DESIRE

CHAPTER TEN

THEODORE COHEN

Close. So f*****g close. Winter, that delightful girl. I could yet feel as her grip around me got stronger. The way she would lay her head on my shoulder, so close. If it wasn't for the fact, that we were on a motorcycle, I would have taken her right then and there. The expression on her face as she stared into my eyes through my sunglasses. I wanted so bad for her to look into my eyes as I leaned down to kiss her, but I had to wait.

A girl like Winter was not someone who you could kiss whenever you wished. She was special, and by now I had realised, my plan wouldn't work out the way I wanted it to. I had to make adjustments, but I still considered the thought of letting go of the plan. Winter did things to me, new things. She made me feel too. I didn't mean to care for her or her wellbeing. But somehow I did, and that, I knew would end up being the greatest mistake of mine. I knew, if someone found out I cared for her especially my enemies, they would use that against me. The moment I had my first real conversation with her, I just knew, that I would end up liking her more than sexually or just the craving for her blood.

I couldn't stop myself, I had to be close to her. Protect her, and I was. Of course, I already knew what she liked to do in her spare time. However, when I asked her about it. She seemed as though it was a sin. As I walked up, staring right down at her. Winter seemed rather scared, or just uncomfortable. Her scent lingered around me, it was so hard not to touch her the ways I wanted to. To feel her the ways I wanted to, oh yes, so desperately wanted to feel.

I was so close to her neck. So close. To bite and suck. To dig my fangs into her skin, and drink that rich blood, which I so badly craved to taste. Her heart beat so fast, thinking back at the event, I smirked to myself. Easy. So nervous around me, so determined to see my eyes. I almost let her, only one more second, and she would have seen them. Of course, I couldn't let her see them. They would be dark, and lustful, and not their 'normal' colour.

Once again, I strolled down the halls of the school. The whispers had magnified. and since Winter and I drove off together, the rumours had been crazy. My favourite, so far? Sleeping together. Oh yes, there was a rumour. Apparently, we were f*****g each other to senselessness. Taking turns on each other all night long. Giving each other orgasm after orgasm. Me being f****d to senselessness? Never. Giving orgasms? Always.

"THEO f*****g COHEN!" I knew this was coming, what else would I have predicted. I turned around without a care in the world. Nadora stormed her way towards me, looking pissed as ever. I kept my face expression emotionless as I waited, even though she practically ran, she was still one of the slowest humans I had ever seen... Don't expect a career which consists of running, you'll only embarrass yourself. Nadora stopped right in front of me, showing her most threatening glare which she could muster and then.

She slapped me right across the face. My head swung to the side, to make an extra effect. What I wouldn't do to make a girl a little satisfied. It didn't sting, not at all. Being like me had some perks. I twisted to face her, slowly, terribly slowly. Nadora's expression hadn't changed. I guess, she had heard the rumours as well as everyone else.

"I told you to stay the f**k away from her, and what do you do? Making her drive home with you! Are you totally insane? Everyone knows what you're up to, Theo Cohen, and Winter is not the one getting hurt!" How sweet... Nadora kept spitting her venomous words at me. She didn't even know the whole truth.

"I'm glad to see you too, Nadora," I replied, now letting a small smirk display on my lips. I didn't like Nadora, and I was certain that she disliked me too.

"Cut the crap you little shit." I snickered at Nadora's hissing tone.

"Before you start trusting the rumours. I suggest, you listen to what I have to say, and let me tell you. What I have to say is something juicy," I said, leaning slightly closer to seem more intimidating.

"And why would I believe, what you have to say?" Nadora sneered at me. I raised an eyebrow, my smirk growing larger. Oh, the things I would tell her...

"Because, I figured out you should know, that I and Winter went to her place. She came to me and asked me." I stopped to see Nadora's reaction, and it was shocking. My smirk grew just a little wider, almost covering my whole face "And guess what we did? Writing our assignment for Mr Hendrix's class. Ask Winter for any confirmation you need." I didn't wait for her response. I wandered away from the scene, not wanting to be there anymore or to listen to Nadora's crap.

I must admit, a little part of me wanted the rumour to be true. If it was, then it would mean that I would have touched Winter. Not a single part of her body would be untouched. My hands would have been everywhere. Just to imagine, how she would react to my intimate touch, made my lower body parts stir. I really had to stop thinking about Winter like this, but just imagine her moaning. God, I couldn't keep myself in control.

I had to get out of here. Now, too much lust meant losing control. That couldn't happen here. My steps were fast, and surprisingly my breath seemed to become heavier. Rushing down the hall, my eyes landed on my little Snowflake. She looked a mess like she was about to have a breakdown. Her eyes finally landed on me. I didn't think I had ever seen someone walk so fast (certainly not Nadora), but Winter sure as hell looked in a hurry.

"Theo, oh god! H-Have you heard what everyone's saying about us. All the rumours. I-I can't even. I- Oh god- Theo." Winter looked on the edge of tears, and my heart stung. She was panicking. Winter ran her fingers through her hair as her breathing became more and more unsteady.

"Winter, look at me." I lowered myself to her level and grasped her gently by the shoulders. She peered at me with tears in her brown eyes. My heart stung even more "Let's go talk somewhere privately, okay?" I suggested tenderly. I didn't think I had ever been this kind to someone. Let alone a girl, but as I mentioned before, Winter was special, different.

She nodded, wiping the tears which had fallen, away from her cheeks. I took her hand in mine, again. Something I never had thought myself to be doing. I let her into one of the old classrooms that the teachers didn't use anymore. I locked the door behind me, to prevent anyone from getting in. Winter still hadn't said a thing. I glanced over at her. She was hugging herself tightly, looking at the ground. Maybe she didn't look at me so I wouldn't notice her tears, but I saw them anyway.

"Winter, Snowflake," I stated as I walked up to her. Winter's head shot up at the mention of her nickname, I stood in front of her now. By the blink of an eye, Winter wrapped her arms around me, silently crying into my chest. I hugged her back as I felt my shirt getting wet by her tears; I didn't expect it to be this painful, to listen to Winter's hopeless sobs, but s**t. It was horrible.

"It's going to be okay, Love," I said softly placing a kiss on the top of her head. Something I wanted to do ever since I laid my eyes on her "Let's talk about it, shall we?" I asked after some silence.

Winter retreated from the hug, and I wanted her back into my embrace as soon as she left "Why are you crying? Does s*x with me sound so bad?" I asked. My tone was playful, and I gave Winter a little side push. Maybe this would lighten up her mood. Winter instantly laughed, but quietly. She wiped her tears away and shook her head at me.

"I- Yes- No-I mean, I don't- I-" Winter blushed madly, making her more and more lovable. Her words became unclear, so she stopped herself, before starting again "I have never- Uhm- I'm not that experienced." She blushed even more. This made joy explode inside of me. This meant, that my theory had been right. I would be the first one to take her, and I was almost desperate to do so.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Winter sighed quietly as the words left my mouth. She folded her hands together. I couldn't help but look at her beautiful face, she was gorgeous. From her long lashes to her plump lips. No doubt, Winter had no idea of the beauty she carried on the inside, but also on the outside.

"I- Uhm... I used to be bullied at my former school which is why I moved here." She swallowed hard after she finished speaking "I thought that moving here would make things better, but now these rumours are going around and-" She stopped speaking, and I could tell she was getting emotional again. Her breathing became uneven, her bottom lip trembled and I didn't fail to notice the lonesome tear which rolled down her cheek "I'm sorry." She then said to my surprise.

"Why are you sorry?" She took a deep breath before continuing.

"For being such a burden, a crybaby." She then let out a dry chuckle "I should get going. I probably look horrible. I'm sorry for all the drama I have caused."

"You're not a burden and you shouldn't be sorry." She turned around, her eyes were puffy and her cheeks were tear-stained. She gave a smile "And you definitely look stunning." She looked away shyly, blushing

"Thank you, for being my shoulder to cry on."