Immortals (ON HOLD)

Chapter 31

Ariel

I didn’t groan or bolt upright at the sound of my alarm today. I just layed there for a few moments, reluctantly getting up and shutting it off. I sighed as I looked at my phone. Emma and I had briefly texted last night, and she managed to convince the guys to meet with me and the others at the mall. I was going to drive the four of us there, which reminded me that I was supposed to text Dimitri. I was still a little weirded out by him…something seemed wrong when he came over last night, and not just because his appearance was spontaneous. It was like he was keeping something from me…something which made him sad. I couldn’t figure it out. If he was lying to me…I’d be furious. And as much as I hated to admit it, I’d actually be a little hurt. I shook my head, rummaging through my closet for something to wear. Maybe if I showed some skin, Remi would be back on my side, since he seemed to be the most hostile. I then realized that I would have Chris and Remi, along with Emma and Kat in the same room. The thought nearly made my head explode. I shook the idea, taking a pretty white renaissance-style chemise from my closet, along with a strikingly beautiful amethyst underbust corset. Since the lacing was already tightened and fitted in the back, I just simply fastened the claps in the front. I slid into a dark- almost black- pair of skinny jeans, quickly putting on my black leather wedge boots.

After I grabbed my bracelet and vervain ring, I went to the bathroom to do my make-up and style my hair. I grabbed a large, pretty, shiny silver butterfly clip from me and my mom’s box of hair accessories, and went to work. I threw all of my hair to the right, inserting the clip at the back of my neck, so my hair would stay. I added some pretty curls to it, giving myself a once over in the mirror. Satisfied with myself (and how my chest looked), I grabbed my hoodies, school bag and thermos, and was off to school. I whipped out my phone after turning on something to listen to from my ipod’s playlist, and texted Dimitri that I didn’t need a ride to the mall, and for him and the others to just meet me there. He texted me back in the same minute, telling me how excited Kat was, but that Scarlet couldn’t come, since Emrick had sent her and Darius out. I wondered what for and where to; if Dimitri and Scarlet hadn’t found anything yesterday, what made Emrick think things would be different today?? I shook the thought, reminding Dimitri that I was telling my mom about “our relationship” today. He sent me a string of “hahahahahaha’s”, but that he would be around if I needed to text him later. What was his deal, lately?! He was acting awfully weird…. I sighed once I arrived at school, wondering if my friends would bother to meet me in my homeroom. I stopped texting Dimitri, putting my phone on silent, and went to my locker to put away my jackets and to get my books. I turned when I felt Dexter, waving to him shyly. He smiled weakly, walking over to me. “Hey Dexter…” I started, wondering whether he wanted to talk. “Hey Ariel.” “Look…I’m really sorry about not spending as much time with you guys. I hope going to the mall with me today can make it up to you…I’ll buy you guys an early dinner, if you want,” I offered, my nervous and sad smile foreign to my lips.

Dexter shrugged, though his eyes were warmer than what they had been yesterday. “It’s fine Ariel. I…I guess we were overreacting a little bit; I know you wouldn’t ditch us forever.” I grinned, and he gave me a gentle hug. I quickly turned toward where Emma’s presence was coming from. She looked Dexter and I over, her eyes unreadable. I picked through her emotions, sensing she was still a little hurt, but a sort of relief was running through her. I dipped my head to Dexter and we let each other go, and I took a few steps toward Emma. “Em…I’m sorry. I think you’ll feel better after going to the mall with me today. Do…Do you forgive me?” Emma’s eyes looked watery, and she ran to hug me. I had sensed it coming, but I wasn’t ready for its intensity. “Oh Ari!! We’ve been so stupid!!! I don’t even know why we were mad at you in the first place!! Like…we know we’re your bestest friends ever, and that you wouldn’t forget about us, even though Dimitri is smoking hot. Of course I forgive you!! I can’t wait to hang out with you today!” She blubbered, quickly straightening herself. “And might I add how hot you look?!” I laughed, giving her another hug. “Thanks Emma. I’m glad you’re not mad at me. Has…Has Remi cooled down some?” I asked. Dexter and Emma exchanged glances, and their emotions told me he clearly hadn’t. “Well…you think my outfit will get me back in his good graces?” I teased, though part of me was serious. Emma giggled, nodding enthusiastically. “Definitely. His mouth might hit the floor.” I laughed, the three of us waiting by my locker until we saw Remi. His eyes nearly bulged out of his head, and I waved to him with a cute smile.