BEAST ACADEMY

Twenty-second Chapter

Turn on the song called "Afraid of the Dark" by MKTO

Eveline's POV

Why I ran away? Why I can't deal with it? I came to my room and locked the door, sitting on the bed closing my face with both of my hands.

What a hell is happening with me!? Every time some s**t happens to ME! Why me? That time I went to Rosie but even she ran away from me because she got sick of me...If I can't handle myself, how people should handle me?

I touched my hand with one I held the sword...When it shined...I felt the energy, the energy that I feel when my eyes glow. I felt swords energy and it felt so natal, it was like I belonged with this sword.

I shrugged everything off and stood up going to the door to meet Eric. I don't know why Eric. I feel comfortable telling him what bothers me and I know that if I am gonna question him about something he always there to give me answers. 

I know what you are thinking, how could I become so close with Mr arrogant bastard? Well, since the ball when Maeve told me everything about her and Eric, my view of Eric had changed. Plus, Zachary briefly told me about Eric's family. I kinda feel that Eric will understand me more than anyone else. Yes, there is Dominic and Zachary but I can't talk with Dominic about this, he would ask too many questions and in the end, he would become confused. I already cried to Zachary, I don't want to cry again, and, he told me that he needs to go to make new arrows. Oh, and there is Alexander who kinda always supports me and takes care of me? 

I can't believe my words honestly. I don't know what's happening between me and him. When I first met him I felt only anger towards him but after time I got attracted to him, especially after our intense dance, maybe it's because of Mirena? Or not? I feel like Alexander has feelings towards me...I hope he has feelings for me, the way he acts with me, first cold and arrogant, then soft and caring and now he is flirting from time to time? Probably it is because of Mirena...It's the last thing I thought about before knocking on Eric's door.

*KNOCK*KNOCK*

I heard footsteps coming to the door and the door swung open.

"Princess? What are you doing here?" he was in his classy white shirt and grey jeans. His hair was messy and by the eyes, you can tell that he was sleeping.

"Oh, you slept? I disturbed you...sorry" only I wanted to turn around and walk away he caught me by the shoulder and pulled me into his room.

I didn't say anything because I felt kinda awkward and dumbfounded. 

He pushed me on the chair and took a seat in front of me. 

"You seat and tell me what happened" he sounded so harsh but he had a care in his words.

I took a deep breath and said, "I am getting insane from everything! I will lose my mind if something's gonna happen to me!" 

He furrowed his eyebrows and said, "What happened?" 

I looked away and shook my head, "I and Alexander were fighting with our weapons, and I was trying to win and I caught his sword with my whip and then pulled into my hand...I won, yes but the sword began to shine like a sun but with white light..." 

Eric widened his eyes and said, "Sword? Shined? When you touched it?! You've got to be kidding me?" 

"No! I ran away because couldn't handle the burning stare of students and Alexander" I snapped.

"Shoot" he palmed his face and laid on the back of the chair.

"Do you know anything about shining swords, I don't know"  I asked looking at him.

He loosed his arm and stood up walking to the minibar on the right.

"Well, I don't remember if I read about 'shining swords' and I remember everything so the answer is, no," He said pouring some whiskey into the glass.

"Shit..." I exhaled.

"Uhuh, need some whiskey?" he asked and I nodded. I laid back and hardly breathed while he took another glass and poured me some brown drink in it and after offered me.

"Thanks" I took it and immediately drank everything till the last drop.

Eric widened his eyes and smirked, "Didn't know you are a fast drinker, respect from me" 

I chuckled and rubbed my face in frustration.

"so?" he raised his eyebrows at me and took a seat.

"what?" I raised my face from my hands.

Eric rolled his eyes saying, "Will you date this poor lonely wolf or no?" 

I didn't understand for a minute and then enlighted "Oh! You mean Zachary?"

Eric took a sip and annoyingly laid his head back.

"Why are you asking like I can make Zachary date me in one blink of an eye?" I glared at him.

"Dear, not with a blink of an eye but with words and little kiss" he put on his signature smirk and winked at me.

"No! Even if I wanted...He doesn't" I whispered last words.

Eric loudly groaned and put his glass on the table, looking at me.

"Dumby, he has a crush on you since he first saw you! Everyone can see it except you" he rolled his eyes and burned me with his eyes.

"What? Why should I make the first step? Tell him to confess in love first! Not me" I shook my head in disagreement.

"Argh! He can't, you think I didn't try? You both are so arrogant damn!" He shouted looking at the ceiling.

"Okay..." he took a deep breath.

"Eve, he never loved before, like really being into a girl...Nah. He thought that he is the eldest brother and he should take care of Alex first...He always put himself in second place. That's why it's hard to confess, do you understand?" He looked at me and his eyes were full of concern and plead.

"I understand...okay," I said and gave him small smile.

"Good, now get the hell out and go to your prince charming" he put on a genuine smile and pushed me out of the door.

I laughed at him and then he closed the door after I was out of the room. Asshole.

I smiled and ran to Zachary's bedroom which was located pretty away from Eric's room.

God, What a hell I am doing? I kissed Dominic and I feel something towards Alex but still, I am running to Zachary...

I dumped in students when I was running through the hallway but it was worth it.

When I was finally near the door I hesitated...Hesitated to knock and confess in love...Is it love?

I thought about Alexander and Dominic but most I thought about Alexander...Am I in love with Alexander? How should I be with Zachary if I love Alexander? No, Alexander is a king and he should find someone who can later accept the throne and help him rule the kingdom...but I? I am not right about this. And by the way, Alexander feels something for me only because he sees Mirena in me...he is attracted to me only because of Mirena. We are just friends, nothing more and nothing less.

I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

After some minutes the door opened. 

"Eveline? Come in" he genuinely smiled as always when he saw me. I entered his room smiling like a psycho.

He was shirtless and he had a very athletic body...shoot, I stared at his abs before he put his t-shirt on.

I gulped and said, "Zachary...When we first met...I immediately understood that we are gonna be friends. And when you teleporting me to the place I wanted to go all my life..." I bit my lip and shook my hand chuckling, "You fulfilled my wish not even knowing me. Yes, after you kissed me and I got really angry" he laughed and I continued, "But it was a kiss nothing more and nothing bad happened...you always took care of me and always was there for me. I am thankful for you" I smiled and he looked into my eyes not knowing what to say. 

I took a step forward to him until our noses touched he stood there as chanted.

I whispered, "I love you, Zachary Shaw. Will you repeat what you've done that night on the roof?" I smiled and that second he passionately kissed me as he was hungry for my lips.

His hands were traveling all across my back, I felt how he wanted me. I jumped on him and locked my legs around his torso. He held me and put me slowly on the bed not even interrupting our hot kiss. But when his hands went up to my breast I recoiled from the kiss putting his hands away.

"What's wrong?" he asked worriedly.

"Um...I-I don't want to do this...I am not ready..." I said and he recoiled from me sitting on the bed.

"Okay" He smiled genuinely and continued, "we will not do this until you will be fully ready" He came closer and kissed my cheek.

"Thank you" I smiled and my heart warmed from his words. We laid on the back and cuddled.

Maybe Zachary is the right guy for me after all. I smiled and fell asleep on his bare chest.

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