13 ALL THE UNEXPECTED THINGS

Lucas's POV*

I met Diana. She wore an exquisite dress, which left all the guests starring in surprise. I was thunderstruck by her beauty. How can someone look so stunning and foxy? She looked breathtaking. Even though I was ignoring her for a few days. I just couldn't hold myself back today. I was about to go to her, but she came to me. "You look so captivating in this attire Sir!" She said in a deep voice. She didn't want me to recognize her. But she knew I did.

"Okay! I'm sorry already! Stop being so grumpy! I even complimented you!" she said. I smiled because of the way she acted. "Fine! We are good since you complimented me!" She looked at me in disbelief. I loved the way she looked at me.

We were talking and wandering around and we went to the prohibited halls. "Ahh," she exclaimed "What happened?"

"I got something in my eyes"

She wasn't able to open her eyes. I told her to stay still. I held her face delicately and was blowing her eyes. "I'm fine now," she said.

Her face was covered with a mask but the beauty of her eyes was impeccable. We kept staring at each other. We were so close yet so far. I saw someone else in the hall. Diana was about to go when I said "The guards are here, don't move." She stuck to the wall.

I was extremely close to her now. My one hand was on the wall and she kept her one hand on my chest. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel butterflies. That guard left, it wasn't a guard it was Sebastian. Yes, I lied to her because I didn't want her to meet Sebastian.

"Is he gone now?"

I looked at her and then at the hall again. "No!" I wanted us to stay like that. She was really close to me.

*Sebastian's POV*

I knew something was going on between Lucas and Diana, but not this. I don't know why I'm feeling like this. If my best friend is happy, why am I not?

Who is she to make me feel like this?

It was time for dance. I got Samantha as my partner. I wasn't satisfied with her and so was she. She kept looking at Asher who was standing beside me and Asher was stealing glances of her.

I murmured in Asher's ears " We can change our positions if you want to dance with her." He whispered back "No! She will eventually be with me when we change our partners in the second set of our dance." He smirked. I raised my eyebrows as I was impressed.

The dance began, from the corner of my eyes, I saw Lucas and Diana dancing. Samantha noticed, and said, "You like her, don't you?" This was the second time someone asked me this question, and I said, "Why would I? She's not my type" she smiled slyly and said, "Your eyes tell a different story." I ignored her.

*Lucas's POV*

We were dancing together. But I kept staring at her eyes. Then suddenly I felt pain in my bones. I was growing impatient. Diana noticed it. "Are you ok?", I wanted her, it was the heat of the moment. My eyes turned a little golden and I think Diana saw them. We were about to change partners. I swirled Diana to her next partner and left. I was feeling hot. When I came out I saw a full moon.

"How can I forget today was a full moon?" I couldn't control myself and run to the woods.

*Diana's POV*

I was with my new partner now but I was worried about Lucas. What happened to him suddenly? If I'm not misinterpreted. His eyes turned yellow, but how?

In the midst of all these, I finally looked at the guy I was dancing with. He was already staring at me. His dark orbs were piercing through my eyes. As if he was angry. But who was he? I wasn't able to guess who that person was. But somehow he felt like home. I felt comfortable dancing with him. We were about to reach the climax when he pulled me closer to him by my waist. He came closer to my ears and whispered "Why do you make me feel this way? Just why?" my ear tickled and his voice sent shivers down my body.

And then he pulled me and held my waist. That was the end. I kept looking at his eyes, but I couldn't make out who he was? The dance ended when I was about to ask him when he disappeared into the crowd. I looked for him for a while but I couldn't find him. I gave up.

*Sebastian's POV*

I left after dancing with her. I was angry, jealous, frustrated but when I was with her I was calm. She felt like the peaceful oceanic waves. Dancing with her made me relax.

But the fact that Diana and Lucas kissed was eating me up. I saw her wandering the hall. When I grabbed the opportunity to do something I shouldn't have.

*Diana's POV*

Because I couldn't find the guy I was dancing with, I gave up. I really wanted to know him. Why did he feel so close to me? I was roaming around the halls. Immediately after, somebody pulled me into a dark room. The moonbeam was shining in the small dark space.

It was the same guy with whom I danced. He was wearing a mask. I held out my hand to take off his mask, just after he pulled my waist, swirled me and pushed me on the wall. He gently came near me and placed his soft lips on mine. My heart began to pound. I was awestruck. I widened my eyes in shock. He kept kissing me. His delicate lips melted me and I kissed him back. I closed my eyes to feel his lips. I put my hands on his neckline. He smirked through the kiss and pulled me closer.

*Sebastian's POV*on

I smirked through the kiss when she kissed me back passionately. I don't know why I was doing this but this felt perfect. I had kissed a lot of girls. But she was different. I placed one of my hands on her earlobe and rubbed it gently.

*Author's POV*

He kissed her like she wanted to be kissed. She kissed him like no girl could ever have, his delicate, moist and plump lips were not battling with hers. But rather were seeking a union. They were sharing one breath, one perception, one emotion, and a passionate moment. It was a euphoric feeling. It was not just a kiss, it felt something more than that. They gently stopped kissing as they both were out of breath. She looked him in the eyes.

*Diana's POV*

I stared for longer now. I knew those eyes. When he abruptly left me alone. I was about to hold him back but he was strong enough to let go.

When he left he dropped his earring. I picked it up and kept it with me. Because one day I might find him. I was looking for Samantha but then I saw something which made me look at Samantha in disbelief. She was drinking happily with Asher! She looked happy so I thought not to disturb her.

But then I met with a guy, I wasn't even interested in meeting...not even a little bit. Caleb! "May I have the pleasure to dance with you?" He asked. I was about to say no to him when he came near and brushed off his fingers on my lips. I was taken aback by what he just did. "What do yo-..." "Did you kiss somebody?" he asked doe-eyed.

"NO!" I almost yelled and left the place.

I was on my way back home. I kept thinking about him.'Why did I kiss him back?' That was the question I kept asking myself.

The next day I went to college. I was very much out of it. I wasn't able to concentrate in any of the classes. I didn't realize but Emilia sat beside me and was staring at me. "Are you good?" She asked. I came back to my senses and replied "Oh yea...yeah! It's just I'm really tired after last night." "Why? Did you do anything exciting last night?" She looked at me with curious eyes. I knew what she was talking about "What! No!" We both laughed. Samantha was late for some reason so I spent half of my day with Emilia and it was great! She was an introvert like me. I guess that's why somehow we clicked? But the fact she was someone close to Sebastian still bothered me. And Sebastian...I really don't know but his presence near me felt safe.

I had a normal day! I closed my eyes for a moment and heard some chirping. They came in through the bay window. I was amused because they were the same birds who saved me from myself in that dream! One of the birds came near me and sat on my finger. I caressed her. She was chirping and I somehow understood what she was saying, but I was puzzled. How can I understand what a bird is saying? Or am I actually crazy?

They left. I took a shower. I was walking in the living area when I thought about what the bird was saying, "You have a big responsibility to fulfil. You need to go to the basement and read your mother's journal. Or else it will be too late!"

"I don't think it's true. Maybe they are my illusions"

But I was curious and I wanted to know why I was able to understand them. I went down to the basement and took out my mother's journal. I started to read,

'Everything has changed. Whatever my mother told me was true. I'm ready to follow the steps she told me. It runs in our family. As her daughter, I have to fulfil her last wish. But will it be okay for my daughter in the future?'

I turned to the next page.

'Everything is a mess. I want Diana to know about her real father! I wish I could tell her but she is already hurt. I don't want to hurt her more. Castiel, I wish I could tell her that this is her real name. But because he had a child with a guardian he had to give up on his, I know he is looking after us from afar. But… It's hard. I'm married to David but the person I love the most in this whole world is him, Castiel!

I was beyond shocked. David wasn't my real dad? Was that the reason he used to hate me? Were my illusions real? How is this possible? How can mom never tell me? How can she? I kept reading but the last page was more like a letter. A letter to me.

'Diana, I know someday you will read my journal. You had to. You have no choice. By the time you are reading this. I might be dead. Otherwise, you wouldn't. I'm sorry for leaving you all alone. I had no choice but to protect you. You are the daughter of an angel. Yes I know it's hard to believe but your biological father was an angel, a real one. He was the most powerful angel. As his name goes Castiel, his cover was a god. I know all this must be hard for you to believe but it's the truth. You were born weak because I broke the family legacy by loving your father. An Angel. I used to give you herbs so that you can become physically strong like you are now. But I couldn't do that anymore. The herbs were not strong enough like they used to be. I had to give you my powers. I gave you my powers.'

I couldn't believe anything I was reading. I broke down while reading.

If you have moved to the cottage many uncanny things might have happened. You need to go through everything Because every legend is true! Vampires, Witches, Warlocks, Werewolves, Foxes actually exist. And we are one of them. You are the guardian of the two worlds. Only we can stop the demons from coming into the mundane world. We must maintain the balance. To gain your powers you must gain the three pearls. You already have two of them. I hope you find the third pearl and fulfil your responsibility. I know I'm asking for too much. You are just eighteen but people like us have no choice.

To go to the supernatural side you must go to the first and find the hemlock tree along with the redwood tree. When you cross those trees you will reach their side,

Protect the two worlds. It's all in your hands now. And remember, if you ever meet a warlock whose name starts with 's'. Stay away from him! It's because..'

The letter ended abruptly. I was confused, horrified, angry, sad! I was feeling mixed emotions. I took the journal with me to my room and kept it on a shelf. I sat at my study table and was crying. I took out my journal and wrote,

' So everything I dreamt, everything that is happening is because of this! Why us? Why our family? My mother died because of me! I was already upset but this...why did she die? Why? So what if I was weak? How can she just leave an eighteen years old girl alone in this world! And these two worlds? How am I supposed to do this all alone?'

I went to bed and tried to sleep but couldn't. I kept turning sides. I got up and went downstairs. I wore a jacket and went out. This is what I exactly needed! The fresh air. I opened up my arms and inhaled all the positivity, all the fresh air I could. And then I heard a laugh.

I looked in that direction just to find Lucas laughing at me. I was slightly embarrassed. I went up to him and asked "It's past midnight what are you doing here?" He questioned back, "Exactly! It's past midnight. Why did you come outside?"

"I needed some air, a lot happened today".

Lucas held my hand and asked with the most caring face.

"By any chance did you cry?" He got to know I cried because of my red eyes. I nodded in order to deny.

"Those eyes describe you more than your words do, I understand every emotion you try to hide just by looking into those beautiful eyes of yours, so I am asking again did you cry?".

I nodded my head again but not to deny the question but to give the correct answer.

"Wanna take a walk?"

"Sure". We were walking around, it was so quiet and peaceful, breaking the silence he asked "Why did you cry?".

I sighed and said, " it's just that...I miss my mom. I'm still not used to living alone. I want her back. I know I'm speaking gibberish but so did her journal I guess". He stopped walking and asked "what journal?"

The look on his face told me that he knew something about the two worlds. "Lucas...by any chance do you...