HALF

37 | vamp

"Ohhhhh my Gooood!" I screamed once I reached the bottom.

The girls laughed and I shivered and chattered my teeth.

"Hey, you did pretty good on the first try snowboarding down." Taylor compliments.

"I almost ran into a twelve-year-old." I muttered. "Not to mention he was better than me and called me a grandma."

I sprawled on the ground. "Help me take this off." I moved my feet.

Jessica laughed and took the snowboard off my feet. She hauled me to my feet. "I'm getting some hot chocolate." They waved and I trudged inside.

After finishing my hot chocolate I decided to go the hot tubs. I rummaged through my suitcase looking for my swimsuit but only to find a black bikini. I don't remember packing this one...?

The girls helped me pack and- oh, it was Amara.

I put it on me and wrapped a towel around me shoulders. I made my way to the hot tubs. The hot steam blasted into my face once I entered. I let my purple towel drape and I stepped into a tub. I sighed of relief. Only my head was above the water. It was so peaceful and quiet which kind of made me want to bring a book.

I heard some voices echoing in the hall and I didn't feel the need to have company in here. So I got up, wrapped the towel around me, and walked out before anyone catches a glimpse of me. Rounding a corner, I bumped into someone which caused me to drop my towel.

"I'm sorry," I apologize.

I looked up to see Kyran and his friends, Juilo and Lucas. He eyed me.

Julio whistled. "Woo, sweetheart, work that fashion body." I glared at him and he held up his hands in defense. "Hey! Don't take it like that. I'm gay and attached to this guy." He hooked himself on Kyran's arm but he shrugged it off.

I couldn't help but glance at Kyran's bare chest. His muscular chest and the smooth contours of it- No. Stop, Breeze.

Kyran bent down and grabbed my towel. He gave it to me and said, "I'm sorry."

Then he left with his friends. He didn't even want to talk. He didn't even want to look at me. Maybe it's better this way. But I still can't forget what happened.

: : : : : :

I brought my laptop with me. I sat in bed looking up vampires. I want to learn more from them.

     1. Vampires barely drink human blood and takes blood pills.

     2. Human blood is what makes vampires pale and cold.

     3. A Dark is a vampire who hunts other vampires and feed on their blood.

    4. If a vampire drinks human blood for three days straight, that vampire becomes a Dark.

    5. If a vampire's body temperature drops to 15 Celsius, that vampire will die.

I stopped. This is ridiculous. All of this seems to be written by a kid who's a wolf. I need more information not just the obvious ones. I shut it and stood up. I clenched then unclenched my fists. I closed my eyes and breathed.

Activate Half.

I opened my eyes and I grew claws. Wolf ears were on my head and my fangs inched out of my mouth. I looked in the mirror an my blue eyes were glowing. Like, literally glowing.

Deactivate.

I was back to my normal self again. Now, I know how to summon my powers as a Half. I just need to work on my Vamp side.

Vamp.

Nothing happened. Do I really need to say it in my head? I pushed that aside and instead, I look at my hands and think hard. I'm pretty sure a sweat dripped on my forearm. After trying so hard, I stopped. Somehow I collapse onto the floor. I wasn't even tired but I feel tired. I try to move my legs but they only moved an inch.

What?!

Is this what happens if I try to be a Vampire? Did... I already lose my Vampire side?

No! I can't lose it I need it.

I need it to beat that bitch witch, Esther. After a couple of minutes, I regained strength and stood on my feet. I looked in the mirror again. I walked closer to it. My dark brown hair was long. It's length is to where my back and butt meet. My eyes were as blue as the ocean. So deep that I can probably find my soul and who I really am.

: : : : : :

It was almost eight and the girls were back an hour ago... Almost the time to meet Jurian. My arms fell by my side once I was done putting on my black beanie. 

"Breeze, don't be so timid." said Amara as she observed me.

"How can I not? I'm about to reject him and say that I like... Kyran." I trail.

"Does Kyran know you like him?" asked Amara. Jessica and Taylor are staring at me now.

No words formed in my mouth.

"Never." I finally said. "He won't know."

"Why?" Jessica asks. "You guys used to be so close and all and now you're so distant."

"Complications came in between so-" I was cut off when the door was bust open. Julio appeared in the hallway. He looks like he was out of breath because he was painting and sweating.

"Have you seen Kyran?" He breathes out.

"No, why do you ask?" answered Taylor, who was brushing her hair.

"He... He went missing." 

Jessica chimed in. "I'm pretty sure he's somewhere else."

"No! " shouted Julio. "Lucas and I have already searched all over the place and there's no signs of him. Only a note was left and it's for Breeze."

"Me?" I asked, surprised.

He dug something from his pocket and gave it to me. I unfold it.

Hello again, my dear. It's Esther. Say, my visit with Kyran went really well. Because of shouting and fighting me, I put him in a cold place - left to die in a cave somewhere in the woods. Hurry up, sweetheart, heavy snow is coming.

My heart dropped. I crumpled the paper up and Julio stared at me in surprise. 

Damn you, Esther.

"Don't tell anyone and stay here." I demand.

Julio starts, "But-"

"I said, stay here." I repeat. My voice was so stern that it made everyone go still. They stared at me blankly. I grabbed my phone and flashlight and walked out.

"But the snow!" shout Jessica.