Opal Waters | ✔

Chapter 17

"Opal, there aren't pod wars going on, what in the world gave you that idea?" I could tell she was confused, but she knew what I was talking about. She was also getting slightly angry and the more I pressed it the more annoyed she would get.

"Oh, I just heard a rumor about that in the hallway," I turned to look towards the ocean, the waves crashing as my brain tried to put all the pieces together. What was really dancing under the water?

"Who would start a rumor like that? Do you guys not realize that the reason this school is a thing is that mermaids are going extinct, we needed a way to keep you guys safe and now that our numbers are finally growing, you guys think it's funny to walk around and spread awful rumors of creatures unknown," She folded her arms over her chest dropping the necklace on the desk. I shook my head. I wasn't sure what to say, there wasn't anything I could really do at this point, I needed to learn to keep my mouth shut.

"I don't know, I'm sorry I even brought it up. I was just scared for a moment," I hated that I was playing the scared card. Just a sheep in the crowd of wolves. But Damien had come from another pod, he had shown up and knew things that he wouldn't have learned here. She let him in, but now maybe she was rethinking this decision.

"Opal, I promise you, there are no other pods out there, and whoever or whatever gave you that idea, is not on your team," Her words were stern but she jumped from the desk and ushered me out of the office. "I will have your necklace put together here soon, in the meantime don't be stupid, and stay away from those you can't trust, especially out in public," She closed the door, leaving me to my own thoughts as I stand in the office looking like an idiot. I couldn't help but want to scream. It took almost everything in my body to hold myself back. My mind rushed through images of breaking down her door.

I let out a scoff before I turned and left the office, heading down the hallway of the mansion. The class wasn't going to start for half an hour and I needed to find something to pass the time. I decided to head towards the kitchen, maybe they would still have some breakfast.

My stomach growls, reminding me that I had skipped breakfast. My body reminding me of how hungry I actually was. The hallways were crowded but not with students heading anywhere, in particular, mostly they were standing around gossiping about whatever was on their minds.

I pushed past them the best I could, faking a smile as they greeted me. I wasn't in the mood to talk. The meeting with Asada had left a bitter taste in my mouth and I needed to get away to let my thoughts flow.

"Opal!" I heard my name. Turning on my heel I stopped to see who was there. The crowds parted slightly as Damien works his way through the group of people.

My heart jumps for a moment, my knees growing weak as he rushes towards me. A few seconds later his hands are wrapped through mine pulling me close to him. He kissed my forehead, holding me as if he was never going to see me again.

"Damien, are you okay?" I question, chuckling lightly to myself. He nods his head tapping my nose with his finger.

"I am now that I'm with you, did you ever talk to Asada about your necklace," His eyes drop down to my bare chest, searching the area that wasn't covered by my shirt.

"Just got out of her office," I pointed down the hallway towards her office. Damien turned to look over his shoulder. Nodding he turned back to me placing his hands in his jacket.

"So now what is the plan?" I shrugged my shoulders turning to walk towards the kitchen. I didn't know how to answer his question. I didn't really have anything left for me in this town. I wanted to run away and I knew I couldn't tell Damien that. I needed something to keep me distracted.

"I don't know I guess that is for us to figure out," I couldn't hide the smile on my face. Even though my mind was consumed with thoughts of getting out of here, of an escape, Damien made me smile. He made me happy, reminded me of the good things in life. The things that didn't make me want to run away, but it wouldn't be enough. There was a twang of pain that shot through my heart as I thought about it.

Would I bring Damien with me? Would we run away together?

I shook those thoughts out of my head before I got busted. There were a few mermaids in the school that could read minds. Mermaids that took after Sammy. Usually, they kept their skill a secret, but I knew who they were.

"What are your powers?" I questioned Damien, looking up at his sharp jaw. His teeth tighten as a muscle because to shake in his forehead. He shook his head pulling me closer to the kitchen. He searched the room as he continues to ignore the question.

"Damien?" I tugged at his arm, holding him back. He was just about to round the corner to the kitchen and I wasn't sure I was ready to make an appearance just quite yet.

"What?" He smiled looking at me with that look in his eyes the drove me to my knees. I could feel the butterflies attacking my ribcage as they threatened to escape. I wasn't sure why he did this to me, or what it was about him. I barely knew him, and yet he was able to see right through me.

"What are your powers?" I felt the question was more serious the second time I had asked it. I didn't know why it mattered so much all of a sudden but I felt like I needed an answer.

"I don't know,"