Crimson Love

Chapter Seven

Even though I've seen pretty much every single vampire movie, besides Nosferatu, I still decided to do some internet research on vampires. It was super fun! But now onto the story! Enjoy~

Ellie's POV

I woke up to see a message on my phone from Skyler. It read, "Hey Ellie, I'm sorry but something came up and I won't be able to take you home from school today, really sorry."

I sighed, upset but also annoyed that I'd have to walk home through the woods again. I didn't want to be mad at Skyler, but the obvious fact that I did not want to see Xander did not help.

Thinking Caroline might be able to give me a ride, I texted her. I got an immediate response of, "I can't, sorry. Josh and I are going on a date after school."

"Ughhhh," I groaned. "I wish I had a car."

Walking out of my room, I peaked my head into my parents room. They weren't there, meaning they had already left early for work. They had been kind of busy with work lately.

I went back through my room to the bathroom and got undressed for my shower. I needed to clear my head, and a nice hot shower is the way to do it.

Once the water reached a reasonable temperature, I stepped in and began to wash myself with shower gel before washing my hair with shampoo and conditioner. Once I finished showering, I wrapped myself in my fluffy towel and stepped out to get dressed.

Walking back into my room, I noticed the clock on my nightstand. I only had 20 minutes left, so I quickly threw on some jeans and a long sleeve purple top.

I ran back to the bathroom again to braid my hair and put on a little makeup. I settled with a thin layer of mascara and some lip gloss.

Running out of my room, I packed my bag, and grabbed a toast a saw sitting on the table for me. Even though my parents had to leave so early they made me breakfast. They are the best!

Even after eating the toast, I was still hungry, so I grabbed an orange from the fruit bowl on the counter. I started to peel the orange and eat, as I slipped on my vans.

Opening the door, the freezing air blew in my face making me realize I wasn't wearing a jacket. To be honest, I had no idea where my winter coat was, so I grabbed my moms hoodie that was sitting by the door and left.

I began to walk towards the wood's entrance, but as I drew closer the eerie feeling returned and I shivered, though it might have just been the cold.

Not wanting to confront Xander yet, if at all, I decided to take the bus. But I absolutely hated the bus. It was where the bullying was the most prominent, because Vanessa road my bus, and it was annoying getting squished by whatever kid sat next to you. Especially if it was a Senior. They seem to think they are so special, then again I would probably feel the same way when I was a senior.

I saw the bus had already arrived, and I ran to get on in time. The bus wasn't that full, thank god, so I could sit in an empty seat by myself.

We were almost at school when the bus arrived at the last stop, and on stepped the one and only, bitch of bitches, Vanessa.

"Oh, great," I muttered.

Vanessa's eyes turned right to me, as she smirked and took a seat right beside me.

"Even better," I whispered under my breath.

I turned to look out the window, but I knew that wouldn't stop her from harassing me. She loved to do that. Apparently she didn't have a life.