Destined to Collide

Running Down The Hill

And I'd give up forever to touch you,

Cause I know that you feel me somehow.

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be,

And I don't want to go home right now.

And all I can taste is this moment,

And all I can breathe is your life.

Cause sooner or later it's over,

I just don't want to miss you tonight.

And I don't want the world to see me

Cause I don't think that they'd understand

When everything's made to be broken

I just want you to know who I am

Iris by Goo Goo Dolls

Chapter Twelve - Running Down The Hill

I hummed quietly as I concentrated looking at the chess peaces in front of me. My eyes scanned the board, thinking of a possible move I can make. It was my lunch break, and I was back in the cage again, sitting across from Godric with my legs crossed, the chessboard sitting between us. We have been playing the game for about half an hour now, and I was very determined to finally beat him this time. I was starting to get frustrated, for we have played this game numerous times before, but not once have I won. I mean seriously, I have been the undefeated champion in our family since like… forever. I have played with dad and had won. I have even defeated Steve countless time knowing how he mopes around like a child every time he loses. But even with all my proficiency, tricks and poker-face, I could never seem to surpass Godric's amazing skill. He seemed to always be one step ahead of me. But not this time, today was different, I was close, closer than I have ever been to winning.

Without moving my eyes from the game, my hand stretched to my right, blindly trying to find my half eaten sandwich and took a bite. The vampire's hand moved as he shifted his chess peace. My lips twitched a bit in excitement, for he was walking right into my trap. Godric always said not to look at it just as a game, but to observe it like a battle strategy. And that's what I've been doing, watching each and every tactics he made, and I could tell I was getting better everyday. My fingers griped my knight as I made my final move, making certain every square of his king's surrounding has no possible movement.

"Check mate!" I shrieked loudly, laughing in happiness. Godric didn't seem surprised by his defeat; he just looked up at me with a kind smile.

"Ooh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah; I kicked a vampire's butt." I sang doing a little dance from where I was sitting, making Godric chuckle a bit with an amusement in his eyes.

I was in the middle of my little happy dance when I caught something in the corner of my eyes. It was hidden so well, yet far too obvious. I don't know how I didn't notice it before; it was right in my face. "Oh, my god, you let me win." My voice came out in a whine, as I stared at the board, my mind thinking over all of his moves. He could have easily avoided my trap, and knowing Godric, he probably had another trick up in his sleeves as well, but he purposely moved into my trap.

"I did no such thing. I just simply gave you the opportunity to win." He spoke with spark in his eyes. I laugh at his explanation, before stretching my hand to punch him playfully on the shoulder. "That's cheating. Going easy on me is the same as letting me win." I voiced, giggling cheekily. I couldn't help but find it sweet that he let me win. I leaned forward with my hands on either side of the chess board, and gave Godric a soft a peck on the cheek before sitting back down. The vampire's eyebrow rose, making me smile, "thanks for cheating for me, but next time I don't need your help to seriously kick your butt."