It's not everyday that you wake up to a living nightmare, but here I am living the dream. My parents are gone. They have been gone now for three years and I still wake up in tears from the memory of that night. The night where my whole life changed. The night of my fifteenth birthday they were taken from me. Killed right in front of me in what I assume to be a home robbery went wrong? Nothing has ever been found and no one has paid the price for their deaths. Just me. I have paid for it every single day they have been gone. I have no living relatives. Not a single soul to put claim on me and take me in when the murders happened that left me an orphan. So, therefore I spent the remaining three years tossed around like a rag doll from home to home in foster care. And let me tell you it was not all sunshine and rainbows. Then again I should say most the horror stories you hear about foster care is most definitely correct. The only thing I can say that didn't happen to me was being sexual
After closing shop I headed up the narrow staircase to my apartment at the back of the building and pulled out my keys. My mind still reeling from what had happened down in the cafe. Closing the door and tossing my keys and bag on the counter to my left. I walked over to my tiny apartment fridge and grabbed a bottle of water and an apple. Went into my bedroom to sit since I don't have a table or chairs or any livingroom furniture. Plopping down on my bed and settling back against the wall I opened my water and took a huge swallow. Looking around at my room while I ate my apple I note the small fold out chair that I use as a dresser with all my folded laundry laying on it. The walls are a light gray, which actually now that I think about it I think all the walls in this apartment are that color. Well except the bathroom. It's a weird green. Not entirely pleasing on the eye, but the room serves its purpose with a small sink and counter, off white toilet and an actually decent size sta
I woke with a start drenched in sweat. "What in the hell was that?" I said to myself. I have had the dream about my parents more times than I could count and never once was it that detailed and never once did I remember the intruders speaking. I always wondered how I ended up moving from the closet to my bed and sleeping after witnessing what I had witnessed. Was this an actual memory? And if so why now and what the actual fuck! They were there to take me? What for? I have no idea if this was real or if was my subconsciences way of filling in a gap thats been there festering for the last fours years, but I dreamt what I dreamt and it felt real like all the other times I have that dream. Difference is all the other times I knew it to be fact because thats what I remembered. That's what I knew to be true. This other crap that was thrown at me tonight...well I have no idea where that all came from. Sitting there and letting my brain have its way of running amuck with endless questions th
Pulling into the parking lot I pull into one of the further parking spots. Parking any closer puts me in a closer proximity to the groups standing outside their vehicles and I just rather not be close. Walking on the far end of the lot and trying to avoid any stray looks I make it to the main entrance. The main building is huge. Tall brownstone with lots of windows and ornate columns in the front framing the main doors. Walking in I note the security. Three assembly lines of everyone getting their bags scanned and walking through metal detectors. This was what my old high school was setting up the year I graduated. It was pretty much simplistic compared to all this. I get the reasoning for it. People these days and all the violence has gotten out of control. While waiting in the line I notice tables set up on the other side lined with people greeting their new fellow students. Which would include me once I'm done with the security check. Making my way through, I just picked up my bag
I feel completely dumb struck. I honestly didn't know what to make of him last night and really I tried not to dwell on it long because I expected not to see him again. But he is right here in front of me and his gaze is so intense it makes me squirm.Clearing his throat and assessing the class I find myself relaxing a bit. Not much, but just enough to breathe again. Him looking at me like I was the only person in the room made me feel like I was under a microscope.Walking over and placing his briefcase on his desk he turns and addresses everyone. "Hello class. I see we have a few new faces and since I am still new here I will introduce myself." Walking over to the blackboard he picks up some chalk and begins writing. I can't see until he turns around and notice to elaborate handwriting while he announces "I am your professor, Mr. Belikov." And that's when I notice the slight accent. Must be Russian or something. It's not strong, but its definitly there.Walkin
Aimee pops her head in the door and glances down at us. ''Sorry to interupt, but I wasn't sure how much longer ya'll were going to be. Didn't know if I should go ahead and grab both of us some food."Viktor, I mean Mr. Belikov responds to Aimee with a chuckle and says "My apologies to both you ladies. I didn't quite mean to hold you up this long."''No worries. I just didn't want to meet the hangry Breann." She laughed and I feel the blush reaching my face. Traitor. I laugh to myself as another grumble comes from my stomach as I reached down and try to rub away the hunger pains that I someone managed to ignore.I look up to the loud chuckle from Viktor...and by the way I need to get myself in check and refer to him in the proper context as would a student would a teacher, but again something that comes and feels natural when it comes to him. And it should not. At all."I would most definitly not like to meet this hangry Brenna myself." he laughs. "I
He had caught me with a gentle embrace, and I won't lie it felt good for that half second I allowed it. Then backing away from his massive chest with I am sure a blush to my cheeks. His hands remaining on my upper arms to steady me. "Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. I really need to pay attention to where I am going!''"No worries, Miss Brenna.'' He chuckled. ''You in a hurry?""Yes, actually. I think I am running late for Calculus. Aimee just took off giving me instructions on where to find that class and assuming how she practically ran off in the other direction, we both must be running late.''"Not really. You have about 8 minutes remaining to get just down the hall. She must have a class on the other side of the campas. Would you like an escort to your class?"Nope. Nope I don't. But my damn mouth got the better of me. Again. What is it about him!?"Sure." No Brenna, no!!! I scold myself. You can get there just fine on your own."
Remaining in his lap and trying not to overthink this whole situation I have found myself in, but I take note that this is totally not normal. Like...just meeting someone, making out with them and them and then sitting on their lap! Also acknowledging the fact that it's also my professor. What has come over me!?"I can't believe what just happened." I said outloud.He squeezed me lightly, for comfort I suppose. "I'm sorry. I had to. It wasn't just to stop you from leaving, it was so you can further see the bond we have." His voice full of reservation he continued. "It also wasn't supposed to be like this. We should have had some time. But it seems we are both being robbed of that luxery and being thrown right in it. If I could change things for you I would, but as it sits right now we must continue forward.""I am still very much confused. I wasn't believing anything you were telling me. I still don't know whats happening. But I know theres something here and it
He didn't say much on the way into the cabin, but once we reached the room he said "I'll put some pillows between us so we won't accidently touch. I don't want to hurt you." Just then I really seen the torture in his eyes and I knew he was reaching his end for the day. The room was white with an queen size oak bed that had a soft yellow comforter on top with many different size throw pillows decorating it. The room was simply decorated other than the bed. Two end tables with white candles placed in yellow dishes to catch the wax sat on either side of the bed. There was a small dresser in the corner and I see there is a closet. The room had a window that looked over another garden of flowers. It really was perfect here. As Dimitri pulled back the sheets and started to make a wall of pillows in the middle of the bed I laid down on my side of the bed with my back towards the door. He looked down at me with longing. My intention is to fall asleep and try to pull him into my dream and
Right when I was finishing my second smore Dimitri appeared next to the fire. Even though he looked incredibly tired he smile that gorgeous smile of his at me and I melted."I see you're fed and content." He said."They offered smores and I couldn't turn it down. On another note, how is everything going with everyone? Any new info?"He looked over to Theo and Theo was staring intently at him. "Sir, I would like to talk to you. It's urgent."Dimitri looked back at me and after a moment he frowned. Did he read my mind and see what happened and if so what did he think?"Of course." He said and then he looked over to Theo. "Meeting place. Now."Then they both vanished. Aimee was looking over at me and I started to feel worried again. "Don't worry. He'll be back in just a minute." Then she held up the smore tray and asked if I wanted another one and I respectfully declined. Two was definitely enough for me. If I was going to eat anything again it was going to be real food. Which I wasn't u
I remained in place and I watched as Theo bent down to Aimee whispered in her ear and continued to walk over to me. "What happened?" He asked. I huffed. "Can't you just read my mind and see for yourself?" "I can, but I want to know your take on what happened." Sighing. "I'm not entirely sure to be honest. Was this dream even real?" He nodded and said "It was." "Okay. Well, I don't know what 'visiting' exactly is, but apparently I have to learn about it. My mother has an ally inside a girl named Destiny. Viktor could sense me there. But then again so could my mother. Whom of which told Viktor that my father had no intentions to save me or probably even keep me alive. And she also told him that my father has no intention of letting Viktor rule beside him." "And?" "And!? What else do you need to know? I told you everything I know." He sat down beside me on the swing. Looking straight ahead he started to swing us ever so slightly. "You were able to feel Viktors presence when he wa
As we made our way to the campsite I still remained in awe about how beautiful this place was. And looking up at the sky to think that it wasn't just a normal open view and it was magic producing a shield and what I was seeing was basically artificial. It's just crazy how things still amaze me still. I know I'm still very new to all this, but it's crazy to me that this whole world existed and I had no idea, or I should say had no memory of its existence, but noone has any idea that magic and fairies are real. And fearies...I never even heard about. People are out there somewhere living their daily mundane lives and there's all these realms around them that they have no idea even exist. Makes me wonder though if fairies/fearies are even the only real thing that has come out of all the folklore we grew up hearing. I mean...there's so many. Gnomes, goblins, witches, vampires, trolls, elves, griffins... I mean if fairies are real who is to say that the others can't be real either. I wonder
After the whoosh of cool air blasted across my body Dimitri spoke "You can open your eyes now, Love."I opened one eye first. Still fearing I would be spending more time in another cave despite what he told me. To my sudden surprise we were in anything but a cave. Opening both my eyes and turning around in a circle taking in my new surroundings. I was in awe.Vines wrapped around what seemed to be hundreds of moss covered trees that had soft pink blooming flowers on them. And all at the base of the trees laid the petals. They polluted the ground. Like natures own made flower petal bed. How nice it would be to just lay down and look up into the sky between the tree limbs.The only thing that disrupted the soft pink petals bed was a small white stone path that looked to stretch and bend to an area I couldn't see from where I was standing.When I noticed the path Dimitri reached over, took my hand and gently tugged for me to walk with him. We walked the path a good fifty feet and he neve
As I wiggled my toes and closed my eyes I tried to focus on what Dimitri wanted me to do. Create a force shield around me to protect myself. Not sure exactly how to do that. But imagination all the way. I thried to picture me standing in a big bubble, but the bubble couldn't pop. I felt the air stir up a little and my hair gently grazing my cheeks. Trying not to lose focus I imagined the bubble to be thick. As thick as my arm. Nothing can get to me from the outside. Once I felt that I had the bubble stable I dared to open my eyes. Startled at what I was seeing. I was inside what looked like a bubble. I could see Dimitri had moved closer and he was smiling ear to ear. His mouth was moving, but I couldn't hear him. Scowling I pointed to my ears to let him know I wasn't making out what he was saying. He simply nodded, but he still smiled.He walked all the way around me twice before he stopped in front of me and raised his hand to touch the bubble. I nodded at him to go ahead. Hoping bey
A little over an hour later I was bent down in front of the table with my hands on my knees wiping sweat from my brows. "I think its time for a time out." I said in between breaths.It's not so much that it's physically draining, although my muscles are stiff and trembling, but it's most definitly mentally exhausting. Dimitri was at my side patting me on the back."I think you deserve a break. We'll take fifteen and see how you're feeling and get back to it. You're doing an amazing job!"Rolling my eyes and pulling out a chair "Thanks. I suppose I should thank the teacher for not losing his patience with me when I clearly could see he was losing said patience."Laughing "I wasn't losing patience, Love. Many times you were so close and you got in your own head. You just gotta stayed focused. You have accomplished more than I thought though in such a short bit of time."There wasn't any denying that. I managed to create a flame in my hand, create wind around me to blow it out. Also, I
The sound of wings flapping and a brisk breeze hitting my face I opened my eyes and seen Dimitri standing at the end of the bed smiling. His wings fully extended taking up over half the space of cave. Making the space feel much smaller than it actually was.Sitting up I stretched and chuckled "Well, good morning to you too, handsome.""Good morning, beautiful. You ready to get to work?"Slightly frowning due to not knowing the extent of how difficult it will be to draw into this magic I apparently have, but also due to me hoping I don't fail and let everyone down. Including myself. Only time will tell, I guess.Sighing. "Yeah, I'm ready. But can I get cleaned up first? I feel kinda gross."Dimitris wings vanished and he nodded and smiled a rotten smile.Wagging my finger at him "I see something brewing in those eyes of yours. What are you thinking?" I asked."Oh, nothing. Go on ahead and get cleaned up." He all but shooed me out out of the room.Eyeing him suspiciously I got out of th
I was starting to feel like a prisoner in this damn cave. Seems like everyone can come and go as they wish, except for me. I'm stuck sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting for someone, anyone to come pay me a visit. Theo and Aimee left a while ago and I have no clue when Dimitri will be back. Which is completely aggravating. We completed our bond last night and I am now permanently marked by doing so, as is he. Then we made love and it was fantastic. But then I woke up this morning and he was gone and has remained gone for some time. During such time I find out that my ex-friend isn't on Viktors side anymore. Putting her here along with myself, Dimitri and Theo. Theo and Aimee are mates...which, like, wow! And I found out that Rhonda is very much alive. Thank god! I was told that Dimitri knew all of this and still he didn't stay. Now granted, I know he is tending to his people, but he wasn't even gone this long the last time a battle occured and that battle was unexpected. Thi