Crimson and Furs 2

Chapter Fifteen: "You Need My Protection"

As Daniel rushed out of the house towards the garage to get his bicycle, he was filled with mixed feelings. It had been a very long period of time since the school was closed down due to the haunted house and ritual incidents. Due to this several students decided to enroll in other schools in Crimson Springs. It wasn't as if Crimson High School was the only school in the city.

Hence, Daniel felt that the school wouldn't be as bustling as it used to be. There would be a fewer number of students and teachers and that would make the school atmosphere somewhat boring.

"The school being boring should be the least of my concerns right now," Daniel muttered to himself as he sat on his bicycle and pedaled it out of the compound. "That Demon who caused so much destruction and almost killed us all is still on the loose. He should be the one I should be worrying about."

With his strength as a Wolfman he was able to pedal the bicycle so quick that people who saw him stopped to look at him in shock. It was as if he was riding a motorcycle and not a bicycle with the speed he was moving at.

"I wonder how school will be at this moment," Daniel said, forgetting that he had deemed everything about school as the least of his concerns. "Will Orpheus be the school's principal since he's the one who bought the school?"

The moment Daniel had this thought he couldn't help but shiver at the idea that Orpheus would be the new principal of Crimson High School. He was already so proud and pompous now that he had no control over Daniel's life. What would happen if he became the principal of the school with authority over all the students?

"I just hope he doesn't become the principal and employs someone in his place instead," Daniel said to himself as he swerved past a fast moving truck, ignoring the yelling of the driver.

Soon he saw Crimson High School a couple of meters away from him. And surprising to him there were several students already trooping into the school. In fact there were several more students at the school than there had been before!

"What kind of magic is this?" Daniel asked himself as he pulled the brake, halting the bicycle in front of a girl the same age as he was. If not for him being fast he would have already hit the girl down the pavement.

"I'm very sorry for almost hitting you," Daniel immediately apologized to the girl before she flared up. Dressed in a white Tshirt and black pants with white sneakers to match, this girl looked like a tomboy. But her brown eyes and brown hair with spotless face made her a gorgeous beauty.

"You should be sorry for yourself!" the girl yelled immediately, not accepting Daniel's apology. "You almost gave me a heart attack and all you can say is sorry?"

Huh? What should I have done? Daniel couldn't help but think within himself. Kiss you while apologizing? Kneel down while apologizing?

"It's the likes of you who skip class to ride bicycles!" the girl continued yelling at Daniel. "I know it by your face! You're nothing but a homeless truant!"

When Daniel heard this he couldn't help but size up the girl in amusement. This was because he was the most intelligent and serious kid in the classroom. His intelligence was so high that even Smith who was a Wizard with high IQ praised him. And here was this girl who came from nowhere insulting him that he was a truant who skipped class. So funny.

Daniel was about to say something when one of the teachers came and stood before them, "Is there a problem here, Mr. Stark?"

This teacher was one of those whom Daniel was very familiar with. This was because he thought biology in Daniel's class. He was none other than Mr. Rowling, the teacher of his most favourite subject.

"There's actually no problem," Daniel said as he glanced at the girl. "We're just having a little misunderstanding."

"Well, your little misunderstanding won't get you past this semester, Mr. Stark," Mr. Rowling scowled at Daniel. "You have to do better than quarrelling with people because there's a lot to cover in biology."

And without waiting for Daniel to say anything, Mr. Rowling spun and left. Seeing that the teacher was gone the girl turned to glare at Daniel, "I hope we're not in the same grade and don't have to attend the same classes."

"You know this is impossible," Daniel said with a calm expression as he gripped the handlebars.

"We'll see about that," the girl said and turned around, heading into the school.

"Such a fierce personality," Daniel remarked as he rode his bicycle into the school before parking it in front of the classroom. This was a whole new year and he was now in Grade Eleven and he was happy about it.

There was a large building in front of him which was divided into two. On one was an inscription which read, 'Science Class' while the other door had an inscription which read, 'Art Class'. Just like Grade Ten, his previous class, Grade Eleven was also divided into two classrooms.

Inhaling the pure air that was as a result of several roses and mahogany trees been planted around the building, Daniel couldn't help but let out a deep sigh. Silently he then walked towards the Science Class before reaching his right hand to grab the doorknob, twisting it open. And it was at that moment he got a slight shock.

This was because the girl from before was seated in one of the chairs, staring at the person who had just opened the door. And that person was none other than him, the boy whom she had picked a quarrel with some moments ago.

"You!" the girl glared at Daniel as she clenched her fists. She was very angry at the moment because the boy who had almost knocked her down was in the same grade with him. And as if that was not enough he was also in the same class as she was!

"You..." Daniel smiled, not minding the girl's attitude.

"How are you in the same class with me?" she said as she stood up. "I feel like knocking out your teeth staring at you."

"You won't be able to do so even if you try," Daniel said as he went to get a seat for himself. "And don't you dare think of trying to punch me because I might not be able to control myself."

And this was the truth. As a Lycanthrope Daniel was very much impulsive and had anger issues. It was only because he had a strong willpower and selfcontrol that he was able to remain calm even up to this moment. Other Lycanthropes would have already given the girl a beating.

"You..." the girl wanted to say something when Selene walked into the classroom. She was dressed in a tight fitting black gown which accentuated her perfect curves, her black heels matching perfectly. Her red hair was now tied into a ponytail, making her look more gorgeous and charming.

"What's going on here?" Selene asked as she walked towards Daniel who now had a very pleasant smile. "I could literally hear the argument several meters away."

"How can you hear our little argument when the classroom is soundproofed?" the girl asked while folding her hands. "Are you some sort of vampire?"

"No," Selene replied with a charming smile. "I'm now a Viscount."

When the girl heard this she couldn't help but narrow her eyes, wondering what this new girl was saying. Daniel on the other hand resisted the urge to do a facepalm as he told Selene, "You're really proud about this, aren't you?"

"Why wouldn't I be proud when I've finally caught up with you?" Selene asked she gave Daniel a kiss on the lips. "Do you know how long it took me before I finally had the chance of harmonizing my Cursed path and summarizing it?"

Harmonizing was the act of behaving in accordance to a particular Cursed path. For example, a Vampire had to suck human blood while a Viscount had to create potions. After harmonizing Cursed usually took the essence corresponding to the next Cursed path they want to advance to. Summarizing on the hand was the act of acting according to the principle of harmonizing for a long period of time. For example, even after a Vampire has finished harmonizing his Cursed path and is ready to advance to become a Viscount, he still chooses to remain at that Cursed path for a long period of time. It made them very powerful and advancing normally becomes easier for them than those who harmonized and quickly consumed essences to advance.

"When I was at Path one, I achieved perfect harmonizing," Daniel smiled as he reached out his right hand to caress Selene's face.

Perfect harmonizing was the act of advancing without needing any essence. This is as a result of the Cursed being too immersed in his Cursed path, using his Cursed powers in his every day life.

"So?" Selene asked with a smile.

"I'm still leagues ahead of you," Daniel said. "When you achieve perfect harmonizing then you can mock me."

"Whatever," Selene rolled her eyes before sitting down on Daniel's desk, facing him. "So what happened between you and this girl? Is she now part of your harem?"

When Daniel heard this question his face instantly turned purple with embarassment. He wanted to say something but he instantly choked on his words and had to take deep breaths to calm himself.

The girl on the other hand wasn't taking things lightly. She immediately stood up, walked towards Selene and clenched her fists, "I dare you to say that again."

"Or what?" Selene sized her up in amusement. "Do you think you're capable of dating my boyfriend? You're not even half as gorgeous as Bloody Mary much less me."

When the girl heard this she couldn't help but become embarrassed, her self esteem undergoing a drastic damage. Even though she didn't know who Bloody Mary was, she felt very inferior at this moment and wanted to just hide in a hole.

"Why are you looking as if you just swallowed a bar of soap?" Selene asked to the amusement of Daniel who had been embarrassed some moments ago. "Or your low esteem has undergone further damage?"

"How dare you—" the girl glared at Selene angrily and made to slap her but her wrist was caught in the air. Even before her hand got towards Selene's face the latter caught it.

"How dare you raise your hand at me?" Selene asked with the cutest smile ever. If Daniel didn't know her well enough he would think that she wasn't serious at this moment. And when she asked this question there was a faint red glow in her eyes.

"Uh...Selene, you have to let her go," Daniel said. "I don't want you hurting her self-esteem more than you've already done."

"Sure, love," Selene said as she pushed the girl's wrist backwards, causing her to collapse to the ground with a thud. "And next time don't get all angry with my boyfriend!"

The girl was shocked for some moments and didn't know what had just happened. All she wanted to do at the moment was not to get angry with Daniel no matter what. Silently she went back to her seat.

"You used Hypnosis on her, didn't you?" Daniel asked as he folded his hands.

"I couldn't help it," Selene said. "I was only protecting you."

"You sound as if I need protection," Daniel said. "I can protect myself—"

"Not from gorgeous girls like her!" Selene immediately snapped, causing Daniel to become momentarily speechless. "You need my protection from gorgeous girls!"

Miss, that's not what you said some moments ago, Daniel said inwardly but of course he didn't dare say it aloud. He didn't want Selene to end up saying something dirty when this girl was still in the classroom.