The Bad Boy Sang My Song

The party

 Xavier and Hayley are here.

Celestina’s POV

At the party, there were no werewolves present yet but now with Xavier werewolves were crawling all around the party with their musk. Xavier’s eyes were fixed on mine but when I looked back at him he diverted his gaze. Now that I knew, I and Xavier had some spark or whatever mate is about I am more conscious about his presence but I can’t afford to have that. It’s not just about distraction but I have immortality and that is like the biggest curse of nature according to the werewolves. I and he can never work. I just shook that thought from my mind but my wolf was not ready to let it go.

I went back to the place Peter and Amy were standing and enjoying the party. Even though everything was the same; Xavier’s presence was bothering me.

“We should totally get into the pool. Only then it is a party.” Amy said and I could see that she was getting tipsy.

“She has had a lot to drink.” Peter whispered to me.

“I can see that.” I amusingly whispered back to him.

Now, the party was at its peak; smoke, drinks, food were being exploited. The groups started to splash into the pool, music was too loud for my liking. But with Peter and Damien constant flirting and messing around I was having a good time but I could feel these overbearing eyes on me but couldn’t find out the exact set of pair of eyes. I went inside the house to get some finger chips for Nat; also some lemon water for Amy. I also made a light drink for myself to fit in. I can’t get intoxicated with any drink but it gives me good jazz.

As I was walking towards the pool, Hayley bumped into me and I know it was intentional. The drinks in my hand and food spilled all over my dress. Nat and Peter came running to me and everyone’s attention was on us.

“Oops, I am so sorry.” She said in a high-pitched tone and left. Nat brought some paper towels to help me. I was feeling a wave of concern from someone across the room; it was a werewolf. Was it Xavier? Maybe what I was going through, his wolf was suffering as well and as he is a werewolf it must be intense for him. I tried to find him but he was nowhere in sight.

“Hey, are you ok?” Nat asked me.

“Yeah, I am fine. Just give me a minute. I will go change.”

“I will come with you.” Nat offered.

“No, you stay here. I will be back.” I went to the cabin to change the dress. Now, at this moment I didn’t want to return to the party. What was I thinking, when have I ever enjoyed these activities?

I heard some footsteps outside and I alert myself. Then the smell of pinewood and vanilla hit me, it was Xavier. I put on my t-shirt and stood near the window. He stood under the moon and took out a pack of cigarettes and took a puff by lighting it. I could feel that he is going through turmoil or something is bothering him extremely. I wanted to go to him and calm him down or be there for him. It was completely instinctual as I was myself confused as though why I was feeling this towards a person with whom I have not even talked a single word. He felt my presence and turned around but I hid behind the wall. It was not like I was scared of him but didn’t want any hatred from him. I don’t why but I can feel this hostility from him towards me.

He finished his cigarette and went back to the main house. I followed after him and I saw Hayley clinging to him but he looked bored. Suddenly he tightened his hands on her waist that got her all excited. I rolled my eyes and went to find my friends. Damien waved me to come over.

“Can I have the pleasure of dancing with you milady?” He brought his hand forward. I joined him on the dance floor.

“Sure, my good sir.” We danced for a while with a slow song but then we started to dance crazily with hop songs. Peter, Amy, Alex, Candice, and Nat also joined us. Now, Nat took off her t-shirt and in her bathing suit entered the pool. I just stood beside the pool watching everyone. Jennifer approached and offered me a drink.

“Here, loosen up a little Celest.” She handed me a drink. Jennifer was Nat’s friend who was the quietest among Candice and Daniela.

“Come on in!!!” Daniela and Candice called us. Jennifer jumped into the pool and I stepped aside to prevent from getting water all over me. Hayley was pestering Xavier to enter the pool, he remained indifferent. So, in the end, she with her friends got in the pool.

I brought the drink to my lips and suddenly the smell of wolfsbane hit me, I looked at Jennifer she was not meeting her eyes with mine and then a saw Hayley smirking but she disguised it quickly. The wolfsbane can be fatal to a normal wolf and for humans, it can give minor to major health issues. Original descendants wolf and I have no effect of wolfsbane but what should I do at this moment? If I drink it I will have no effect and it will raise doubt. I have to find a way to avoid this drink. So, I kept the glass on the table and I took off my top and luckily I wore a swimsuit. I dived in the pool earning cheers from Damien and Peter.

“Woah, Love.” Damien hooted. I held the ends and slowly walked towards them. I had hydrophobia and with these many people, it was only increasing by every minute.

“Come here,” Peter called me.

“I am good,” I replied hesitantly. He swam near me and held my hand.

“Don’t tell you are scared of waters.”

“I might be.”

Then he made his aim to help me with the fear of water. The fear of water developed in me when I was 15 years old. I don’t think I can ever get rid of that for eternity; the moment that changed my life completely. I was able to loosen up a little but there was a lingering longing and fear. I have been very distracted since I have come to Fall Rivers but I have to stay here because this place is helping me to get closer to my goal.

The party was inching towards the end, even the werewolves who couldn’t get intoxicated were under the influence of pots but Xavier and his friends looked as fresh as morning. Nat, Peter, and Amy were barely able to stand. Everyone started to gradually return to their home as tomorrow was a school day. Damien waved goodbye and left with his friends. Now, only Peter, Amy, Nat and I were there. I took Nat to her room,

“No, wait we have to clean the house. Wait-wai….” She was out. I laughed at her antics. Well, I guess not needing to sleep was going to come in handy for me today. Peter’s housekeeper was here to get Peter and Amy also tagged along with them.

“I will stay behind so we can get all this sorted out.” He gestured to the room and the pool. Peter was the only one who was able to stand still.

“No, you don’t have to stay. I can take care of it. I will see you in school tomorrow and take care of her.” I pointed to Amy who was half asleep on the couch.

He bidded me goodbye and left with Amy. I started with the living room, picked up the trash, and managed back the tables. After a lot of cleaning the house was getting back to its original form. Suddenly my eyes fell on the something shining in the corner of the backyard. It was an ear hoop; I have seen Xavier wearing it in the school or it could be of someone from his group. I kept it safely in my room. I can return it to him at the school.

Just a couple of days and it has been the most chaotic time of my life in 3 years. From ending up in a supernatural town to actually finding a key to my identity; I can’t even begin to think what this year holds for me. I cleaned up my room and completed the school work. I again opened the book to see if I can decode any more words.

Initially, you have to…

If this was going to happen at this rate, then I will need a century to read this completely. I closed the book and tiredly laid my head on the desk. Maybe it needs some huge step from me to realize my power but I can’t do that. I raised my head and my eyes fell on my parents’ portrait. It has been 2 years since I last saw them and today my heart was craving for them. Even one look will be sufficient; so I wore my pendant and gathered their photo, some herbs, and their gift to me, a bracelet.

I have devised this spell in order to see them without putting them in any danger. I kept everything in a bowl and after the spell, the flame ignited from it indicating my soul is somewhere else.

The setting was not changed even a bit since I left. It was already late; I don’t know if they would be awake. I entered through the main door and saw them, as usual, sitting in the living room in front of the fireplace. My mom was reading her favorite poem; The Raven. I just stood there in the corner quietly filling this scenario in my head so that I could stay with it for a longer period of time. My mom and dad are examples of love for me and if someday I do find the one I want exactly a blissful relationship like my parents.

“Honey, should I make something for a midnight snack?” My dad asked mom.

“No, Marcus. I am done for the day. You wanna see the photographs I took today?”

“Sure.” Dad just passed me and sat with mom. I had to control my whimpers. I wiped the tears that were flowing down my face.

I gave my mom and dad their privacy and went to the room which I used to call mine. It was like I never stayed there; looks like mom had made it into her studio. She enjoyed taking photographs and my dad loved painting those natural beauties. I inherited that from my father then my eyes fell on a bowl that had some herbs and the same bracelet as mine. There was some spell written on a piece of paper and I knew what it was. It was the reversal of a memory spell; no she can’t know. I sprinted downstairs to find my mother playing piano and dad listening to her with his eyes closed.

Please just wait for a while; I will correct everything. ‘Mom, dad I have to go now but I will be back soon and not like this; I will be here in person.” I took a necessary herb from her bowl and ended the spell.

I was back to my own body in Fall Rivers away from them, away from Florida. I took a deep breath as touching or grabbing something in this state takes a lot of energy. I took a few long breaths and opened my fist and kept the herbs in my spell box. My mother is a Divine witch and I am sure if she is trying this spell then she must have suspected something. I have to step up my speed and find out a safer way.

That whole night I stayed up to read my old notes, archives on the internet to find if they have anything about the Tribrid.