Haunted: The Ballerina (Part 2)

This is the continued part of The Ballerina.

Let’s begin.

Chapter 8: Love is Terrifying

The next day, in school. Davian walked over to Amy and tapped her shoulder. Amy looked at him with surprised eyes.

He asked: “Would tonight be a good day to study for the midterm for history?”

Amy was so excited that her dark prince was asking her. She had to reply quickly before Davian changed his mind.

Amy replied, sweetly: “Sure. Let me ask my dad quick.”

Amy texted her dad, and he said sure. Before Amy could tell Davian. He disappeared. She looked around her to find him. He was heading to his first class. She remembered that he had a test today in that class. She would have to wait until her third class to talk to him. Davian walked into his classroom. The teacher was there early for today because the test would begin as soon as all the students arrived at class. After the test, Davian was mentally tired. Once it was the third bell. Amy looked to see if Davian was already in class. He was, but he was resting on his desk. Amy walked over to him as she sat next to him. He was beautiful as he slept. Once she woke him up; however, He would glare at her for a minute or 2, then he yawned.

Amy said, calmly: “My dad is cool with it beginning today. So, follow me after school and we can head to my house to study. Ok?”

Davian muttered, in a tired tone: “Sure.”

After Amy and Davian waved bye to each other, Davian went to the ballroom for lunch. As he entered Bella and Night smiled at him warmly. Davian smiled back. By Davian’s smiling face, Bella would still shiver, but Night was surprised for it was the first time he had seen it. He found Davian’s smile quite cute. Davian watched as Bella did her dance in the front row. Night sat next to Davian as he watched him eat his food. After Davian finished. He still had a while until the next bell. As Davian watched Bella more. He started to think. She wanted him to find out if her death was an accident or a murder if she won the chess game. Davian would investigate it after the midterms were over. Then he looked to his right as he noticed Night was still staring at him. Davian was not sure what to do with this, but he would just watch Bella for now. As the bell rang, Night got up and stared closer into Davian’s eyes. They stayed like that for five minutes, Then Night walked away calmly. Davian almost felt his heart jump out of his chest.

‘What was That?’; He thought.

Bella just giggled at the two. Then the bell rang, and Davian waved goodbye to them as he headed to his next class. Once In class, Davian wrote down study materials for the midterms as he waited and worked until the final bell. As the final bell rang for everyone to go home. Davian opened his skull-printed phone and texted his dad that he would be studying at a friend’s house. Davian waited for Amy to finish collecting her assignments and work for the study date. She would have Davian at her house. Amy walked up to Davian with a kind smile as they walked to a long black car that waited for Amy outside of school. For that was the car that would take them to Amy’s house.

A 40-year-old man greeted them and asked: “Lady Amy, where are we going today?”
Amy replied with a relaxed gentleness: “Just home, Bill. Just home.”

Davian was confused and in awe at how cool Amy seemed. They drive for an hour until they reach a victorian-style mansion. As Amy and Davian got out of the car, Amy led Davian inside the mansion. It was just as amazing as the outside. A grand stairwell and millions of paintings hanging on the walls. As they walked up the stairwell, chandlers hung with waxed candles that have been used not that long ago. 13 rooms on each side of each wing. They went to the right wing. A sign read. ‘Blue Lunar Wing’. That is where Amy’s room was along with a study room and library.

Chapter 9: The Accident

The midterms were finally over, and Davian stretched with a smile on his face. He was proud. He did well on the midterm test with the help of Amy and their study group together at her house. Now, he could focus on what Bella wanted to know. He opened his laptop. It was his dad’s old laptop that had some cracks on the surface and was covered in some dust. Davian searched with Bella’s name and to see if anything would come up, and something did. A lot of things happened. He opened a blog by HorrorsofNights31 and wrote, ‘Bella Ravens, was an amazing ballerina in 1976. She would dance on the best stages, but one day what was to be her best show yet. She died in a horrible accident on stage. A light snapped and fell upon her. What is weird is that the light’s wire looked like it was cut up to fall. Was it an accident or did someone plan this and if so, who is this person? Have they done it to others? Are they even still alive? Who is to know? I went to the ‘Shadow Lights’ Library.’ Here’s a little secret, there is a lot more about what happened that day in the backrooms of the library, but no one has been able to get into that backroom just yet. Hope this helps.’

At the end, there was a smiley face. Davian thought that this person was a bit strange but it was his source. He was going to the ‘Shadow Lights’ Library’ and looking at the Newspapers to see if that was anything that could help him and give Bella some clues into what happened to her that day, but before he could he had to find everything and anything he could get his hands on to help her. After he looked everywhere he could online, he searched locations of libraries that would have newspapers on the accident. He wrote a list of all the libraries he could get to. One of them began the ‘Shadow Lights’ Library’. He would start with the library close to him, the ‘Darkoween Nightmares Library’. He closed his laptop. As he got on his shoes and grabbed his house key, he walked out the door. He walked to the library. It was a dark wood building with a glass art view of skulls and roses in ruby and sapphire hues. Davian walked inside the library and went to the newspaper section. It has newspaper articles from the 1700s. He looked at the 1970s until he found the year 1976 in four articles. He read all four of them and they each said something different until the fourth article on Bella Ravens’ death.

The first one read:” On January 8th, 1976. The famous ballerina dancer will be having her show at the Grand Crystal Jaspers’ Ballroom. Her show is to be one of the finest works she has done. Ms. Ravens will be getting a whole new costume just for this show. Tickets will be held by the local studios for the event.”

Then Davian went to the next newspaper article, which read: “On February 14th, 1976, Ms. Ravens went out with her family and closest friends to a small wedding for her sister, Ms. Crystal Ravens, the second most beautiful woman beside Ms. Bella Ravens. Several fans also saw them together going to a local movie theater. What a wonderful day it must have been for the sisters.”

As Davian got to the third article, it changed slightly. It read: “On this day, March 18th, 1976. It’s a sunny day here at Coastal Sunset. The day is here! Ms. Ravens’ Show is finally here! As the Ravens family enters the Crystal Jasper Ballroom. The show will start as the orange curtain rises welcoming old and young to the grand show by Bella Ravens. We can’t wait to see it. The show will be on October 1st, 1976. We will be posting daily all about the show as it comes closer.”

As the final article read: “Today is a sad day. October 1st, 1976. The Ravens had loss a family member on this day. Bella Ravens died at 1 pm in the center of the stage during the show. A horrible accident has happened. A light hanging above the shining ballerina crashed and crushed her skull on impact. For the wire had finally snapped. We are sad to hear of her passing.

Today, November 16th, 1976. We later found out that the wire didn’t snap. It was cut. Police have looked over the scenes of the crime. It turns out that Bella Ravens was indeed murdered. We still don’t know who did. More posts on this daily until the killer is caught.”

Davian packed up that article as he paid for it and went to the next library. Then the next and the next. He got all the materials and wrote down the truth of this crime. He worked on this endlessly for the rest of the week. He wrote down all the articles on important parts involving Bella Ravens. Davian was nearly finished as he collected all the articles. He would go back to Bella tomorrow at school. He would show her what he had gathered. As Davian dreams. As he astral projects into the past somehow. It was on the day that Bella Ravens was killed. Davian was by the light that was to crush on her. Just before it was 1 pm. Someone walked up towards the catwalk where the lights were. It was a teenage guy with a pair of white wings of a dove. He had soft blonde hair that faded into a snow-white tone. He wore a pure white suit and tie. There was no color on his clothes but white. His eyes felt as if he was looking at Davian. Davian stares into the guy’s greyish-blue eyes. The guy brought out a pair of silver scissors. He knelt next to Davian as he cut the light as much as possible. Just as the light snapped a 1 pm. It crashed into Bella’s skull. Davian screamed out. As the light fell. He knew no one would hear him anyway until he turned and saw that guy staring into Davian’s eyes as his gaze sharpened into a glare. Before the guy could do anything. Davian woke up back into his body. He woke up with his heart beating harshly out of his chest. Davian looked around to see it that guy was there in his room. He was not. Davian was for once scared shitless. What a night.

Chapter 10: Who Was That Angel?

Davian went to school with a clouded mind. A million thoughts ran wild in his mind. He learned about what happened to Bella, He had to tell her at lunch time. His mind wandered as he thought.

Who was that guy?

Was it even a guy?

Was he even human?

No…

No…

He was not a human, but he was a guy.

Who was that Angel?

Why was he there that day?

All these questions filled Davian’s mind. He didn’t even notice a guy with blonde hair with faded snow-white tones. He was dressed in the same uniform as Davian. The guy watched Davian head to his class. The guy’s greyish-blue eyes never left until Davian was out of sight. Davian’s class life continued as normal. He answered every question correctly. He acted normally, well as normally as he could. He tried not to make the other students and teacher worry as he forced his voice to stay monotone. He watched to see if that angel was here or nearby, but every time Davian tried to search for him. It leads to a dead end. It was nearing lunchtime as he headed to the ballroom. Someone was in front of the door. It was a boy… A boy with the same eyes and hair as that angel. He wore the school’s uniform and had no dove-like wings on his back. Davian walked over with shaky breaths, trying to stay as calm as possible as he stepped close to the boy and the door.

He turned around, his greyish-blue eyes staring into Davian’s. He grinned and said sweetly,” Hello there, Davian. I’m Mikeal Doves. It’s lovely to finally meet you.”

Davian felt sick at the sound of his voice. His skin crawled, and his bones shook in fear.

Davian replied, trying to keep that emotionless tone in his voice: “Nice to meet you, Mikeal. How long have you been attending this school for?”

Mikeal thought about it for a minute and said, darkly: “Quite some time. Longer than you have though.”

Davian nodded as Mikeal walked passed him.

He said:” Let’s meet again sometime soon. I would love to get to know you better.”

Davian shallowed a large pump in his throat. That was beyond the most terrifying chat he has ever had in his life! He thought it would be good to tell Bella, but now having Mikeal on his back. He would have to wait until he was no longer looking into Davian.

How know that Angels could be scary?

Chapter 11: Angels are Scary

Angels are scary, and Davian knows this now. Mikeal would watch him for weeks on end. Davian flopped on his bed and sighed.

What can he do to make Mikeal leave him alone?

What can he do to prevent Mikeal from investigating him anymore?

He was no sure, but he had to let Bella know what happened to her was not an accident. Even if it would kill him in the end by an Angel! Davian had the best plan to do that. He would write a letter to Bella about it. If he could give it to her during lunch period and without Mikeal knowing, he would be home free! Davian began to write the letter. He finished writing at 3 am the next morning. He yawns. He put the letter into an envelope with a dark blue seal with the letter ‘S’.  Davian hid the envelope in his drawer as he tried to sleep for a few hours before he went to school as he drifted away, another vision came. In this vision was Bella dancing as the light struck her in the side of her head. Mikeal cut the light as he watched it fall. He smiled, sickly sweet. It made Davian want to run and hide. Something he has never felt before. The sound of an alarm going off woke him. It was time for him to go to school and meet the wicked angel named Mikeal. He got changed and went to the kitchen to make himself some breakfast. He made some toast and eggs to eat as he ate his mother walked in groaning and grumpy. She opened the fridge and downed a bottle of orange juice in 10 minutes. She then turned to Davian and glared at him.

She screeched and yelled, her voice; annoyed:” Ya know, I’m still beautiful after I gave birth to a freak like you. I would be happier if I never had you in the first place!  I hate you, my marriage is failing because of you, Davian.”

Davian replied, calmly:” Love you too. Mother of mine.”

He does love his mother, but when she was like this, he would just let her screech her head off. She would normally go to bed after her juice. Davian finished his breakfast. He made his lunch and grabbed his backpack. He grabbed the letter and put it into his bag as he ran down to the bus stop. He waits for the bus. Once it arrived, he was off to school to meet an angel. He got on the bus. When he arrived at school Mikeal was waiting for him at the front gate with a smile. Mikeal walked over to him. He smiled at Davian, and he hugged him. Davian’s skin crawled and a shiver went down his spine. Davian patted Mikeal’s back.

Davian said: “Let me go.”

Mikeal let go of Davian as Davian dusted off his clothes and walked inside. Mikeal watched Davian as he went inside. Mikeal was so close to getting that letter, but maybe next time. Mikeal entered the school for the bell had rung.

It was time to begin….

Davian felt eyes on him again. He glanced behind him. He saw Mikeal smiling at him. Davian shivered in disgust.

He hated this, but what can he do?

It’s not like the teachers will believe him that Mikeal is creeping him out. Mikeal is the perfect straight-A student and president of the student body council here. Davian had to be patient. He had to wait and get inside the ballroom before Mikeal was there. School went on like normal, besides Mikeal staring at Davian every time they had class together. Davian had to wait some more until the lunch bell rang. He had three more classes to go, but what if the truth doesn’t set her free?

What if it does?

What will Davian do after that?!

Will Mikeal forever follow him?

Chapter 12: The Truth will Set You Free

The lunch bell finally rang; Davian got his lunch and the letter. He rushed over to the ballroom. He had to hurry. Once he got there, no Mikeal…

Mikeal was not at the door! Davian walked into the ballroom, happily.  He walked inside. Night was annoying Bella. Night then noticed Davian entering the room.  Night’s eyes lit up as he ran over to Davian. He hugged Davian. Davian smiled and hugged him back.

Bella went over to them and said, teasingly: “Where have you been, Davian? Ignoring me now? Well, to have my forgiveness, you must dance with me!”

Davian replied, smiling: “Sure thing, I have something for you. Here.”

Davian handed over the letter to Bella. Bella took it with a smile. It was a bit hard to give it to her because Night wouldn’t let him go. Bella opened the letter and read it. She read it repeatedly as if she were processing the written words about her. She glanced up at Davian, asking if it was true.  Davian nodded in silence as Bella smiled sorrowfully.

Davian at less told her before Mikeal found out, and when he would…

Davian might have to run home today.

Night asked, worriedly: “What’s wrong Davian? You seem tensed? Are you okay? Is someone bothering you? Do you need anything?”

Night was worried for Davian. Davian calmed Night down a bit.

Davian said, calmly: “I’m fine, Night. Just sleepy.”

Davian then noticed that Dark was still holding him. Davian blushed at this. He wasn’t used to long hugs like this. Hell, even his mother wouldn’t hug him this long. The best he got from her was a side hug.  He pulled out of the hug with Night. Night just smiled sweetly at Davian. Bella glanced at the two blushing at each other. Night rubbed the back of his neck sheepily as Davian tried and failed to not make eye contact. Bella smirked. She knew that Davian might have a crush on Night, but she knew for a fact that Night was in love with Davian.

Oh, how fun this will be!

She is going to tease Night about this for weeks. Bella and Davian danced for the remaining time of the lunch period.  After Davian ate his leftover pizza as the next bell rang, Davian waved goodbye to Night and Bella. Night was smiling like a lovesick puppy, and Bella was giggling wickedly as her teasing plan would start soon as Davian left the room.

Chapter 13: A Reaper Love-sick?!

Night’s POV:

As soon as Davian went back to class, I noticed that Bella was smiling at me.

Oh, no…

I knew that smile. She knew something, and she was planning to tease for weeks on end.

I asked, annoyed: “What?”

Bella smiled and teasingly replied: “Nothing. ~  I just noticed that you seemed to be falling. ~ Falling in love with D.A.V.I.A.N! ~”

She laughed with excitement, and I pouted. She doesn’t know what she was talking about! A reaper in love with a mortal! She has lost the rest of her mind! A Reaper can’t be lovesick!

I said, trying to calm my mind: “THAT’S NOT POSSIBLE, BELLA! I can’t… I just can’t be…”

The more I tried to say the word ‘Love’. Davian’s face would appear in my mind.

shit…

shit…

Shit!

SHIT!

No…

No!

NO!

NO!

NONONONONONONONONONONO!

I can’t have these feelings. I’m a Reaper. I take souls to their afterlife, and I wait for those who can’t yet. I can’t be in love! At the very l can’t love a mortal!! My face reddened with embarrassment as Bella laughed.

She said, happily:” I KNEW IT! YOU ARE IN LOVE WITH DAVIAN! It’s not just a normal love either. You’re a lovesick puppy with Davian every time he enters the ballroom.”

I hated this. I hate this, and I know she is right. I’m a lovesick reaper in love with a mortal named ‘Davian Scholars’.

Chapter 14: Run, Davian Run!

Davian went to his last classes. Mikeal was in his last class, and he hoped that Mikeal was not there today. He hoped that Mikeal had a student council meeting or something. Davian’s last two classes went extremely well! Sure, Lily was taking pictures for the school’s yearbook of the jocks and cheerleaders and Amy was sating next to Davian trying to chat with him on coming to her house to study again for another test coming up.

Amy said, shyly and sweetly: “So, what do you think?”

Davian asked, he didn’t hear her: “Think about what?”

She replied:” Coming to my house for a study group this Friday, before Spring break?”

Davian nodded and said, excitedly: “Sure, I need to let my dad know. Also, who is going?”

She replied, excitedly: “Me, Lily, Andrew, you, and someone for the student council. He said, “I don’t want anyone to know my name until I come on Friday.” I think he is weird, but I agree. ”

Davian nodded and said,” Ok… I’ll text you and let you know if I’m going or not, Amy.”

Davian smiled, his eyes seemed softer. Amy was on cloud 9! Davian smiled at her! She was so happy! She hoped that Davian would notice her feelings for him this Friday before spring break, but if he doesn’t. She has Valentine’s Day!

Davian’s classes were good and there was no sign of Mikeal yet…

As Davian went to his locker to get his books for the last class. He opened his locker. Inside were two letters. He picked them up from the ground where they fall. The first one was a soft print paper with a pink rose sticker with a little red hearts as a seal. On the front of the envelope of the letter was written in cursive, ‘My Dark Prince, Davian’. The dots of the i’s had small hearts in the same ink pen. It seemed to be a love letter from a girl. Davian would read this later at home. He wouldn’t want one of the male students to grab this and tease the poor girl who wrote this. He placed the love letter into his folder, the one where he takes his homework in and placed it inside his bag. The other letter was different. The paper was yellowed and old. On the front of the envelope was his name. It was sealed with a dove seal in grey. Davian opened the letter carefully as to not break the paper. He opened the envelope. The letter itself was also in that old yellow tone. He opened the letter.

It read:” Dear Davian,

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share a poem with you, my dear.

Hair, white as snow

Eyes of sunset sweet and golden as the sun.

Your smile, causes butterflies to dance within me.

Your kind heart, making me fall deeper into madness.

My love for you is like a rose, its petals vibrant and beautiful. Reborn and new but never dying.

Sincerely, your secret admirer.

– M.”

Davian was a blushing mess! he loved the poem, and he folded the paper back into the envelope. He placed it into his folder inside his bag with the other one. He locked his locker after he calmed his beating heart and gathered his books for the last class. Just as he was about to turn. He bumped into someone as his books went flying. Davian fall to the ground with a thud.

Someone asked, their voice sweet and caring: “Are you okay? Here, take my hand.”

Davian took their hand and stood up. Davian opened his eyes to find them staring into a light greyish blue ones. He noticed who helped him up.

It was Mikeal….

Davian let go of Mikeal’s hand as he gathered his fallen books from the ground. Mikeal aided him in picking them up. As they reached for the same light blue notebook. Davian’s and Mikeal’s hands touch for a single minute. Davian was throwing up in his mind as he shivered from the touch. Mikeal gave the rest of Davian’s books back to him.

He asked, sweetly with a smile: “Would you like to walk with me to class, Davian?”

Davian replied, forcing his voice to sound sweet:” Sure, Mikeal… Why not.”

As Davian and Mikeal walked to class together. Mikeal tried to hold Davian’s hand. Davian didn’t notice until he felt something on his hand. He looks down to see Mikeal’s hand holding his.

Davian said, bluntly:” Let go of my hand, Mikeal.”

Mikeal replied, sassily:” What If I don’t want too, Davian? I was curious is all. ~”

Davian grabbed his own hand and took it out of Mikeal’s.

Davian smiled and said,” I don’t want you to touch my hand like that. I will be walking ALONE the rest of the way to class. Thanks…”

Davian jogged lightly ahead as he left Mikeal alone in the hallway. Once class started, it was on a rocky wave. First, Davian had to switch seats with another student. He sat next to no other than Mikeal Doves! Then Mikeal stared daggers into Davian as he tried so hard to focus on what the teacher was saying for an upcoming test, as the students were allowed to have free time before heading home. Davian turned to stare back at Mikeal. He just chuckled at Davian.

Davian asked, trying to stay monotone: “Why are you staring at me> Why are you glaring at me? What the HELL did I do TO YOU?”

Mikeal just smiled as he replied: “I’m not angry with you if that’s what you’re asking. I’m very interested in you. You have done nothing to me but be interesting. I might tell you my secrets one day on why I stare at you and do what I do.”

Davian huffed and waited for the final bell to rang. Once it did. Davian went to his locker put the rest of his homework into his folder and zipped up his bag. He went to his bus.

Chapter 15: Spring Break or Broken Summer

As spring break was around the corner. Davian arrived at Amy’s house after getting the okay from his dad. Davian took out his phone and texted Amy.

Amy<3: Hey! Are any of you here yet? Just finished bringing out snacks.

D4V14N: I just got here. I’m outside now.

L1L5: G3tt1ng my b00ks! W3ll b3 th3r3 s00n!

C00lDud3: On the Way now.

Prez: Finishing up some chorus, I will be arriving at 12 like you said the group would start.

Amy<3: I’m running to the door to get you; Davian and Lily, please Hurry up!

Amy<3: Ok, Andrew and ‘Prez’.

L1L5: KK, putt1ng my b00ks 1n my b4g n0w 4nd h34d1ng 0ut!

Davian put his phone back into his pocket as Amy opened the door and walked towards him in a light jog.

Amy said happily, “Hey! Welcome to my lovely home again, Davian. Follow me inside, and we can start once the others are here.”

D

Davian smiled and replied: “Hi Amy! Sure, led the way.”

Amy led Davian inside. He noticed a small table by the wall, across from the window, in her living room. On the table were different types of snacks. From KitKats to Lay’s honey potato chips. There under the table were Dr. Pepper, Sweet Tea of Peach, Honey, Lemonade, and Original. Davian opened his bag as he took out his books for the study group. Math 102, History of Mythology, The Elements of The Universe, The Art of Light & Darkness for Art, and finally, a blank black notebook. Inside the notebook, on the first pages, was written in blue ink, ‘Poems’. He had to write his poem for English Class.

Amy tapped Davian’s shoulder and asked: “Would you like a drink? I was going to open a Peach Sweet Tea. We still must wait for Lily, Andrew and Prez still.”

Davian replied with a smile: “Sure, can I have a Dr. Pepper? When are they coming? I know Prez is coming around 12, but…That’s it.”

Amy walked over to the table and took a Dr. Pepper and a Sweet Peach Tea from under the table. She handed the Dr. Pepper to Davian and opened her tea.

Amy slipped some of her tea and said, “Lily is coming now. What time? I’m not sure. Andrew should be here soon, too.”

Davian opened his drink as he nodded. He took a sip of the soda as Amy was gathering her books. He looked around the living room and saw two chairs on both sides of a long red couch. The couch was new, he noted. He noticed that on the floor were cushions and pillows circling the small table in the center. Amy put her books in a stack on the small table. Guess that is where they would be, all studying together. Davian put his books on the small table and his bag by one of the chairs. Then a knock came from the door. Amy runs over and peaked outside. Amy greeted the person as they walked together to the living room. where Davian was. A boy with chestnut brown hair and lime green eyes was following behind Amy. He wore a white t-shirt with graphic bubbles front. Written on his shirt was ‘Cool Dude’. He wore blue jeans and black Nike sneakers with green laces. On top of his head was a pair of sunglasses with a black frame.

The boy said: “Yo! you must be Davian. It’s nice to finally meet you, dude. I’m Andrew, Andrew Jaspers.”

Andrew held out his hand for Davian to shake.

Davian shook his hand and replied in a monotone voice: “It’s nice to meet you, Andrew.”

Davian and Andrew chatted and exchanged phone numbers as another knock came for the door. Amy went over, and following behind her was…

Lily!

Lily smiled wildly and said, happily: “Hey Davian! Heya Andrew! I’m Super Excited for this study group!”

Amy muttered, with a laugh: “You need all the help you can get, Lily. You nearly failed 3 times this year.”

Lili pouted and turned her head with a huff as she muttered to herself: “Not my fault that the material is so hard to understand!”
Barely a whisper, but Amy heard Lily and laughed again as they waited for Prez. Andrew and Lily were studying together on a math problem as Amy sat next to Davian. Davian was writing a poem in his notebook. Amy peeked over his shoulder as he wrote. Davian felt eyes on him then he stopped writing as he turned his head to Amy. Their faces were a bit too close, that Amy shrieked inside.

Amy backed away and blushed; she stuttered wildly: “I-I was NOT p-peaking over y-your shoulder, D-Davian-n.”

Davian just sat there, unbothered, and muttered: ” Ok?”

He was confused by Amy’s stuttering.  He was starting to worry about Amy.

Davian asked, worried a bit: “Are you okay? Your face is red? Are you getting sick or something, Amy?”

Amy shook her head as she  replied: “No, not sick. I’m fine”

Davian raised an eyebrow at her.

‘Amy sure is weird sometimes,’ He thought.

Amy picked up a science book and read it. Davian was more confused and thought that something was really wrong with Amy since she was reading the science book upside down. After a few hours, it was 12.

Amy said, loud enough for everyone to hear as she looked at her phone: “Prez is here, I’m going to let him in, and we can start the study group.”

Amy got up as she went to the door.

Davian asked Andrew and Lily: “Who is ‘Prez’ anyway?”

Lily and Andrew looked at each other with a worried glance, and Lily said, confused a bit: “You mean Amy didn’t tell you yet? Prez is-”

Amy walked back as a male’s voice was heard. It made Davian’s skin shiver, and he got goosebumps by the voice along. Oh. no.

No.

No.

NONONO.

NONONONONONO!

He hoped that it was NOT who he thought it was. Prez walked into the room and stood behind Davian. Prez whispered into Davian’s ear.

He said, sickly sweet:” Hello, Davian Scholars. It’s so good to see you again.”

Davian REFUSED to turn around. He knew this damn voice. This gross sweet voice! Davian stared right at Lily, his left eye twitching with rage.

He said, his voice emotionless and angry: “Please, Lily. Don’t tell me that HE is here. Is Prez HIM? Is Prez Mikeal Doves? Just nod ‘Yes’ or ‘no’.

Lily was terrified; she had never seen Davian so pissed before. She nodded ‘yes’ as Davian went back to writing in his notebook and pretended that Mikeal was not there behind him. Mikeal looked over Davian’s shoulder as he read a bit of Davian’s poem. He kept trying to get Davian’s attention, but there was NO way Davian would give him that!

Amy coughed into her fist and said, “Let the study group begin! Lily will work on Math with Andrew, and Andrew will work with Mikeal in History. I will work with Davian in Art and Mythology, and Mikeal with work with me in Science and English. We will be in groups of two and three. There will be 4 rows until 3 pm went the group ends. The first row is math and history. Lily and Mikeal with work together in History, because I know that earlier you were working on math with Andrew. Andrew, you will be with me and Davian. Let’s begin!”

The first set was great for Davian. He worked on math problems with Andrew and Science with Amy at the same time. He helped them with Art and Mythology. Andrew had to read a book related to unicorns, and Amy had a hard time drawing a house with charcoal. Then he worked with Amy and Lily on English and Art. Lily had to paint a portrait of someone and write a story about the portrait. Amy helped Davian with his poem.

Amy picked up her phone and asked everyone: “Who wants pizza? or do you guys want burgers, instant?”

Lily and Andrew yelled: “BURGERS!”

Amy glanced at Mikeal and Davian.

Davian replied, unfazed: “I won’t mind having burgers.”

Mikeal replied, wrapping his arm around Davian’s shoulder: “I’m not picking. Either is fine.”

Amy said: “Burgers it is then.”

Amy talked on the phone and ordered a huge meal of cheeseburgers, hamburgers with fries and 5 different flavored milkshakes. Once Amy finished ordering.

She walked back into the room and said, “The order is a 5-minute walk and will be ready in 15 minutes. Who is going to get it?”

Mikeal raised his hand and said with a smiled: “I will. Can I take someone with me?”

Grinning at Amy with pleading eyes. Amy muttered a sure thing as Mikeal pointed to Davian. Davian glared at him with pure rage and hatred for Mikeal for thinking this was a good idea. Amy went to Lily and Andrew as Davian and Mikeal went to get the order. They walked together in silence for 5 whole minutes. They arrived at the small burger shop and went inside. The order was nearly ready; there were ten minutes left to wait. Mikeal smiled at Davian happily as Davian glared at him as they waited at the pick-up stand. Once they got the order and walked back.

Mikeal asked, with a knowing smirk: “Have you heard the rumors about us lately, Davian?”

Davian stopped in his tracks.

Rumors?

About them?

What was Mikeal on about?

Davian replied, a bit annoyed and a bit curious: “What rumors are you talking about? Let’s just go back before everyone asks us why we are so late.”

Mikeal rushed up to Davian and stood right in front of him with a Cheshire grin.

Mikeal said, Darkly and sweetly: “I will only tell you if you agree to go somewhere with me tomorrow.”

Davian wanted to trust his gut and tell him;’ No way in Hell!” but he replied with: “Sure.” His curious nature had gotten the better of him.

Mikeal smiled and whispered into Davian’s ear: “Wear something cute for our date tomorrow,” and walked away like nothing happened. Davian was in a state of shock.

What in the never-ending hell was that?!

Did he just agree to a date?!

With Mikeal Doves?!

Davian followed Mikeal behind as they headed back to Amy’s house.

Chapter 16: The Rumors

Davian was so curious about the rumors that he nearly forgot that he had to go on a date with Mikeal to get more information on this rumor. When he got home for study group, Davian flopped on his bed, and his phone buzzed. He got a text from Andrew and an unknown number. Davian opened the text message from Andrew.

C00LDud3: Hey Dude! This is Andrew, Wanna know if you were down to hangout some time with me and Lily this week.

D4V14N: Yeah, sure. I’d love to hang out with you guys. I need to see about this week, but I should be free.

C00LDud3: Cool! I will text you the details more later, Tomorrow cool?

D4V14N: Yea, that’s fine.

The Davian smiled at the end of the conversation. He opened the unknown number’s message. Davian was confused by it.

UnKn0wn❔: Hello? Hello? ❤️

UnKn0wn❔: Davian~, Please answer. I would like to talk to you about our date. I need to know when you’re free and what time to pick you up.

D4V14N: Who is this? I only promised one date to someone. Do I know you??

UnKn0wn❔: You know who this is. It’s Mikeal, Mikeal Doves, dear. Ah! I forgot that I didn’t write my name in your phone before you left the group today.

D4V14N: Mikeal? You were on my phone?! Whatever… So, talk? What do you want to know? I’m free this Friday at any time. What do you mean you’ll pick me up? You can’t come over to my house! I will meet you at the location. I never agreed to you picking me up for this date! I only agreed to go on a date with you. NOTHING ELSE! 💢

UnKn0wn ❔: Fine, Fine. So picky. ~ I will see you this Friday at noon. Also, picking up one’s date is normal to do and is a part of the date. So, you did agree to this, too. Also, find and wear something extremely cute. ~ ❤️❤️❤️

D4V14N: Fine… I will see you this Friday at noon. Also, what is with the hearts?! I don’t like you, but I want to know more about the rumors. ONLY! 💢💢

Davian felt a mix of anxiety and reluctance as he prepared for his date with Mikeal. The idea of finding something cute to wear was daunting; he had never really put thought into dressing up in that way before. he couldn’t shake the apprehension about their upcoming evening together. The pressure to impress Mikeal was weighing on him, even though he hates Mikeal’s guts, and the thought of having to step out of his comfort zone was less then appealing.

As he reviewed his wardrobe, he sighed again, realizing that cute outfits were simply not his style. He flipped through the clothes hanging in his closet, contemplating a shopping trip that was not only necessary but also incredibly nerve-wracking. While he had plans to do some shopping anyway.

When tomorrow came, Davian woke up. He stretched his limbs and popped some air bubbles in his bones. He then got up from his warm bed. He walked over to his wardrobe and took out a black graphic T-shirt. The T-shirt has a white skull with two ruby gems inside its eye sockets. He put on a pair of black jeans and dark sneakers. He walked over to his desk and got out a small red notebook with a black ink pen. He walked out of his room and into the living room. His mother was still sleeping in her shared bed. She was not with his father, however. He sighed. He went to the kitchen and looked in the pantry. He wrote down in the notebook. Then he went to the fridge and wrote on it again. Finally, he checked the closet and wrote once more.

His list read: ‘Honey bread, Wheat bread, Milk, jams, butter, duster, and broom.’

Below it read: ‘Chicken breast, breadcrumbs, oil, and salads.’

He went to his parents’ bathroom. It seemed like they didn’t need anything in their bathroom that needed to be on the list. He walked into his bathroom. He needed to pick up his meds and some toilet paper as he finished writing what he needed for the house. He added at the very bottom ‘Clothes for Date’. Davian went to his book in his room and got out some money to use. He put it in his wallet as he wrote a small note to his mother, even though she wouldn’t even read it. Davian left the house. He went to the local market first to get everything on his list.

After paying for the items, he walked back home. On his way back, he noticed a small clothing shop had opened. He would come back later as he opened the house door and went inside. he put the groceries away and hid the chicken that he would use for dinner tonight for his dad from his mother. He knew she would either eat it all or trash it.  He took his house keys and went to the clothing shop. The shop was a cabin-like building with golden roofs. The shop looked cute and sweet, but one thing was off. It’s the door. Instead of a soft pink or blue colored door. It was crimson red. Davian opened the door and walked inside. The inside of the shop was just as cute as its outside as he went to the men’s section. He noticed the various cute shirts, pants, and tops. He looks through the racks at something he would normally wear, but in softer colors and cuter. Davian found a white blouse shirt with ruffled sleeves, a baby blue jeans, and a baby blue tailcoat with a dark blue vest. He found a royal blue ribbon with a sky-blue gemstone in the center. He picked a pair of black dress shoes. He went to the dressing room to try everything on. Once he finished clipping the ribbon to his shirt. His phone buzzed. He picked it up. Mikeal had texted him.

4ng3l0fF34R: Hey! ~ Did you find something cute for our date? If you did. Let me see! please?

D4V14N: Maybe… I just finished trying it on now. I’ll send a picture.

Davian took a picture of the outfit and sent it to Mikeal. Mikeal texted back.

4ng3l0fF34R: Wow!!! You look amazing! 10 out of 10! ❤️❤️❤️but… The picture doesn’t do it justice. I can’t wait to see it in person on Friday.❤️

D4V14N: Thanks, I guess? You confuse me sometimes. See you Friday.

Davian finished setting up his outfit as he looked at himself in the mirror. It was missing something. He grabbed his clothes and started to look for an employee of the clothing shop. Once he found an employee. She showed him some hair accessories.  From clip-on hats to ribbons. He picked a baby blue hat with a royal blue ribbon and a sky-blue gemstone. He clipped on the hat to his hair and looked at himself in the mirror. He’s outfit was complete and cute! He went back into the changing room and changed back into his normal clothes. He walked up to the cashier and bought the outfit. The cashier put the outfit into a large bag and handed it over to Davian. Davian thanked the cashier and went home. He unlocked the house door as he walked inside. He heard something. The sound of glass breaking and yelling. His parents were fighting, but about what? he had no idea this time. He went to his room and put his outfit nicely hung in his closet.

One more day…

One more day until his date…

Until his date with a cruel Angel, named Mikeal Doves…

Chapter 17: The Cursed Date

It was finally Friday. Davian didn’t want to get out of bed, but he had a date today and was NOT looking forward to it. He just wanted it to be over already. Davian got up from his warm bed and went to his bathroom. He looked at himself in the mirror. He looked like he hadn’t slept in days. He groaned into his hands. He didn’t want to go. He didn’t want to go at all, but the curious nature of the rumors got to him, and he wanted to know. He hopped into the shower after he took his shower. He dried his hair with a blue towel and changed into his date outfit. He tied the shoes and clipped on the ribbon and the hat he was to wear with it.  He dried his hair with a hair dryer and combed his hair neatly as he put on the clipped-on hat once he was done. He grabbed a small white mini backpack and put his wallet inside the bag. His phone was still on the charger. He wanted a full charge just in case. Davian was feeling particularly uneasy about the date, and the rumors involving him and Mikeal had stirred up quite a bit of gossip. He had to wear something cute that strayed from his usual style, adding to his discomfort. Deep down, he didn’t want to go out with Mikeal; in fact, he dreaded the whole idea since his feelings toward Mikeal were far from positive. Davian went to his phone to take it off the charger. He noticed that he had a text from Mikeal.

4ng3l0fF34R: Hey Davian! ~ ❤️❤️ Are you excited about our fate today? I know I am.~❤️❤️❤️

4ng3l0fF34R: I will be at your house in 15 minutes. My car is a white Ford. I’ll be there soon, my dear~ ❤️

D4V14N: Noted, I’m just finished up getting ready anyhow. This ‘date’ only happened because I’m curious about what the rumors about us are. Nothing least! Got it? 💢💢💢

Davian took his phone off the charger and put it into his bag as he headed out of his room. His dad was reading the newpaper.

He looked up at Davian, and he said, calmly, “You look nice. Got a hot date today, Terror? Be back by 7 pm at the latest, ok? I’m making us dinner tonight, and I want to talk to you about something after your date, ok?”

Davian replied, smirking: “Yes, I got a date today. I will be back by 7 pm, and sure, Dad.”

Davian asked, wondering: “Is this talk about Bella? If you’re asking about my thoughts if you and her divorce. I’m living with you. If this is about something else. I’m not sure yet, dad.”

His dad replied, sorrowfully: “Yes, this is about your mother, but it’s more about two truths I want to tell you. I’ll talk to you more went you get home later today, ok?”

His dad seemed sorrowful and guitly.

Why would his dad look like he did something wrong?

Something bad?

Davian wasn’t going to worry about it now. A knock came from the front door. Looks like Mikeal was here. Davian was about to get the door when Bella opened it!

Bella said, sweetly: ‘Hello? May! What a lovely young man! Come in, Come in!”

She pushed Mikeal inside the house. Mikeal was wearing a black tank top with black baggy jeans and black sneakers.

He….

Davian couldn’t believe he was about to think this, but Mikeal looked HOT in black. He looked good, handsome even, if Davian squinted hard enough.

Bella asked Mikeal, as she batted her eyelashes at him: “What is a handsome young man like you doing near our house, hm?”

Mikeal replied, happily: “Oh! Well, I’m taking someone on a date, and he lives here.”

Mikeal smiled. Davian noticed his dad. His dad grimed at Mikeal, as he whispered into Davian’s ear and asked: “Is this your date, terror?”

Davian muttered back to his dad: “Yup.”

Bella seemed to be in shock at what Mikeal just said to her as Mikeal walked over to Davian with a grin.

Oh, no….

His dad stood in front of him, protectively, as Mikeal walked closer.

Mikeal smiled and said to Davian’s dad, happily: “Hello! You must be Mr. Scholar! I’m Mikeal Doves, and I will be the one to take your son on a date today. What time would you like him home by?”

His dad replied, forcing a smile at Mikeal:” I would like my son home by 7pm at the latest. It’s nice to meet you Mr. Doves. Take great care of my son.”

Mikeal nodded and smiled at Davian. He outstretched his hand to Davian to take and said, sweetly, but not the forced sweet he normally did. He was naturally sweet and kind as he spoke.

He said: “Shall we go, My Dear Davian?”

Davian took Mikeal’s hand as they walked towards the door and to Mikeal’s car. Davian’s mother, Bella, yelled and screamed from inside the house, and his father waved ‘goodbye’ to Davian as he walked with Mikeal. Mikeal let go of Davian’s hand as he opened the car door so that Davian could get inside the car. Davian got inside as Mikeal closed the door and went to the driver’s side and opened the door for him to get inside. After he closed the door. They drove to where their date was to be held. The drive was long. It took them almost 3 hours to get there. Davian noticed they were getting farther and farther from groups of people. Then Mikeal pulled the car into a small diner in the middle of nowhere. The diner was small and old-fashioned. A cabin-like look with red walls and a blue door with grey roofing. Mikeal got out of the car as he went to open Davian’s door. Davian got out of the car, hazelly. They walked inside the diner as Mikeal held the door for Davian as they went in. Mikeal followed behind him. Mikeal went to get their seats as Davian looked around. The inside of the diner was busy and full of life. It had checkerboard flooring in yellow and white with wooden tables and plush red couches. Mikeal took Davian’s hand and led him to their table. They walked upstairs. There was a two-seated table in red wood and a red tablecloth. A single candle in the middle. Mikeal led Davian to his seat as Mikeal sat across from him.

Mikeal smiled and said, calmly: “What do you think of this place? it’s great for a date, for just the two of us.”

Davian smiled nervously as he said, “Yeah, super great.”

A waitress walked over and asked, politely: “What can I get you two started on?”

Mikeal looked at the menu and said: “I’ll have the steak, medium-well with a side of sweet potatoes.”

Davian stared at the menu, everything sounder so good. Davian found one that sounder good.

Davian said: “I’ll have the spicy chicken with extra spiciness and some home fries on the side.”

The waitress asked, politely: “What would you two like to drink?”

Mikeal answered before Davian could speak: “A glass of sparkling grape juice to share, please.”

The waitress finished writing down their orders as she left for the kitchen downstairs. Davian glared at Mikeal, who just smiled at him.

Mikeal said, calmly with an eerie tone: “So, do you want to know the rumors about us? Someone shared that you and I are a couple because they’d seen us together every day at school. I thought I would turn that rumor into the truth with this date. There is also another rumor about you. You can see spirits within the school’s grounds. Have you met the ballerina? She is quite something else, yes?”

Davian scolded at Mikeal. The rumor was about them being together as a couple?!

Are you serious?!

Davian acted coldly as he said, “Is that all about the rumors of us? Who said this rumor? I would like to ‘speak’ with them later…. and yes, I can see the dead, but you already knew this without the rumor. Who said it?”

Mikeal smiled and said, calmly:” I got your attention. The person who started the rumor about us..

is me!

As for the rumor about you….

I don’t know really.”

Davian sighed. He should have known that Mikeal was the one who started their dating rumor. Once they’d got their food and sparkling grape juice. They ate and chatted for a while. The date was going surprisingly well. Davian was surprised. After their meal was gone, Davian was about to pay for his half, but Mikeal paid for them both. Mikeal led Davian to the car. Mikeal drove Davian back home. It was 6:59 pm. Davian had to be home at 7 pm. It was a two-hour drive back, but it was quicker this time. It was now 8:02 pm when they had arrived back at Davian’s home. Mikeal walked Davian up to his front door.

Davian said calmly: “Thank you for the enjoyable date, Mikeal.

I….

Had fun. Have a goodnight.”

Before Davian went inside, Mikeal went closer to him and kissed Davian on the lips. The kiss was soft and gentle, but it felt off and wrong to Davian. Mikeal just stole HIS FIRST KISS! Davian was beyoned pissed. Davian just smiled as Mikeal  pulled back and licked his lips. He walked back to his car and waved goodbye to Davian as he drove away. Davian opened the door and walked inside. He wiped the kiss off his lips.

Gross!

GROSS! GROSS!

Davian’s father was at the table and placing down tonight’s dinner, but instead of just Bella. A young woman with pure white hair and bright sunset orange eyes sat across from his father.

Who was this woma?

She looked like Davian with his one eyes and his hair color.

Just what was this talk all about?

Chapter 18: The Dinner Talk…

The dinner started insane! Bella was glaring at the woman who had just eaten some of the food gracefully and ignoring Bella. Whoever this woman was, she was AWESOME! Davian liked her more than Bella.

Then his dad coughed into his fist and said, calmly but with a serious tone laced in between:” Davian, my terror. I want you to meet your real mother, Annabella Mysteries. She was my first love before your mother, Isabella. We have recently met again. I would like you to get to know her for the second reason for this dinner. Bella, I have been nothing but loyal to you since we wed 13 years ago, but with your cheating. I can’t anymore. I would like us to divorce by this October. I want you to take this time to find another place to live and to locate a job. This house was in my name; Davian and I will live here.”

Davian sat there with his mouth open as he was about to take a bite out of the steak on his plate.

What?

This woman was his mother?!
Not Bella?!

He was happily screaming in his thoughts, but his face was one of pure shock. He chewed on the meat. He was a bit surprised that his dad finally asked for a divorce from Bella. He was glad that his dad said that they were taking the house. Which was awesome! he got to stay at school here! He thought this was a great day so far! he smirked a bit as he ate his dinner.

Davian nodded and said: “Sure, Dad. I would like to get to know Ms. Mysteries.”

Davian was enjoying this dinner more than he thought he would, plus the look on Bella’s face was priceless! She was scolding and grinding her teeth.

She yelled: “WHAT?! NO WAY! I’M GETTING THE HOUSE AND DAVIAN! I WOULDN’T HAVE TO CHEAT IF YOU DIDN’T WORK SO DAMN MUCH! DAVIAN, THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT! I HATE YOU!”

She ran out of the house and possibly went to one of her ‘friends’ for the night. Davian didn’t care. She would talk down to him all his life, but he would just ignore her. He didn’t care about her. Davian, Ms. Mysteries, and his dad ate dinner together.

His dad asked: “So? How was your date today? Will I be seeing more of him?” His smile was forced. It was clear that his dad hated Mikeal just as much as Davian disliked him.

Davian replied: “I’m not sure yet, Dad. The date was fine. I’m not sure if you will be seeing more of him or not, Dad.”

This is the end of Part 2. Part 3 will be coming soon. maybe this October.

I do plan on making this series of parts into one whole book once they’re all done. If you like my horror style. I have a series I’m working on as well. It’s called ‘Fallen Darkness’. There are 5 books in that series. The first book is out at Barnes and Noble’s website, called ‘Nightmares’. Thank you all for your patience and time.

Now for a question,

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Are you scared yet?