Chapter 4

As Nelly continued to chat, I glanced at the door, my mind still fixed on the mysterious brothers and their secrets.:

The three brothers had already vanished, leaving me with a burning curiosity. Where were they headed in such a hurry? I needed to know.

"Hurry up then, and let's get going to the restroom," I said with growing urgency, my eyes scanning the crowded hallway.

Nelly, my best friend, was still struggling to put on her shoes. Her bright brown eyes sparkled with amusement as she said, "Hold on, let me wear my shoes properly. I really need to buy new sneakers; this one is becoming really tight on my foot. Will you follow me to get a new pair of sneakers after school hours?"

I rolled my eyes, my patience wearing thin. "Will you hurry up and let's go?" I said, becoming more impatient by the second. I turned around, walking towards the door, my long, dark hair swishing behind me.

"I'm coming, I'm coming, hold on!" Nelly called out, still battling with her sneaker. Finally, she managed to put it on and ran to catch up with me.

As we walked through the crowded hallway, I scanned the sea of faces, hoping to catch a glimpse of the brothers. But they were nowhere to be seen.

"Shit," I muttered, frustration etched on my face.

Nelly caught up with me, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What's up with you? Why are you running about in the hallway?" she asked, her voice tinged with amusement.

I turned around, facing her. "I wasn't running about, I was just walking really fast," I said, still scanning the hallway for any sign of the brothers.

Nelly's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing. "What are you searching for? Oh, I get it. You're looking for those three handsome brothers, right? They're just so hot! Tell me, who do you like most among the three? As for me, I'm crushing on Kyle so hard... and Nathan... and most definitely Eden," she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

I rolled my eyes, a smile playing on my lips. Nelly's enthusiasm was infectious, but I couldn't let my guard down. Not when I was determined to uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious brothers.:

"Just go take a shit, okay, or whatever you want to do," I said, a hint of exasperation in my voice, and Nelly giggled, her bright brown eyes sparkling with amusement.

"Ain't you coming into the restroom with me?" she asked, her voice laced with teasing.

I frowned slightly, my dark eyebrows furrowing. "No way! I'll wait for you here."

Nelly giggled again, her cheeks flushing with mirth, before she pushed open the restroom door and disappeared inside.

About thirty seconds later, I decided to take a stroll down the hallway. The fluorescent lights overhead cast a sterile glow on the rows of lockers, and the air was thick with the smell of disinfectant and fresh paint. I walked past a group of students huddled near the water fountain, their voices hushed as they exchanged whispers.

That's when I saw Mr. Daniel emerging from the Principal's office, his face looking pinched and worried. His eyes, usually a warm, hazel brown, seemed dull and troubled. He walked through the hallways, his footsteps heavy, and descended the stairs, disappearing from view.

I followed him from a distance, my eyes fixed on his retreating back. He walked out of the school building, heading towards his car in the school car park. But instead of getting into his vehicle, he stopped and turned towards the nearby woods, his eyes scanning the trees as if searching for something.

I watched in confusion as he started walking towards the woods. Huh? I looked over at the direction he was heading, and that's when I saw Kyle, one of the three brothers, standing near the woods. His piercing emerald eyes seemed to gleam in the sunlight, and his chiseled features appeared tense, as if he was waiting for something – or someone.

I saw Kyle walk into the woods, and Mr. Daniel followed him, disappearing into the dense foliage. The long trees and bushes swallowed them whole, and I could no longer see them.

"I have to know what's going on here," I muttered to myself, my curiosity piqued. I took a deep breath and ran in the direction of the woods, my heart pounding in my chest.

I stepped into the woods, the dense foliage enveloping me in a cool, emerald green gloom. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. I walked cautiously, my eyes scanning the surroundings, searching for any sign of Mr. Daniel and Kyle.

At first, I didn't see them, but then, after walking a couple of steps, I caught sight of not only the two of them but also Eden and Nathan, Kyle's brothers. They were all standing in a small clearing, their faces tense and serious.

Kyle's piercing emerald eyes seemed to gleam in the dim light, his chiseled features set in a determined expression. Eden's eyes, a deep, soulful brown, appeared troubled, his forehead furrowed in concern. Nathan's dark, brooding eyes seemed to bore into the ground, his jaw clenched in a fierce scowl.

I had to maintain my distance, hiding behind a thick tree trunk to avoid being seen. I leaned in, trying to hear what they were discussing, but their voices were hushed and indistinct, carried away by the rustling leaves and snapping twigs.

Kyle's POV

I stood at the edge of the woods, my piercing emerald eyes fixed on the school building. My chiseled features were set in a determined expression, my jaw clenched in anticipation. I knew Mr. Daniel would see me, and exactly as I planned, it turned out.

As he emerged from the school building, his eyes scanned the car park, and then his gaze locked onto mine. His eyes widened slightly, and his face paled, but he didn't back down. We stared into each other's eyes for what felt like an eternity, the air thick with tension.

I turned and walked into the woods, my movements fluid and deliberate. I knew he would follow, and I could sense his eyes on my back, like a sheep being led to the slaughter. The rustling leaves and snapping twigs beneath my feet echoed through the woods, the only sound breaking the silence.

I stopped at a small clearing, surrounded by tall trees that cast dappled shadows on the ground. I turned around, facing Mr. Daniel, a slow smile spreading across my face. My brothers, Nathan and Eden, emerged from their hiding spots, their eyes fixed on Mr. Daniel.

Nathan's dark, brooding eyes seemed to bore into the teacher's soul, his jaw clenched in a fierce scowl. Eden's eyes, a deep, soulful brown, appeared troubled, his forehead furrowed in concern.

"You shouldn't have come here," Nathan sneered, his voice dripping with malice.

Mr. Daniel stood tall, his eyes flashing with defiance. "I'm not afraid of you," he said, his voice firm and resolute, without a hint of fear.

Nathan's face twisted in a snarl, his dark, brooding eyes blazing with fury. "Then you are a fool," he growled at Mr. Daniel. "You have no idea what we are capable of doing."

"You are wrong, I do know what I'm dealing with," he said, his voice firm and resolute. "I know what lies behind that pretty face - a demon. A killer like no other, a blood sucker."

I smiled, my piercing emerald eyes glinting with amusement. "You know all these yet you stand there, not with one but three of my kind?" I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "It's either you are stupid, have a death wish, or you have your own hidden secret. I'm thinking it's either one of the last two."

Mr. Daniel's face remained calm, but a hint of a smile played on his lips. Nathan's eyes narrowed, his face darkening with anger. "You know what? I am thinking it's the first," he sneered. "He is just plain stupid! And he will pay for his stupidity with his life."

Nathan took a step forward, his fists clenched, but Eden caught him, holding him back. "We are not alone," Eden whispered, his deep, soulful brown eyes scanning the surroundings. "Someone is watching."

Mr. Daniel's eyes flickered, and he raised his hands, palms facing outward. A white light began to emanate from his hands, like he was holding lightning bolts. His face was set in a fierce expression, his eyes blazing with determination.

Eden's eyes locked onto something behind me, and he whispered, "The girl from the school, Pearl, is watching. I can smell her."

I caught the scent too, a sweet, floral aroma that wafted through the air. Without looking in her direction, so she wouldn't know we were onto her, we pinpointed her location. Nathan's eyes gleamed with malice, and he whispered, "Let's kill both of them and end this here."

I hesitated, my eyes locked onto Eden. If he agreed with Nathan, we would kill Mr. Daniel, who seemed to be a wizard of some sort, and Pearl too. So, it was left to Eden to decide their fate.