Dusk Manor

Ch8: "I cant,"

-Denice's Pov-

....few weeks later

It was now September & the leaves were starting to fall. The wind was blowing, the weather was starting to get cold but we were all getting used to it. It didn't really affect us much either which we thought it would. Our classes were getting easier and harder each day but it's something to look forward to every day. Learning new aspects in each subject, our vamp classes were some what getting difficult for some students because the full change was around the corner so all the teachers were prepping us making sure we can handle it and know what to expect. Some of us where scared for the outcome some were not. They were excited.

"Dee come on where going to be late." Shay yells as we were running down the hall towards Geography.

My assignment was falling out of my hold because of how fast she was rushing me, let me remind you that we had our arms full so we were sprinting for dear life. My paper flew out of my arms when I stopped immediately hoping Shay stops but she doesn't, she kept running. I turn around to rush over to my paper that flew when I turn around and not see her anywhere.

"Shaaaaay!" I yell out but no response. I quickly get up and started to run when I took a sharp turn bumping into someone which makes me fall flat on my butt making my papers fly everywhere.

"Denice my dear," it was my mother. I look up and see her smiling when I gather up my papers and stood up tall.

"Sorry about that Head Mistress, I was rushing to my class because I'm some what late." I reply politely.

"I can see that, the bell rang 5 minutes ago why were you late?" She asked.

"Me and-" I stop in my sentence and erase the truth and made up a lie.

"I was gathering up my papers in home room when I realize the first bell rang. It's my fault I should've paid attention." I gulp looking right into her eyes.

"I see, well I believe Ms. Athena wouldn't like a student who's late to her class my dear, come on let me walk you." She smiled opening her one arm to let me walk by. I slowly walk beside her trying hard not to make a small talk. We reach the classroom when mother knocked on the door as we walk in together making the entire class look back at us including Ms. Athena.

"Mrs. Hastings, Good afternoon. How may I help you?" She kindly asked standing up to walk towards us.

"Well Ms. Athena, Denice here.." She starts off when I look up at her and bit my lip as she looks down at me.

"Denice was with me in my office for a few minutes. I had to see her before class, I hope she didn't miss anything important because of me." She giggled rubbing my back. I look at her with confusion and smile when I see Shay, and Jake questioning me from a distance.

"Oh no, she didn't. I was just mentioning today's assignment Denice sweetie, you can go find a seat." She replied as I did what I was told. I look back and see them heading out the door when I take a seat next to Shay and Jake.

"What the hell Dee, I thought you were behind me?" Shay asked.

"I was, then my paper flew out of my arms and then suddenly I bumped into my mom. Like she literally just lied for me." I laugh.

"Well she must've had a good reason dee," Jake smiled.

"I guess so." I nod.

After class, it was our break but we didn't do much. We just went to sit down in Mr. Kahns class and waited until it started. We didn't do much because he just talked and talked and bored us all out so me and Jake were handing each other notes between one and another being weirdos of coarse. That following evening it was hunting class and we learned about protecting ourselves against others so it was difficult at first but me and Jake got a hang of it pretty easy. Jake would have to charge at me and I would either have to dodge him or push him off so he wouldn't be able to wrap his arms around me to take me down. It was fun at first but then I found myself flirting with him a lot but he didn't mind. He was being a flirt towards me first. It was now my turn so I ran up towards him hoping he would gently push me only having him catch me in the air and slowly put my down on my tip toes as his nose rubbed against mine. My breathing was heavily as his eyes were shut softly. I wanted to tease him a bit so I glided my lips against his cheek but I made sure my eyes were closed. I hear him chuckle when I step back giving him a soft push.