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QuinI almost laughed out loud at that. I barely noticed the "Moroi chicks" even looking at me, my attention had been on Elena and Ari. "Hell no. I'm perfectly fine with being single. I meant building up to the actual break up make me nervous. Like I was afraid Elena would do something drastic." I raised an eyebrow at her. "You know how she is."
Ari"Oh, don't worry. She'll have to go through me first, anyways." I grinned at him. "I may be shorter than her, but she's too much of a princess to even try and fight back when it comes to facing me."
QuinI didn't argue with her on that bit. I could definitely say this much; Ari is one hell of a fighter. Her and I would train sometimes together, and she could kick my ass in a heartbeat if she wanted to. So, I laughed and kept walking to our destination.
AriAs we got there, I let him spread the blanket on the grass and then sat down and rested my back against the tree. "Why did you decide to do a picnic, anyway?" I asked. "That was kinda random."
QuinI shrugged, knowing that it was out of the blue for me to suggest that. "I don't know, it was the first thing that popped into my mind, I guess. You know I'm not good at these things." I cut a nervous glance at her, as I bit into a sandwich.
AriI nodded and ate the spaghetti I packed with me. All the while I kept looking around cautiously. We were dangerously close to the outside of the Moroi Court grounds, where Strigoi usually roam around at this time of night. I kept one hand close to my stake just in case.
QuinI sat beside Ari, my back resting against the truck of the tree as I ate. I kept glancing towards the woods, as well as she did. I knew just as well as everyone else that Strigoi sometimes walked the border of the woods. I'm well trained in combat, so I know how to take one down easily. I also didn't want to be the only one being protected; my first instinct was to protect Ari at all times, even though I didn't have to.
AriI kept noticing little things, like two red spots near the trees, and the many sounds of twigs snapping. "We should get out of here..." I said slowly, narrowing my eyes at the forest, my one hand against my stake.
Quin"Already ahead of you," I said, as my hands moved inhumanly fast to put the food back into the Tubberware and in my bag. I gathered up the blanket and took Ari's warm hand in my slightly cold one. "Come on." I said hastily, already walking towards the academy.
AriI kept glancing back as Quin and I walked fast back to the academy. Sure enough, a Strigoi was standing there, right at the edge of the magic walls that protected us. As I looked closer at him, I made the mistake of looking into his eyes. So red, yet so...familiar. The memory of him stabbed me in the gut, making me stumble and fall over. "Fuck.." It was. It really was. "Quin... That was Blake." Blake was my first love. Quin knew that. During Strigoi attacks at our school, he was taken, and I soon got over him with help from my friends. But I had absolutely no idea that he... "He's one of them..." I breathed.
QuinDammit. "Now's not the time, Ari." He breathed in her ear softly, trying to not freak her out more than she already was. "Please, come on." He whispered, glancing towards the edge of the woods where Blake stood, staring eerily at us both. I was temped to just pick Ari up and hoist her over my shoulder, but she soon got up.
AriI turned around and he was gone. I cursed under my breath and turned to Quin. "You saw him right?" God, this could not be happening. "He's one of them, Quin! Fuck!" I ran my hands through my hair in frustration.
QuinnI coiled my arms around Ari, trying to calm her down. "Don't flip out me now, Ari. We should have seen this coming." I resisted in dragging her back to her dorm, and locking her there until she was calm. This little incident wouldn't get out of her system for a long time.
Ari"How should I have seen this coming?" I asked, my voice laced with panic. "I thought he was dead!" I jerked away from him, pacing with my fists clenched. "I can't believe this shit."
QuinAnger flared in my chest, as my eyes hardened and narrowed. "And he was taken by Strigoi, Ari. That's usually what happens when they attack a fucking school!" My voice started to rise. I had to run my hand through my hair to calm down.
Ari"I thought they KILLED HIM!" I yelled at him, resisting the urge to shove him hard. Even though I was way way shorter than him, one shove from me would send him down on his ass, that's for damn sure. "The thought of him being changed never even popped into my mind! Cause it would be more fucking heartbreaking than to know that he's dead. He's not lifeless, he's soulless. What fucking right do you have to yell at me for this? I loved him, damn it!"
QuinA bared my fangs at her, a hiss rising in my throat. "How could that not have crossed your mind?! THEY'RE STRIGOI, ARI! It's what the do best!" I screamed at her, my voice booming, and echoing through the woods. My first thought was to leave her here, storming off to my room. But with Blake here, I couldn't risk it. Even though she'd probably put a stake in me easier than I could.
Ari"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU?" I screamed at him louder, and in my fit of rage, I ended up shoving him, but he merely stumbled a little and didn't fall on his ass like I'd hoped. "I was hoping he was dead, Quin! Him being one of them is breaking my fucking heart!"
QuinMy muscles tensed in pure white rage. Red flashed before my eyes, as my fangs extended even longer. There was a slight lisp in my words, as I made them sound as savage as I could. "Well, suck it the fuck up, Princess. Because he's not coming back." My features drew up in a snarl, as I stared at her.
AriI winced as if he'd just stabbed me in the stomach and twisted. I just stood there frozen in shock. "Who the fuck are you," I said quietly, flatly. "You're not Quin. Get the hell away from me." I turned to leave.
QuinI retracted my fangs, them sliding back with a soft snap. My face softened the slightest bit, but I still held my hard expression. "You should know by now that I'm nobody, Ari." I said flatly, my hands tightening into fists as I watched her walk away.
AriI sped up and started to run. It was almost dawn by now, meaning most of the Moroi and dhampirs are getting ready to sleep. There was this sick feeling in my chest, making me pant heavily and my throat tight. Was I starting to...cry? No. Fuck no. Ariella Seaglass does not cry. But my vision was turning blurry, and I stopped at the corridors near the dhampir dorms, where hopefully no one could see me. I just needed to let this out, but if anyone saw me, I'd be ruined. I curled up on the ground and let out all my tears. The man I loved once was now soulless, and I had just lost a dear friend. I was a wreck, and I'd rather be a wreck alone.
QuinI knew now that I wouldn't get a wink of sleep in. So I risked staying out a few more minutes, to stare at the spot where Blake had once stood at the woods' line. What was he doing here? I asked myself, but didn't relish on it too much. My thoughts kept drifting back to Ari. The pain I saw in her eyes as my words cut through her deeply. I punched the tree beside me, the bark groaned and broke beneath my fist. I made up my mind to go back to my dorm, and that I'd talk to her the next day.
AriThe next morning, the last thing I wanted to do was get up, but I did. I did the usual morning duties and put on a simple tank top and jeans, and was out the door. I checked Ash's room, but she wasn't there, so I imagined she'd already woken up very early to guard the princess. I walked out of the dorms and found Quin resting his back against the wall, but I didn't glance at him. I just walked toward him and stood there, putting on a mask of no emotion. I decided to make it just business between us. The Quin I once knew was gone, apparently, so why bother?
QuinI made no move to look up at Ari, as I sat there, basically wallowing in my self-pity. But I did stand up, and stretched out my limbs, almost as if she weren't standing right in front of me. I had sat there all day, without sleep, and wondered if I should apologize to her. I knew it was the best way to go, but I hated letting my soft side getting the best of me.
AriI tapped my foot and looked around, waiting for this guy to get the hell up and just walk to wherever he needed to go. In the distance, I saw the princess talking to some of the high class Morois. Their guardians hung back, and I waved at Ash.
QuinI sensed Ari's impatience. So just to make it a bit more fun for her, I yawned and stretched more. My back arching backwards as my shirt rode up. I risked a glance in her direction, basically seeing her shimmer with rage.
AriI sighed and folded my arms. Ash caught my eye and seemed to notice the tension between me and the not-so-Quin-anymore Quin. "What happened?" she mouthed, but I shook my head at her, telling her not to worry and that I'd tell her sometime later.
QuinI leaned against the door to my room, now fully looking up at her. Finally, I let go of a breath I didn't realize I was holding. "I'm sorry." I said suddenly, not sure if I myself was ready for it or not.
Ari"Oh, no need to apologize," I said dryly without looking at him. "Just go on and walk somewhere and I'll follow. That's all I'm here for."
QuinOnce again, red appeared against my pupils. My attempt to try to make things better between us apparently failed, so I wasn't about to try again. I narrowed my eyes at her, and stood up straighter. I opened the door to my room and went inside it. "You do whatever you want, I'm not going anywhere today." I said without emotion.
Ari"Thank God," I said with a sigh of relief, and turned away towards Ash without looking back. Quin was going to stay in his room, anyways. He didn't need protection, so why should I care? Besides, I needed a real friend at the moment, and Ash was just that.
QuinI winced as I heard Ari's last two words before she turned and left. I shut the door and plopped down to the floor in a second flat. Totally screwed over now, I laid down against the plush carpet, and closed my eyes. I've fucked up.
AriI told Ash about everything, and even the Blake parts. She gaped at me and then went furious at Quin's behavior. "What the fuck is his problem?!" she shouted. "I know! That's exactly what I said to him." I flopped back on the bench and shook my head. "I've totally lost him, Ash. He even bared his fucking fangs at me." That made her gasp again, and she shook her head in disgust. "If I were you, I'd want to get a replacement."
QuinI sat there in my room for what felt like hours upon hours, my head basically splitting in two. I finally got fed up with myself, and went outside for some fresh air. It was dark enough, probably around eight or nine, so I could go outside. I found myself standing in the same spot as I was yesterday, when I first saw Strigoi Blake standing in the woods. What in the hell were you doing here, Blake?
AriAfter talking a while with Ash, I decided to just walk around, since there was really nothing to do. I started to walk back to the spot I saw Blake yesterday, curiosity getting the best of me. He was the enemy now, but... I squinted and saw a figure there already. As I neared, he turned, and it was Quin. Crap, what the hell was he doing here?
QuinI stiffened, as I sensed Ari near behind me. I didn't turn around, because I sure as hell didn't feel like dealing with her right now. My mind kept reeling when I saw a pair of red dots in the same spot as yesterday. I knew who the eyes belonged to immediately. My fears were in my throat, but I kept them at bay.
Ari"What are you doing h─" My words were cut when I looked at where he was facing. My throat tightened again. Blake was slowly walking toward us.
QuinI didn't falter from my stance, as I watched Blake practically float toward us. I could see his paler than usual skin clearly now, his red eyes and black hair clashing with the contrast of it. "What are you doing here, Blake?" I asked firmly, a hard edge in my voice. "Just passing through, Moroi." Blake's sarcastic voice made me even pissier than before. I bared my fangs at him in disgust.
AriI stepped closer, cautiously. His voice was the same as always, but had a colder edge. "Blake?" I merely whispered the words, but he jerked his head toward me, making me slightly jump back.
QuinMy shoulders stiffened at the cold feral look Blake gave Ari, almost as if he wanted nothing more than to take of bite out of her and laugh about it later. "Back the hell off, Blake." I hissed through my fangs, making them extend even longer. He, in return, hissed at me, his face turning up into a vicious snarl.
AriI immediately stepped in front of Quin, getting between the two. "Don't try anything now," I said to Quin, narrowing my eyes at Blake and getting out my stake. "I'll handle this." Blake snorted at that as if it was funny. "Please, Ariella," he said, the way he said my name making me shiver. "Don't act like you could beat me. You couldn't even do it when I was a dhampir, remember?"
QuinAll I could do was watch at the moment. But when the time came, if Blake made a move, Ari would have my speed on her side. I'd get to him before she could even lift a finger. I narrowed my cold gaze at Blake, my fangs fully extended to their one and a half inch length. "Just go back to where you came from, Blake. There doesn't have to be any trouble." I hissed at him. He snapped his blood-eyes back to me, without moving his head. "I believe I'll go when I want to, Moroi." He took a few steps toward me, but stopped short, as if he hit a barrier. The magic wards.
Ari"No," I said, my voice cold as I stepped closer. "You'll go now. Either leave this place or leave this world. Your choice." He scoffed at me. "How adorable." I flinched on the inside. The man I once loved was completely gone.
QuinI slowly leaned closer to Ari, bending my head down to her ear. "He can't get through, the wards keep him out." I couldn't keep my eyes off Blake, as he watched every move Ari and I made. It was quite creepy. "But not for long," Blake said, a snarky tone in his voice.
Ari"Get the fuck out of here," I snarled at him, gripping my stake tightly. He gave me a devilish grin. "Don't think I'm done with you, Ari. We're going to have so much fun." He turned and walked away with a chuckle.
QuinI felt my body sag with relief. Without thinking, I wrapped my arms around Ari, bringing her into a tight hug. "Are you okay?" I asked gingerly.
Ari"Physically, at least," I said with a sigh, but I didn't push away. I let him hug me because it just felt so comforting, which surprised me.
QuinA small sigh escaped my lips. "I'm sorry." I said again, for the second time today, hoping she'll accept it. Now that she saw Blake, like that, she'll realize that maybe I'm right about what I said yesterday.
"Nervous of...?" I tilted my head and furrowed my brows at him. "Do you like, not wanna be single or something? You could always have another girl, you know. Those Moroi chicks are always swooning over you."