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“We’re doing something on campus.” Mira took a sip of her orange juice.
“Okay.”
“Is that a yes?” Mira asked, impatiently.
“Yeah, that’s a yes.” Zane smiled from ear to ear.
“Excellent. We’ll pick you up at seven.”
After classes were over, Mira and I walked back to our room. “So what am I supposed to wear to this date tonight?”
“Clothes,” she responded sarcastically.
I picked up a pair of socks and threw them at her. “C’mon!”
“When have you ever needed help getting dressed?”
“When I don’t know what I’m doing that night.”
She walked over to our closet and pulled down a pair of denim capris, then proceeded to my dresser and yanked out a white shirt from the middle drawer. “This. It’s simple, but pretty. And bring your sweatshirt.”
I raised my eyebrows and smiled. “Thank you.”
After I got dressed, I fixed my hair up away from my face, and put on my make-up—mostly eye shadow and lip gloss. Lastly, I squirted a little bit of lilac body spray on my chest.
We walked over to the boys’ dorm, where Daxton and Zane were waiting. They both broke into big grins when they saw us. I hurried to Daxton and pulled him against me, hooking my fingers through his belt loops. Feeling his breath against my lips, I kissed him passionately.
I pulled away just in time to see Mira slowly walk up to Zane and smile shyly. She reached down and took his hand. “Let’s go,” she said, leading the way.
We followed her in back of the school toward the garden. I stopped abruptly when I spotted what she had done. “Wow…”
A huge blanket was spread out on the ground surrounded by faerie spheres. These were somewhat smaller than a soccer ball, lit up by faerie light. The light glowed a warm, off-white color.
“How did you get your hands on faerie spheres?”
“I know people.” She smiled, proud of herself.
As we approached, I noticed rose petals thrown all over the blanket. Soft music floated from her iPod. It was perfect—cozy, private, and romantic. I flashed a smile, letting Mira know I approved. I leaned over and whispered in her ear, “I love it…thank you.”
She nudged me with her shoulder. “I’m glad.”
After we ate, we lay back on the blanket to gaze at the dancing stars that illuminated the velvet, moonless sky. There was a slight breeze and the rustling of the leaves could be heard, but not seen. Being in Daxton’s arms underneath the entrancing night sky was astounding, and I found myself wishing I could stay in that moment forever.
Daxton ran his fingers up and down my arm, making me feel tingly inside. “You’re so beautiful.” He brushed my bangs out of my eyes with his fingers. Then they were tracing my lips. I kissed each one as it passed by. There was a heat radiating between us, making every inch of my body want him to kiss me. My gaze moved from his eyes to his lips and back again, trying to make him very aware of what I wanted.
His lips grazed mine, ever so slightly, and I whispered his name. I cupped his face with my hands and allowed my fingers to travel to the back of his head, where they knotted in his hair. The music faded and when I couldn’t stand it anymore, I pulled him to me and pressed my lips to his. He kissed me back harder, making me feel like I was the only girl alive.
My heart soared, and I knew this was right. There was no doubt in my mind that he was the one for me. I had fallen head over heels for this guy in just a short time. In fact, time could stand still right now and I’d be perfectly fine with it.
We pulled apart and he nestled his face in my hair. I stole a glance over at Mira, who was making out with Zane. I smiled, happy for her. She deserved love too, and I knew Zane loved her. It was about time she realized that she loved him back.
It was then that Daxton breathed into my ear, sending fire through my body. Instantly, I felt an incredible passion inside me ignite and power consumed me. Gasping, I quickly scrambled to my feet and ran to the trees.
“What happened? What did you do to her?!” Mira was yelling.
“I didn’t do anything!” Daxton shouted back.
“Kassia! What’s wrong?” Suddenly, Mira was next to me. I was shaking. “Did he hurt you?” I shook my head. “Then what?”
Breathe. After a few deep breaths, I responded, “When we’re…intimate, my power…rises.”
I could tell she was trying not to laugh now. “Are you serious?”
I nodded, closing my eyes.
“Okay. Breathe through it. Feel it settling down.” She took her time with me and helped me relax. “You okay now?”
“Yeah.”
“You might want to bring that up with Dr. Frost. I won’t be around every time you’re making out with a guy.”
Mira went back to the blanket and sat down with Zane. I was too embarrassed to move. How did I let that happen? How could my body lose control over something so wonderful? Did that mean I’d never be able to be with him?
“Kassia,” Daxton called, walking toward me. I hid behind a tree. “Come on out. It’s fine. Remember what I told you? Remember I said I didn’t think you could hurt me?” he asked. “I believe that. I don’t think you could. Besides, I can whisk you away if I need to.”
“It’s too dangerous.”
He was in front of me now, his hair tousled, his eyes full of love. Giving me no chance to react, he placed his hands on my hips and squeezed me close to him. I tried to back away, but he held on tight. He wasn’t forceful, just firm. His eyes searched mine, asking for permission. I sighed lightly and nodded, knowing there was no way I would say no to him—not now, not ever.
He kissed me again, gently at first and then more passionately. He stopped for a second, then, glancing into my eyes again, he kissed my neck and nibbled on my ear. I could feel my body burning again and I wanted to push him away. “Trust me,” he whispered.
I took a deep breath, my body shaking. His eyes locked back onto mine and he kissed me again. The power felt like it had reached its limit and I was truly scared. My eyelids fluttered closed, and I felt like I was spinning. I opened them again and somehow it was like we were dancing, but we were in and out of different places…a beach, a meadow, a forest, a cavern, even a waterfall…each for only a couple of seconds.
Finally, he pulled away and we were back behind the school. The burning in me was gone and I was full of happiness and love. Out of breath, I shook my head, not really understanding what was going on. “What was that?
“See?” he whispered. “We belong together.” While not an answer to my question, it was something that I truly believed.
We walked hand in hand back to the blanket. I lay down next to Mira, who was gazing at the stars again. I took her hand in mine and gave it a gentle squeeze. “Thank you,” I told her.
“For what?” she asked, turning her head so our foreheads were touching.
“The best night ever.”
“What are best friends for?”
Chapter Six
“I’m going into town to get the car fixed,” Mira informed me Thursday afternoon.
“Oh…” I looked down, sad that I couldn’t go.
“Do you think you can stay out of trouble for the evening?”
“I’ll try.”
“Good.”
“Can you bring me back some fudge?” I begged. There was a delicious candy shop in town with the best fudge ever.
“If you behave yourself.”
I laughed. “Okay.”
I left the door open so I could hear Noe and Auralee down the hall. I didn’t want to be completely alone. I had been working for an hour on a school project that I had put off for too long when Noe came tearing into the room, her eyes wild. I had never seen her look so terrified. “Noe?! What’s wrong?”
She couldn’t respond for a few brief moments, then it all came out quickly. “Mira. She’s in trouble! There are two of them, two big guys…they are…hurting her!”
The pen in my hand fell to the floor. “When, Noe?”
“Soon!”
I grabbed my phone and hit Mira’s name. Her phone went to voicemail. I tried again and then a third time. “She’s not picking up.”
Auralee was in the room now. “What’s going on?” I assumed she was getting everything so I didn’t even respond.
“Noe, I need to know where.” I grabbed her by the shoulders when she didn’t respond and asked again.
Her eyes went empty for a minute and then she said, “Shasta View and Main. Hurry!”
“How long do I have?”
“Soon. Oh God, really soon.”
“I need your car.” I put out my hand.
Noe reached in her pocket and handed me her car keys. She looked like she was going to be sick.
“Thanks. You call me if something changes.”
“I’ll come with you,” Noe said.
“No!” I yelled. “Neither of you can be there.” They knew what I meant. I was afraid they’d get hurt. “Give me a head start and go get help. Tell them where.”
I dashed through the hall and flew down the staircase. I ran as fast as I could to Noe’s car, very glad that she had a fast sportster. I jumped in and tore off out of the parking lot and down the road, hoping there were no cops or stupid drivers. For once, I hated the secluded location of our school.
The normal twenty-minute drive took ten, but ten was still too long. I quickly found the first street I was looking for; now I had to find the cross street. A minute later I came across it. I threw the car in park and got out.
I spun around in a circle, looking for Mira, listening for her. “Slowly, Kassia,” I whispered to myself. I took a deep breath. I could feel her and knew she was close. Then I heard a clanging noise. I ran toward the sound. I could see her now in a way I would never forget. She was spread out on the hood of a car, jerking around as she tried to get free. One dark-haired man was holding her arms; another man with lighter hair was on top of her. Her pants were down around one of her ankles. She wailed and the guy on top hit her. Her legs stopped flailing and she whimpered.
I stopped a few feet from them. “GET OFF HER!” I screamed.
The two men’s heads snapped up and they stared at me. Their jaws dropped for a second and then they started laughing. “Look. Dessert,” the light-haired man said. “Grab her while I finish up here.”
The dark-haired man let go of Mira and turned toward me. He didn’t concern me right away. I wanted the other guy. “I said get off!” I yelled, narrowing my eyes and mashing my lips. I could feel the intense pressure rising in me, taking over my body, exploding from my mind. Suddenly, his body went rigid. He screamed in pain, clutching his head. He backed off from Mira’s body.
I could see Mira struggling to get up. She looked at me and shook her head. “No, Kassia!”
Her words faded as my gaze focused on her assailants.
“What is
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