The Demon Prince's Mate

Chapter 2

Tessa's P.O.V

After history was lunch. I walked out of class with Damon as we spoke a bit more to get to know each other. There's not much that he told me about himself, only that he has been staying in Little Falls for his entire life and has been homeschooled but was given permission by his aunt and uncle to at least have his last year out of home and to have a normal life for once.

Standing next to him was like standing next to a giant. I'm way shorter than him at the height of 5'2 and him about 6'9 and the tallest person I know before Damon is Jeremy and he's like 6'3. Even though I just met him, he teases me for my height and funny enough I don't fight him like I do with others, I just laugh it off.

As we walked through the school halls the looks I got from all the girls were deadly, literally if looks could kill I'd definitely be 12 feet under right about now. Although the looks that Damon gave them was way worse, I don't know if I was seeing things or not but somewhere in between glaring at one of the girls, a bit of red flashed in his ice blue eyes.

After that they stopped looking at me. I'm grateful but why is he protective of me and so caring, like I only met the dude! Deciding not to rack my brain about it, I suggested that we go to the cafeteria. Damon agreed and we made our way there.

Once we entered the cafeteria, I spotted my friends in the waiting line to get lunch. The first person to notice us was of course Sofia. She gasped when she saw Damon walking beside me. I could see all the wheels turning in her head on the million questions she'll ask me later.

"Hey you guys. How was the first day as seniors?" I asked as Damon and I got closer to them.

"Oh, hey Tes. You know I honestly thought it would be way more different, but surprisingly it feels all the same as the last two years." Jeremy answered when he saw me.

"I know right, especially in Mr Rogers' class, only the part I was not expecting at all was when he started up on vampire history. Oh and guys, this is Damon Wayans."

"Hello." Damon

He gave a small wave at my friends and I swear I saw hearts in Sofia's eyes as she looked at him.

"Hi! OH MY GOD YOUR SO MUCH MORE HANDSOME UP CLOSE! I'm Sofia, Sofia Vergara." Sofia

"Uhmm...thank you and it's nice to meet you Sofia." Damon

He shook hands with Sofia and planted a small kiss on the back of her hand. Sofia had a huge blush on her cheeks due to the action, I rolled my eyes at that, I don't even know why I'm starting to get jealous. Moving on to the rest of the group, Damon greeted them but what really caught my attention was when Damon greeted Mia, she surprisingly greeted him back in a way as though she knew him already, same with Frederico.

For some unknown reason, I started to get really jealous and protective of Damon, my breathing picked up and I felt my heart start racing while both my fists clenched closed then out of nowhere he grabbed my hand and I instantly calmed down, unclenching my fists and my breathing went back to normal. I was so confused at what was happening and I shot my head up to look at him so fast, I was surprised I didn't get a whiplash.

Damon looked down at me and gave me a small smile, it looked as though no body noticed Damon's hand holding mine as they were all engrossed in their own conversations to notice.

"What was that?" I asked still looking deeply into his eyes.

"I don't know, just calm down okay?" Damon

Damon's hand still held mine and I wasn't complaining. His big hand holding my small one, it just felt as though it belonged there. I took in a deep breath and exhaled slowly then nodding in agreement that I should calm down. Damon stroked his thumb over the back of my hand and I relaxed more and let out a calm sigh.

Once everyone had got their lunch, we headed to our usual table at the back of the cafeteria. We sat down and started up on any conversation we thought of. In our group during lunch we like to stick to talking when we together and make sure to include everyone, we never leave anyone out.

Knowing each other for as long as we have, we all became really close, sort of like our own little family here. It may sound weird but yeah I guess, that's the only way I explain it, we have each others backs, always have and always will.

"So, Damon how do you like Little Falls?" Jeremy

"Oh uhm...this really isn't my first time in Little Falls. I've lived here my whole life."

"Wait what?! Then how don't I or any of us know you? And since this is a small town, everybody knows everyone." Samuel

"Well I was homeschooled till the end of last year, my Aunt and Uncle gave me permission to have my last year at a normal school." Damon

"Ahhh, makes more sense now." Samantha

After that we continued to talk about other things and eat our food. Me on the other hand couldn't stop staring at Damon. I had this weird feeling inside me that just wanted to be close to him at all times and never leave his side.

The sound of the bell ringing, signalling that lunch was over and it was time to head back to class, snapped me out of drowning in my thoughts. We all got up, got rid of our lunch trays, said goodbye and headed to our next class.

Surprisingly Damon had almost every single class I had for the rest of the day. I did meet Sofia and the twins in our maths class before the last period though. During the rest of our classes I got to know Damon a bit more, since he sat next time me in every class and he seems like an amazing person.

I really wish I met him sooner, he's just....so amazing, like he's literally the type of guy that lives through your imagination through books and stories. On the other hand, he also has this mysterious side to him and that just makes him even more interesting.

As the bell rang for the last period, we packed up our stuff from our maths class and headed to our lockers to get the last of our books as the day was coming to an end. The next class for me was Art and neither of my friends or Damon had that class so, I took out my sketch pad and pencil case, leaving my entire bag in my locker and made my way to class.

On my way there I noticed someone in the corner of my eye watching me from the distance. I turned in the direction of the person but as soon as I turned, whatever was there disappeared. I looked around and noticed that everyone went to class already and the halls were empty.

Deciding to ignore what just happened, I quickly made my way to class not wanting to be any later then I am already. Once I reached class, I made my way silently to my seat which of course was right at the back.

I placed my sketch pad and pencil case on my table and listened as the teacher spoke. The lesson for the day was to create a picture of our biggest fears as to express all emotion in that one drawing.

I don't really have any major fears so, I didn't really know what to draw. I sat there trying to think about what my biggest fear is but nothing came to mind. I exhaled deeply and dropped my head on the table, frustrated at myself for not thinking of anything.

Usually I'd draw anything and everything anyone would tell me what to draw but now I feel so stupid for not knowing what to draw. Worse things is, the drawing has to be done by the end of class and be shown to the teacher or we'll have to stay behind and finish it.

I was not planning on staying late with my teacher, so not on my schedule. I tried to think harder on what to draw, till some sort of vision or something came and it played like a short movie in my head.

It was about me and my family, only they were laying lifeless at my feet as I stood over their bodies covered in their blood with a smile on my face and not just any smile, it was an evil satisfied smile, as though I enjoyed taking their lives.

I wasn't alone though, right there sitting on the couch was someone I didn't recognize. A man with a dark, dominant aura that surrounded him. He had dark brown hair with the darkest red glowing eyes and sharp long fangs. A vampire, a strong one at that.

I had no idea what was happening but in this dream or vision, I enjoyed everything that was happening. Hearing a moan of pain next me, noticed my father still moving, trying to crawl or more like drag himself away but I stopped him by stepping on his back.

He looked up at me with fear and I could feel the satisfaction of seeing that expression on his face. I bent down and......bit into his neck, draining his blood and then dropping his lifeless body.

"Good girl." Stranger

"Thank you sir." I giggled and got up to walk towards the man.

"Now why don't you be a good girl and go after your mate, kill him the way you did with your family and you'll finally be MINE." Stranger

"Yes sir." I smirked and walked out the room.

The minute I walked out the door in that vision or dream, was when I finally came back reality. Frightened out of my mind, I looked around the classroom to make sure that was just a dream.

Trying to calm down my heavy pants of breath and racing heart I looked down at my sketch pad. There on the page was a drawing I did while my mind was elsewhere.

The drawing was just as I had seen in the dream. Me standing over dead bodies, covered in blood with a man sitting on the couch. It had everything that I saw in the dream, every single detail even.....the part of me having fangs.

Still trying to figure out what the f**k that whole thing was about, I finished up the drawing and put in the right colours that would suit the drawing. If it was in any other situation and had a different meaning with different people, I would say it was a beautiful masterpiece, sadly it was not.

Just as everyone, including myself, were done with our drawings, the bell rang finally ending the school day. After handing in our drawings to the teacher, we packed up, well the rest of the class did, my stuff are in my locker, we headed out of class to get to our lockers and go home.

But before I could leave, the Art teacher called me back. Sighing heavily, I walked back into the class and made my way to her desk.

"Yes, ma'am?" I really wasn't in the mood to deal with anything right now and just wanted to go home.

"Your drawing." Art teacher

"What about it?"

"Well, it's way different from the rest of your other dark drawings. I've never seen you draw anything that has vampires in it, why is that?" Art teacher

"You did say to draw our biggest fears and this is mine so, why is there a problem?" I know I'm being a bit rude but I don't have time for this, I'm tired and really want to go home.

"Oh no there's no problem, it's a beautiful piece I'll give you that, all I'm saying is that it's different."Art teacher

"Thank you and if that's all, can I go now?" Come on my bed is calling me, I want to go home.

"Yes, yes you may go. I'll see you tomorrow Miss Thompson." Art teacher

"Yes see you tomorrow, ma'am." Finally, bed here I come.

As I walked out the classroom, I felt my phone vibrate. Taking it out of my pocket, I looked to see who texted me. Jeremy, asking where I am. I replied and told him about what just happened with my Art teacher and that I'll meet him at the car in a few minutes, I just had to get my bag from my locker, he replied with an 'okay'.

After leaving the classroom, I made my way to my locker and got my bag. After getting my stuff, I closed my locker door and started walking towards the exit of the school. Before I made it out I heard a noise in the classroom a few feet away from the exit, which was my art class.

Me being the curious ass I am, I walked towards the classroom to see what it was, only I found nothing so I shrugged it off and walked towards the exit again. Making my way across the parking lot towards the car, where Jeremy was waiting and playing with his phone.

"Hey." I said as soon as I got closer to him.

"Hey, what took you so long?" Jeremy

"Oh I was heading out the school when I heard a noise from one of the classrooms and wanted to see what it was." I replied shrugging my shoulders as if it wasn't a big deal.

"Haven't you ever heard the saying,'curiosity killed a cat'?" Jeremy

"Yes you bimbo I've heard of it and I can't help it sometimes alright, so just get out of my hair and let's go home."

"Alright, alright let's go." Jeremy

We got into the car and I proceeded to drive us home. Once we got home, I parked the car and got out, as did Jeremy.

"Man, today drained me." Jeremy

As he got out he stretched his body till he heard the satisfying c***k and letting out a breath.

"Oh come on it wasn't that bad." I said once I closed the car door and locked the car.

Jeremy turned towards me with an eyebrow raised and hands on his hips. I guess he saw right through my act.

"Okay fine, I agree with you I'm pretty drained myself. "I said as I stretched myself. Jeremy laughed and shook his head at me as he walked towards the direction of his house.

I swear the way this guy knows me more than I know myself is the weirdest f*****g thing. After making sure I had everything I greeted Jeremy and my way to my own house.

As I was heading to the front door, my phone started to ring. I quickly took it out of my pocket and looked at the caller ID. It was my mom, I wonder why she's calling me when I'm home.

"Hi mom, what's up?"

"Hey sweetie, how was school?" Mom

"School was fine, I just got home and why are you calling, aren't you home?"

"Oh ok good your home, no your father and I had something to do so we left, but don't worry I left the extra key under the door mat so you'll be able to get in and I just wanted to check up on you." Mom

Why does she sound so afraid and worried?

"Okay mom. Are you guys alright though and when are you coming home?" I'm really starting to get a bad feeling inside. What's going on?

"Yes sweetie we're okay and we'll be home later tonight, don't wait up alright?" Mom

"Okay mom, see you tomorrow morning then. Bye."

"Bye honey." Mom

After that we hung up and I still couldn't shake the bad feeling I had so instead, I took the key from under the door mat, went inside, took a shower then changed into my pajamas and called Jeremy. After a couple of rings he finally picked up.

"Hey what's up, everything okay?" Jeremy

"Can I stay over tonight? My parents aren't home and you know I don't like being alone. Please?" I really didn't like being home alone ever since that day.

"Oh ok yeah, sure come on over my parents aren't here either so it's okay." Jeremy

"Thank god! I'll be right there okay, and I'll bring some snacks with me and you can get the movies and stuff ready, sound good?"

"Yeah sure, that sounds awesome." Jeremy

Ever since that day, Jeremy and I have done this whenever either of us were home alone. We don't really like talking of that day so we always avoid ever bringing it up.

After hanging up, I made my way downstairs and to the kitchen. Opening up the special sweet cupboard, I pulled out mine and Jeremy's favorite snacks, which consists of: spicy wings Doritos, a packet of gummy worms, carmel blocks with white chocolate and a big tub of bubblegum ice-cream.

Once I had everything I walked back up to my room to get my gown and slippers with my phone and house keys. I went downstairs again, grabbed the snacks and walked out the front door and locking it.

After locking the door I made my way down the porch stairs and across the yard to the gate. I made it out the gate and walked next door to Jeremy's house. As I walked, I noticed the same thing from last night, the strange tall man at the end of the street, just standing there and watching me but felt different somehow.

I decided to ignore it this time and walked into the yard of Jeremy's house. Once at the front door I knocked and waited for Jeremy to answer. After about a few minutes he opened up the door and moved aside so I could enter.

"Ooh you brought all of our favorite snacks."Jeremy

He was beaming like a five year old in a candy store and I don't blame him I would have done the same.

"Yes I did and what movies did you pick out for us?" I asked as I took all the stuff into the living room, where I noticed a pillow fort and blankets on the floor. I placed the snacks down and turned towards Jeremy.

"What? I wanted to make you feel better don't look at me like that." Jeremy

"Thank you. You really are the most amazing best friend in the world. I love you." I said as I ran and hugged him more like jumped on him, luckily he caught me and I wrapped my legs around his waist as he held me.

"Yeah, yeah I know I'm the best. I love you too." Jeremy

Jeremy then placed me back on the ground and pulled me towards the pillow fort and blankets. We sat down and got comfortable, Jeremy placed his arm around me as I rested my head on his chest.

"Oh yeah, what movies are we watching?" I asked since he didn't answer me the first time I asked.

"I know how much you love horror movies so we watching The c*******n, all four of them." Jeremy

"No way, you joking! Really?!" I was literally squealing with how excited I was. Like I said , the way he knows me more than I do is as weird as it is amazing.

"Thank you."I said as I kissed his cheek.

"Your welcome. Now come on stop squealing and let's watch the movie." Jeremy

For the rest of the night Jeremy and I watched all four of The c*******n and ate the snacks I brought. Eventually as the fourth movie ended, we were both starting to fall asleep so, we cleaned up the living room then made our way to Jeremy's room.

I took my gown and slippers off and then got into his bed. We used to do this all the time, so it was never weird that we slept in the same bed. Jeremy then walked in and took off his shirt and got under the blankets right after.

In my half asleep, half awake state, I turned towards Jeremy and snuggled close to him. He placed his arms around me and we both fell asleep soon after.