The Secrets Within - S & K (novels for teenagers .txt) 📗

present.
“HAHA!! Good joke hun! Plus, I already got you your present, trust me, you are going to love it!” she remarked happily as she walked out the door. Adrielle pouted with frustration. She was practically in love with those earrings, but she couldn’t buy them because she was too busy attempting to buy Ariana the sapphire necklace she wanted for her birthday.
“Your birthday is next week?” Liam asked, his strong arms were wrapped around her waist. She felt her stomach flip a few times.
“Oh…yeah…no biggie.” She shrugged it off as if it were nothing, not wanting to make a big deal out of a day that wasn’t important to him. Liam leaned in closer and whispered into her ear. She shivered a little as she felt the icy chill shock through her body as he spoke, it was a good feeling and she didn’t want it to stop.
“It so is a big deal.” He spoke his voice trailing in her every thought. She didn’t want to fall for him too fast, and she didn’t know why, but she was. However, she still wanted to play hard to get.
“Gee, that makes you number two on my list of people that love my birthday!” she said sarcastically. She wiggled out of his grasp reluctantly and went to grab her things. His eyes were inspecting her every move.
“Where do you want to go?” he wondered as she put her cell phone into her purse. He had planned on them staying here for a while, but she was already on her way out the door. He briskly caught up to her in no time.
Chapter 12

Ariana walked casually throughout the store, lifting up cute dresses and jackets, and cringing at their prices. She turned when she felt a sharp fingernail prick her shoulder. A short, slim, blonde girl with brown eyes looked up at her.
“Hey, I need your help with something.” She told her with a sinister smile. Ariana’s heart jolted as she recognized the frosty voice.
“Well…I’m actually on my way out, and plus, I don’t work here.” She said with an freezing cold manner. She clicked her heels and began to rush away when a rough arm stopped her. She looked up to see a man with dark hair, and a very disturbing smile plastered on his face.
“Oh no you don’t!” he threatened with a menacing look on his face. Ariana felt her throat clench up and herself shake with anxiety. She recalled both the voices from the day her parents died. She wanted to rip them apart, but most of all run. She pushed his arm away and bolted towards the door, nearly tripping on a pair of stilettos in her way. Daniel beamed and ran after her as Veronica chuckled. Ariana saw a police officer standing by the Macy’s department store and sprinted towards him. She chocked on her own scream when she felt someone grab her arm and whip her around effortlessly. She shook nervously as Daniel brushed her shadowy black hair to one side of her body and she felt his unbearably cold breath chill down her neck as his teeth got closer to her neck. She closed her eyes, unknowing of what her fate was to come down too. In an instant, she was knocked out of the way by a strong muscular forearm. She lay limply on the ground for a few good minutes. Everything seemed blurry to her. She blinked furiously to get a glimpse of what had just happened. She was panic stricken when she saw Logan stand in front of her protectively baring his teeth at Daniel. His eyes had gone completely black and he let out a hostile growl at Daniel. Daniel’s insides filled with fear, it was griping at his insides. He watched as Logan prowled towards him, and he pounced, knocking Daniel into the brick wall. He reached his arms out to rip Daniel’s head out what a snicker left him off track. He twirled around to face Veronica. He wanted to kill the stupid teenager. He snarled at her, ready to rip Daniel’s head off when she stopped him. Ariana watched fearfully as she backed up towards the wall shaking.
“You really don’t want Ariana to see this.” She told him. Her brown eyes turning to a red crimson color. She smiled maliciously and grabbed Daniel and propped him back up. Daniel wiped the blood off his mouth and grabbed a girl who had just walked out of the shop and dug his fangs into her. He sucked all the life out of her and dropped her on the concrete. Ariana shrieked and ran towards the body trying to get the girl to breathe. She began to sob when the limp body didn’t so any sign of life. She kneeled over the innocent girl, and letting out silent tears. She felt a hand lay on her shoulder. She whipped herself up to face Logan, his eyes back to the normal lilac color. His face let out a pure display of apology and sorrow. Ariana stood up, tripping over the girls arm. She fell right into Logan’s arms, he held her tight as she cried.
“He killed her” she finally was able to talk again. She was in a state of shock and didn’t know how to deal with it. “And you’re a vampire.” Logan sighed with relief at the fact that he wouldn’t have to explain that part to her. She let go and gazed into his lilac eyes. Pain was pounding in his soul nearly killing him. Ariana oceanic eyes looked like a wave of sorrow as she looked back down at the body.
“We need to go. “He seemed to stumble over his own words. He grabbed Ariana’s wrist and pulled her towards his car. The ride back to Ariana’s apartment was filled with awkwardness and silence.
“Why are they after me?” she asked, hoping Logan would know the answer. She knew she should be angry at him for lying, but she couldn’t let it happen. She loved him too much and no matter how hard she tried she simply couldn’t be mad at him. She leaned her head back on the headrest and waited patiently for Logan to answer.
“I don’t know. But you can’t tell anyone about this. Please.” He pleaded. His jaw was clenched as he grabbed her palms. Ariana looked at him confusedly, as he rubbed his fingers against them in a circular motion. He gazed into her eyes and began speaking. Ariana’s eyes turned from blue to navy and back to blue in a swirling motion as he spoke. She was captivated, and she didn’t know why. “NOTHING HAPPENED. YOU DON’T REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT DANIEL OR VERONICA. YOU WERE AT THE STORE, YOU SAW ME, AND I DROPPED YOU OFF.” She nodded her head silently and faced the window. Logan didn’t want her to know right away, it was too soon. He couldn’t lose her, not now. He waiting for Ariana to put herself back together.
“So? You ready for our date?” she asked normally. His eyes were fixated on Ariana’s beautiful face. She smiled casually and turned up the music.
“Yes, 7:00, the lake, be there!” he answered. He had planned the perfect evening for her. He decorated the lake house with purple lilacs and blue roses. He put up lights everywhere, he made sure that dinner was delicious and that the boat that he had rented just for them was ready to be used too. He beamed at her as he opened the door to let her out. He leaned in and kissed her gently on the forehead. Ariana beamed back at him. She sauntered towards the apartment door and waved him goodbye as she walked in. She flipped the TV to see Vampire Diaries playing; she let out an excited shriek as she remembered she hadn’t watched her favorite show in months. She watched intently until she finally fell asleep.

Chapter 13

“Whoa! Slow down!! You’re going to crash!!” he warned Adrielle. She had convinced Liam to let her drive and he regretted it as soon as she put her foot on the gas pedal. The wind blew her long dark hair out of her face and some of it brushed against his skin. His heart leapt when he smelled the scent of strawberries drifting from her hair.
“Why do you worry so much?” she asked laughing as she sped up. She giggled when she saw him give her an annoyed look. She smirked and decided to step it up a notch. She let go of the wheel and stood up with the car still going at 105 mph! In an instant a child was in their path, Adrielle gasped, and turned the wheel, nearly hitting the child. They red car swerved in circles, skidding across the road and Adrielle let out a deep sigh as the car finally stopped and neither of them were hurt in anyway whatsoever. She swept her hair out of her face and smiled at Liam. “See no worries!” Liam looked at her intently and didn’t know whether to yell at her for being so reckless or to kiss her for being completely mind blowing.
“You. Are. Crazy. Now let me drive before you kill yourself.” He ordered reaching for the keys. She crossed her arms and stepped out of the car reluctantly. But instead of getting into the passenger’s seat she stood there motionless. Liam gestured towards the passenger seat and rolled his eyes as Adrielle didn’t budge. “What’s wrong? Sit in the car.”
“Nothing.” She muttered as she sat in the car slamming the door. She didn’t know why but she felt a surge of emotion and it scared her. Every moment with Liam was full of bliss and a feeling that was indescribable and that frightened her immensely. She felt as if she had no control of her emotions, and that made her angry at herself. Liam furrowed his eyebrows and sighed.
“I would let you drive, but you’re wild.” He blurted out. He wanted to take back what he said as soon as he saw Adrielle’s reaction. She raised an eyebrow and blew out a breathe of frustration before she began to speak.
“I am not reckless… And don’t tell me what to do.” She