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THE NIGHTMARE Chapter 24
FOUR MONTHS LATER later, I still wake up in the middle of the night, half-awake.As I search for my phone, I roll over onto my stomach and place my right hand under my pillow.When I have it, I gently press the shutter button while holding it up to my face.I groan and toss the phone aside as the screen on my phone flickers awake.The night is cold and eerie, and it is only 4:30 in the morning.Laying on my back, I pull my sheets up to my neck.Did I make some sort of sound?I observed.Why had I awoken?Despite my best efforts to listen, nothing comes through.In any case, not from my lying position on this bed.Even though my window is closed, the soft blue light from the moon still floods my room.I conclude that it probably came from my dad when I hear the floorboards creaking downstairs.If you know him, he probably is craning his neck at the dining table right now, grading the students he cared more about than me.I cover my shoulders.It's a win-win situation because I have no interest in him
THE NIGHTMARE Chapter 25
I had predicted that there would be excitement when I entered the school.Already, girls were being pampered.I noticed that a lot of students had coordinated their outfits to match the outfits of their love interests as I made it up the stairs.Although we have attended a few classes together, I could see Lisa making a phone call and wiping her tears away.She was pleading through her phone without much success.I was sorry for her.By the end of today, she wouldn't be the only one with a broken heart, which made my sadness worse.I go to my locker as I enter the hallway.No Eden yet.I thought, "Strange," as I looked around.I had become accustomed to meeting him here every morning and walking with him to class.I open my locker, take what I need out of my bag, put it back in, and lock it up.After that, I quickly turned around and felt my heart skip a few beats.He was present.Eden.smiling profusely and thoroughly enjoying my expression.He was carrying three greeting cards, two boxes of chocol
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"Where are you going with this?"My voice cracked and faltered into a weak murmur as I forced myself to speak, attempting to sound strong."Waiting to meet you."“Why?”As he got to his feet, he ignored my inquiry.He walked intoxicatedly toward me, his hands behind his back.His fangs were visible, his eyes were bloodshot, and his jaw was twitching with a constant tick.I shield you from harm from other people and animals.I stand by you when other people hurt you.I give everything I have to you, and this is my reward?!"Like a predator encircling his prey and waiting to strike, he was walking around me in circles.My thoughts immediately turned to Selina after hearing his statement.Her abrupt and hasty departure.Why did she suddenly switch schools when her parents were alumni and gave annually to the school?It made no sense.Did he have a hand in her decision to change schools?As my rebellious side prepared for battle, my suspicions increased my rage."Are you to blame for Selina's transfo
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When I finally made it to school, I saw Eden looking around for my face next to my locker.When his eyes caught mine, they lit up, and I couldn't help but shed a few tears before I could stop them.I saw him start walking toward me, leaning over my locker and frowning in concern.I ran straight into them instead of waiting for him to spread his arms.We just stood there in the middle of the hallway, surrounded by students.He gave me a head-to-toe kiss.I took in as much of him as I could.While I struggled to control my tears and catch my breath, he held me and waited with me.He leaned back and held my face up to his as I drew back a little.He said, "Tell me."He spoke with a soft plea.I exhaled slowly and took a deep breath before opening my mouth to speak.No words surfaced.I just wasn't up to it.He tried to figure out what I couldn't bring myself to say as his eyes narrowed in more worry.Your grandparents?He pressed.As I nodded, all I could do was exhale in relief.Excessively enthusiastica
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raucous shuffle of students to their classes outside the classroom's closed door.My figure appeared in her peripheral vision as Mrs. Danielson passed the class, retraced her steps, and opened the door, poking her head into the classroom.She yelled, "Hello Catelyn! Are you okay?"You appear to have witnessed a ghost.With a forced smile, I replied, "Oh, I'm fine, Mrs. Danielson."I just need a friend to come over.I felt a little guilty for lying because she had made it sound like she was really worried.However, I lied because if I had responded honestly, she would not have believed me.I didn't say who the friend was, but the way her eyes lit up in a playful way suggested that she probably thought I was waiting for Eden.Relationships in high school are kept a secret from classmates and teachers alike.She left me alone because she was content, and as I watched, she joined the group of teachers and students who were shuffled outside along the school corridor.After returning to my thoughts,
THE NIGHTMARE Chapter 29
I responded, "I don't know."However, let's try to avoid focusing on inquiries Eden cannot answer.I continued, "Maybe it's like they say in the movies, that there was a glitch in the Matrix," as I slung my school bag over my left shoulder.The fact that you didn't mean to hurt me is the most important thing.I also believe that.In reality, everything else is just background noise.Despite the fact that I was internally boiling with rage, I said these words as calmly as I could.Still with that confused expression, Eden gave a few repeated nods.When he lowered them, he covered his face with both hands.I need to go wash my face with water.Please remain where you are.He patiently awaited my reply.I said, "Alright, I'll be here," as he left for the boys' bathroom.I was absolutely certain that Eden had been harmed by Valerian.What was he up to?Eden wondered if the vampire's magic had worn off.Were any of our precious memories lost in Eden?As if on cue, Valerian appeared at the end of the hallw
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While I gazed up at the sky, his eyes were fixed on me.I felt myself blush from his attention and could feel his love burning into my skin."I am so blessed,"My body trembled as his words tickled my ear.“How so?”He grabbed my chin and pulled me toward him, "I have you...""I'm not unique.""To me, you are."His eyes were sinking so deeply into me that he paused, as if they were looking for the right way to my heart.He bit his bottom lip to keep it from trembling from his nerves as he swallowed the lump in his throat as he said, "I love you..."As the color flushed from my face, I felt my body's muscles become weaker.My stomach hurt and my heart stopped.Although I was overjoyed when Eden uttered those three lovely words, I felt my eyes begin to swell and my heart shattered like fragile glass.I wished for a simpler life.I wish I could say that magical phrase to him again, and I wish we could have married and lived happily ever after. But Valerian took that chance away from me.As soon as
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hurt too much for me to move, so I tried to crawl toward Eden.As Valerian repeatedly slammed Eden's head down, his sharp nails digging into his cheek, I was loudly crying and pleading.With his forefinger nail, he deeply scratched Eden's flawless face, breaking the skin on her face.Eden was now extremely pale and had shed an excessive amount of blood.He called my name as he lay there, exhausted, still in his underwear and bleeding from so many cuts.Because Valerian used his own feet to trap them, Eden's feet were useless.He had glowing, crimson-red eyes that appeared to be being shaken.I gasped uncontrollably as I watched him smirk as he brushed Eden's cheek with his tongue.Valerian lifted Eden up and brought his neck back to his mouth as his smirk widened at Eden's heartbeat.I once read that vampires don't drink blood every day unless they want to.Additionally, there was a portion of that book that dealt with vampires and the acceptable amount of blood they consume from their victims