Dinzel

12// Making Things Right

Marian
Badass?

Well, it really wasn't my intention. I didn't mean to slap him. I had no place to do it.

But I had told him not to touch me. It was reflex.

The things I said while I was on my knees, they came straight from my broken heart.

I didn't know how he'd react, I didn't care. I just said what was on my mind.

This prince had ruined my whole being in five minutes.

The flames, the smoke, the devilish grin on his face, the toxic smell. It was all still fresh in my memory.

When he bent in front of me and held my face in his hand, when he made me look at his evil eyes, my anger grew and there was no trace of remorse left.

He could decide to kill me. What was it to me anyway? I wasn't afraid of death, not in the slightest.

The remainder of that day was irrelevant. I spent the little free time reading the tragic novel I found while cleaning out the library.

The book was tragic and indeed a reflection of my past. But my past was much darker, and the characters were lucky enough to always have death save them from the cruel world.

I had no one to save me.

Bruce
My friends left early and I could not find the human anywhere.

The sun was about to set and I stood in the balcony with a glass of blood.

I hated watching sunsets. It made me remember Brad, and how he would watch them. I would always tease him and grandpa but he always told me I'll get it someday.

The hot blood in my hand was soothing me more than I could say. It was like therapy.

"I never thought I'd see you watching sunsets Bruce Crown."

I looked to see Bella standing behind me. She wore a causal top and black sweatpants. The way she always dressed so casually was adorable to an extent.

"Hi," I smiled, turning back to rest on the railing "you going out with Rachel?"

She shut the door and joined me, resting on the railing as well, "Yep. We just wanna head out for a stroll. But she's with your mom."

"Mmm," I nodded and took a sip.

"So, how are you?" I looked at the sincerity in her eyes.

"I'm fine.. I guess," I answered simply, looking back at the sky.

"I heard you and Abby are done."

"We are."

"O...kay.."

"Do you wanna ask something?" I turned to her, "you look nervous. I don't bite you know."

She laughed lightly. "Yeah... I was just wondering.. Can we maybe go out sometime?"

I looked at her. She better not have fallen for me. "You know how I am. I can't give you commitments Bella. And Rachel wont like.. this," I moved my hand between us.

"She doesn't need to know. And maybe I don't need commitments."

I never thought Bella would be saying this.

"So what..? You want us to be friends with benefits?"

"I guess... yeah."

"I have a lot on my mind right now. I'll be getting married soon-"

"That's what I'll be here for. I'll help clear your head."

I refused to look at her.

"Bruce," she turned my face to her and leaned in. Was she... trying to kiss me?