Dark bliss

Chapter 10

" I've received noticed that the demon we are looking for will be at an up coming party, Maribelle, which you must go to," Claudius informed me," of course he'll be in disguise but it's your job to discover him. After you do, lure him any way possible but he'll be looking for you too so it won't be as hard. Bring him back here, if you have to knock him out then let it be so but do not kill him," he directed that part towards Adrian, but rolled his eyes in response.

" I am perfectly capable of not killing him." 

" Right," Claudius responded with sarcasm," and Maribelle, there might be a slight possibility that the demon is someone you're close to or you know very well ."

It would be just lovely to find out one of my friends was a demon, though if I had to choose who it'd be I'd choose Eric, that pig. 

" Be prepared and alert. And please, you two don't fight, you must be focused."

Adrian and I exchanged an amused look. I don't think Claudius has noticed we havent argued in over a week. Ever since the other day, Adrian has been pretty decent and brotherly like, which I knew were his true intentions and manners. 

" you can go back to school now," said Claudius," but Maribelle can you stay here just for a moment, Adrian you can wait outside or go back."

Adrian agreed with a sour face,"I'll be by the gates," and closed the door.

" Maribelle I want you to be extremely careful. There could be other demons at the party ,you and Adrian must not reveal your true nature , specifically Adrian . I don't know if he has told you but he himself is a target of the darkness and by trying to protect you he can be revealed and taken."

" I'll do my very best, Claudius."

He nodded his head. I began to get up and leave when he said ," I know you have feelings for him Maribelle, but it'd be in the interest of both of you for you to keep those feelings to yourself."

I stopped in my tracks and gave him an incredulous look.

" I don't have-"

" There's no need to explain, you've been trying to hide those feelings and it has been working but I can easily see through you, it's a gift if I do say so my self," he chuckled.

I could only look at him, shocked .

" But maribelle there's one more thing I haven't been truthful with you about...."

He took a long pause and ran his fingers through his dirty blonde hair. His expressioned softened and his lips curled down.

"There's a very high possibility ,when you face the darkness , you won't survive."

I felt as if bricks were just thrown at me. I never questioned if i was going to die when fighting; i always thought good over powers evil.

" why?"

" the amount of power it will take to defeat the darkness is unspeakable, but you possess that much power. As a result of the usage of that power not only will it require your strength but also your life. If you do survive it will keep you in a coma like state. It's all up to chance , I of course am hoping nothing bad will occur but if it does I wouldn't want Adrian heart broken. He's like my brother as much as I adore you I wouldn't want him to start a relationship that will only end in death." 

I stood there numbly. The thought of me not surviving was a slap in the face. I will try by best not to die . As for Adrian..... I know it'll never be and I must deal with it.

" I understand, thank you for telling me ," I couldn't look him in the eyes. 

He walked over and hugged me," you still have time to live, don't be sad or gloomy. I know it's ridiculous of me to tell you this but it's true , you still have plenty of time. When the darkness comes you'll be prepared and ready until then cherish everything you have."

He kissed my forehead and ushered me towards the door.

Life just changed completely.......

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" Waddup belle? Why so gloomy pretty lady?" 

Ian walked over and sat next to me on the stone wall. It was lunch time but I didn't feel like being around people, specifically Adrian. I was hoping nature could help me, but so far it hasn't. 

" Nothing Ian. I just want to be alone right now if you don't mind."

He nudged my shoulder and playfully poked me.

" Well I do mind, and you're going to tell me whats going in that pretty little head of yours."

I sighed in reply.

" Is it about school? No? Are your grades dropping? That's a ridiculous assumption, I know. Is it boys? That's my favorite topic. Are they being hard? That Eric guy is probably bothering you again right? But I have to admit he's pretty banging , those biceps look yummy."

I laughed at his silliness. Only he would be open about being gay even though the entire school would rather he  wasn't. 

" Thanks Ian, but it's none of those things. I just wanted to be away from the world and think openly."

" Belle, being thoughtful and away from people is so last year. Come on tell me! Is it Adrian? Oh my...  it is about him!" he gasped with delight.

" I didn't say it was about him," I argued feebly.

" Liar , now what is it? Is he being too mysterious and hot for you?" he giggled.

" No, nothing like that. I'm just......  confused and frustrated. I hate feeling this way."

He stared at me with wide eyes.

" Omigod! You so like him , you like him a lot. I can't believe it , my little belle finally likes someone. It's about time, ever since that dude from the other school ,you haven't liked liked someone in a long time."

" I know."

" she admits it ! Haha!"

" It's not like anything will come from it. I know for a fact it won't, which is what's making me so bleh ."

" I understand, sista, he's too hot for his own good and girls are constantly drooling over him. Those guys never fall for us, the good people."

If only what he said was the real problem.

" Exactly."

" But don't be sad belle, we have a party tonight! We are going to find some hot pieces of men and enjoy the night. Let's go back inside , we don't want to deprive people of Ian and Maribelle time." 

I laughed and made our way in. I scanned the cafeteria and saw Adrian sitting at my lunch table, laughing and making conversation with everyone. He looked up and locked gazes with me. His piercing  blue eyes cutting through my soul. Looking at him just makes the ache inside me worse. I looked away and decided it'd be best to head towards class instead, being near him would serve me no good.