Brielle's POV
The weekend was over, and it was back to school again. I almost didn't come. All I wanted to do was stay in my bed and sleep. Besides, I was starting to miss Blake again even though we parted like a day ago. I don't know, but something is really different since he and I had sex. I wanted him more. I needed him, but I had to suppress my desires or else I would go crazy.
I was still thinking that Blake and I had taken a step further into our relationship and somehow that scared me. I am happy, truly, but everything just felt surreal to a point that I got scared that I would suddenly open my eyes and everything would just be a dream. I had to pinch myself to make sure that I wasn't imagining things. I constantly had to touch Blake just to feel that he was real, and he was with me.
It was lunchtime and I went to my usual place to have lunch. Outside, under the trees. I still had no friends, but I was fine with it. Only one semester left and I will be out of here. When I came here, all I wanted was to finish the year and get the hell out. Despite having good grades, I had not had the chance to think about my future. I thought I would just go to college and figure it out there.
Now that my life has changed so much, I've got a lot to rethink and plan for my future. I want to do something with my life. Anything that is meaningful will do, but I want to do that and be by Blake's side. All this thinking was stressful, so I shut off and focused on eating.
That was until someone appeared in front of me, casting a shadow. I raised my head around his figure until I could see his face. I was stunned to see who it was. Come to think of it, I have seen him before, but back then I didn't know who he was. I can't believe it. He looks the same after all these years. We just stared at each other. I managed to conceal my shock. I can't let him know that I remember everything or else I will be in danger. He won't spare me for what I did. Despite remembering my past life, I am no longer who I was before. Only memories remain of my former life, so I can't take him head on
I am a mere human, and he can kill me in an instant. I can't let that happen.
" I'm sorry, but you are blocking the sun. Who might you be?" I asked, feigning innocence. To be honest, I was scared out of my mind. All I wanted to do was run for my life, but even if I did, I would get very far and that would give me away. I will just have to play along and hope to buy some time to distract him and leave. I kept a straight face.
A menacing smile appeared on his face making my heart skip a beat, in a bad way.
" Oh, my bad." He moved and stood aside.
" I just wanted to take a closer look. You looked very familiar. Have we met somewhere?"
What is this? A trick question? I don't know what his game plan is, but he won't get what he wants from me.
" I believe you are mistaken. I've never seen you before. I have never even seen you around this school. Do you attend this school? "
It was my turn to counter. I looked at him waiting to hear his response. His eyes hardened, but the smirk on his face remained intact. This situation started to feel familiar. Sort of like déjà vu, like we have done this before. This mind game showdown. Some things never change.
" Unfortunately, I won't come here. I don't go to school. I just came to help out a friend, with some issues. I happened to see you on my way back, alone sitting under this tree. Next thing I knew, I was here."
Smooth. He played it off easily, but it wasn't that hard. I was tired of cranking my neck up to look at him, so I packed my stuff and got up. I dusted myself off.
" Well, I am sorry that I couldn't be of help to you. I am afraid I will have to excuse myself now." I said to him.
" Not a problem. I don't know what I was thinking either. I guess the resemblance is just so uncanny, I couldn't help myself. Anyway, I am sorry that I bothered you. That was rude of me and I you will allow me, I would like to buy you lunch tomorrow. That's if you allow me."
No way in hell! I will never go anywhere with him. I know what he is planning, and I will not fall for it one bit. He is out of his mind.
I politely smiled and said," Thank you for the offer, but I'll have to decline. I don't know you, so it would be stupid of me to willingly accept your invitation and tag along with you wherever you want to take me. You know, stranger, danger. Besides, you have nothing to make up for. I was done anyway."
He chuckled at what I said. I nearly rolled my eyes but I refrained.
" I am sorry about that," he said with amusement in his eyes.
" You took me by surprise. I never thought you would blatantly turn me down. You are a wise girl. It's not good to be naive."
At that moment, the bell rang and relief flooded through me. I can now put an end to this dreadful conversation. I can't stand this anymore. I was barely holding in my composure. Being so close to me reminded me of the bitter past. Shivers of disgust went down my spine. I wanted to leave, and now I had the chance.
" Oh, that's my cue. I don't want to be late for class, so I should get going. So long."
With that, I hurriedly walked away. I could feel his eyes behind my back, but I didn't dare look back. Once he was away from me, I sighed in relief.
I couldn't concentrate even more in class. First, I was thinking about Blake and now that guy. It's not a coincidence that he came to this school. I have seen him before, and I forgot it, but he must have been watching me all along. He said something strange too at that time, but it makes sense. If Julian was here then, Xavier would have been around as well. I can feel it.
With everything going on, I was forgetful. How can I be when everything is my doing? I was enraged back then and all I wanted was to punish them. I didn't think about it. I didn't think this would come bite me. I put a curse of immortality on them, and now they have lived long enough to be part of Blake and my rebirth. I kept biting my nails out of anxiety.
This is too much for me to handle alone, but how do I bring it up to Blake? He'll for sure think I am crazy, but I have to do something about this. I don't want anything like what happened to us to repeat. That would be too cruel of a fate to be dealt with . Not again.