Heathen Series - Changed

Chapter 23

Stephanie's Pov...

I woke up earlier than I normally do; I opened my eyes and glared at the time.

'Four am!'

I sighed and rolled my eyes, then looked around. I stopped and stared at the wall. Was I seeing things differently, in way more detail than a normally? Oh God, what the hell was happening?

I realised then that the clock I was staring at wasn't actually a clock but my watch...

I shook it off as my imagination and got out of bed. I walked to the shower and turned it on to steaming. I stepped into the shower slowly and enjoyed the feel of the hot water running through my hair and rolling down along my spine. I relished in the feel of how the second the water hit my body; it calmed me down immediately. I felt each drop roll over my skin and I swore I could feel every breath of steam filled my lungs.

At that moment, all I could think of was relaxation. The steam felt better, made everything feel better. I opened my eyes and followed a drop as it fell, passing through steam and the air resistance to land on the tiled floor.

'Those vitamins must have been really good, damn.'

As I got out, I remembered how Sebastian's eyes seemed to change colour every now and then. The blue seemed to keep me suspended in time and that made a shiver run down my back. I took some water and splashed it across my face to wash the image of Sebastian out of my mind.

'What the actual fuck!'

I got dressed quickly, making sure to wear the new uniform they had delivered to me last night. I opened the door and peered around to see if there were any guards or if Sebastian was waiting for me before I started my usual walk around the base.

I heard someone walk up behind me; his footsteps sounded very light but arrogant.

"Hello Sebastian, you seem to be following me around, is this a new habit?" 

"How did you know it was me?" he asked sounding impressed.

"Lets say it was my natural instincts, also you have been doing it a lot lately.
What do you want, or should I ask what the General wants now?" 

I turned and folded my arms over my chest.

"Funny, I'm not just a messenger for the General you know. I have a dark and sensitive side to me too, so I do what I want, when I want... with who I want."

"I'm sure you do though I'm not sure who would want to do anything with you. That must be why you choose to spend your free time following girls around the base; fascinating. And I'm sure I could handle your dark sand whatever sensitive side, if you had one." 

'I'm not sure where this is coming from but I'm liking it.'

"Don't objectify me! I'm more than just a sexy guy." 

Sebastian dramatically put his hand on his head and took a step closer to me.

I looked down - I can't seem to look into those deep eyes of his, these days - and could feel his hot breath on my neck. I took a step back before he could do anything unexpected; he did have a habit of surprising me sometimes.

"Nobody said you were sexy, so don't twist my words and actually answer my question." 

He chuckled and took another step closer – a step too close to me and ended up blocking my way. He took a rebellious curl that escaped my ponytail and played it around his fingers.

"Why are you following me?" 

I took a deep breath and was shocked as my voice came out low and intentional. I wanted an answer this time. I could see the look he gave me... not that regular playful look but something different. Then it disappeared and that playful smile came back.