the game

ken

the first day back in classes i spend thinking through how i'm going to get katie to trust me. first, i'm going to say that the drug that luke has given me isn't working, which is true so i don't have to lie.

then i'll say that we need to work on...

but that's just it.

what is there that she and i have in common? she's nothing like me. i mean, how could she? she was raised with the humans for one. even i've got it better than that, even if im dying. i sigh as i make my way back towards the dorm.

suddenly i hear soemone calling my name, but it must be a joke. i spin my heart in my throat. katie is running up to me. she looks elated.

"hey ken," and then suddenly she's right in front of me.

i gulp.

"i need a favor," she's squirming like she's uncomfortable. like she actually needs something from me. i smile subconsciously. it's nice being on the receiving end.

"depends on if you can do a favor for me," i smile back.

she gulps.

"what's your price?" she demands.

it makes me smile wider.

"ladies first," and i rake a hand through my thick hair in a relaxed kind of way. she stamps her foot.

"i need you to teach me how to control my powers," she's blushing when she finishes. i know how much she hates asking for help. this must really be important to her. i smile widely.

"luke's meds didn't work and i need to be able to hold your hand at least," i put out my hand in way of sealing the deal.

she looks down at it, gulps and then shakes my hand firmly looking me in the eye for once. it makes me smile as the energy flows into me finally.

i exhale subconsciously.

she pulls her hand back.

"i don't want anyone thinking we're dating, got it?" she adds.

i grin mischievously.

"i'm the hottest guy in the school by a mile katie. wouldn't it be fun to parade around the school with me by your side?" i step closer. most girls can handle it for a while but they all fold eventually.

i place my index finger and thumb around her chin and force her to look me in the eye.

"i already said i like you," i say softly.

her blue eyes look like a storm. her soul looks torn about what i've just said. i smile wider.

"or are you afraid they'll be jealous? don't worry, no one can touch you with me at your back," i'm so close to her face now that i don't need to speak above a breath. her eye lashes are a thick sandy blonde and her nose is a pink button and her lips have a deep cupids bow and look like they're made of luxury pink satin. i can feel her breath on my face. feel her warmth filling me. she's beautiful.

and then she pulls away.

"glad you'll help me get stronger. not looking for a relationship right now, sorry," and then she's gone.

i blink.

when did i start noticing how beautiful she is?