NEVER ENDING STORY by Tifanny (bill gates books recommendations .TXT) 📕

last night I thought I would just avoid him for a few days. You know, just to give it some time. I was just about to push the door.
“Hold it young lady” I don’t want to turn around.
“Turn around” Damn. Don’t read my mind! Well, he can’t.
“What?” I said in the most rebellious tone. He smiled noticing that I’m wearing the necklace he gave me. It has so many diamonds I had to wear it. I’m such a sucker for jewellery.

“Come here, I have something to say.” Ugh, the finger. Dragging my feet across the hall, I stopped in front of him.
“Yea?”
“Sit” Oh come on, I’ll be late. What’s so important anyway?
“Can we finish this fast? I’ll be late.” He took a seat right beside me.
“I know. I need to ask you about that guy who nearly killed you.”
“Oh…”

My heart sank.

“I think he might be the same one who killed your dad. So, um…can you tell me about him?” He took my hand gently stroked it with his thumb.
“I think…it’s just.” I can’t. Not yet. I need some time.
“I understand. You can tell me when you’re ready. Let’s go.”

He walked to the door taking his bag and the car keys to his black Porsche with him. Opening the door for me.

“Wait, let’s go? What do you mean?” He smiled.
“You’re transferring. No way I’ll let you go back to that school.” I know but…
“Why are you coming with me?” I arched an eyebrow.

Drats…

He grabbed my hand and pulled me through the door. Oh boy, great. What a nice way to start the morning. Neither of us said a thing in the car. He kept driving and I listened to songs on my ipod till we reached the school. Staring at the sky I see the cloud turning grey. What great weather. Charlotte loves horrible weathers, it made her feel calm and in control. Soothing her soul as she calls it. When she snapped back to reality, Max was in the administrating building asking the office lady at the counter about their schedules.

“Max, are we in the same class?” I perked my head over his broad shoulders. He’s six foot eight. I had to pull myself up his shoulders. He grinned from ear to ear. Not good.
“All of em.” He passed the paper to me.
“Did you plan this?” I eyed him. I frowned at this ‘coincidence’.
“Maybe or maybe not.” He did…

Walking down the hall I had a lot of things in my mind. How am I going to cope with immortality? Like, I’ll be forever seventeen. Not to mention my diet. Even when the kids are in their classes for first period I can still smell them from here. My throat is yelling at me to grab a dude and drain him dry. Not really an ideal first impression is it? I tugged onto the end of Max’s shirt. He looked back and saw me with my head down. I don’t want to go in there. I’m not sure if I can handle it yet. I have too many worries. I looked directly into his eyes. He nodded and held my hand tight. “It’s going to be alright. I’ll be there with you every step of the way.” I smiled as I followed his lead into the classroom. All the other people kept staring at us. I lowered my head not in need of attention. The teacher cleared his throat.

“This is Maxwell Taylor and Charlotte William. They have just transferred here. I hope you all will give them a warm welcome. Welcome to Gilmore High. Please take a seat.” Max led me to the empty seats and pulled out the chair for me. “Thanks.”

Wow, she’s really hot.
Look at that guy’s muscles.
I wonder if they’re a couple.
He’s huge!
Where did she get those shoes?

I cupped my ears, their whispers sounds like exploding bombs to my ears. Just stop already! Max placed his arm on my shoulder. “Its terrible, the noise.” I whispered under my breath. He nodded understanding what I’m going through. “It’s always like that in the beginning.” He whispered. Cannot be detected by human ears.

By the time class was over and I thought my nightmare was done. I was proven wrong. It was disastrous, people talking everywhere along the hallway, toilets, cafeteria. “Try deleting the voices one by one. Focus only on those you really want to hear.” Max was by my side encouraging me. When I did, my head was no longer full of buzzing bees. I focused on his voice and his voice alone made me feel calm.

“Charlotte!” I turned around to see a stranger heading towards us. He was a tanned blond with a muscular body. Not as muscular as Max but he did have an expressive build. I recon he’s about exactly six feet. “Do I know you?”

“No, my dad told me you’re transferring to my school. He told me to get along. I’m Luke Johnson.” He smiled showing his line of pearl white teeth, offering his hand for a shake. I shook it for a sec and let it go. “You’re dad? As in Johnson the nosy old man from the board member?” “Sounds quite right.”

“This is Amanda, Nicholas, Eleanor and Alexander. They are in the same situation. Our fathers put their trust on us to ensure your safety.” He pointed each respective name to their owners. “Nice to meet you all.” I gave them a generous smile.

“So just to be clear, the board members and you guys are also…”
“Vampires? Yes.”
“Do you watch dramas where there are people who lowers their heads to power? Yea, don’t be like that. I don’t want servants I want friends. Are we clear?”
“Most certainly.” They said in unison.

Oh boy.

I looked at Max’s face then back to theirs. More people in my life…

Chapter ten

We all sat together at the table beside the window doing different things. I see Max playing with an apple, Amanda and her phone, Eleanor fixing her make up. Luke, Alex and Nick discussing about the game. I rested my chin on my palm, staring at them, documenting the details of their looks. Amanda had great skin. Eleanor and her luscious hair. Luke and his build. Alex and his mysterious aura give me the creeps. Nick was the only one looking like a normal good-looking guy. I stared at them minding their own business.

Then I turned my attention to Max, playing with his hair, all messy and manly. He grinned and took me by the waist bringing me closer to him. Yea, he has smooth moves. He continued playing with that apple.

We all left our food untouched. I leaned my head on Max’s chest pushing the tray further away inhaling his scent. I felt all eyes staring at our table. We were all gorgeous not kidding. Amanda and Eleanor are cheerleaders; Luke and his guys are in the sports and track team. Max and I had the brains. That goes unsaid, Max’s been alive for god how long. I bet he has Einstein’s brain by now.

I checked my phone to see my schedule. Shit, I forgot about the meeting.

“I have to leave. I forgot about the meeting, see you guys later.” I gave Max a little tap on his shoulder and rushed out of the cafeteria before they managed to say a word.

My eyes followed her till she disappears behind the cafeteria door. I placed the apple back on the tray. Bored to death. I gazed out the window, observing the vast grey sky as rain slowly drizzles.

“Yes?” I asked not shifting my gaze, obviously annoyed by their stares.
“What’s your relationship?” The Amanda girl started snooping.
“I’m her guardian.” I said simply.
“Oh come on dude, you guys were totally lovey dovey just now.” Luke took over.
I shook my head and smirked. Maybe…
They glanced at each other in confusion. I have no intention of answering more questions. It seems they understood and let me be.

Oh Charlotte…

“Max, I don’t know what to do. I love her but I don’t have the guts to face her. She thinks I don’t exist. I feel guilty abandoning her when her mom died.”
“Isaac, my friend. She will understand.” I gave him an encouraging tap on the shoulder.
“What am I going to say? Hi, I’m your dad who abandoned you since you were a baby. How was your day?” He shrugged and gulped down the scotch.

“Max, I’ve been getting threats everyday. If I tell her now, she’ll be in danger!” It saddens me seeing my best friend like this. “You’ll help me protect her, right? I’m in such a mess right now. Only you can help me.” His eyes brightened with hope. I’m a cold-blooded killer, how can I take care of someone so fragile?

“I…can’t.”

That night was the last time I saw him.

The room was suffocating me, more like guilt. I went to the backyard to get some fresh air and there she is, in the hammock. Reading a book. She looks amazing in that crimson sundress with her thick smooth hair tied up in a bun. The wind blowing her scent in my direction, I took a deep breath. Basking in her chamomile scent.

I winced as something was blinding me. The necklace I gave her dangled on her neck perfectly. I gaze at her the whole afternoon. Watching the book landed on her chest as she fell asleep. Watching her smile as she felt the gentle breeze. It made me feel whole.

The weather was turning for the worst. I smell rain in the air.

Quietly, I lifted her from the hammock, not wanting to wake her up and carried her to her bedroom. I lay her down on the bed and covered her up. Releasing her hair from the bun when it started to look uncomfortable. Gently I tucked the loose hair behind her ear and kissed her on the forehead.

“Max?” I mumbled half awake. I searched the room only to find that I’m the only one here.

Was it a dream? I touched my forehead. It felt so real.