Darkmyth University

Chapter Five

Crystal's POV

I saw as Quinten sat there for a minute. He asked, "Whatever do you mean?"

"I do not believe that you do not know who and what I am already Quinten. Your father is the king of all vampires. I hope that you are not planning on telling me that you have not gotten a complete file on me already."

Quinten grimaced and asked seriously, "Would you like to know what I know?"

"That would be helpful," I say with a smile.

"I know that your best friend is Stephanie Winslow, she raised you after you turned, you think of her as a sister, and you have been with her for forty-seven years. I also know that you can see in color and that you can feel things as well. I know that you are also twenty-two and have been a vampire for 147 years. I have a theory if you would like to hear it."

"I would like to hear your theory please."

"I believe that you are closer to a royal than I could have imagined. I think that you can control your aging process just like I can. I have also talked to my father about your situation. I am sorry if that makes you feel uncomfortable."

"No, I am glad that you have spoken to your father about me. I would like some answers as to what I am."

"Before I tell you what my father told me, I think that we should eat. I can feel that your craving to feed is returning to you." Quinten says while caressing my hand slowly. I smile at Quinten while turning my hand over in his and caressing the palm of his hands with my nails while picking up my fork and beginning to eat. I took ten bites as Quinten said, "My father says that there are others like you. Now I do not know if they are still on this earth or if they have gone to ground. Though, my father does not know of anyone that has had the ability to see in color and feel their emotions for so long. My father is not sure what exactly will happen to you but, he knows that most of the others have received 'gifts', as he calls it, when they reach the age of majority."

"What kind of gifts?"

"Some have received the gift of telekinesis, mind-reading, or control of an element. But, as I said, my father is not sure what 'gifts' you are going to receive or if anything will really happen to you. I have told my father that you are my mate and he and my mother are very excited to meet you."

I raise an eyebrow at him and say, "I am sorry that you will not be able to meet my parents. They have been gone for many years. My father has been gone longer than my mother. Why are you not eating?" I eat the rest of my meal looking at Quinten curiously.

"There is something that I want to tell you but, I do not think that you are ready to hear it. I will tell you that I think that I can help you control your aging if you want me too of course. For now, let me tell you about myself. I am studying political science and I have tested into the last year of my university studies. I am forming this fraternity because my father has asked me too and now that I have I am actually finding it fun and exciting. I have three friends; Lucas, Brody, and Michael. They have been with me since I came to America."

"I feel like this is some Cinderella story but it is a tad bit backward. Is the prince not supposed to reveal himself at the end of the story?"

"It is not backward exactly but, it is definitely different. Instead of answering your question, I am going to ask you one in return. Is Cinderella not supposed to be demure, sweet, and a bit shy?"

I laugh and say, "Touché'. Are you really not going to eat?"

"I seem to be too distracted by you Crystal. I am sorry. I cannot seem to take my eyes off of you." Quinten said with a smile. "Do you have any other questions for me?"

"Actually I do. How does this whole soul mate thing work exactly?"

Quinten nervously rubbed the back of his neck and said, "There are several steps to a mating Crystal. First, you must accept your mate, then you mark them as yours by biting them, then there is the s****l part of it, and then the blood ceremony finally binding you to your mate forever."

“Oh my, that is quite a few things. How do you accept your mate?"

"You open your heart to them and you kiss them," Quinten said looking at my lips longingly. "I want you to understand something." Quinten said gently rubbing my arm, "I will not rush you into anything that you are not ready for."

"Thank you for that Quinten," I say with a smile. "Well are you going to eat or am I going to have to keep talking so that I bore you to death."

Quinten laughed and said, "I suppose I will have to eat so that you will not feel like you have to entertain me."

"I do not feel like I have to do anything for you Quinten." Quinten finally took several bites of his food and I smiled. Quinten finished eating quickly and I asked, "Was it cold?"

"A little bit, it is completely alright. Are you ready for me to take you back?"

"Not really but, I suppose it is time for me to return."

Quinten's POV

As I took Crystal's hand to escort her to the car I felt large shocks run up my arm. Crystal was starting to accept our mating if she had not already accepted it completely. As I opened the car door for Crystal I stepped closer to Crystal and gently asked, "Will you allow me the honor of dating you?"

My breath was cold as it washed over Crystal’s ear and neck which, sent shivers down Crystal’s entire body, as she said, "The honor would be all mine Quinten." My smile was breathtaking. Cyrstal smiled back with a piece of her heart in her eyes. I saw the small extra sparkle in Crystal's eyes and I could not help but put a sparkle in my own eyes.

"Come let us be on our way my darling." I saw Crystal smile widen at my use of the endearment. I will remember to use them more often. When I parked the car, I quickly went to Crystal's side of the car opened the door, took her hand, and then walked her to her room. I tried to take my time with Crystal last as long as possible. When we arrived at Crystal's door I pulled her to a stop and asked softly, "May I kiss you good night Crystal?"

I saw Crystal tense up a bit with shock but, take a calming breath before she said, "I would like that very much." I leaned in slowly just in case Crystal wanted to back out but, when she did not move I captured her lips gently with my own. My body exploded in sensation. It was completely amazing. I nibbled lightly on Crystal's bottom lip when Crystal opened her mouth; I slowly grazed her tongue with my own. Crystal moaned slightly and I could not be more excited. I felt the bond between us strengthen and join us closer to each other.

I ended the kiss gently and said, "Stephanie is waiting for you just inside the door. I am sure Stephanie can hear everything that I am saying right now."

Stephanie opened the door, smirked at the both of us, and said, "I just wanted to be sure that you were a complete gentleman. Which you were I might add. It is nice to finally meet you."

"You as well Stephanie," Quinten said with a slight bow of his head. "May I have lunch with you tomorrow my darling?"

"I will meet you in the cafeteria at one in the afternoon." Crystal said with a smile.

"Then I shall see you tomorrow," I say while walking down the hallway.