Protected by the Last Kitsune

New Living Arrangements.

A few weeks went by without any incidents. I spent as much time as I could with Teala and her brothers, which included joining her in everything she does. She always asks me to join her, which, of course, I accept. That way I don’t have to come up with excuses why I am always in the same places. This girl does everything from dance classes to vocal lessons. Being a princess must suck with her schedule.

“So, Teala, why are you always going to all these classes?” I ask out of curiosity as our professor dismisses us, “Well, something my family expects me to do, others I just enjoy it and it's better to do with others than alone.” she says looking happy, “ I don’t like to be bored, so. I figured the more I did, the less chance I would have at being bored out of my mind,” She said with a smile. I smiled back at her as we left school. Today I cannot follow her as she has to be home, some kind of family thing, but with all the guards, I don’t have to worry about her safety. “You want me to drive you home?” she asked, heading to her car, “Nah, I have errands to run so, I will walk it today ok. Call me when you get a chance!?” she nods to me, as she and Mika get into her car and drive off.

Today I want to look for a new apartment since I am going to be here longer than planned. I needed a better place to live, but I still didn’t know the area well enough to navigate it, so I decided to go home and see what Harley was doing. I get the feeling that I am being followed. I know it's not because of who I am but more because I am a small woman, and this is a bad part of town, so it's probably more to do with a mugging. So I just keep walking waiting for the i***t to make a move I reach my apartment building but keep walking, I see an alleyway up ahead once I reach it I turn into it, walking and waiting, soon enough the fool grabbed ahold of me from behind putting a knife to my neck “ Give me your money and you won't get hurt, if you scream I will slit your throat.” I smiled to myself now I can be me the real me, with quick speed I grab his hand holding the knife to my neck twisting it away from me and moving around so I am behind him, I with my right hand still holding his with the knife I kick his knee out making him drop to the ground hitting it hard, I twist his hand more till I hear a snap and he drops the knife kicking the knife out of his reach I put my foot to the middle of his back kicking him forward, his face bounces off the pavement with great force I hear a crack the man gets up and turns to look at me my eyes widen when I see who it is, there, standing in front of me with a broken nose and blood flowing out of it like an open faucet is Evan.”What the f**k Evan?” he smiles at me as he brings his hands up to his nose, another crake filled the air as he fixed his nose, “ Look at all the blood you made me lose, looks like I will have to take some of yours to replenish.” his eyes turn red as he opens his mouth his fang elongate, I stand there, arms crossed with a raised brow “is that suppose to scare me?” I asked in a bored tone, he just looks at me with utter confusion, he doesn't do anything and says nothing, I smile as I say in a bored tone “ ahh, oh no! A vampire. Someone please help me! Please, Mr. Vampire, don’t give me rabies, those damn shots hurt.” I couldn’t help but chuckle at my own stupid little play. Evan looks at me with a shocked expression as he walks close to me, his eyes turning to normal as his fangs slowly disappear. He looks at me for a moment before he says

“What the f**k is wrong with you?”

“What is wrong with me? Really? I am not the one going around throwing my muscles around intimidating people, beating people up and just being a plain ass-hat, yet you want to know what is wrong with me?”

“You’re human and yet seeing me in my true form, you're not scared? Humans don’t know about us, so when they do get a glimpse, it's enough to put them in a mental hospital if they live, that is, but you, you're not normal, please don’t tell me you're a Vampire book groupie?”

“Yeah, ah no... I know all about the super world we live in, I am well aware of the dangers and I could really care less, none of them scare me. including you. The act I put on at the school was for my benefit. But now we are not at school, so now I can tell you. DON’T f**k WITH ME!!!”

I turned on my heel, leaving the alleyway, stopping just at the mouth, I turned my head slightly as I said. “ And don’t follow me! If you do, you won't like the outcome.” I turned the corner and went home. He didn’t follow, which was smart on his behalf. I went up the stairs and walked to Harley's apartment, knocking I waited a bit before he answered. When he opened the door, I smiled up at him, “What are you doing now?”. He looked down at me confused before answering, “Nothing, why? “Well, I need help as I don’t know my way around the city.” he just looked at me like I had grown 2 heads before he asked, “what kind of help?” Eyebrow raised. "I would like to find a better apartment, this one is a bit... Too small”. I watched him for a second, as I did, I noticed.. Hurt flashed across his face for a brief moment. If I were human I would've missed it.”No, have one of your friends help, then he slams the door in my face. I couldn’t help but feel a little hurt and, for the first time in a long time, my heartbeat picked up for a few beats before I took control of it again. Turning around, I went to my apartment. I couldn’t figure out why he was hurt rather than angry. We have been getting rather close every day lately. He has been coming over for meals, hanging out, watching movies, laughing and just talking, why was he acting like that now?

I decided not to dwell on it. Maybe he was just in a bad mood, but I did need to get a bigger place. I needed room for Teala, Mika, Jasper, and Jax and their parents if it came to that, plus a room for Harley and the others I would bring in to help guard the Royal family. I am thinking at least 8 rooms. People will have to bunk no point in buying a house if I will be leaving as soon as this is all over. I go over to my laptop, and grabbing it, I go back to the kitchen to make some coffee. I placed the laptop on the table, typing in the search bar. Real Estate listings hit enter then walk over to the coffee pot making a cup for myself, after sitting down I start to scan the pages, I started to think to myself, I need to think of a story of how I could afford all this, maybe an inheritance from an unknown relative or something like that, but that is just for now as I do plan to tell them almost everything when the time comes, leaving out what I am and who I am.

There was a knock on the door so I got up to answer it, thinking it was Harley. Maybe he had changed his mind, but nope, standing at my door was Mika, he had his usual smile on his face, the one that made every girl at school swoon and melt, including me. We have gotten closer, but I never tried to get with him. Something in me just tells me he is not the one, so I keep it in friends-only mode.

“Hey, sorry to stop in but I was bored and everyone was busy. I was wondering if you would like to get some dinner and maybe a movie?”

“Mika, you know I am not looking for a date.”

he laughs a little before he says “ who said friends can't eat or watch movies together? Besides, while we are at it, I can also show you around.”

“ Actually, Mika, I do have some things I need to do as well.”

His smile faded a little like the look of disappointment hit, but I continued what I was saying as I was distracted, “would you mind helping me out though? Like you said, I don’t know my way around nor do I have a car. I will, of course, give you gas money.”

His smile returns. “Sure, I would love to be of help, anything to help with this damn boredom.”

“Well, come in while I get my things ready. It shouldn’t take long.”

He stepped in as I turned to head to my room to gather my things. As I stepped into my room, he hollered out, “Are you moving?”

“Yeah, I was mugged on my home so I decided I needed a better place.”

“Isn’t this a little too big and pricey?” he says as he points to the screen of the laptop.

“Actually, I was left some inheritance by a grandparent I didn’t even know I had. I didn’t say anything as I didn’t plan on using it, but I figured after today I should. Also, the many rooms do have a purpose. I do plan on having some family visit so I will need the room, plus if you guys want to get away, there will be room for that too” I lied, but only a little.

“Well, s**t! Talk about luck. I know this place. I can take you to look at it if you want.”

“That would be amazing, thank you, let's just call the realtor to meet us there.”

After calling, we headed out. As I am locking my door, I hear Harley walking down, then Mika speaks up.

“Holy s**t! Harley man long time no see, what have you been up to?” he asks, not only surprise but adoration? Did these two know each other? Harley stops as he and Mika give a quick bro hug, “ Yeah Man, it's been forever, how have you been?” I look between the both of them as I interrupt their little bonding moment.”You two know each other?” Mika looks between us as he asks “Oh! you know Harley?” “Yeah, we met my second day here, there was a little mistake in delivery. But we really don’t have time for this. Could you two catch up with each other another time, please? We are going to be late.” Harley looks between us like there is something going on and starts to look well. I am not sure he seems angry again but also hurt, but why?

“Mika is a friend of mine who is going to help me out with my errands, since someone refused, said they were busy.” I looked at him confused. He looked at me with regret. “I’m sorry I was having a bad day.” I looked at him still confused. The way he looks at me sends shivers down my spine, but in a good way. “Well, if you have time now, you could join us. It will give you guys a chance to catch up as well.”

Harley agreed to join us a little too enthusiastically, he must really miss his buddy. They catch up as Harley drives after offering me the front, which is strange, why have me sit in front? Wouldn't it make it so much easier to talk if they were both upfront? I. ignore it. Maybe it's just a gentleman thing, I guess. Once we get to the house. I talked to the agent as the guys looked around. The house is big. However, it is set in the middle of nowhere. Surrounded by trees with an additional 300 acres, which I like the idea of. It gives me a huge perimeter to work with, plus plenty of running room for the wolves. There is a small lake just about 5 acres behind the house. It gives a fantastic view from upstairs. The agent tells me, as we stand on a huge back deck, looking out over the land, while the boys are still wondering whether I will accept the contract, telling her I will transfer the money, texting Collen telling him to transfer 1.5 million into the account the agent gave me. A few seconds later, he sends me the OK. I inform her the money has been deposited. After she checks, she gives me the keys and leaves. I walked around planning, figuring out the best places for my security. I asked the agent to send me the blueprints of the house. I am brought out of my thoughts as Mika comes running, “we have to go. Something is wrong with my family”. His face is pale like he has just seen a ghost worry and fear written all over it. I take off running to the car, Harley throws me the keys and gives me an address as he and Mika take off, no doubt they are shifting.