Once Levi fell asleep, I had decided that it would be best to carry on with the rest of the activities that I had planned for him afterwards. So all of us went back to the park that I had met Ian at the beginning of the day, so that Levi could be taken back home whilst we waited. I didn't want the others to know where the house was. I knew that the others were confused, shocked at my behaviour and had many questions but I wouldn't answer any of them. They had observed me as if I were a specimen wanting to figure out. It was the first time that they had seen me without my blank mask. Albeit there were some instances where I would be annoyed, or my lips would twitch at something stupid Max did - I'd never laughed or smiled in front of them. I was watching a smiling and giggling Levi who was playing with Austin and Lena in the grass in front of us. Max and Jax in their own world concentrated on a game of thumb-war with Tyler as their referee. Aspen and Harper talking next to us. It was
Elijah's POVJaxon, Austin and I were walking towards the cafeteria for breakfast the next day and all I could think about was the kiss. Her lips were like soft pillows and had tasted like strawberries. I was addicted to the taste. I had felt her hesitance- the way she was nervous at first, slightly moving her lips against my own, as if she was experimenting something that was out of her depth. The way she gained confidence when I kissed her the second time, and her innocent moan that she released when I had bit her plump lip. The way her skin flushed red when I tucked her hair behind her ear, and the way she hid her face in my shoulder in embarrassment. Fucking hell. She was perfect."Are you okay man? You're a bit odd today". Austin noticed. "Yeah why wouldn't I be?""You've been smiling like an idiot". Austin looked at me in concern. I scowled and spoke defensively. "Can I not smile?""Did something happen?" Jaxon watched me with amused eyes. I ignored both of them walking slig
It was two pm in the afternoon on Thursday and all of us were in our business lessons. Mr Smith had said that a meeting or even a visit to the company would benefit tremendously for our project last week. Everyone in my group wanted to visit the branch in New York, but Joseph had made it clear that it was impossible. I believe Jaxon called two months ago, asking for a meeting which was rejected. But they were persistent and had called multiple times after that. I was torn. On one hand, I knew that it would be a risk for them to be seen with me. But on the other hand, all of them worked so hard on this project to be the best that it can. So when Mr Smith came and talked to us last week, I had called Joseph to arrange a meeting with the nine of us. He protested at first, but then caved in when I wouldn't change my mind. We made plans for the security to be there because all of my friends were important figures to the public, and if anything would have happened to them inside my company
"Hurry up!", Lena screamed at Harper who was leisurely walking down the stairs to the front entrance of school. We had five minutes before Robert and two other bodyguards picked us up for the meeting today at my New York branch. I was busy making sure everything goes smoothly and that everyone was prepared. I had requested them to act like they didn't recognise me today, but it shouldn't be too much of a problem because none of my New York employees have seen me before. Every one had decided we should wear formal business clothes, to make a good impression. Jaxon didn't want to wear our school uniform because he said 'we'd look like idiots', and that it was childish. I had to agree though, first impressions counted. The boys were wearing business suits - all looking professional, though I did think Elijah pulled it off far better than the rest. Harper and Lena wore dresses, whilst Aspen wore a pencil skirt with a button up shirt, and topped it off with a blazer. I had decided to we
The bell rang for the lesson indicating the beginning of lunch and the students raced out of the door. I also had packed my bag and walked out of the door to see Elijah standing next to the door scrolling through his phone. "What are you doing here?"He looked up and smiled at me, "Do I need a reason to want to see you?"I raised my eyebrow at him and gave him a flat look. "No". "I was waiting for you." I nodded at him as we both walked over to my locker. I swapped my books that I didn't need anymore and gathered those that I did need. Elijah leant on the locker next to mine and observed me. "You know it's rude to stare". "Just appreciating your beauty", I raised my eyes to find him smirking at me. I rolled my eyes. We started to walk towards the back exit to eat outside because Harper and Aspen wanted to enjoy the sunshine. Elijah slipped his hand in mine and held it tightly nearly cutting off my circulation. "So I heard that you'll be taking over Easton's Designs soon?". It wa
The rest of the week flew by quickly, and it had been four days since I was attacked. I had called Robert immediately and had informed him of what happened. He was on high alert, and had increased the security that was surrounding the house with Levi. He had wanted me to pull out of the academy, but I couldn't because questions would rise at my abrupt disappearance. So he assigned three members from his team to follow me discreetly. The bruise on my waist hurted really bad on the first day and I had been limping slightly. Elijah noticed and asked me what was wrong, but I shrugged him off telling him it was nothing. However I could see the concern and worry in his eyes. Though now it had been four days, the bruise was nearly gone and there was only slight pain. "Are you nervous?", Elijah brought me closer to him and kissed my temple. "No", I sighed into shoulder my mind preoccupied. Joseph had called earlier today, arranging to meet me so that I could approve of the contract that w
The charity gala had begun two hours ago. We had been served dinner shortly after the welcome speech and as previously mentioned, the auction started an hour ago. The whole auction was a cover-up. People didn't want the items that were auctioned, they wanted to show their authority. It was a game of 'who has the most money'. It was so that other companies would notice theirs and maybe an opportunity for connections. During dinner, Elijah's parents joined us at our table. I had thought the others would sit and eat with us, but one look from William Easton was sufficient for our friends to run with their plates to another table. They did look guilty and slightly apologetic, but what for I don't know. We all ate in silence after introductions, but I could tell that William was observing me secretly. He was evaluating me. It wasn't until our main course had been bought, he decided to ask questions. The questions started off simple, like how did you get into school and what are your plan
Elijah's POVIt had been a two weeks since the charity ball and everyone had noticed the change in Avalon. At first I just thought that maybe I was imagining things, or maybe she was at that time of month - but I knew that it wasn't just me who noticed these changes. It was as if I was back to square one.She had been pushing us all away, her blank emotionless eyes back and no emotion to show. I had thought that maybe if I gave her a bit of space, she'd come to me but I was so wrong. I don't know what to do. I had called my mom endless amounts of times, to ask her for advice but she just kept on saying to trust her and stay with her. I had thought that maybe I did something wrong, but I couldn't think of anything. She sat with us like she normally does but now always on her phone like when she first had started. My mood dropped every time she answered a phone call, always speaking in French or Russian. I was frustrated - jealous even. Why does she want to talk to them and not with me