Like a Shadow

Chapter 6: And I Was

Chapter 6

Tiberius' P.O.V

Inseparable, ever since she has told me her name, Ebony and I have been inseparable. I find it nearly impossible to keep my affections to myself, however, she seems oblivious to my insufferable pining. She can keep me occupied, on long days when I don't get to read away my sorrows. Or on days in which I'm feeling alone, she can lift my downed spirits.

"What school do you go too?" I ask, curious.

"I'm home-schooled," she replays, solemnly.

"Really, that's cool. I've always wanted to be home-schooled."

"Why," she pauses, shocked expression lacing her features, "it's awful, and really lonely."

"I'm already super lonely; I have no friends-except you of course," my sudden confession shocks her.

"I guess home schooling wouldn't be so bad then," she giggles.

She quickly glances at her antique watch. Her golden flecked, eyes of night sadden for a quick second before moving up in my direction, "I have to go," barely managing a whisper.

She stands up to leave, then pauses, turns a couple of time as if she's contemplating a decision that could drastically alter her chosen course of life.

Then, as if the gods had just blessed me with a miracle, she walked over and placed a light peck-more like brush of lips against skin- on my cheek.

A vibrant blush spans its way on my cheeks, sheepishly I rub the back of my neck and watch, with longing clinging to the centre of my eyes, as she walks away.

Ebony's P.O.V

Walking away from Tiberius made this dull pain ache in my already hammering heart. I don't know why I had to leave, I truly don't know; but I do know that I had to go. He's becoming too important; an emotional connection is beginning to form, and I don't think Sin's going to like this newly formed bond.

He's Protective enough as it is, I mean it's like I have three parents instead of two. I guess it's kind of nice considering the gigantic lack of friends, but I just want him to be accepting and welcome any possible friends, I mean, How am I ever supposed to fall in love.

The thought makes light tears stream down my cheeks; if only I could hide them, the thought circles in my brain a few times before- as if magic happened- it begins pouring rain.

I love the rain, it was one of the very few times in which my parents allowed me to spend time by myself. I could go out and dance in the rain with my pink, rubber, puddle jumping boots. I had a wonderful childhood; Sin was always there to comfort me when I'd cry, and my parents provided a warm and loving home. Everything was fantastic, just a little lonely.

One thing that helped get over the loneliness was reading; I could read for days- years if I tried hard enough. It was a peaceful activity that made me feel as if I wasn't alone, but I was; until I met BookBoy.