Heated Hearts

Ocean Eyes ~

|| Aster's POV ||

I had seen the look in his eyes, I had sensed the hesitation, felt the unusual beat in his voice... I didn’t know if it were all my imagination running wild or not.

Perhaps, I was losing my mind.

But couldn’t there be even a slight possibility of the opposite? Couldn't it all actually mean something rather than being a wild whirlwind of my imagination?

The way he tried to smile off that topic, didn’t feel right for some reason. He tried to convince me with his words, but his eyes said something else.

Was it possible?

Knowing him before we even met?

No, no, no, no! You can't do this to yourself!

I screamed inside, frustrated, as I pulled my hair back and splashed water on my face...

Second period, chemistry, with Louis was a different kind of torture for me. Neither could I believe him nor could totally disbelieve!

I tried to convince myself that he was right, and all those were just my stress and anxiety playing with my head. But my mind kept snapping back at me asking,

'was it?'

Only I knew how much effort it took me to sit through the next two classes, while my mind ran wild. It was unfortunate, that I didn’t have any classes with Jenna, Eva and Chandler before lunch. I was sure, being with them would've made me feel a bit better.

I was glad for one fact that Louis had been so light-headed and kind, I was sure other people would've thought I was some crazy b***h, if they were in his place! But he was patient as he talked to me, and gave my hand a squeeze gently, consoling me...

Remembering him, made my breathing calm and a different kind of warmth spread through me as I thought about his hand on mine, and those eyes like an endless night staring into mine with nothing but affection.

I took a breath and bumped a text into the group chat saying,

“SOS, I need to talk to you guys. Find me at our spot at lunch.”

Before I could put the phone away, my phone buzzed with texts.

“Are you okay?” Eva asked and the next text came from Jenna, making me smile a little.

“Roger that. I'll grab food for you guys, save me a seat, captain :'v"

“Do you need me to come now? I can skip my music and come to u if you want, Aster.” Chandler asked.

It felt soothing to see how they cared for me, but I couldn’t let them hamper their classes and schedules for me.

“I'm fine, just need to talk. I'll survive one more period, don't worry. See you.xoxo...^.^”

Shooting the text, I sighed and put the phone back in my pocket.

I had History now, and I knew for sure, I wouldn’t be able to concentrate with the entangled thoughts in my mind.

So, I did what I used to do when I would be sad, I decided on skipping the class and go to clear my mind on the secret spot. Throwing my bag out of the bathroom window, I climbed on it and jumped outside.

I was on the first floor, so it didn’t hurt at all. Shoving the dirt of my jeans and backpack, stood up and started walking towards the abandoned gate our school had the back.

St. Radford High was established approximately 80 years ago, and had a vast area. The back of the school was bordered with a forest. I don't think anybody else had discovered the secret spot I'm talking about, except me. There were some legends about spirits lurking, and demons in that side of the forest. It was funny that even in this century they believed those mythical stuffs.

The locals called this part of the forest “Forbidden”, I don't exactly know why though! As far as I've heard, there was a legend about a demon capturing human girls for making sacrifices to the devil.

Cringe...

If you follow out of the back gate, and walk for ten minutes, you’ll see it.

Leftover of an old rusty wall, it was the boundary of the undiscovered property hidden there. The bricks were so fragile now, that you could kick them, and they would fall apart. The walls had lost its colors and was green with ferns and moss now.

I think this used to be some sort of palace in the ancient times. My favorite spot on this property was a small garden, with a small round fountain in the middle, and two small benches nearby. They were made from stone and, covered in moss and algae.

Clearly not in use for at least a few decades. There was a mansion standing at the middle of the vast property, which had weird statues at the front and always gave me chills.So,I avoided that place and hung out on the garden whenever I was here.

But here, at the garden I felt more than peace. Placing my bag on the grass, I lied down, left elbow under my head.

My eyes scanned the sky, white clouds roamed and played around there. I wish I could fly and live above the clouds, it must be very quiet and harmonious there.

I had always been a fan of quietness and harmony, I didn’t like crowds or attention.

Breathing in the fresh air, mixed with the smell of flowers, grass,and mud,I close my eyes and put on my air pods.

My favorite playlist is played on the background, as I enjoyed my time lying there...

The playlist hit a song named, Ocean eyes by Billie Eilish, and I smiled, imagining ocean eyes of some fictional character I made up in my mind.

Fantasizing and feeling the song's lyrics were,one of my favorite past times.

Suddenly, my peaceful moment got disturbed by a touch, a cold touch on my cheek and I couldn’t help shivering under it as I jerked away.

Shooting my eyes open, I was faced with them...

A pair of mesmerizing ocean eyes, staring back at me...

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~Louis's POV~

I had already manipulated the Dean and the principal of St. Radford High when I applied to study here a few days ago.

It was a piece of cake, and I tracked her. I tracked her house... It was a bit hard, but I did it. And I tried to put me in most of her classes, but skipped some, as to not make it suspicious.

I couldn’t describe how much happy I felt when I saw her. Even after so many years later, she didn’t change a bit. That same blueberry and orchid smell, that same flaming red hairs, that same smile... She was an undeniable beauty, she had always been.

This morning, I was tensed as well as excited. When the bell rang and the teacher entered the class, but there was no sign of her, I was so disappointed and angry that I wanted to burn this place down.

But the there she came, breathing hard at the door. Her hair messy, bags under eyes, I think she didn’t sleep enough at night.

When she entered the class, I looked at her expectantly, hoping she would notice me. But she didn’t, she crossed me and sat right behind.

It made me somewhat furious, not at her but at myself. Was I still invisible in her eyes?

I shook the thought away soon, No, I wouldn’t give up. Not this time. I can't lose her again. I thought.

So, I found a way to grab her attention and manipulated the teacher's mind as she mistakenly looked me in the eye.

Again, piece of cake.

When she called me on the podium, I happily stood up and strode there. But the moment I faced the class and saw her still not paying any attention to me, it was hell frustrating.

But I was not going to give up. I cleared my throat and spoke the first word the most charming way I could manage.

And she looked up....

Inside, I danced with happiness and jumped.

Our eyes locked as I spoke the next sentences, and she kept looking at me, exactly how I wanted her to look at me.

The same kind, warm gaze with amusement filled in them, it made me feel special. It made me feel like the happiest person on the planet at that moment

When my short introductory speech was done, I walked back to my seat, whole time not breaking the eye-contact with her.

Hell, I enjoyed her eyes on me.

They used to spark with this same amount of adoration and amusement, years ago, until that bastard showed up. But this time, I was not going to let that happen.

I didn’t sacrifice my life and my everything, to the devil and became a demon to lose her again.

She will be mine, I promised to myself.

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