Vampire Knight: Punishment ((COMPLETE))

7- Beautiful

Leesa and Anya walked on either side of Blake, which made her feel better about the situation, at least. But what exactly were they going to do to her? Blake gulped, shaking her head. She didn't want to so much as think about it. A feeling of fear crawled up her spine, and a sick feeling hung in her stomach as she walked (still barefoot) down the stairs of the night-class dorms. Why hadn't they told her about any of this? Surely, it wouldn't be that bad...would it?

"Ready?" Anya asked excitedly. "Most humans haven't ever been to a vampire party alive! Especially a party held by a Pureblood!" Blake's eyes widened. Alive? Why wouldn't they be alive?! She was visibly trembling now. Just what were they going to do with her? Instead of answering her silent question, Leesa opened the doors to the dorm and pushed her outside. Her hands... Blake thought. They're so icy... Blake looked around, drinking it all in. 

Many vampires were standing fairly close to the door. Some held punch, and others stood there, talking with perfect, straight faces.  They had their school uniforms on. Another group (smaller than the first she'd seen) was even farther back, looking around and sometimes speaking a few words. They had dresses and tuxedos on, looking semi-formal. Blake's cheeks heated as she saw what the last of her eyesight took it. Lee was sitting on a red, velvet chaise lounge in the center of it all, his face bored and his posture laid back. He watched it all like an alpha in a wolf pack, but his eyes were dulled over as if thinking about something else.

Then he must have sensed her presence, because he turned his head to stare at her. His eyes lit up, red and alive the instant their eyes met. Blake could see mixed emotions, liveliness, and...something else. A warm feeling, heating her face and heart. Anya squeezed Blake's shoulder, giggling softly. She then whispered, "Oh...by the way...the whole reason why Leesa's jealous and Lee loves you is because..." She paused, hugging Blake's body and speaking even quieter, "You're beautiful...Not just on the outside, but on the inside too.."

Blake stiffens, trying to turn back and say something. Anything. But Anya pushed her towards Lee, turning and instantly at the side of Leesa. The two walked away into the crowd of aristocrats. Blake spun, the world seeming to freeze. She was scared, confused, and as shocked as a poor child got when they were given a present on Christmas day. A warm feeling tugged at her heart, but she was still confused on the inside. The feeling of the world came back to her in an instant, and before she knew what was happening she had caught herself. 

Blake took an enormous breath in, and shakily headed toward the inpatient Lee.