The Slowest Kiss (On Hold)

Mesmorize me

I woke up sweating and panting. Ever since I came to this stupid school I've been having these life like dreams. What does it even mean? What did Luke mean?

Does he really know about me?

The room was dark except the light bursting through my windows. "Of course." I mumbled crawling out of bed. I didn't hate light but it always freaked me out in the middle of the night. My father used to tell me stories about a world that used to use light and shadows to communicate. It was a terrible world too with a lot of scary things in it.

"The light protects you but it can harm you. Be careful." He always said.

I grabbed a handful of the blinds and closed them shut my room becoming instantly dark.

Something brushed aganist me and my surprise turned to horror as I saw him. I made no sound. I saw Skelos in pictures but I never imagined he would look vivid now. First of all, he was beautiful. The kind of beauty that makes you want reach out and touch it or stare in awe. His picture gave him no justice. He had a chiseled jaw that only made his leering grin that much perfect. His dark green eyes that were locked onto mine, were almost animated.

Why wasn't I running away?

His dangerous and evil aura hung around him with the misty fog. His face hard and composed as he eyed me carefully.

"You must be Aria Forrester." His deep voice spoke softly as if trying to sooth me.

My gut wanted to say something rude like "What's it to you?" But I couldn't. I knew I had to be smart. I hesistantly nodded. I knew nothing about this man only about how dangerous he actually is. To me he had the appreance of a king but the eyes of a child.

This man could kill me without a single thought. And here I am, standing in front of him. My throat quickly tightened. Skelos took careful steps around me and looked me up and down. I tried to move my feet but they were frozen.

"Why can't I move?" I asked trying to at least squirm. "Because I made it that way. I want a better look at you." He said seductively. Chills went up my spine. Was this man checking me out? Of all things?

"You look like an extact doppleganger of your mother. Remarkable." His tone sounded shocked but his face remained expressionless. "What are you doing here?" I spat changing the subject. He didn't answer right away, instead he continued to circle around me.

"I have heard quite a bit about you. Seems like everyone lied." He said flatly. I couldn't stop the scoff that escaped my throat. "What is that suppose to mean?"

"Its clear you have attitude. I like that. But you being powerful? All lies."

He stopped circling to stand in front of me. I glared not caring about who I was talking to anymore. This guy was--is--an asshole. "You don't know me at all." I retorted angrily.

His smile was slow and mesmorizing. I hated the fact that this man was so evil yet he was just as breathtaking to look at. Not fair.

"But I do. Your mother and father and I knew quite well actually. We were... kind of one big happy family." I focused on the anger inside me, trying to reach to my fire but I felt nothing but slightly burning embers.

He chuckled. "I know you can control fire and earth. You can't control either now because I am controlling you. Ironic no? I know your mother can control the spirirts and I know your father can see into the future. Your brother, just as pointless as you are, can control wind and water."

My father had a power too? "We are not pointless. Clearly we fought you before and we won't be afraid to fight you again. So back the hell off." I added the last part without thinking. If he was controlling me he sure as hell wouldn't be able to control my words.

He chuckled again full this time. "Maybe you're right. Your family is very, very valueable to me. I may need to use one of you, the weakest of the few to help me out. Can you imagine Aria? Being able to control all of the fire in the world in one simple snap of your fingers? Can you imagine the power?" His eyes danced with excitment and he clenched his fist together with a wild grin on his face. "You don't have to be the weakest."

I shook my head. I didn't have to think about this. "No. I will have nothing to do with you. Unless it involves burning you're evil ass to a crisp than fine by me but I will not rule anything with you. And leave my family alone!"

The mist sizzles a little when I raised my voice and I gained control of my arms. I smirked proudly. So that was the key. Show the fog a little anger and everything will be fine.

His smile fell and his eyes were dark again. "Well don't you worry. That was my first and last invitation. I know of another male in your family that might be willing." He smiled ."We'll see each other soon again Aria. Do take care."

The fog began to blow away and I reached out and grabbed nothing air. "Wait! What male are you talking about? Nathan? My father? My uncle?! Come back!" I yelled at the top of my lungs.

The air still hung with his presence and a deep laugh boomed inside my room. "The one who you will least expect." And with that the light and the fog were gone.

I sighed in frustration. Nathan would be the one I would mostly expect so it couldn't possibly be him. My uncle I'm sure can take care of himself and my father, now that I know of how powerful he actually is, he can take care of himself too.

But what if none of them can? What if I can't protect myself?

I don't know why I feel the need to talk to my mom right now. Maybe I've finally cracked and I need to let some of my crazy out. I doubt she can hear me anyway.

I took a deep breath.

"Mom. If you are suppose to protect me why didn't you warn me about this? About how evil Skelos was or how important we are. I need to understand things better! I'm blaming you for this. Since you were the one who left and gave me nothing. You gave us all nothing." I started to shake the fire inside me burning practically begging to be released. I held it in which was causing me to shake more.

"I know I pretty much shut you out and you can't hear me right now but I wish you were be here. To at least explain to me and Nathan what this all means instead of making us come here and try to discover things on our own. Why do that? Living with dad was difficult enough without you around because he would do nothing but mope but leaving us here with these powers? Granted it was my life that I was used to and I wouldn't change a thing. I was fearless back home and now..." I opened the blinds and let the light in, staring deep at the moon's glow.

"I'm always afraid. You never told me about this life mom, you never explained to me how it would be..." I closed my eyes and pressed my head to the glass.

Maybe it was the insanity kicking it, or maybe I was just tired but I could've sworn I heard someone something.

"I'm sorry."