Chapter 4: Akeehla's P.O.V.
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~ A Few Weeks Later ~
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"Are you sure that you don't want to skip a few days? Months? The year?" Mom asked.
I rolled my eyes before turning to her.
"Yes Mom, I am sure." I said annoyed.
Today is the first day of school. My freshmen year of high school. Vessa and I are both going. Much to my mothers dismay.
I just can't stay locked up forever. Mom says I need time to heal, but I don't. It doesn't matter. I did what I did. These are the consequences of the decisions I made. The ones I made out of anger. I don't deserve the luxury of hiding away from the world.
I grabbed my back pack, and slung it over my shoulder.
"Well, at least eat something before you go." Mom said.
I walked past her, out of my room, and started down the stairs. I can feel Mom right behind me. Like always, she's hovering.
"I can't. I gotta grab my schedule from Tia, and make sure that Vessa and I have the same classes." I said.
"Ready?" Vessa asked me once I reached the bottom of the stairs.
Vessa is far too excited for her first day of school. Don't ask me how she managed to make her way to the same grade as me. Mom and Tia spent the whole summer helping her with the basics. Apparently, so much so that she skipped from kindergarden all the way to the 9th grade.
"Yeah, let's go." I said as I grabbed her hand and dragged her out the door.
"Be safe. Come home any time! I love you!" Mom called as we walked away.
I rolled my eyes as some other kids turned their head to us.
Oh my Gods, she's really coming to school?
Poor girl. I would have stayed in bed for the whole year.
Doesn't she know how scared everyone is of her?
How could they even let the Derranged back here? Oh yeah, her family runs the school.
They clearly don't care about all of our safety.
I shook my head trying to rid the the noise.
"Your mom is so nice. When are you going to cut her a break?" Vessa asked.
"She's hovering." I replied.
"Yeah, because she's worried about you." Vessa countered.
"I know." I stated simply.
Vessa sighed. "You really aren't ever going to tell them? None of them? Not even Pops?" She asked.
I shook my head.
"Trust me Vessa, it's better this way." I said.
Vessa shook her head, but dropped it. I think part of her understands why I don't want to tell anyone. Honestly, she probably blames me as much as I blame myself.
Vessa would never think that about us. Nexi huffed. None of what happened was your fault Kee.
I ignored her.
"So, are you ready for your first day Ves?"
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The day seemed to drag on. Vessa and I have all the same classes. That way I can help her if she needs it, and keep an eye on her. Although, she doesn't need me.
All day I've been swarmed with the thoughts of others around me. If I thought people were scared of me before my kidnapping, I was very wrong. Everyone is terrified of me. I even tried to offer a small smile to the ones brave enough to connect eyes with me. That seemed to just make things worse.
I know I don't look like a monster. I somehow think that's what makes it worse. I look normal. Human to someone who wouldn't know better. Inside though.. inside is a monster. One more vicious than this earth has ever seen.
At least that's what everyone is thinking. I personally think that humans are the worst monsters you will ever meet. They are foul creatures. Not worth protecting at all. My family is wasting their time trying to protect them in the BOC.
By the time lunch rolled around, I was over it. Maybe Mom was right. I should have stayed home.
I pushed through though. If I could go through all the torture that the Hunters inflicted on me, then I sure as hell can get through high school. Even if everyone here is afraid of me.
My thoughts would wander throughout the day. I thought about Bridger a lot. Despite how much I wish the fucker would leave my mind, he doesn't. I wonder if he's happy with his decision to give me up.
I hope he's still in pain. I know I am. The bond snapped that night, but sometimes I can still feel the lingering pain. I hope it's the same for him. At least I know I can handle pain.
Can Bridger though?
The thought of him suffering due to rejecting me makes me slightly happy. Which sends me into another sprial. First of all, I don't deserve an ounce of happiness. Secondly, this makes me more like the monster that everyone fears I am.
Who finds pleasure at the expense of someone else's suffering? Oh yeah, me. I do. I find a lot of pleasure in it. I am the Devil's granddaughter afterall.
When the school day finally ended, I made my way out of the classroom. The teacher wanted Vessa to stay behind for a moment. I told her that I would wait outside the school for her.
I made my way outside, keeping my head high. I stared straight ahead, ignoring all of the stares, and whispers. I f*****g hate this place.
She doesn't look that tough.
I bet I could take her.
It's always the innocent looking ones that are the scariest.
Even her eyes are freaky. We should have known all along. She's different from her siblings, and they are scary enough.
Is she going to snap, and kill us all one day?
I growled as I paused. I recognized the voice to that thought. I turned my head to face Anessa. The stupid brunette smiled wickedly back at me.
"Oh no, you gonna eat me Akeehla?" She asked in a fake sweet voice.
I hate her. Always have. I swear, it's like each of us has our own bully. Anessa is mine.
Anessa is a Witch. Not too powerful, but brave enough to piss me off. Her short straight brown hair is half up. Those stupid blue eyes are shining with mishief.
"I might if you don't shut your damn mouth." I growled out.
"I didn't say anything Akeehla. You turned, and growled at me." She stated.
I balled my hands into fists at my sides. She's right. Techincally Anessa didn't say anything. I heard her thoughts. Which isn't something someone should be able to do. It's invasive, and it's not right.
I know that. Anessa knows that. Everyone knows that. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop the thoughts from bombarding my brain.
"What's wrong Akeehla? Cat got your tongue? Oh s**t, I should have asked. Do you prefer going by the Derranged now? I wasn't really sure since everything that... ya know.. happened." She said reeking of fake innocence.
I growled at her again.
I opened my mouth, ready to snap at her. Ready to tell her that she could call me whatever she wants, but she better watch her f*****g back. Only, I didn't get the chance.
"Oh, you guys are coming up with nicknames?"
I turned my head to my side to see a short blonde girl pop up next to me. She has long golden blonde hair, and electric blue eyes. I've never seen her before, she must be new. She's staring right at Anessa too.
"Cause if that's the case, I totally think we should call you 'the b***h that doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut'." The girl said bluntly.
Anessa's jaw dropped. Along with her little group of friends. I had to put my hand over my mouth to stop my laughter at Anessa's shocked expression.
The blonde girl put her finger to her chin, and looked up.
"That's kind of long though. How about we just call you Witch b***h?" She said excitedly. "Oh yeah, I like that. That's the one we'll use."
I snorted at that. Anessa glared at the two of us. The blonde girl doesn't look intimidated in the slightest. I can tell by her scent that she is part Werewolf, but there is something else..
This girl. I can't believe she had the audacity to say that to Akeehla Morningstar. I mean, the girl has been through enough for f**k's sake. Besides, she killed all those bad people. I think she's a damn hero. f**k this stupid Witch.
I snorted again at the girls thoughts. That was extremely unexpected. No one has thought that about me at all. I'm no hero, but it's nice that at least someone doesn't see me as a monster.
"Who the f**k do you think you are?" Anessa asked the girl.
"Oh, ha ha my bad." The blonde girl said. "You can call me the Unhinged if you want. That could be my nickname. That's what my best friends older brother calls me. Although, I don't get why. I think I'm pretty hinged." She said with a laugh.
Anessa just stared at her like she's crazy. I'm starting to think she might be. Who is this girl exactly?
"So, the Derranged," she stated pointing at me. "Witch b***h," she said pointing to Anessa. "And the Unhinged," she finished pointing to herself.
Then the girl looked at me.
"I think our nicknames are way cooler. At least we aren't mean." She said with another giggle.
I just stared at her in wonder.
"Whatever. What do I care if Akeehla made a new friend?" Anessa said. "Just watch yourself new girl." She said as she walked past the girl, her crew in tow.
The Unhinged and I watched as the group of mean girls walked away. Just in time for Vessa to rush up behind me. She looked between the unhinged and I.
Oh, who's this hot chick?
Oh Goddess, Vessa has been spending too much time with Tre.
Before Vessa could ask the question out loud, another girl walked up beside the Unhinged. This girl has curly black hair, curlier than mine, but much more tamed. Her left eye is dark green eye, and her right eye is golden. There is a long scar that starts in the middle of her forehead, runs down her golden eye, and ends at her jaw. She has plump red lips, and she's slightly taller than the blonde girl.
Wooooww, another hot chick.
I rolled my eyes at Vessa's thoughts. What the hell is wrong with her? Is she into chicks now? She should only be into my twin.
Oh Gods, that sounded gross in my head.
"Uh, hi. I'm Vessa, this is Akeehla, but we call her Kee." Vessa introduced us.
"We know who she is." The black haired girl said casually. "Pleasure to meet you." She said politely.
She's much prettier than I thought she would be. Her eyes are so cool. I can feel the power radiate off of her too. I bet Bex found her in a heart beat just from that power. We're going to be great friends.
My cheeks heated slightly. Both of their thoughts about me are so... nice.. It's.. surreal. No one has ever thought one nice thing about me. Even before I was kidnapped.
Unless you count the disgusting thoughts that boys have.
It's cringey, and even worse now. Some of them still think those things about me. Knowing how I am now. It makes my skin crawl. What ever happened to waiting for your mate?
My heart panged in my chest. Nexi whimpered. Whatever. Our mate can reject us all he wants. I will not be sleeping with anyone regardless. None of them even peak my interest so what's it matter.
"Uh, you guys fans, or.. like everyone else here?" Vessa asked outright.
I turned to her.
Fans? Really? I asked.
Vessa only shrugged at me.
The Unhinged giggled, bringing my attention back to them.
"Fans. Definitely fans." She said.
Then she extended her hand to me.
"I'm Bexley Morrison. This is Phoenix Delarose. I think we are going to be great friends."
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