STRANGER DANGER

[ Author's Note ]

WARNING! POSSIBLE TRIGGER EVENTS! VIOLENCE AND STRONG LANGUAGE!

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A Year Later

Back to school

Pishka's POV

I'm standing in front of the school doors and I'm not willing to enter this building. Especially not with what happened with Bron. Not even after spending the rest of my year at home after the incident. I needed it, at that time I barely left my room for a week and a half besides going to the bathroom. Then I hadn't left the house for a whole 3 months because of the fear of meeting Bron by accident

It's the following year, my parents were understanding enough to let me take the year off public schooling but continued with online learning. I got away with the excuse of trauma and Mr. Edward helped me out. But this year I had to come back to school for sure. Looking at the building once again, my heart rate sped up unwilling and painfully as I stared at the gate from the parking lot where my father dropped me off. The sad thing is even though Edward cast a spell that made them think they were part of the supernatural world...

They still brought me to this danger zone - school. Well, I can't blame them because they don't know that I was attacked by a vampire. No, they were told that the house was ransacked by burglars and I was severely beaten by them. I know Edward could have healed me right? But healing is not part of his specialty since he said it was complicated. So my father unknowingly brought me to the bloodsuckers den...

°Wait what if he's here and wants to finish what he started but didn't? That's not possible, he only hurt me to get to Jacob... Would this be a common occurrence? Is that why I haven't seen him since the incident?°

Yes, I haven't seen my Wolfy ever since that day after Bron attacked me in my house. As soon as Edward had settled the issue with my parents I haven't seen a glimpse of Jacob's visage or even his shadow. I feel like he blames himself so his doing that clique scene from romance movies where the 'guy avoids the girl just to keep her safe' kind of bull. It's really stupid because now that I know that his my destined partner I want to be with him more - that's the only thing Edward hasn't revealed to my parents. While contemplating how to meet Jacob I bumped into the shoulder of a passing student

Pishka: S-so-sorry!... (Whisper) This is so nerve-wrecking, why did I have to be in this school? Why does the town only have one high school? Are they lacking in funds or what?!

I apologize then mumble the rest to myself, taking a deep breath before walking into the school building. I arrived early so kids were staring at me which is always nerve-wracking for me if I must be honest with you. But it's more than usual today, I quickly walk to my first class of the day. I memorized the way because no one would help me even if I were to forget

Upon entering the classroom, it was surprisingly half full and they all stared at me. It felt like they were going to pounce on me and rip off my head at any given moment. The animosity directed towards me seemed to have multiplied by ten folds, since the last time I was in school. All the small hairs on my body stood on end and I froze when I saw a brown-haired person laying on my desk, I couldn't see his face but part of me knew. I felt my heart thumping painfully from shock and fear

°It's him-... Bron, his come to finis-°

My heart felt like it did a 90° backflip from thumping to dropping into my stomach. My breathing was shaky and unsteady as my eyes watered, looking glossy with restrained tears. And I could feel my legs get weak and nearly give way, but I forced my legs to stay firm. I can keep my body standing upright with the help of a nearby desk as I could feel my being unsteady. Suddenly a feminine voice calls out to the male sleeping on my desk

?Pretty four-eyes?: Hey, Miky, wake up that desk is taken already

The said Miky lifts his head with slight groans leaving his lips, he looks around for the voice. He looks at me with gleaming eyes before turning to look behind me

Miky: By who?

?Pretty four-eyes?: Her

He looks back at me with gleaming eyes then they dimmed back down to normal, I wanted to run but my legs were still weak from when I thought he was Bron. But now a part of me feels like he's no better than Bron. Danger sirens were going off in my head and I couldn't do a thing except stand there while staring at him

He got up and walked past me his arm brushed against mine. We had physical contact only for a moment yet my stomach instantly felt like it was being turned by a hand forcefully. As soon as he passed me I wobbly made my way to my seat and sat there feeling sick and a little lightheaded. An hour later the teacher came in and began the lesson

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One month later

End of the Third Class

The bell rings signaling my lunch break, I happily packed my stuff before dashing out the door - since people were staring at me and glaring like I had killed their pet animal or was the weirdest creature ever seen. Classes have been weirder than usual. Now instead of ignoring me more than half of the school stares at me like I'm carrying the plague. It feels like they're watching me for some reason that I don't want to be part of. Before I'd think:

°Have you guys never seen a transfer student from the African continent before? I guess they haven't°

But now it's a whole different case because of that day I feel scared of a lot of things and people. I would not say I'm traumatized... just cautious really. Upon entering the girl's bathroom I walk to a toilet stall but notice a mirror at the left corner of my eye. Turning I look at it, seeing my smaller than usual frame

Walking closer then stopping in front of the basin, staring at the mirror where I see a horrible-looking brown-skinned girl, eyes having eyeballs with complimentary dark circles, my skin is the same but my lips are too dry for comfort and there are marks of me biting of the dry skin. These are signs of the nightmares that I've been experiencing since the attack. Dropping my bag on the floor I open the tap, splashing some water on my face

Eyes still closed I take a deep breath and exhale with a sigh, I open my eyes to see my wet face. I look a lot better now but still quite exhausted, I pull my slip and win my face. Picking up the bag I walk into one of the stalls to do my business. Two voices are heard entering the bathroom... they were both males, and they began whispering about someone they were looking for

?Boy 1?: Hey I thought you said she left it in this bathroom

?Boy 2?: I'm sure she did, I saw it with my own eyes

?Boy 1?: Fine let's check under the doors, when we find it let's get out of here. Are you sure no one's in this bathroom? I don't want to get a report to that stupid class president and get punished again

?Boy 2?: Yes yes I know, I was also punished as well

?Boy 1?: Shhh! Let me concentrate, I am busy working

Shocked I quickly put my feet on the toilet seat, clumsily I make a sound that echoes in the quiet bathroom. I hear shuffling before the door slams closed, I'm guessing it's the main door. Then I hear shouting from a female

?Girl?: Hey what were you doing in there? Don't you know that the girl's bathroom and boys are not allowed inside

?Boy 1?: Forget that! Th-there's a ghost in there!

?Girl?: Hey come back here I'm still talking to the both of you

?Boy 2?: No way!

Then I heard a set of footsteps moving rapidly and the female's voice before the sounds disappear

?Girl?: I am your class president! You better come back here or else I'll -...

Hearing complete silence I walk out of the toilet stall quickly heading for the school's unpopular backyard, where there ARE no people around luckily - usually, these types of areas are for people to make out. It's like hormonal animals that can't keep their hands off each other, so such places are reserved especially for them

Did I mention that they don't have any shame?! Anyway, this area is safe since nobody comes here, due to a rumor that this was a place that a certain lonely girl used to hang out during lunch breaks, a long time ago. But died horribly, as a result, her soul didn't rest or go to the next life but rather stayed here at this girl's restroom. Where she haunts whoever is not welcomed but I haven't seen anything so far, nothing to make me feel like I was unwelcomed in anyway

It felt more like it was more welcoming than the rest of the school. It's a bonus for me so there's no harm in not telling the truth besides I didn't create such rumors. I am using it to my advantage, it's surprisingly clean and peaceful so it's not like I feel lonely or anything. Nobody has out at the restroom or the garden in front of it. I walk out and sit on a bench in the abandoned garden. I take out my phone and lunchbox. I start eating while reading a Japanese-style novel, from a website I like to read from

A familiar voice is heard in front of me breaking my sense of tranquility. I pause for a while then look up to see two guys, one has blonde hair and is lean, with Asian facial features and he was shorter than the other who has red hair and a larger frame, he reminded me of England for some reason. They both look stronger than me so I'll lose if we were to get into a hand-to-hand combat

°I'm no lover nor am I a fighter, I'm just a dreamer who wants to not experience any more pain than I have already. The next one could get me traumatized... also thankfully I haven't seen Bron this past month°

Pishka: I'll make this quick and easy for you both, also I'm getting this over with faster

I smile and nod my head understandingly, quickly packing my lunch away, slipping my phone into my jacket pocket then standing up to leave but stop upon hearing the same voice again but this time it sounded like it was pleading

?Blonde boy?: Hey wait, I- we wanted to ask if you could show us to our next class. We're new here but nobody seems to like us or be hospitable. They either ignore or avoid us, it's frustrating cause we don't know where to go!

The blonde grumbles in annoyance and evident frustration in his tone as he says the last sentence. His brows furrowed in desperation which didn't suit his arrogant-cool guy look. I look then notice that he doesn't look familiar nor does his friend, nodding understanding their situation but then a thought comes to mind

Pishka: I don't think you would want to be around me, the school seems to be on my neck. They seem to be against me so I wouldn't want to put you in that situation with me

The redhead scoffs with his lip tugged up, for the first time I hear him talk,

?Red-head?: I think that's already too late since they pretend like we are either ghosts or invisible men. We might as well have company while we are at it, don't you feel the same?

His voice is deep and smooth but I prefer Jacob's playful boyish voice that sometimes squeaked when he had the flu or cold. My mood immediately brightens up as I smile at them knowingly

Pishka: okay, if you insist. Then I'll graciously accept your proposal. Oh sorry, where are my manners my name is Pishka. What are your names?

I gladly introduce myself

°Even if it is a prank, I don't care as long as I can have friends for a while°

?Blonde?: Oh my name is Ming

?Red-head?: And I'm his ma- boyfriend Charles

I gulped my shock and continued talking, I was shocked and mostly excited to have met a gay couple. They are typical opportunities but fit each other perfectly. It's a shame we won't be friends for long since this is a prank for them, my spirits dampen

Ming: Hey, Pishka is anything the matter

I blink and snap out of that dark place, putting on a smile and shaking my head

Pishka: No, so let me show you where your classes are, so who are your teachers

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Last day of the school week

After School

It's the end of a school day, kids are leaving the school premises. In a classroom, a girl is seen packing her books in her bag. Other students are leaving the classroom in a hurry because it was the day before a public holiday. I stop and stare out the window that's next to my desk, then I hear whispering from the few students that are in the room. The commotion had drawn my attention from what I was doing, enough to turn to look out of curiosity

The source of the whispering was a tall lean figured brunette from earlier, the guy that was sleeping on my desk. Now looking at him properly I could see that he was wearing a leather jacket with white jeans, a plain white short-sleeved t-shirt and a pair of black sneakers. I observed his fashion sense while he approached my direction - he looked like your typical popular guy

He was but I hadn't taken the time to know his name and I still won't be wasting my time. I turned back to finish packing my things and closing my backpack. A voice from behind me caught my attention

?Sleeping guy?: Hey princess

Turning around I came face-to-face with the popular kid in school, I keep silent while slipping on my backpack

?Sleeping guy?: Don't you want to know why I came to talk to you?

Pishka: ...

I wanted to say yes but I decide to remain silent. He shrugs his shoulders at my silence

?Sleeping guy?: Fine then I'll do the talking, you listen... and follow my instructions

Said the boy smiling brightly after saying the last part lowly since it was to himself but I couldn't tell if he wanted me to hear him or not since his expression showed mischief

?Sleeping Guy?: I wanted to apologize for this morning, the whole thing about me being in your seat seemed to have spooked you

He rubs the back of his neck as he replaces his mischievous look with that of an apologetic person

?Sleeping guy?: I'm really sorry

Pishka: Sure, I already forgot about it

Then he grabs my arm as if I was going to run away if he didn't. I know I would be honest but that doesn't mean he can grab my arm whenever he feels like it!

?Sleeping guy?: Me and you have a date so going home will have to wait

I don't speak rather I try to loosen his grip on my arm which only gets tighter instead. The pain kept increasing till it felt unbearable, whining I try an attempt

Pishka: Teacher! Somebody, please help me, his trying to rape me!

The popular guy stops and looks around, noticing that he got attention. His grip loosens as he tries to explain that I'm his 'girlfriend' and that we're just playing. While he's busy trying to clear suspicion I push him, slipping free from his grip but with nail marks on my arms. Not feeling the pain from the adrenaline, I run out of the room luckily I had my bag in hand so I used that to buy myself some time

I hit him and he falls to the seat from the heavy impact, I run for it afterwards. I ran into a girl's bathroom to take a break but I didn't plan on staying there in case he meets me there. I left there after splashing my face with water and leaving the tap running. As I turn the corner I hear footsteps, I don't move or make a sound. Something tells me to wait. Standing not too far away from the bathroom I hear his voice

?Sleeping guy?: I know you in there... I can smell you

I tremble as I get flashbacks the sound of the bathroom door banging open brings me back to my right mind. Pulling myself together I sprint down the stairs and make a random turn going right. I felt like I could get caught at any minute. While running I see an open classroom door quickly I run inside. Once in I slammed the door shut and survey the area, luckily it was empty. I walked over to a desk and sit on the table breathing heavily

Pishka: What does he mean when he says he can smell me?

A light knock is heard on the door of the classrooms, I. While hearing the echoes in the hallway of knocking makes my heart tremble. It goes from door to door then stops in front of the room I'm in

?Sleeping guy?: Come out, come out there where you are ~

I kept silent hoping that he was bluffing, then he knocks again three times

?Sleeping guy?: I know your in there

I stop breathing listening to my heartbeat banging in my ears. My voice trembles as I get off the table and walk to the window

?Sleeping guy?: Come on out, come out little human. I know you're in there

Pishka: No way!! So... So-! Go AWAY!!

A bang on the door makes me jump in fright, the door looked like it would fall off its hinges. I turn away from the window, staring at the door a dent is visible on the door from across the room where I am standing

?Sleeping guy?: NO!

I turn back to the window and try to open it but it's jammed. I try calling Jacob's phone number but he doesn't pick up, before I can call someone else's number my phone's signal drops to no bars meaning no signal. A bang is heard again with low audible chuckling from the other side of the door

°Darn, This Window!! Stupid old building don't do this to me now! I'm about to be kidnapped and killed by the typical supernatural hot guy°

Finally, I, get the window to open, looking out the window I see kids down in the quad in front of the school. I sigh about to lift my foot over the window's sill, and another bang is heard from the door. I jump freight, if I was standing outside by the wall railing frame I would have fallen to my death when he banged on the door for the fourth time

Still scared out of my mind and trembling body, I sum up some courage by taking a step out over the window sill and putting my feet on the small wall window frame below me. I accidentally kick a stone down, falls making a sound. Attracting the attention from the people down there that probably think. I am mad or a stalker if not a psycho, looking for attention but in this life and death situation I don't care

°I just want to live comfortably in peace!°

Unfortunately, I got caught up in my fears causing me to stay in place and not move on. The door bangs this time with the sound of nails falling onto the ground, the metal door landing on the ground with a loud thud echoing throughout the room. But I can't say the same for the rest of the building. Looking at the entrance of the gaping door frame I see my more possibly kidnapper

He looks at me showing me that his facial expression looks pissed glimmering in a dark brown. Seeing my current position I turn to the side and try to sidestep my way to the next window or fall to my death, preferring the earlier. His eyes widen in realization as he flashes to my side within 20 seconds in one swift motion

He grabs my arm and pulls me through the window landing on the ground back first. I swallow my scream and then gasp for air as I hiss in pain. The guy turns to me and smiles as he walks over to me, grabbing a handful of my hair before picking me up by my hair. I quickly get up from the pain. Looking me in the eyes he speaks mockingly

?Sleeping Guy?: You are supposed to be the reincarnation of the great and majestic vampire princess?

I groan and try to get him to let go of my hair. He throws me back onto the ground, landing on my hands and knees. No matter where I look it feels hopeless since he could catch up to me in a matter of seconds. The struggle was possible but escape was worse than mission impossible

He grabs me by the hair again as he begins to drag me to the hallway not caring to lift me this time. Groaning and whining as my scalp feels like it's on fire from the immense pain his causing me. Soon he let go of my hair as soon as we exited the classroom into the hallway

?Sleeping guy?: Your lucky that the council wants you alive and untainted, otherwise...

I respond to his words and actions by glancing at him, our eyes making contact. Showing me his glowing red eyes that look at me thirstily. Just then a large object smashes into him, the object continues moving like lightning stopping at the end of the hallway. Then I turn to see who my savior that threw the big heavy and hard object at my attack is. It was Charles he seemed angry. That's not what shocked me though, the fact that he was mad is shocking

Charles: Didn't they teach you manners at your house

I've never seen him show any emotion unless he's doing something nice for somebody (Ming). That aside I have never seen him get angry with anyone, especially when it concerns me. The noise was coming from the direction that Mr. Arrogant went flying down the hallway with his anonymous heavy friend, which I don't know what it was. I look to see a freaking vending machine laying... laying on top of the guy that chased after me earlier!

Well, I only noticed now because I was busy paying attention to Charles and how angry he was. His emotions hit me like a ton of bricks. They flowed off him like shockwaves from an explosion the only difference is that his was continuous and not a one-time thing, it was like it was one bomb after another there was no pause from the force. They felt so negative it's like I feel his emotions and I understand them

The momentary connection breaks as my concentration is disrupted by the quick movement of my body being lifted by Charles. He makes his way to the opposite side of the hallway, away from Mr. Arrogant. Looking behind us I see my chaser stare at us as we make our grand escape

He smiles calmly as if this wasn't the last time I would see him. Charles puts me down after being defeated by my protests when we are close to the entrance of the school. We soon reach outside to see Ming standing by a dented car with a broken window and his lip with a trace of blood dripping down

Pishka: Ming! You here too!

Feeling so happy I wave towards him, Charles seems to be much calmer now. Ming smiles and waves back pausing midway, his face scrunching up in discomfort as he grabs his head. Then crouches a little trying to withstand the pain or dizzy spell he is feeling. We run over to him, he stands and looks at us shaking his head

Ming: It's nothing I just got hit on the head by a rock from an anonymous person but I'm fine

Charles looks at him still unconvinced, while Ming was trying to convince Charles that he was fine. Ming falls as if fainting, clearly unwell. Luckily, Charles caught him in time and looked around for the culprit. But didn't find them so he paid all his attention to the weak Ming, speaking softly expressing his guilt

Charles: I'm so sorry for not being able to protect you, I promise to work harder and stronger. I'll protect you, I promise

His aura felt like one of a kind giant, he looked like he was going to cry at any moment. I kind of found it cute and sweet. Not like I like him or anything, I just admired his act of being caring and thoughtful towards his partner... unlike my mate!!! I was just being a complete fujoshi

°They make such a cute couple°

Ming kisses Charles' cheek and then stares at him collecting himself

Charles: Are you okay, Ming?

Charlie asks worriedly, Ming responds by smiling brightly at him with the same loving look

Ming: Yeah, just caught off guard, otherwise, I'm fine mate ~

He stood up properly as if nothing happened and then kissed Charles, this caused Charles to be beet red - forgetting about his working self. Ming looks at him with a loving and caring look, I have no idea what is going on but I was shocked at the word they used

°Wait... did he just say, Mate!? Hold on, so they're werewolves?°

I shake my head and look back at them, forgetting what he said and erasing all thoughts about the supernatural. It's so cool and cute cause the guy called Charles is fairly tall, like four inches taller than me, lean with light muscles on him and has too fair a share of good looks for a guy

But Charles was the ultimate bishoujo, he has the girliest facial features I've ever seen but he got no petite body to go with it. Even though little muscles were showing through his light-tight top and were not ripped his still a long way from being called petite. I sigh in relief as the adrenaline slowly calms down

°I MANAGED TO ESCAPE THAT PSYCHO!!!°

I think happily but my guard wasn't relaxed rather it was on even higher alert. I watch the duo lightly argue but they stop and start sniffing the air

°Did they just growl(?) No way there must be dogs in the area...°

Third POV

The trio's calming atmosphere disappears as the two males look in the direction of the school's roof. The female follows their line of sight, for a while the female doesn't see anything but stares with attention. Soon a silhouette is seen emerging from behind the triangular roof structure

Her eyes squint to get a better view from the distance, while the other two stare normally this would make one wonder if they could see from a wide distance. They could because they had heightened eyesight from their supernatural ability. The two males were Ming and Charles while the female was Pishka

But the visages they had seen weren't alone, nine more appeared till ten were standing on the roof. Then two appeared at the door of the school's entrance a good distance away from the trio. The ten people jumped off the roof and landed on the ground lightly and naturally as if they jumped off a step not a four-story building

The new arrivals stood with the two people, Bron and the guy that harassed Pishka earlier. Pishka gasped in shock as she felt her heart hammer in her chest. She was scared and no words could describe the amount of fear she felt. Her mind was in chaos as warning bells went off, amiss in her disarray of emotions

She saw a particular face, and the person she was looking at stared back at her. His eyes went wide as he took three steps forward, away from the group. The two stare at each other before the girl suddenly grabs her stomach doubling over

Pishka: Aaah!!?! Why?!

Charles and Ming turn to look at Pishka who is bent over while grabbing her stomach. They move closer to her to try and help her but she falls to the ground. Landing on her side before they get to her - her back facing the group of vampires. She screams in agony even though she didn't hurt herself from the shortfall since she didn't fall with much impact or force. The most harm one could get from a fall like that would be a flesh wound e.g. a little scratch. Ming and Charles quickly got to her side as she can still see the man from among the group. An image flashed before her eyes but as a result of the sudden shock her body temporarily shuts down

[ Author's Note ]

Whelp, that was interesting... Imagine meeting that will later become your bodyguards? Well to be fair you wouldn't know unless you got into a life-and-death situation. I;d cry and cling to them for dear life, how about you?

I strangely enjoyed imagining and writing the last part of the story. I'll call it the vampire craving. Gosh that sounds so cringe as I'm writing it Since unlocks quite a crazy roller-coaster and we look into Jacob's back story to a certain degree

So sad how we have to suffer from the selfish actions of others and our past lives. Do you believe in reincarnation? Rebirth? If your answer is yes or no, please let me know in the comment section and I am also curious to know why but there's no pressure