Crownless

Chapter 15

I woke up and began making myself some breakfast. I learned a lot yesterday, and thankful that I already have one of the descendant's attention. I poured the cereal into the bowl as I eyed Eric's jacket hanging over my chair. I smiled as I poured the milk in and began crunching. Playing the good girl is beginning to be exhausting, and its only been a day. I snapped out of my pity party and put the empty bowl in the sink.

I rushed upstairs and brushed my teeth and showered. I threw on a cute tank and black jeans with holes ripped in them. I shrugged Eric's jacket over my shoulders and smiled at my reflection. I headed to the vanity to apply a light layer of makeup and headed out the door.

I walked into the entrance and was automatically greeted with green eyes and a smirk. "You must have bribed the Office Aid. She wouldn't give your name up for anything. You win, as much as I hate losing, I love seeing you in my clothes." He winked and walked away. I giggled as Lex started doing inappropriate gestures that include hip thrusting. I shook my head at her goofiness as I headed toward her.

"Lex your maturity is your best attribute." I nudged her shoulder as we entered class. We laughed and talked about my encounter until the Professor cleared his throat. He began talking about music notes and such. Lex was scribbling notes down, so I'll just get them from her. I looked at the time and began to gather my things. I signed the roster so that I would get credit for being here.

I waited for Lex to gather her things but I was pulled into a hard chest. I looked up to see Eric grinning from ear to ear. "There's something about you, Adriana." He pinned me to the wall. His breath tickled my face, the smell of mint and coffee filling my nose. His warm presence so close to me gave me chills. I gulped as I got myself together. 

"You looked at the roster." I accused. He nodded. I shook my head in irritation.

"I would've found out regardless. See you at the party! Saturday at ten. I'll text you the address!" He darted off. My heart finally began to pound at a normal rhythm, my breathing beginning to steady.

The other classes came and went in a blur and before I knew it, it was lunch hour. Lex had some errand to run leaving me alone. I know I needed to quit getting attached but her loyalty and kindness were hard to ignore. Those are rare qualities. I decided to head to the cafe and clear my head. This has been the most confusing hunt yet. I don't feel like this work, I feel as though this is normal and I could live out my life like this.

But it's not. I could never be an Ordinary girl. I've had years of damage. Emotional, physical. I'm a messed up individual. I plopped down in the booth as I looked at the menu. I ordered a panini and a salad. I felt someone looming over me so I peered up to meet meadow grass green eyes. "Mind if I join you?" I motioned for him to sit and he happily obliged.

"I'm Eren. I've seen you around a lot lately." He stuck his huge hands out for me to shake. I shook it firmly and his eyes widened. "So, what brings you here?" He asks as he orders his food.

"Honestly music. I played the piano ever since I was a teenager and I want to be in the New York City Orchestra." I lied, hoping that was enough for him. He nodded as he sipped his water. "How about you?" I crossed my arms across my chest.

"You really aren't from here, are you?" He chuckled. He sucked in a quick breath as he begins to explain himself. "Music as well. My family has been the royalty of classical music for centuries. A huge amount of pressure. I loved piano at first, but I don't play for the same reason anymore and it honestly is making me despise it. Yet, here I am." He finished his glass and sat it on the ring it left on the table. 

"Here you are. Here I am." I flirted as I pushed a curl behind my ear. His pearly whites shone through his mouth. Why did these boys have to be so enchanting? I cleared my throat as I looked at my phone. We had ten minutes until the next class started.

Something made me stretch my hand out toward his. He smiled at the contact and rubbed the inside of my thumb. The moment was random and strange, yet so peaceful. It was like some kind of strange deja vu. It was almost as if we'd done it before like we had lived this moment. No one said a word, we just sat like that eating the rest of our food. Finally, he spoke.

"You never told me your name." He said finally letting go. I frowned at the break of contact. What is wrong with me. I snapped out of it and threw money on the table.

"Uh, I'm sorry I have to go!"  I got up and rushed out of the door. I hopped into my car. What was that? My necklace began to glow and I felt so confused yet comforted. I pulled out of the parking lot, speeding to get back to the school. What the hell is going on? I sat un my car and tried to breathe, to make sense of what happened. That was the strangest encounter I've ever had.

The rest of the day flew by and I couldn't wait to get home. I felt bad for Lex because she couldn't figure out my funky mood, but I needed to learn how to keep certain things just between me, or things could get ugly. I was just about to head out the door when I felt strong hands wrap around my waist and spin me towards him. "Hey, gorgeous." Eric smiled, his face too close to mine for comfort. I leaned back and turned my head to the right when I locked eyes with a pair that were similar to the ones I'm looking into now. Eren froze and frowned, looking away quickly.

My heart dropped at the pain on his face. "Come to hang out with us. We're going to get drinks and come back to our place and chill." He offered, snapping my attention back to him. I definitely needed a break from them and I needed one fast. I shook my head.

"Rain check? I'm not feeling so good." I lied hoping he would drop it.

"Fine, next time right?" He said as he pressed his warm lips to my forehead. My eyes widened at his sudden show of affection. I rushed out of the school and sped off. I want to go home. I want to sleep.

I got home and paced the floor. I don't know what to do. This is too much! I'm supposed to want to rip their tongues out, not entwine it with mine. I made my self some green tea and sat down. Relax Audrielle. There's a reason for this. I looked down at my pendant. "What the HELL is going on." The next thing I knew I was asleep on the couch, feeling the familiar feeling of soaring.

"I'm glad you decided to say something. Why do you keep glowing around the descendants?" I sat cross-legged on the cloud, side-eyeing the sun. She looked spooked, which made me sit up. I waited for her to respond as she stared blankly into the sky. "You do know I already know who they are."

"Somethings off about those two. I feel connected to them." She turned to face me. "Its as if my memories have been swiped, but in my soul, I feel them. The connection. We have to get to the bottom of this." She said biting her lip.

"Um, okay. Who would have the power or the balls to wipe your memory?"  I stood on the cloud, wishing I could sit up there. "I'm confused and your silence isn't helping." I put my hands on my hip. She glared at me, shaking her golden locks.

"I don't know yet. I'll do some digging. I'll let you know as soon as I know something." She waved her hand as I gasped. I sat up from the couch and went to get something to drink. That was a first. The sun doesn't know something. I ignored all the drama and heated myself up a pizza. Centuries of walking this earth and pizza is still one of the most treasured things on this planet. I finished my meal and called it a night.

I climbed into bed and thought about the sun said.

"Its as if my memories have been swiped, but my soul, I feel them. The connection."