Dani Parthenopaeus

Chapter 3

Nick came home five minutes later.
"Sorry Caleb, Kyrian had me do a crap ton of work before I left,"Nick said walking through the door, pausing looking at me. "Who's the cute girl on my couch?"

My checks blushed instantly. It was always weird when someone complimented me, I never knew how to react. "You must be Nick, I'm Dani. I'm the one y'all both can't let out of your sight apparently. Unless Caleb has to go now," I said looking at Caleb after Nick shook my hand.

"Unfortunately, I have to watch that one," he said pointing to Nick. "And I suggest you watch who you're calling cute unless you want Kody to cut her head off."

"Than you are very nice looking, coming from a guy who has a girlfriend and doesn't wish for her to cut your head off," he said the last part louder like someone was listening. "so what do you want to do the night's still-," he paused looking at the clock, he cursed under his breath,"- I told my mom I was going to take her home and she's not gonna like it that you are in her house without her knowing."

Nick ran off to go call his mom to let her know I was here. It was weird because even though Nick was cute he didn't make me feel like a bubble. It was cute that he had so much respect for his mom.

It shocked me how tall Nick and Caleb were though. The people I've met before all stopped at 6'0 never any taller. Even Acheron was way over 6'0, which was weird seeing as how my mom was a tiny, about 4'11. I just hope I don't become his height. Like honestly who wants a girl who is a giant? Nobody that's who.

I sat down on the couch looking around at Nick's place. He must be catholic, it was crosses everywhere. The one thing that caught my eye was the symbols on the top of the walls. It reminded me of the one we had back home, but I never knew what they meant. Except mine never gave off light.

"What are those," I said pointing to the ceiling. Nick and Caleb looked up than back at a
me confused.

"What are what," Nick asked holding his head to the side.

I looked back up to see that the symbols weren't there anymore. "Nevermind, I thought I saw something. Maybe I should take a nap. Had a long day," I stretched and yawned. "Wake me when Acheron is back, or don't. Either one,I don't care."

I laid across the couch before they could say anything else and went to sleep. I knew what I saw, but I didn't know if I'd have any proof of it. I didn't want them to think I was schizo or find out about my weirdness, at least not right now. Who was I kidding, it's gonna get rough here for me. Eventually someone is gonna find out about me. And I won't know how to explain it. Maybe it'll just be best if I didn't attach myself to anyone yet. Maybe.

"So Cay what's up with her? You know why she's here," nick whispered to Caleb. I was starting to wake up, but decided not to do anything.

"All I know is that her mom passed away a day ago and now she's here," Caleb said in hushed tone. They sounded like they were right behind me. My stomach tightened at the thought of her. I still wasn't over it and I don't think I will.

"Man that's messed up. I couldn't imagine what I would do if anything happened to my mom." He paused for a second. "She seems to be handling it well."

"Yeah. Well I'll see you later Gautier, try not to do something stupid," Caleb said walking over to the door.

"Awe man how would I ever,"Nick said sarcastically. "Wait. What am I suppose to do with her tomorrow. Acheron won't be back by tonight."

Caleb let out a sigh and said, "I don't know, have Kody or someone take her shopping and all that girl stuff. This is not really my problem right now."

The door closed and Nick wandered off somewhere. I sat up and looked around his apartment some more. Mom would've loved them. I looked at the clock and it was now around 2 in the morning. I couldn't fall back asleep if I wanted to at the moment. I'd probably just crash again, who knows. Maybe if I go to the restroom, I'll fall back asleep. That usually works for me.

I got up to go there and accidentally walked in Nick's mom room. She was stretched out across her bed, still in her uniform sleeping. I tried my best to be quiet and close the door softly.

The next door I tried was thankfully the right door. Hallelujah! I was shocked when I saw myself in the mirror, I looked a hot mess. My hair was everywhere and my eyes had dark circles underneath. In all honesty I looked like crazy Mona, when she was to Radley, in Pretty Little Liars. Trying to somewhat fix myself I ran my fingers threw my hair and splashed a little water on my face.

I left out to go back to the couch when something pushed me down from behind in the hallway. Whatever it was knocked the air out of me.

I shut my eyes trying to calm down before I gave anything away from myself. When I turned around to see what it was nothing was there. I got up and ran to Nick's room. He was sitting on his bed reading some manga book.

I shut the door behind me and looked at him. "Do you have ghost in this apartment," I asked shaking like crazy.

"No, why," he said looking around alertly.

"Because something just freaking pushed me in the hall. Where's Acheron I want to leave, now!"

He held his hands up," Okay calm down. But he won't be back until tomorrow night. You're kind of stuck here for a day."

I slide down the door, sitting on the floor growling out of frustration. "How do I get in situations like this," I said under my breath. "Can I stay in here? I don't want to sleep out there anymore."

Nick started to say something but his phone started ringing saying, "pick up the phone or I kill you."

He answered and said,"What is it Ash?" He paused for a little and looked at me. "Yeah, I got it..... Yeah, yeah, sure you will." He audible gulped and went still. When he answered he was more serious, "Got it, I'll keep an eye on her." He hung up and laid back on his bed sighing.

"Who was that," I asked.

"Acheron and sure you can stay." He turned to his side to look at me, "What's with you and Acheron? I've never seen him this protective over someone before."

"A could say the same for y'all, but um it's a bit complicated. I just met him today, so I don't know much about him. "

"He doesn't share much," Nick said throwing a pillow to me. "Goodnight."

I laid my head back down to go back to sleep and to my surprise I did. Tomorrow was gonna be a new day and I'll have to get through it. I really wished my mom was here she always loved to talk about New Orleans. I closed my eyes to end the nightmare. I love you mom and I'll miss you forever. I will never forget you.