Demon Side

Chapter 11

I had a dream that night. It was in the midst of a wonderful, yet horrifying nightmare. I dreamt that Alex was the monster, and that boy in the woods saved me. It was weird. Like, it felt real. I shook it off as I let my feet meet the floor. The cold surface sent shivers down my back, allowing goosebumps to take over. I could tell that today was going to be different. I was a little more cautious than normal.

I walked down the hall with my pink pajama shorts and gray tank top on. My fluffy, white slipper-like boots made it feel as if I were walking amongst clouds. Even though I was really walking down a dark, cold hallway. I reached the dining room at half past ten. Everyone was there and looked at me as I entered,  but I just noded once and smiled as I took my seat.

"How did you sleep?" Victor asked.

"Good, thanks. I was thinking about taking a morning walk through the garden later-" I couldn't finish my sentence before Alex shot up from his seat.

"I'll go with you." He said. We all stared at him as if he had just scared us half to death. Even though yes, we are already dead. But everyone froze until Alex broke the silence.

"That is, if you won't mind Angie. We just want you to be safe." He smiled a heart melting smile at me, but it looked fake. Like he was hiding something from me. As if everyone knew something, except me.

"Yeah, that's fine." The words came out more like a question than an answer.

After we finished breakfast, I walked back to my room and got changed. I put on a pair of blue skinny jeans, a black tank top, a red zipped sweatshirt,  and a pair of black all-star sneakers.

The wooden door creaked open and my eyes met a pair if blue, handsome ones.

"Ready for that walk?" He asked with a small smile.

"Are you?" I asked.

"As ready as you are." He laughed, which in deed made me smile. He took my hand and we walked down the hallway to the door which led to the garden. He opened the door for me.

"Ladies first." I knew he was trying to get on my good side, but I was trying not to let that happen.

"Thanks." I said.

As we walked, Alex made small talk. Asking me about my interests, my favorites, complimenting me on how I looked, making fun of me when I said something he didn't agree with. He wasn't half that bad, but that's when I have to stop liking him. Everyone keeps warning me to stay away from Alex and to not go into the forest. I wondered why. But I knew that I couldn't disobey Victor and the rest.

"So why must I stay out of the woods?" I asked curiously. We reached the middle of the maze. A marble fountain was surrounded by a few curved concrete benches, one of which we took a seat upon. Alex took a deep breath and looked deep into my eyes.

"Once there was a girl. A girl named Vicky. I walked through the forest with her at my side. We met a few guys that were werewolves. I didn't know that they were that strong. They took Vicky, tried to transform her into a hybrid. She didn't make it. Ever since, we never had come in contact with them. We've seen what they can do, and we don't want that to happen to you. But now that Micah has found you, we have to keep you safe. So none of them can hurt you." He explained. He wiped the tears which had started to form from his face.

"Im sorry." I said in a sincere tone.

"It's not your fault. It's mine. If only I wasn't stupid and took her there in the first place."

"Don't pity yourself for just one mistake. Just focus on now and let go of your past."

"You're right." He gave a smile and it melted my heart. Yet again.

Our eyes met and locked with an unbreakable bond. He leaned in. Closer to me. My slow heart beat excelerated. Faster and faster. I still have a heartbeat? I thought I was dead. Panic mode took over my body. I had never kissed anyone. I didn't know how to, since I had never done it before. I felt hot, not because of him closing in on me or because of the sun setting upon the horizon. The pressure of having to kiss Alex was nerve racking. Yes, I liked him a lot, but after learning what happened to Vicky, I needed to let my brain soak in the facts. His face was centimeters from mine and I had to make up my mind fast.

Should I kiss Alex and let him take my first kiss? Or should I save it for another time?