? You of all people? Having guy problems was the least of your concern. Besides I can see how he looks at you."

"Creepy yeah, but he looked like he truly admires you. I can see it.." she continued.

"And don't get me wrong? I can see you like him too." She pinched my nose and smiled at me.

"Okay..." I sighed and gave in to her. But I still can't get to shake the nervousness.

A few minutes into changing in the swimsuit we bought. It's a perfect fit on my body, showing my curves. I was going down the stairs with a red shawl to cover some of my skin. I saw other young people already enjoying the pool. The band sang a different party song. Alice was still with the other guesses holding her champagne.

Misha guided me to Louis, now only in his trunks short and his unbelievable abs bare in front of us.

"Wow Lou, I did not know you worked out?" Misha joked at her and he just laughed it off.

I felt a strange stare that made me look the other direction. Only to find Damian looking at me. He kept his eyes on me but he seemed? Angry? He looked at a different direction and took a sip of his beverage. Not sure if it's alcohol or what.

Two can play that game. I thought if he won't make a move then I'm better off by myself. 

Misha called me from somewhere and saw her already in the pool with Louis. I made up my mind. I'm going to enjoy this night and no guy can ruin it.

I smiled at my friends and joined them at the pool. Louis was a gentleman to guide my hands at the pool stairs, like I even need that but I was happy with his gesture. At least someone's good to me.

We swam and talked in the pool while drinking our champagnes. I ignored the stares I kept feeling from the same guy, and focused on my friends. I also wanted to ignore the fact Louis kept on touching my shoulders and asking me if I'm cold or if I'm good. I looked at Damian's seat and he wasn't there, my eyes searched for him and my mind concluded that he might have gone home.

When I felt cold, I excused myself from Misha and Louis telling them I need to use the bathroom. I headed inside the mansion and took my shawl to cover myself.

I went to the nearest bathroom and it was occupied. Great the next bathroom would be across from this big mansion. Decided I won't be waiting for whoever was inside, I made my way down the long hallway to find the next bathroom.

As I was walking, I felt a big hand grab me and yanked me away from my walk. It was Damian. I almost screamed for the force he has on my arms, but realized it was a terrible idea making a scene. He guided me at the far side of the mansion, outside the parking lot and stopped me from our tracks.

He turned to me and took his hands away from me, anger etched on his handsome face. His eyes were glowing from its blue to yellow.

I was shocked to even speak but also amazed with the beautiful colors as I looked at his eyes. He looked away from me and I snapped back.

"Does this seem fun to you?" in an angry tone while looking away.

"I don't understand.." I was confused. Why was he angry?

"You don't? Of course. You don't. You walk in that small piece of clothing and wet yourself in front of other people here!" he was furious and is now looking at me with his glowing eyes.

"Are all girls like you? You want attention? You want eyes over you? You want those guys craving for you?" he continued to growl at me and I was beyond appalled.

"I... I don't think this has to concern you Damian." I told him while I regained my posture.

I touched my arms crossing it to my chest as it was chilly outside the parking lot.

I heard him groan and took his coat off to put it on my shoulders. It made me happy and confused at the same time.

"Please. Snow. Don't do this to me." I felt him exhausted with his words, the way he said my name was also fulfilling, but then he shifted to being angry again.

"I hated those eyes on you, and you let that boy touch you several times!" 

He growled at me and I was again shocked with the sudden shift of his mood.

"Well excuse me! I can wear whatever I want and Louis isn't some boy! He's my friend! Who are you anyway!" 

I snapped back at him. He only glared at me.

"Who am I?" 

He took one step close to me and I instinctively took a step back. His pupils dilated while looking at me. I froze and melted in his gaze.

"You wouldn't want to know me. Cause if you did? There's no turning back." 

He whispered at my ears and I shuddered. He looked at me once more and walked away.

He left me there out in the cold parking lot with his coat confused and angry.