The Elementals #1 by Kiki XoXo (best books to read for knowledge .TXT) 📕

“Am I different to you too?” I ask, looking at my hands.  I’m different to everyone, Sebastien said so, but he said he liked the new me.  Flora and Chase said I had changed.

“You’ve always been different to me.” He says, and I scoff. He knows that isn’t what I meant.  “You have changed, but I could careless.”  He says, and the first thing that comes to mind is that Sebastien said almost the same thing.  “Lyra, what did you mean earlier when you said you don’t know what to tell people about the attack?” He asks, and I let out a breath. Can I trust him? No one else knows, well maybe Sebastien.  “Sebastien knows?” I smack my forehead. This isn't fair!  Now he just plain upset! What the hell!?  “Why and how does Sebastien know these thing Lyra?” He asks, scooching closer.  Can I trust Elijah? I’m going to have to.

“If I tell you, you have to promise to hear me out and that you wont tell anyone else!” I say, he nods. “I need you to promise.” I add, he nods again. The times when I need to read his mind! “Okay. . .” I trail off telling him everything that’s happened with Tatum, and the vampire guy, and the girl who tried to kill me. “. . . then you Sebastien and you showed up.” I finish. We’re both quiet. I’m waiting for him to respond, and what ever he responds could make or break everything! I watch the clock on the wall as the seconds tick away. I never look at him, I don’t know if it’s a good idea. After a minute has gone by, I feel like I snap in half. Oh boy. Either he is really disappointed or he is really mad at me, maybe even both!

“The Drarkal Prince likes you.” He states, jealously and confused. I scratch my bro again, well at least he doesn’t sound mad.

“Yeah, he went to human school with me and everything. . . “ I explain human school to him and the party where we almost kissed.

“So, okay this is messed up.” He admits. I nod in agreement. “If he is engaged then why did he even get involved with you?” He asks, and I shrug. That’s the only thing I myself don’t know.

“Maybe he was like me, and doesn’t like who he had to marry.” I suggest, and he hmm’s.

“Thank god you aren’t engaged anymore, that drove me nuts.” He sighs, and I laugh. Back when I was engaged to Frederick, I didn’t know we were bonded. Yeah that must’ve sucked for him. I know it was bad for Sebastien, well Sebastien and I were technically dating though. I wonder what I thought of Dr. Drake back then, did I think he was really sexy and cute like I do now? If I did though  wouldn’t I have not wanted to date Sebastien than? Maybe I just didn’t pay much attention to Elijah because I was to busy with Sebastien.

“Lyra Castir!” Elijah scares me, and I shoot up off the couch. Holy shit! “Why is he always in your thoughts?” Elijah asks, standing along with me. His hands cupping each of my cheeks, his golden eyes locking with mine. Oh my god, I’m going to shoot myself!  “What are we doing?” He asks me moving in closer and closer.

“That’s what I wanted to ask you.” I reply, what do I do? Kiss him? Not kiss him?

“Oh yeah thats right.” He says standing up again, and I’m left breathless from almost kissing him!  He is a jerk, I bet he did that on purpose.  “What do you think?” He asks, walking over to the night stand by his bed. Opening the draw, he grabs something and sits on his bed. Phone. It’s a phone.

“Elijah….. you are so mean sometimes.” I pout, and he gestures for me to come over by him. He is on the bed, what do two people do on a bed?! Talk. We can talk. Striding over to the bed, I stand by the night stand. I take out my bun that is still intact, and braid my hair. Glancing back at him, I see he is watching me. My cheeks heat up, and throw my braid over my shoulder.  “Hi.” I say, and he smiles. My heart melts. I’m so jittery now, I can’t hardly think straight!

“What am I going to do with you?” He asks, setting his phone on the night stand. I shrug, I don’t know if that was rhetorical or not. He chuckles, and I let out a breath of air.  “Come here.” He says, holding out his hand again. Slowly this time I take his hand, and he pulls me to him. I’m standing between his legs, his arms are around me. We are really close

“What are you going to do with me?” I ask, surprised at the sound of my voice. It was scared and it didn’t sound breathless. It sounded confident and sexy. I narrowed my eyes at him, as he watched me. Slowly wrapping my arms around his neck, I seem to know exactly what to do. How, I don’t know, but what ever it’s working. He is smiling and watching me intently.

“What are we going to do?” He asks, and now I know he means what are we going to do in a serious matter.  What would my parents think? What would others think?  “The queen knows. I mean she knows about the bond.” He adds. I nod, I figured. Maybe that’s why she doesn’t like me. “No she doesn’t like you because her son loves you.” He says. I nod, makes sense. I’m guessing he read her mind to figure that out.

“So… are we together? Or  umm. . . “ I don’t know for sure what to say. I mean, he is older and smarter. Heck, he is a doctor!  

“What do you think?” He asks, pulling me onto the bed. Now I’m sitting next to him.

“I think, my parents wouldn’t understand.” I sigh.  He nods, “But, that doesn’t mean I don’t want to try.” I add. He looks down at me, and I blush shrugging my shoulders. “If two people were supposed to be together then they should be.” I tell him, and a small smile plays on his lips. I lay back on his bed, which is the most comfortable thing ever, next to my bed at my house. I stroke the blanket under me loving the silk fabric feeling.

“What about your friends?” He asks, and I stop thinking about the blanket. He means Sebastien. Did he not just hear what I said? Even if I do like Sebastien a little, it doesn’t compare to what I feel for him. It never would and it never will!

“Hey,” I say sitting up, I grab his hand. “One day at a time?” I offer, and he nods holding my hand in his. My hand is burning with an intense feeling.  “Elijah.” I say looking up at him. Wishing height wasn’t such a big problem, but hey I’m still growing! He looks down at me, and I sit up straight. Pushing up from the bed with my arms. Connecting our lips. A shock of pure electricity jolts through me, and my lips burn with pleasure. My whole body heats up, and my heart is racing faster then a cheetah can run. Swinging my leg over, so I’m sitting on his lap. Placing my hands on his chest, I slowly push away.  That was amazing! I’m breathing heavily even though it wasn’t a huge long kiss. Just a sweet little kiss, and I’m already like this! I put my forehead on his.

“you should get some sleep.” He whispers, and I look at his clock. It is 11:34 p.m. I nod.  I guess we talked a lot longer then I thought we did!

“If I can stay here.” it’s out of my mouth so fast I didn’t even realize I was thinking it. My cheeks, are already blushing as much as they can, so I can’t blush anymore. He is quiet for a while.  “I just want to be near you.” I say, and he sighs in agreement. I jump off his lap, running to the bathroom. I use the toilet and splash some water on my face after washing my hands. I come out of the bathroom and he is changed into black and gray paid pj pants, and no shirt. I can’t help but look. “I’ll be back in one second!” I say, and he nods. I slowly walk out of his room, and then run down the hall. I recognize where I am! My hospital room isn’t to far! Entering my room, I brush my teeth, change into different pajamas and then make sure my reflection is okay! I’m good. Leaving the room, I run back towards his. Hearing a noise at the four way in front of my I slow down to walk. I don’t need to look suspicious, I pause looking o my left. No one. I turn looking to my right. There are the culprits. It’s I can’t tell for sure, I think it might be Sebastien and Chaston. All they are doing is talking, whispering. I can’t hear a word they are saying! Looking at the hall in front of me, I take a deep breath. I’m getting to his room one way or another!  Do I want to risk them seeing me?  They look really engrossed in their conversation, I bet I can make it. Tip toeing in a rapid pace I make it over with out them seeing me, I think. Now out of their sight I run, I made him wait long enough.  Once I’m at the door, I don’t know if I should knock or just go in. I mean it would be best to knock, but he knows I’m coming back so shouldn’t it also be okay for me to just go in? The door in front of me swings open, and Elijah is standing there smiling at me.

“You can come in, no need to stand out here.” He smirks, still looking like a shirtless god!  I sigh rubbing my forehead. Little turd reading my mind. We are going to have serious talk about that!  Walking into his room,  I think of a bunch of different names again.  Jerk, poop head, egg head, pea brain.  Gladly laying back down on his bed, I actually yawn.  “It’s way past your bed time.” He says, pulling out the blanket.

“I don’t have a bed time.” I retort, snuggling under the blanket. “But yes, I am tired. Thank you for noticing.” I say, and he chuckles while pulling the blanket up and over my face. I pull the blanket down as he joins me. Now I’m wide wake of course, or maybe that’s just how tired I am? I don’t know. I role over onto my side, not facing him. If I was I don’t think I would get any sleep.  Closing my eyes, I try and focus on being tired and wanting to sleep.  Do I want to sleep though?  He is laying right next to me, now would be the time to talk, and get to know each other. Although, it is 12:00 or so at night, and we could talk in the morning!  Count sheep.  one sheep,  two sheep, three sheep, four sheep, five sheep...