Ravenous

5

Vampires.

I gulped and looked around.

Surely, in the middle of the class, seated, facing me, sat three vampires. The look they gave me was pure rage and venom. It took everything in me to remain composed.

"You must be Sage" Ms. Hale addressed me, and I snapped my attention back to her.

I was in deep shit. I totally forgot about reaching out to the coven that lived here.

I cleared my throat and answered her. "Yes, I'm Sage Bennet" I said.

"Class, I want to introduce our newest student and the town's newcomer, Sage Bennet. Now I know you will all be nice to her and welcome her among us" she said.

"I guess if, skinning you alive is considered welcoming" one of the vamps said, whispering, and due to my sensitive hearing, I could hear him loud and clear.

If he wanted to break down, then he was met with a steel iron poker face. I wasn't going to let them rattle me.

"Meet us during lunch time on the field. I would advise against running away" another vamp said.

I looked in the eyes of the one that threatened me, and I gave him a quick nod. It was better not to trigger any more.

"The only seat available is at the end of the class, sorry dear" Ms. Hale said.

"It's okay" I replied, I was actually relieved that I could sit at the far end. I sat down and kept my head down.

What was I going to do?

Why was I getting so forgetful lately? Could it be the stimulant?

No, I shook my head. Webb 4 has been perfected. I didn't want to dig holes in my hard work. Maybe... maybe I needed to drink real blood every once in a while, to balance things out.

As the class rolled, with Ms. Hale was going over the reading material, while my mind was racing with questions. I didn't like that I was alone here. I kind of wished I listened to Xavier and left town once he told me about the Hayes Coven.

*

I had two more classes, which always had a vamp or two in them. Their venomous glares were starting to put me on edge. I wasn't an angry person. But their constant hate was pissing me off. They didn't know me. I had been here for the past few days and I didn't pose any threat. I don't even hunt. Couldn't they smell how harmless I was? I'm sure my scent made that clear.

The moment the bell rang, signaling it was time for lunch time. I walked out the building, towards the big field. A few students were sitting on the bleachers having lunch, and I found a group of eight vampires waiting for me.

I walked towards them. I was scared. I had lived long enough, and I knew how to defend myself. 

Xavier signed us up to defense classes. 

I just didn't want things to get ugly in front of the humans.

I stood before them, as they sneered at me.

"You've guts to trespass our territory" one of them demanded.

"I apologize. I didn't know this area was claimed" I said.

"Bullshit. Everyone knows Lightport is claimed by Mitchel Hayes" one of the girls retorted.

"You're lucky we're surrounded with humans, you wouldn't be alive if not" one of them said.

I sighed.

"Look, I mean no harm. I have been here for a few days and I haven't caused harm. I'm just passing through. I had a friend send me the contact of your leader, I will call him and arrange a meeting to clear everything out" I said, trying to reason with them.

"You're coming with us, after school, Mitchel has been informed. You will meet him back at our coven home" the calmness of the voice startled me. I looked into his eyes and I found myself staring into emerald green eyes. They were like two jewels, glistening in the sun. His honey blond hair, was a beautiful contrast to his slightly tanned skin.

He was handsome. Extremely handsome. He had a calm demeanor. I realized it was the first time he has spoken to me. He was standing back, analyzing my body language. I was entranced with everything that made him up. I took a small whiff of his scent and I felt my heart stop.

It wasn't like anything I have smelt before. His blood made me... thirsty.

"Okay" I managed to say. It was no use to argue with them. They outnumbered me. I bet more vamps were back in the coven home. I didn't want to be killed because of sheer stupidity, from my part that is.

The thought that startled me the most. 

I didn't want to die before I get to taste his blood.

I hadn't had that urge in a while. I didn't know if I liked it. 

Happy reading :)

- Eloquent