The Dark Prince

School was finally over! Thank God, Anica thought. She couldn't bear the long hours of class anymore and was happy she could finally get some fresh air.

"Annie!" Someone said grabbing her from behind. "How is my bestest friend in the whole world?"

She laughed. "Whould it kill you so say hello like a normal person? Do you have to like strangle me every time?"

Mark pretended to think, "Yes. Yes I do. So what is the agenda for today? Swimming? Hiking? The beach? Or are you going to be boring and read?"

"I think you know the anwer to that already."

Mark made a face.

"Anica... I swear, you're like the only person I know who can take the fun out of the weekend."

"Please, reading is pretty fun ok?" 

"And then you wonder why your soial life is non existant."

"I got you don't I?" She said with a wink.

"For now." He said, teasing her.

Mark and she had friends for eternity, and she planned on keeping it that way. Anica wasn't antisocial per say. She just enjoyed being on her own, curled up with a book and hot chocolate. She didn't go up to people and talk to them. That was more Mark's department.  He loved making new friends and going for parties. They were so different, it was a miracle they were so close.

Anica loved Mark to pieces. He was like the brother she never had. He somehow always managed to get all of her secrets out and then he’d tease about it for ever.

“Hey Annie. There he comes. Your boyfriend.” Mark said making kissing sounds.

“Geez Mark. What are we twelve? Ray’s not my boyfriends.” Unfortunately, she added silently.

But I mean, could you blame her? Ray was absolutely gorgeous. Blonde hair which was always neatly styled, deep blue eyes and a smile that could make anyone weak in the knees. She had been in love with him from the moment she saw him. His presence always left her breathless, like right now when he passed by her to get to his car.

"Hi Ray!" She said pathetically, waving at him.

"Hey..." He replied, trying to remember her name. He did not know her too well. They were in the same history class. They did a project together once if he remembered correctly. She was pretty cute.

Slim well-manicured cover fingers cover his eyes.  

"Guess who." She whispered into his ears.

" Umm... Andria?... Jessica?... Uhh... Mary-Lou?! Or Josephine?"