The Cursed One

Date Night

Nikolina's POV//

While resting the next day, I happened to fall asleep, and he visited again. This time he told me, he'd meet me tomorrow, but I'm sure he was mistaken. Tomorrow, or well, today now was my date with Zaiden, and I must say I'm stoked.

Lazarus came over earlier this morning, and told me to be ready by five tonight. I thanked him, and he took off to do some things with Zaiden beforehand.

I walked into the livingroom, and sat down on the couch, still in my day old pajamas. Ashleigh followed in after me, and laid her head on my lap, sprawling her legs over the arm of the couch. She faced upwards to me, and smiled.
"So, today's the big day, isn't it? Going on a date with the Headmaster's son, very intriguing." Ashleigh teased, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
"It's not a huge deal, Ash." I commented, and Penelope popped her head around the corner from the kitchen.
"What do you mean, 'it's not a huge deal'?" Penelope said, and went back around the corner, "wait, your right. It's not a 'huge deal', it's a 'major deal'. You've been here what, a month or two, and your already going on your first date."
"I really thought it was going to be with Lysander." Ashleigh said, causing me to wince at his name, "Oops, I'm sorry Nikolina. I forgot."
"No, it's fine." I shook my head, and looked at the TV screen, even though it was off.
"You are quite lucky," Penelope said, carrying a sandwich with her into the living room, "I believe only one other girl has ever gone on a date with Zaiden. He has high expectations."
"I guess you meet the qualifications." Ashleigh said, and sat up, "I wish I did. He's a hot one."
"Well, he's Nikolina's right now. Don't go getting any ideas, Ash." Penelope joked, causing me to laugh slightly.
"Just remember, Nikolina." Ashleigh looked at me sternly, "One, you have to tell us all about it when you get back. Two, no kissing on the first date. Three, we'll kick his ass if need be."
"Thanks guys." I said, and hugged Ashleigh, before getting up to hug Penelope.

I looked over at my phone, turned it on, and checked what time it was. Noon time. What to do til I need to get ready? I looked down, and realized there was a missed call. I unlocked my phone, and looked at the number. An unknown number? Who could this be? My phone began to ring, startling me, and I checked the caller ID. The same number. I looked up at Ash, and Penelope, and smiled slightly.
"I'll be back. I'm gonna take this call. I'll be in my room." I said, and hurried away.

Once inside my room, I answered the call, and held my phone up to my ear. I could hear breathing on the other side, and contemplated whether I should say something, but they got their answer first.
"I see you picked up finally." A male's voice said from the other side.
"Who is this?" I questioned cautiously.
"The name's Leon, nice to meet you, my dear."
"Y-your the number that keeps texting me, aren't you?" I rushed to say, "and the one who visits my dreams."
"Your such a clever girl. I'm glad my master chose you. You'll entertain me, quite nicely."
"'Entertain'? What are you talking about?"
"Oh, nothing. Don't you worry. I heard your going on a date tonight, you must be excited, am I correct?"
"Why does it matter?" I retorted, hoping to speed this conversation up, "what do you want from me?"
"You know exactly what I want from you, but it will take some time for you to understand, won't it?" Leon sighed, and cleared his throat, "Oh, it appears I must leave now. I'll see you soon, sweet cheeks."

Before I could say another word to him, he hung up the phone. I growled, and threw my phone on my bed. I paced around my room, hoping to figure out if I knew him, but I never met a Leon before in my life. How does he know me? How does he know about this date? Who is Leon?

*****

By four-thirty, I began getting ready for my date with Zaiden. I took a quick shower, making sure to shave, and wash my hair accordingly. When I finished I threw on a bra, and underwear, before Ashleigh, and Penelope rushed in to finish helping me.