I laid in bed for what seemed like forever. I couldn't believe what I had just seen. I was to become the next Leader of the Shadows.
I avoided everyone, even Jasper, as I stayed in my room thinking. I had school tomorrow, so I would have to face my friends sooner or later. I had all my classes with them. And lunch. And after school baseball practice.
I looked at my phone. Three missed calls from Isais, ten messages from everyone else. It was now midnight. I sent a mass message: No missions tonight. Sleep well for school ahead.
It was brief, but I knew that Isais would call soon, again, for the forth time. Speak of Satan, my phone started vibrating. I answered it, saying hello.
"Elizabeth, where have you been?" Isais said, worrying.
"Home. I had to visit Master."
"Oh. Is practice still on?"
"Yeah. Spread the word."
I ended the call. Tossing my shoes off and turning on music, I snuggled into bed. I finally fell asleep, winning the war in my head.
I woke up, drowsy, groaning as I got ready. As I gathered my things, my phone buzzed twice. I looked at the screen, seeing a text from Robert. I ignored it, leaving and hopping on my dirtbike.
As I pulled into the parking, I saw my friends in a huddle. I walked up, being a little shy, and waved. No one noticed, but Robert gave me a small piece of paper: Can we talk before third period, by the library?
I gave a slight nod, and continued standing there. During school, I thought about what Robert wanted to talk about. I thought and thought, until it was finally the end of second. The bell rung, and I walked to the library, calm as I can act. as I turned the corner I was grabbed by a strong pair of hands, dragging me into a empty class room. The door shut behind me, making me jump, but soon relaxed when I saw Robert, leaning on the wall. He grinned, then walked toward me.
"Hello, Elizabeth. I need to speak with you about courting you"
