Pure Blood

Chapter 1 - Irresponsible Behaviour

Chapter 1  - Irresponsible Behaviour

My attempt to tiptoe silently up the wooden staircase was failing miserably; I tried to stifle a giggle as I imagined how silly I must look clinging to the banister to keep my balance even remotely steady. I kept my eyes down carefully calculating each slow step, excitement building as I drew closer to the top.

"Yes!" I whispered eagerly, unconsciously raising my hand up in triumph as I reached the landing, causing one of my heels to fly out of my hands.

I leant over watching it crash against at least ten of the wooden steps before it landed unharmed right at the very bottom of the staircase.

"Whoops!" I stifled, weighing up the probability of actually being able to rescue my heel and making it back up the staircase without waking him up. It didn't seem very likely so I turned and headed for my bedroom with a hesitant pout.

I was just about to open my door my hand was already on the tarnished brass handle when I heard him clear this throat behind me. Cringing, I gracefully pivoted to face him unleashing an expression that clearly proved my innocence.

"Are you drunk?" He asked frowning, arms crossed firmly across this chest.

"No!" I exclaimed shocked, an answer worthy of an award, however judging by his expression he wasn't fooled by my superb acting skills. Sadly there was no way to fool my older brother.

I grimaced before he began his on slaughter, squaring my shoulders up to him in a sign of defence.

"What were you thinking? Your underage, your Sixteen for Christ sake Harriet, why do you always have to be so irresponsible all the time, haven't I got enough to worry about without you getting drunk tonight too, can't you go one day without getting into trouble, why is that too much to ask for?" He ranted on and on as his deep hazel eyes bore into mine waving his arms up and down in swift heavy movements.

Finally he stalked away from me shaking his head in disgust and I was left alone on the landing, tears rolling down my cheeks. I slid down the doorway sitting with my back against it, feeling upset but mostly angry, all the excitement I felt earlier had been vaporised.

Part of me knew that he was right that drinking so much wine and cider had been silly and irresponsible and that I should have known better. But I didn't want to know better, I wanted to get drunk, I wanted to act like a normal teenager for a change without having to worry about the consequences. I wanted to be a normal teenager and tonight could be the last chance I had to be just that I thought grimly.

"Screw this!" I cursed under my breath pushing myself up off the ground and hurrying back the way I came down the staircase. My balance was much steadier now I could dance freely down each step with no fear of losing my footing, not bothering to be quiet.

I was soon outside feeling the raindrops soak the golden messy spirals that framed my heart shaped face as I ran through the street bare footed, my white dress billowing up with the strong wind. It was freezing but I didn't notice, the cold didn't bother me I was immune to it like most things.  

It felt like only minutes had passed before I was creeping silently through his window. He stirred in his sleep as the wind blew in his room ruffling his unkempt hair slightly. After casting my eagle eyes around the room for any signs of the rentals busting me I snuggled up on the bed beside him.

He murmured my name sleepily automatically moving towards me, his lips were itches away from mine now his sweet breath blowing against me, filling my nostrils with his scent. I starred as his innocent sleeping face and a tinge of sadness washed over me as I realised this was probably the last time I would ever see him. I touched my hand gently to his warm cheek, sighing.

It had been so very selfish of me to sting this on for so long when I had known all along that I would have to leave him soon. I knew what was between us wasn't the real heart wrenching love that could conquer all, not like Bella and Edward or Romeo and Juliet. But part of me did love him and wish I could lead a normal life with him by my side.

I lay for along moment starring at his beautiful face memorizing it and letting my mind wander off imagining a future with him, a fairy tale played out behind my eyes. I didn't belong in this tale though I didn't belong in any fairy tale. I'd been a part of his world for far too long already and it was now time I went back to my own.

"Goodbye Robbie." I whispered softly in his ear after pressing my lips softly against his. One single tear rolled down my cheek as I forced myself to climb back through his window, casting one last glance at his sleeping form before launching myself back to the ground.

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