The Chronicles of the Eternal Envoys: Seraphina's Story

Chapter 1: A Happy House Pt 2

Things weren't so bad. Seraphina carried on with her day as per usual. Demetri being the big ol' protective softy he was, walked her to her next class despite his 2nd period being on the other side of the building.

Her bag was slung over his shoulder while he carried his along with her books.

A tough vampire, that one was.

"You take your medicine for those headaches?" Yep, things were normal.

"No... have you taken yours"

He shoved her harshly with his side causing her to stumble a few steps as she laughed. Their bickering continued until they reached her Vampiric Linguistics class. And as usual, their friends Jameson and Kai stood outside the classroom waiting.

Naturally, Seraphina tensed at the sight of them. There was something in the air between them. The same awkward tension that had been between her and Demetri at first.

She could hear Demetri groan beside her. They stopped in front of the two and stared. Four pairs of multi-colored serious eyes met. Murmurs from those in the hall around them were heard.

"Hey guys"

Jay broke the silence and reached for her bag. Demetri glanced at the hands outreached towards him and reluctantly passed it to him.

"I've gotta get to class," Demi said but as his gaze slipped to Seraphina's he added,

"You know, learning Human Lang is useless. The Wrights are in charge of communication and alliances, I've never understood why it's a graduation requirement. Let's just skip"

Seraphina stared at him incredulously and replied, "You know damn well I do not skip" A sneaky grin crawled its way up to her face as she added,

"And you're much too scared of Lord and Lady Heath to try and skip a class"

Her friend practically growled at the mention of his parents. Shoving her books in her hands and stalking off in the opposite direction of his next class mumbling something about girls and parents and suck-ups.

 "I'll be fine!" She called after him and giggled a bit when he waved her off in response.

"Are u guys sure they fought?"

"100 percent, I was there when it happened"

"Maybe they made up?"

"No way, this all has to be an act. Must be Lady Seraphina's power at work. Just like a Goldsmith to manipulate things to their advantage."

Turning away from the direction Demetri stormed off and ignored her peer's bothersome speculation. Seraphina faced her friends of 10 years, the ice between them thawing immediately as their eyes met. Taking notice of the wicked grin on Kai's face and even the small friendly smile on Jay's usual scowling face. "Shall we?" Kai grinned and linked arms with her as they walked into class, Jameson walking behind them shaking his head. Some things never change.

...

She was wrong. Things are always changing. Last class of the day. And to think, it was once her favorite. The only class she and her friends had all together besides lunch. She shook her head, refusing to even think about how she and Demetri were the only ones with the balls to meet for lunch at their usual spot. The tip of her right fingernail scraped the cuticle and nail fold of her left one. 

The treehouse about a mile away from school felt empty without the six overgrown children trying to climb up it. (Why they climbed instead of just jumping up to the top like the strong vampires they were completely evaded Seraphina's mind) Deciding it was time to put on her big girl pants and face the music, she forced her hands to her side and walked into the Girl's Locker Room to change for class.