Vampire Academy

Chapter 20

As I walk outside, I'm surprised to see my father in the drivers seat. Taking a deep breath I rush over to the other side of the car setting myself in the front seat before closing the car door behind me.

It's a true shock that he of all people came to pick me up. Right now, we weren't exactly on good terms.

Shifting in my seat, I try to adjust to the uncomfortable silence just praying he'd say something, anything.
I knew he angry at me, I could sense it. All I ever seem to do is make him angry.

He may have been mad at me but he couldn't stay that way forever. I was his only daughter and he loved me.
There's no way that this can continue because if I don't have my family, what do I have?
As we hit the road I allow my mind to drift into thought.

Considering the fact that maybe my parents sent me to this school knowing of the background sent shivers down my spine. I had to find out, but how would I even approach them with such an absurd accusation. They'd think I'm crazy that I've completely left the station.

Even if I was a vampire which I don't think I am. I'm for sure not a normal one. I knew that there was something very wrong with me and it was killing me slowly.

"Haven't heard any bad things from the academy so far, how are you doing? We haven't seen you in a while" My father suddenly speaks catching me off guard.
I fumble on my words a bit before responding
"Oh yeah, it's alright" I'm don't even believe my own words as they flood past my lips.

He nods his head focusing his attention back to the road as a sigh escapes my parted lips.

"Um, dad" I call out in an unsure tone that makes me cringe at how weird I'm acting around my own father.
He turns his head in my direction and I feel like melting under his parental stare.
"Yes skylar?"

I keep eye contact as best as I can, breathing becomes hard to do but I mange to force the air in and out. " I'm really sorry about everything that happened. It was stupid and pointless." I take a deep breath continuing on. "..And I just really hope you can forgive me because I can't live like t-this" my voice cracks and I bit my lip to prevent a sob.
I want this to finally be over I'm tired of feeling so guilty.

He looks at me with sympathy before grasping my hand in his and giving it a light squeeze. It's comforting and makes me feel relaxed. My father always knew what to do.
"Of course I forgive you sweet heart. Your my little girl and although what you did really disappointed your mother and I , I forgive you" he quaked grazing his finger tips on the back of my hands.

I smile gently happy that he accepted my apology.
"I will never do anything like that again, I promise" I advised watching as a grin curves his lips.
I've never felt so good in all my life. This was the first time ever that I apologized and actually meant it. I feel like I've change so much that I don't even recognize myself anymore. But it was a good change, I liked the new person I was becoming.
***

The spaghetti mom cooked is absolutely delicious, and I'm glade I'm able to eat human food again.
"Your very hungry aren't you?" Mother laughed giving my another scope as I lick my lips in satisfaction.

Food doesn't seem to be a necessity at the Academy.
"Starved" I chuckle shoveling another fork full in my mouth. The amazing flavor exploding my taste buds. My God I miss this, I missed being at home and eating a home-cooked meal.
I missed being normal only because I know I'm not, at least not anymore.
Smiling in response mother continues chopping up a few tomatoes for the salad she's making. As she goes to cut another  vegetable it  wobbles underneath her frigidity hands and she completely misses cutting into her fingers instead.