Chapter 4: Dorm-Mate
Finally, Becca was standing at the entrance of the university. It was the Sapienza University of Rome, one of the most famous universities in Italy. Her grip was relentless on the handle of the luggage, afraid of it slipping away from her hand and creating a scene. The less drama she created, the better it was for her.
Her father didn’t come to drop her off because it was at the farthest corner of the city and he deemed himself as a busy person; busy enough to not drop his daughter off at school. It was only an hour's distance from her house, yet she was grateful to get away from her father’s dreadful nature.
Taking a deep breath, she got inside and continued looking for her dorm room, no. 84. Friends could wait, she had to get her stuff in place first. She loved to stay organized afte
Chapter 5: Red EyesIt was a bright new day, a sunny one which humans loved, but the vampires hated the most.In order to avoid sunburns, Alexander wore his special ring, a ring designed for the vampires which protected them from sunlight like an invisible shield. Every registered vampire in the vampire realm would get that ring, which was known as Emerald because of the emerald stone encased in the ring.Alexander was at the restaurant outside his university, as instructed by Vanessa. He was waiting for Becca’s arrival. He still intended to ask her about the potion as soon as he met her. He wanted to complete his work sooner rather than later, after all. So, he waited quietly, sitting at a corner of the restaurant, not ordering any f
Chapter 6: Competition“Learn to control your hunger for the sake of your brother,” Vanessa said to Alexander in her mind.Hearing that, Alexander closed his eyes once again. His eyes were back to green, and he asked Becca, “What’s your major?”“Oh, I am in English Language and Literature. What about you?” Becca inquired.“Same,” he responded curtly. He had to stay close to her after all, so he enrolled himself in the same department as hers. He already knew that she was in the literature field, but he had to start a conversation and try to get to know her better.Alexander wished to ask her directly about the potion. However, he could
Chapter 7: Empty ClassroomThe first period finally started after an hour’s delay. The teacher had some issues with his vehicle and thus, he informed the dean to give the freshers an hour's time to get to know each other before the class began.The empty classroom was packed with students now. The poetry teacher, Mr. Risorito, introduced himself politely and started the class. He reminded everyone that he was usually punctual, but when he came into the classroom; it was empty so he waited for all the students to join, which caused the delay.“He looks old,” mumbled Becca, glancing at the grey-haired teacher, his nose was pointed like an arrow.“He is old,&rd
Chapter 8: A Warming TouchBecca covered Alexander’s mouth with her hand. “It’s me,” she mumbled, making Alexander look at her blankly.He would be lying if he said that the closeness with Becca wasn’t affecting him. She, a human, placed a hand over a vampire’s mouth. He hustled her hand away, afraid that he would lose control and bite her.“Why would you pull me like that? You could just call me from behind,” Alexander explained to Becca.She bit her lip, answering, “I thought you would avoid me.”He sighed and took a few steps away from her, pretending to stay unaffected by her closeness. “Then what was the need of covering my mouth?”
Chapter 9: Poem CompletionAlexander turned to Becca and said with an expressionless face, “Fine.” He didn’t argue further as he took a seat once again.It amused Lucas when he saw that Alexander actually calmed down with one touch from Becca. How can this be possible when Alexander is known as one of the most dangerous vampires because of his temper? Lucas wondered, still not believing what he saw right in front of his eyes.“Let’s not argue anymore and stick to unrequited love,” Becca beamed when Alexander didn’t protest on the topic anymore and she sat back on her chair. “Are you okay with it?”“Will you change the topic if I
Chapter 10: Tables TurnedFinally, after much effort, Alexander, Becca, and Lucas turned in their poem.“Is it completed?” Lucas asked Becca after Mr. Risorito took the paper.“Yes,” Becca responded curtly, nervous about how the poem turned out. What if the teacher didn’t like it and gave them double punishment?“Don’t you feel ashamed for even asking that question, Lucas?” Alexander said in annoyance. “You bailed at the last minute.” Alexander ended up completing the poem with Becca last night.Since it was difficult to leave the room, Becca and Vanessa slept in one bed while Alexander slept on another bed. When Becca fell asleep, Alexander got out of the dorm and Vanessa wen
Chapter 11: Quest For Vampire“Answer me,” Becca demanded while Alexander stayed quiet. He couldn’t believe his special power of altering reality, failed right in front of his eyes. “Were you possibly trying to touch me in an inappropriate way, Alex?”His eyes grew wider as he replied immediately, “No, not at all. Why would I even try to do that?”“Maybe cause… you are attracted to me?” she questioned him.Even though Alexander wanted to deny the accusation at that instant, however, somewhere in his mind, he knew that he was attracted to her. There was something connecting them and thus, he didn’t want to deny the question she asked. So he said, “I was checking whether it works or not. You know, Ms. Vandiza, my pro
Chapter 12: A Vampire Mark“Becca,” Lucas started speaking, holding a pen near his mouth, ready to chew it whenever bored with the classes. He had attended school with humans because the Lycans were normalized by living with human beings.Becca, who was bored in the poetry class and missing Alexander because he didn’t attend the class, hummed noncommittally in response, letting Lucas know that she was listening to him.“A question got into my mind.” he asked, “Why do you call Alex by his full name Alexander sometimes and the other times just Alex?”She twitched her lips. &ld