A Vampires Lover - COMPLETE

Chapter Five

Dedicated to zee12076 <3 because you asked so nicely for another chapter
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2 weeks have passed since Byron left and I just cant pull myself together, sitting in the kitchen, cradling a cup of coffee I glance at the clock. 5:30 in the morning, ive lost count on how many times I have seen that god forsaken time. Laying my head on the table I stroke my fingers on the almost dead tulip petals and I cant help but feel that when the flowers die then so does Byron's feelings. Closing my eyes helplessly at the onslaught of emotions, how I wish I could go back in time and not tell him to leave, I wish I could have lain in his arms all night. The night he left I cried until there was no more tears, every night I cry until I just cant anymore but my heart is shattered and I dont have the energy to even try to fix the tiny pieces back together. Yasmin and Max have noticed a difference in me but they have respectfully not asked, although I think Yasmin can guess the reason, she was with me to help me through the first time he broke my heart.

"Im sorry Byron." I whisper for the thousandth time, I wish I didnt feel like this anymore. I wish I could cut off all my emotions and just get on with my life, I just dont want to hurt anymore. Finishing my coffee I glance at the time 6am, trudging up the stairs I shower quickly, dressing in a pair of jeans, a lacy top and my comfy hoodie. Today is Yasmin's first day at big school, I refuse to ruin her day just because im wallowing in self pity, this is her day and I will make it so. Applying just enough makeup to cover up the bags under my eyes I head to Yasmin's room, putting a smile on my face, knocking on her door it is swung open excitedly, Yasmin's fresh pretty face appears, her uniform making her look so grown up and smart, my smile widens in pride.

"Well, you scrub up well." I joke, causing Yasmin to laugh, smoothing her uniform down in a nervous gesture.

"Lara ..."

"Yes honey?"

"Im scared. Ive never been to school, what if people dont like me?" Choosing my words carefully as we walk down the stairs, my arm resting over her shoulders.

"There will always be some people that dont like you, either youre too smart, too pretty, too tall, too short, the list goes on. But there are always more people than that who are amazing, friendly and helpful. Just be yourself and you have nothing to worry about. Im sure that when you come home this evening you will have more friends than you can count on your hands."

"You think?"

"Yasmin, how can people not love you. Youre freaking amazing."

"And me or Lara will kick anyones ass if theyre horrible to you." Max's voice startles me as he suddenly appears behind us, Yasmin grins back at him.

"I know I can always count on you guys, love you both."

"Love you too." Max and I reply simultaneously which causes Yasmin to burst out laughing before disappearing to the kitchen as I walk with Max by my side wearing a sharp suit, looking every inch a bodyguard.

"You ready to go back to school Max?"

"Urg, dont remind me. Why did I take this job again?"

"Because you love us really. Im sure you'll have fun, and you never know, there may be some hot teachers."

"Gods youre awful Lara." I smile before busying myself, getting everything ready for Yasmin's first day at school, I swear I am more nervous than she is as she darts around the house singing to herself. After an hour, even though it feels like mere seconds Yasmin is stood at the front door, impatiently tapping her foot, waiting for Max to double check everything, taking the opportunity I quickly snap some photos of Yasmin, her grin captured by the shutter at the perfect moment. Yasmin runs up to hug me tightly, I almost drop the camera but the neckstrap saves it, hugging her back I can feel tears burning behind my eyes but I blink them away. Max comes up and kisses me on the forehead as Yasmin bounds towards the door.