Bound by Spirit - Completed

8. The Meeting - Grayven

GRAY'S POV

I quickly made my way to my new classroom, my mind whirling with the thoughts of the past and the unbelievable realization that the time had finally come. Soon I would meet my mate. While I have been luckier than most unmated Vampires, in that I have 5 persons that I care for, I was still envious of those who were of a different race or those of my kind who had met their match. It's like I'm an empty vessel, useless, lonely and unfeeling, waiting for the only person that can fill me with joy and love. Soon. Soon I will be fulfilled and I will have my reason for living.

The bell woke me from my thoughts, I had about 7 minutes before the warning bell would ring and the students that were now flooding the halls would start to come into their classrooms. I quickly glanced through the lesson plans left behind by the previous teacher and finding them well organized and simple, decided that there was no need for me to give them an easy day. I glanced at the clock, 6 minutes left. I closed my eyes and concentrated on the heartbeats that I could hear outside my door. I remember when my parents explained to me the finding of your mate. They told me that when I found her, her heartbeat would draw me to her side. My father explained it as a great symphony. He said it felt as if her heart became the beat in which his life song kept time, when her heart sped with excitement his entire being would match her pace and if ever it would stop, his world would end. Her voice is the melody to the song, the tone and texture of her voice is the most beautiful sound to his ears. Nothing has or will ever compare.

The door opened causing me to wince and then quickly dull my senses as the sound outside became deafening when using my advanced abilities. Looking to the source of my discomfort, there was a young girl with bright red hair, freckles and thin lips that had a bit too much red lipstick. She was stopped just inside the doorway blocking the other freshmen from entering. She was staring at me with mouth gaping wide. It was uncomfortable. I raised a brow, "Come in and take your seats. You are here to learn not to gape. Sit." She closed her mouth and flushed red all over. Everyone came in and sat in their seats. I stood by the door waiting until the last bell rang signaling the start of class then shut the door. I stood at the front of the class and introduced myself. "I am your new teacher, Mr. Andrews. My brothers and I have taken responsibility over 3 of the courses at this school. My brothers have agreed to let you call them by their first names but you will call me Mr. Andrews or Sir. Every day I will take roll call, if you are late you will get a detention. Today you can sit where you are but I will observe your behaviors with those around you and I will assign seating as needed. Now let us start."

The first period went by smoothly and uneventfully. I was erasing the previous lessons notes from the chalk board when I realized that one of my brothers must have met their mate. That or I'm unnaturally attracted to this chalk board. I felt a sudden surge of lust that was not my own. I mind-linked with my brothers and Van was the only to give a response.

Van – 'Ian must have found his mate, the lucky dog.'

Gray - 'Yes, he's got his block up right now. Probably too immersed in his mate. Soon we will be the same way.'

Van – 'I hope so. I just can't help worrying that it may take months or even years. I'm happy for him but I can't help but feel a little jealous as well.'

Gray - 'I understand. I'm feeling like that myself'

The second period bell had rung and it went the same as the first. Some students staring lustfully, some glaring in irritation and jealousy and most grumbling about how 'strict' I seem. I really couldn't care less if they didn't like me. Ever since Ian revealed our purpose in being here the only thing I cared about is finding my mate. While I wait for that I will do my job to the best of my abilities. Which is to educate them, not befriend them.