3 3-Walk With Me

Layla's POV:

The last few lectures have been about things such as werewolves, witches, and vampires. The Professor has also spoken in depth about the history of Draphend and its association with the supernatural. I am eager to learn more about these beings, hoping to find out more about myself as well as the Draven family. The night Mr Draven hired me he told me of the family's secret. They are vampires. He assured me I was in no danger as they fulfill their thirst for blood on animals. For some strange reason I felt at ease as soon as I entered the Draven manor. I willingly accepted the job and since then I have been reading and studying as much as I can on vampires. Mr. Draven was truthful in the telling of how they fulfill their desire for blood. Vampires can shapeshift and go on hunts to capture their prey. There are even some studies that say there are vampire werewolf hybrids. Even though vampires have the need to fulfill their desire for blood they live their lives as regular humans partaking in earthly food and drink. It's all so fascinating.

The Professor's voice rings out in the classroom and I begin to jot down as much as I can as he talks.

Professor Hawthorne also has extensive knowledge in the study of past lives, dreams, and their meanings. I could learn so much from him that I hate when the class ends. After the lecture is over I slowly gather my belongings as people begin to leave. I really want to talk to Professor Hawthorne, I have so many questions. Suddenly someone leans against the table and instinctively I look up. It's the boy that was speaking to me before.

"You gonna take all day to pack up or are you staring at Mr. Professor to?" The boy asks with an arrogant smirk.

His arrogant attitude unnerves me and I have a feeling I'm gonna have an issue with this guy.

"Excuse me?"I reply in annoyance as I finish packing my things.

"We have the next class together so we can walk there together." The boy replies.

"Together? And why would we walk together? I don't even know you." I say doubtfully as I stand and look towards the front of the room.

The boy quickly stands in front of me blocking my view.

"Well my name's Kevin, you can call me kev for short, and I've noticed that you don't speak to anyone. You have a mysterious air about you that gives off a very unapproachable vibe." He says with a grin.

"Yet here you are kev." I reply sarcastically as I roll my eyes.

"Look, I really don't have time for this. I'm very busy." I say as I step past him and look around the room.

The professor is nowhere to be seen. He's already left. I sigh inwardly and throw my pack over my shoulder and turn towards the door.

"Well it looks to me like you have nothing better to do now so we can go." Kevin says triumphantly.

I roll my eyes and keep walking. I have a feeling he did that on purpose.

Kevin stays at my heels and I grow increasingly more annoyed.

"You know a lot of girls would love to be you right now." He says as he walks backwards in front of me striking a pose.

I glance around and notice all the girls glaring at us. I look back at kevin. He's your typical foot ball type with the attitude to match. Medium build, maybe six foot tall, brown hair, and brown eyes. He may be considered good looking to some but he's nowhere near my type.

"Well newsflash I'm not like your swooning fan club." I say as I glare at him.

Suddenly a group of girls surround kevin. I take advantage of the opportunity and slip away alone to my next class. After I leave this class I'll have to go straight to Lories school for lunch.. I will have to be quick so I can avoid kevin. This class is literature based and our professor talks alot about the works and pieces based on Draphend.

I begin to pack my things a few minutes early so I can slip out with the crowd. As soon as the Professor releases us I make a dash for the door. I walk as quickly as I can towards the campus gate. Once at the gate I feel someone grab my arm and spin me around.

I jerk my arm away quickly and see Kevin standing there with that same annoying smirk.

"Do not touch me!" I say in a firm angry voice and begin to walk away from him.

"What's the rush doll?" He says as he grabs my wrist again bringing me to face him once more.

I clench my fist in anger as the wind begins to pick up. Suddenly someone reaches between us and grabs Kevins arm firmly.

"I believe the young lady said not to touch her." I heard the voice say above my head.

I quickly snapped out of my rage and looked up at the man standing beside me and the wind stopped blowing almost immediately.

Kevin released my wrist and Professor Hawthorne pushed his arm back away from me before stepping between us.

"I suggest you make your way back inside." Professor Hawthorne says firmly.

"Yes sir." Kevin says as he grits his teeth and forces a smile.

Kevin walks away quickly.

"Thank you professor." I say calmly.

I begin to walk away in the direction of Lories school.

"Are you not returning to school today?" Professor Hawthorne asks with a smile.

I turn to him with a smile.

"I am actually finished for the day and I really need to get to Draphend Elementary." I reply.

"Oh you have a child?" The professor asks curiously.

"Oh no! I am a sitter for the Dravens." I reply quickly.

"Ahh the Dravens." He replies.

Professor Hawthorn begins walking in the direction of Draphend Elementary and motions me to join him. I glanced at the man walking beside me. He has short, messy like, brown hair. He is tall with a better than medium build. I've never been able to get close to him let alone get a good look at him. He has a gentle air about him and seems very familiar but I can't place where from.

"You will hear many rumors about the Dravens, but don't be sucked into the drama some people in this town like I create." He says calmly.

"The Draven family is very unique and special in their own way. Their family holds many secrets but rest assured you are safest when you are amongst them." He continues.

I look at him curiously.

"Mr. Draven spoke to me briefly regarding their...peculiar family. I've not felt threatened in their presence although I've not yet met Nicolae or Victor." I reply.

"Do you know alot about the Draven's professor?" I ask curiously.

The Professor chuckles a little as Lorie's school comes into view.

"The Draven's and I go way back and please call me James when where not in lecture." He answers as he sticks his hands in his pockets.

"I know everything about them and NIcolae and I are very close...I also know their family secret." He answers.

"Are you one of them too?" I ask as we stop in front of Lorie's school.

"Not exactly but that is a conversation for another time." He says with a smile.

I smile politely back at him and thank him for walking with me. After he turns to leave I make my way inside the building.