I didnt go to school the next day. All I could think about was Phoenix and what he wanted with me. My paranoia creeped into every crevise of my mind. I tried to distract myself by watching t.v but a commercial about True Blood came one and I immedietly shut it off.
"Why me....why does everything have to happen to me...."I thought to myself as I leaned back against the couch and closed my eyes.
Anya and I had gotten into a huge argument the night before. I said I wasnt going and she told me I had to. She said this was my chance to prove to the world that I do exisit, or something like that. She didnt say a word to me when she left for school this morning. Whenever Anya an I get into an argument, I leave her alone until she gives in and bear hugs me. Thats just how she is.
Anya's Pov:
I was angy at Rico for being a bitch and staying home. I was even more angrier that he didnt want to go and see Phoenix Star at his hotel room. I told him he should do it. I dont want him to be afraid for the rest of his life.
English class was no fun at all. Rico wasnt here to distract me and Rebecca would not shut up about Forsaken. I swear she is such a jealous leech.
"So, where's Rico?" Rebecca asked as she and I walked down the hallway to my locker. I was planning on leaving early today, I hd alot on my mind and I didnt want to stress it out in school.
"He's....sick. He had a bad stomach virus." I lied. I couldnt just tell her the truth, then again im still haveing a hard time believeing Rico on his word. I cant really imagine Phoenix Star a vampire, then agian vampires dont exsits, at least I dont think they do.
"Oh thats too bad. I thought he was another victim that dissapeard. Apparently Richie Sale's is on the list now, and his girlfriend, Charline, she doest even seem to notice." Rebecca infromed."And speak of the devel" she said, poiting twords Charline who was heading straight twords me.
I grabbed Rebecca's arm and decided to just leave. Turning the corner and exiting the school, I managed to make my way out of school grounds, but the bitch would stop following me.
"What the fuck did you do to Rico, Bitch" Charline yelled out as she grabed my shoulder and spun me around.
I slaped her hand away and dropped my bag. "Look, Rico is sick, and he is also sick of you pestering him. Im surpised your not crying over Richie, he's one of the missing victims!" I said, my tone sounding dark as ever.
Clearly it went in one ear and out the other because she didnt seem to care what I said.
"Richie and I are over. I want Rico, where is he" she demanded, stepping closer to me with a fake look of bravery.
"Charline, you better not fuck with me today, im in a bad mood" I warned. She only smiled and then I felt the cold sting of her hand connect with my cheek.
It was over right there. Her eyes widened as I looked at her and took off my glasses. She tired to make a run for it, but I was faster. If I could see the look on Rebecca's face, id could have sworn she turned white as a ghost.
Grabbing a chunk of Charline's hair, I threw her onto the ground and got on top, and began punching her. I let it all out, my anger, my fustrations, I let it all out on Charline.
"Anya Stop!! She's bleeding!" Rebecca screamed as she pulled me off of Charline. I looked down to her, and there she was, sobbing with a bruised lip and a bloody nose. I wanted to lash out at her, but my anger had already subsided. I felt like the weight on my shoulders was finally lifted.
"I want you to leave Rico the fuck alone. He's not interested in fake, blonde bitches like you. He likes PENIS! Something you like to suck!" I spat out. Charline cringed at my words but slowly she stood to her feet, a look of fear was in her eyes.
"Im going to take her to the nurse" Rebecca whispered."Its not like they can do anything to you, it happed out of school grounds" she added.
I slightly nodded and walked over and picked up my bag. That anger i had felt for so many years, had finally lifted. I wasnt even angry at Rico anymore. But I did felt bad on what I did to Charline, even thought she did deserve it. Turning around, I grabbed Charline's arm gelntly, she shuddered but didnt move.
"Look....as much as I really hate this, lets get you to the nurse" I said with a smile. Im not an evil person, but I do have pity for her. She tries so hard to be better then anyone else. Rebecca smiled at me and helped me drag Charline back into the school.
Rico's Pov
Anya hasnt called all day. I guess she was still mad at me. I dont blame her. I would be mad at myself too If I ran around saying vampire's are real.
"Man this sucks soo much." I said out loud to myself as I walked around the apartment. I was mentally fighting with myself about this. Then it dawned on me what time he wanted me to go. He said eight o'clock at night. why did he wanted me to meet him at night? We could have met in the morning and got things over with...unless..
----Few hours later---
Anya wasnt home yet. Im pretty sure she took out her anger and went shopping or chilled out at Starbucks. I looked at the clock, it was seven pm already. I had to get ready to go. The hotel was in the inner city and I didnt have a car to get me thier.
Walking into my room, I opened my closet and pulled out a few outfits until one outfit caught my eye. I put it on and looked at myself in the mirrior. I was wearing black converses, black skinny jeans, and a navy blue dress shirt with a red tie. I combed my hair and spiked it up abit and for the finishing touches I put on some of Anya's eyeliner. I didnt know why I was makeing myself look good for Phoenix, then again he is a rockstar and possibly my Grimm Reaper.
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The walked from my apartment to the hotel was a bitch. I had to take the train since no taxi cab was willing enough to stop for me. I hated the train but it got me here alot faster then ever.
I made my way up to the front entrance of the Grand Foze hotel. This place was huge and not to mention expensive. I was surprised they even let into the main lobby which looked like something out of a fairy tale.
Walking to receptionist desk, a woman greeted me and told me Phoenix was expecting me.
Oh god...he was waiting for me...
His hotel room was on the twenty-fifth floor. 25D. As I made my way down the hallway I stopped in front of his door, a slight chill tingled my spine as stared at the wooden frame. That same draft I felt at the club was here, and it was pulling me in.
Takeing a deep breath, I raised my hand to knock on the door, but it suddenly opened on its own.
"Come in...ive been waiting for you" came a chilling voice from inside.
With every last ounce of energy, I forced my feet to move and I walked inside, shutting the door behind me. once again I felt like I had been transported back into the victorian era. Everything in the room looked like something out of a Dracula film. And there was Dracula, or Phoenix, sitting on the large, velvet red couch, flipping through my cell phone and smileing at me.
