Turn Away | c.h

Chapter 31 - Take Me Home

I felt his fingers glide across my stomach, dark eyes staring deeply in to mine. I let out a helpless noise, staring up at him, watching a burning passion ignite behind his eyes. He enjoyed watching me suffer before him, he enjoyed the way my body responded to him and only to him.

My legs were pried apart, his hand pressing down to my stomach. I shifted under him, my body slick with sweat as he leant in, capturing my lips in his. I kissed him back, my shaky hands trying to pull away from their constraints. I was dying to lay my hands on his body.

Our teeth clashed, his fangs brushing my bottom lip as my mouth parted. The sharp edges dragged across my skin, causing blood to draw from the surface. But it was soothed by the softness of his lips, softly sucking at the blood. My eyes opened as he pulled away, lips moving to my neck. I was ready for the pain, the commitment of becoming like him. It's all I ever wanted.

I felt his teeth drag across my skin, causing chills to shudder across my body. Here it was...

"Stella?"

No.

I closed my eyes, trying to hold him close but failing. I didn't want this to end I didn't want to wake up.

"Stella. Wake up."

My eyes opened, as I lifted my head from the desk. Everyone's eyes were on me, the teacher standing by my desk, arms folded. I felt my cheeks burn as I glanced around, leaning back in my seat.

"What have I told you about sleeping in my class." She sternly said. I shyly looked down.

"Sorry, I just-"

"No excuses- I expect you to catch up on all this work in your own time. If you fail this calculus test next week, then you've earned yourself a detention. Am I clear?" She said, eyebrows raised. I softly nodded, pushing my hair back from my face.
I was beyond embarrassed that she'd call me out in front of everyone- I mean, we only had a couple of minutes left of this class, couldn't she have just let me be? Mrs. Waller stared down at me before turning around and walking back up to the front of the class. That's when the bell sounded through the school, causing everyone to let out a groan of relief, instantly standing up.

I stood up, gathering my books in my arms and glancing around. Finally, the end of a very tiring day. This had been the longest day of my life, I wanted nothing more that to crawl away back into the warmth of my bed and to sleep again, in hopes Calum would return to my dreams.

I walked to the front of the class, trying to manoeuvre my way out of the stuffy room. I wanted to be anywhere but here. But Mrs. Waller refused to let me go just yet.

"Stella, can I have a word with you?"

I paused, closing my eyes as I restrained a groan. Why couldn't I just be home already.

I turned around, slowly pacing back over to her. She stood by her desk, watching as I walked over to her, elongating the route as I so blatantly moped. I was still upset that she awoken me from my wonderful dream.

"Now," she started. I looked up at her. "I was wondering if everything's okay. Your grades have dropped significantly for almost every subject... Your attendance rate has decreased, not to mention you having the audacity to nap in my class?" She said, causing me to nervously look down, avoiding her gaze. "I want to know what's going on... I'm the student councillor, you know that right? Everything you say is confidential." She said, her voice growing more gentle. I shook my head, glancing up at her.

"Everything's fine- I'm just tired."

"Stella... What's going on." She raised her eyebrows, leaning forward. I pulled away slightly, feeling a lump in my throat begin to form. No- not now. I couldn't cry now, goddamn it.