Attending a Vampire School

Chapter 23: The Rivalry

❝The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.❞ | Ferdinand Foch

♕ SAIGE ♕

"The study guide for the next chapter must be completed by the end of the week." Mr. Jackson, the most annoying teacher I've ever come in contact with, said as he finished passing out large packets to the lab tables.

I flipped through the packet until I came upon the last page. My mouth hung open as I stared at the rather large number printed at the bottom in bold text. The packet was nearly ten pages long with seventy multiple choice questions.

Looking over at Rowan's table, I saw her trying to rip the study guide in half. This couldn't possibly get any worse.

"And you must work with your lab partners." The teacher that spawned from hell added at the end, earning a chorus of groans and whines. "It is absolutely mandatory. I will be checking."

Of course, the universe would prove me wrong. This definitely can get a whole lot worse.

Sneaking a fearful glance to my right, I watched as the dark-haired boy sent a glare at our teacher. Mr. Jackson grinned at the student's pain as he began to turn his back. I must have stared a little too long at Nolan because he turned his head and narrowed his eyes at me.

The sudden uneasiness clawed it's way inside my body as I hurriedly glanced away. My face burned from embarrassment, yet I felt extremely uncomfortable sitting next to him. His words were still haunting me from Saturday night, repeating over and over in my mind.

I've been a nervous wreck, really wishing I could skip today. I didn't want to see Nolan's stormy grey eyes at all. I'm afraid he's waiting for the right moment ensnare me. After the awkward silence between me and the boys yesterday, they decided to finish cleaning up and leave.

It made me a little sad to not witness their usual sarcastic remarks and hilarious arguing. The boys left my house without another word, while I mulled over Carson's statement about my mother.

The bell rang and Mr. Jackson turned back to the class. "Make sure you complete the partner assignment."

Students quickly grabbed their backpacks and began to chat loudly. I watched for a few seconds before realizing I needed to head to my next class. I neatly folded the ten-page packet and put it inside my binder.

Zipping up my bag, I stood from the uncomfortable lab stool. A sigh escaped my lips as I saw that Rowan had already bolted from this small prison. Walking toward the classroom door, I felt his dark presence walking closely behind me.

There was no need to turn my head to see who it was. I could tell from the way my body reacted, a shiver running down my spine and the hairs on the back of my neck immediately standing up. I bit the inside of my cheek, suddenly feeling his iron grip on my arm.

"Come with me." His warm breath tickled the sensitive skin of my ear.

He directed me into the overcrowded hallway, where students minded their own business and paid no mind to the little things. I was pulled down the opposite way where my classroom was. As we exited, Sebastian suddenly appeared in front of the classroom across the hall.

My eyes widened when he made eye contact with me. Sebastian's eyes narrowed when he saw Nolan dragging me off somewhere. I wanted to cry out to him, but it was too late. Before he could make his way toward us, Nolan had pulled me into the heart of the crowd.

My view of the lean boy disappeared and I wasn't too sure he would be able to catch up. Whatever Nolan wanted, I knew it wasn't something I would like. This reminded me of all the times Nolan has dragged me off to some secluded corner.