A Midnight Rose {ON HOLD}

Home Sweet Home... I Think

I was relieved when KC pulled up to his apartment, instead of my house. I wouldn't be able to face her yet. KC parked the car, and, before I could even get out of the car, I was tackled by Lily, KC's little sister. She had tear streaks down her face, so I wiped them away. Even though she had just hugged me, I hugged her again. She saw me as a second mother, and I treated her as she was my own child. I pulled away and walked with her back into the apartment. KC went in ahead of us and threw his keys onto the counter. He then plopped onto the couch. I rolled my eyes.

"You need to get your homework done Lily" KC chastised

With an irritated groan, she walked over to the kitchen table and sat down in front of a Math book. How fun. I walked to the couch and sat down on the floor, by KC's head. His soft lips brushed against my head. Alyssa went into the guest bedroom, which she has claimed, and took a nap. I was stuck sleeping in KC's bed, seeing as I was NOT sleeping on the hard couch. He kissed the top of my head, again, and began channel surfing. Cheyenne came walking out of the guest bedroom, seeing as there are two beds, yawning. When she saw me she exploded into tears and came running towards me. She attacked me with hugs, asking if I was ok. I assured her everything was fine, but she didn't seem convinced. I rolled my eyes and got up. I spinned around showing her I was fine. She laughed and and ran off to the kitchen.

 I sat back down, when she came back with something that made me lick my lips. Blood.

"Mine" she, practically, growled

I put my hands up in surrender. I muttered an apology as she stomped off toward her bedroom. I heard Alyssa scream at Cheyenne to get the blood out of the room. KC and I laughed. Alyssa came stomping out of the room and sat on the floor next to me.

"I was about to get some, too" I told her

 "Me too" Lily called

Alyssa groaned and stepped out back. She leaned her elbows on the metal railing, and put her chin in her hands. I watched her to see what she was going to do. She took a hairtie off her wrist, which was one of the items covering scars, and tied her hair back in a messy ponytail. I walked into the kitchen and got some blood for Lily. She thanked me and gulped it down.

"When was the last time you drank?" I asked concerned

"Two weeks" she whispered

"Are you trying to starve yourself?" KC joined in the conversation

"No, it's just that... I... kind of got... accused at school..." She stuttered

"What does that have to do with you're blood supply?"

"I was in the bathroom, and I was really thirsty, and one of the populars came in and noticed some dry blood on the corner of my mouth"

KC didn't look too happy, so I went outside to check on Alyssa. She was concentrating on her hands, and I freaked out.

"What are you--?!"

She wasn't cutting herself. She had a ball of flame dancing around in her hands. I was scared, yet fascinated at the same time. Fascinated at how the flames sparkled and danced. At how the red-orange color drew me closer. At how it was burning Alyssa's skin. It only took two seconds for me to notice and risk my life.

I didn't know if my plan was going to work, but I tried it anyways. I clasped her hands together, burning my finger in the process. I screamed in pain, and KC was by my side in a split second.

"Don't do that again!" I yelled

"I am so sorry"

"Although, I think we should experiment..."