Dark Abyss

Chapter 18: Letting Barriers Down

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skylar grey_i know you

shawn mendes_a little too much

the script_flares

sleeping with sirens_better off dead

all time low_walls

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Darkness bathed the room in a frigid blanket that took over every corner of the room and creeped up to me, trying to latch on every bone of my being. The feeling of silk spread under my fingertips as I laid my palms flat in the mattress on either side of my body. Black covered my vision like if they were closed even when I felt them being open as my eyes fixed to the ceiling above. Thoughts were the wires whirling and twirling around in my mind like a chaotic mess that couldn't seize the confusing drama. They brought back the memories of the new vampires Perri, Brigitte, and Kristen's arrival.

Perri had softened to me and I relaxed my tensed muscles after we had a light conversation. Her characteristics where just like Luke pointed out to be, yet a little more humoristic. Brigitte seemed to scrutinize me, my every action, and what came out of my mouth every second I was in the library with them. Her actions and eyes revealed she didn't hate me, but I guessed she wasn't at her peak of joy for my presence among them. Kristen. She definitely had a show going on with Luke while making sure my eyes were on them. Anna educated me into not judging people (in this case vampires) based on their first impression, and that once you know them is what counts in talking like you know the person. Yet I know I'm going to hate her based on her condescending way of talking to me, supercilious behavior, and snobbish characteristics.

Then my thoughts phased into an unexpected set.

Shelby and David only entered my mind for negative comments on their incompetence in caring for an only daughter; but I question how they took my running away. Noticing the person you were entitled to take care of had been absent for days must've been a red light, right? Even as the terrible parents they were, wouldn't they of had seeked to their human side and at least inform authorities?

Karen. I have known her since we were in the 4th grade. I had woken up late one morning and couldn't make my lunch; so when lunch came around, I had nothing to eat. She sat next to me and offered me half of her sandwich and apple with great kindness in her big brown eyes. Since then, we were always together. Has she missed me since she left summer for early admission into Washington State University? We'd talked a few times in plans for me to move there once I had turned 18. Now those plans are a total waste. Has she noticed I've gone missing? Will she do anything to try and find me?

Melissa. I've known the small redheaded girl with freckles and green eyes my entire life, to say the least. I didn't like her much back when we were small, but as time passed and we grew up, we found to be compatible enough to withstand each other. She'll be attending North Texas University next fall for when senior years ends. She had to notice I was gone, right? Is she attempting to look for me?

The contemplation of me vanishing from their lives was something that hadn't come by my mind. It was a subject that maybe I'd try to mentally ignore without knowing, because now the truth of the situation is beginning to seep in.

I was kidnapped by vampires.

I wasn't going to be able to see my friends anymore without an explanation whatsoever about my evaporating.