I Hate Vampires!

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Over the next several weeks Brick never mentioned him ‘wanting’ me again, so I figured he had just been messing with me. He did seem persistent in getting me to tell him about Adam though. Macey and Butch had grown closer so when she said they had started dating I wasn’t surprised. We had all been walking to the ice cream shop to celebrate getting A’s on our project. (I had gotten a perfect score.) About halfway there Princess drove up in her limo. “Oh Bricky, want a ride? I was just heading over to that place you like so much.” I laughed when Brick winced at the thought of going somewhere with Princess. “No thank you, I’d rather stay with Liz.” He responded in a cold voice. He wants to stay with me? Specifically me? Maybe he hadn’t been just messing with me; he did make Mr. Conway make me work with him. Princess glared at me but before she could even open her mouth Butch added, “Yeah, leave my brother alone you pathetic excuse for a witch!” Brick started to walk away and I was surprised to be pulled along with him. I hadn’t had noticed him grab my hand. After we arrived and got our ice cream Butch asked me the one question I always dreaded hearing, “Why do you always wear that jacket? It’s like, 90 degrees out here. Aren’t you hot?” I looked at Macey for help but she seemed just as panicked as I felt. “Yeah, you really should take it off.” Brick agreed. I quickly shook my head, “No I’d rather not.” “Oh come on, take it off.” After refusing a second time Brick decided to make me. He grabbed my jacket and pulled it off me, exposing my arms. Both boys stared in shock as tears welled up in my eyes. I grabbed my jacket and flew off, running away before they could say anything. I flew home and ran up to my room, not bothering to lock the door. I sat on my bed trying not to cry. After what seemed like hours my cell phone rang. Expecting it to be Macey, I picked it up, “Hello?” I winced when I heard my voice crack. “Hello Elizabeth, how nice to hear your voice again.” My eyes widened, “Adam?” I heard him chuckle. “You sound afraid, good. I hope you don’t think I was done with you. I won’t keep you long; I just called to let you know I will be returning to school on Monday. You have tomorrow and Sunday to adjust to the idea of me returning. I’ll see you soon Elizabeth, good bye.” I heard a click and knew he had hung up. I set my phone down and wrapped my arms around me. I looked up as Brick opened my door. He didn’t say anything, just sat down and pulled me into his embrace. I laid my head on his chest and I started to cry.