The Chosen

The dorms

He tried to kiss me. I almost let him. I gripped the steering wheel and tried to maintain my breathing. I haven't been that close to kissing someone in years. At first it was because of heartbreak. But then when I received
my abilities...  If touching is difficult, I cant imagine kissing. But then again.. I glanced at Dametri. He is.. sweet and very attractive. I feel a connection to him somehow. Like we are cut from the same cloth. He stared out the window.. I cleared my throat as we pulled into the school.. I should apologize.. I started to speak when Dametri interrupted me, "So.. it was nice going out with you today." I gave him a small smile as we parked. He stepped outside and fixed his jacket then said, "I'll see you in class." I rolled my eyes. And walked around to the front of my car. What are you thinking, Eliana? It would be dumb to tell him you'd like to see him again. Dangerous even. I hung my head then whispered, "Dametri." He turned around and said, "Yes?" I leaned against the hood of my car and looked up to the sky then said, "Let's say.. I had a good time today and that possibly, I found you interesting. Would you like to hang out again?" He quietly laughed and walked back over to me. I refused to look at him. Probably has some smug look on his face. He leaned against the car next to me and sighed then said, "I don't know.. you were kind of boring. I dont think I'd want to do something like this again." I looked at him shocked. He had a small smirk and his body was shaking from quiet laughter. I gave him a push with a smile, "You jerk." My hand rested on his shoulder for a moment then said, "So is that a yes?" He grabbed my hand and gently held it next to his side. His thumb rubbed against the top of my hand and he smiled, "Yes. I'd love to spend more time with you. Got plans for tomorrow?" I thought for a moment then said, "I have work." He gave me a frown then said, "Not a problem." I squeezed his hand gently then said, "After work, I'll pick you up. We can go to the lake. Its beautiful. One of the best places around." He started to smile. His eyes look amazing at night. He let go of my hand and stepped forward, turned around, then stretched, "I'll see you tomorrow." His shirt lifted slightly and I could see the V shape near his pelvis. I looked away then said, "See you tomorrow. Oh, Dametri. Give me your phone and I'll put in my number." He fumbled around in his pockets then pulled out his phone. It looks brand new. He handed it to me and I swiped up. I clicked on contacts to add mine and saw that there was no one else on there. I gave him a curious look then asked, "No contacts?" He shrugged then said, "New phone." I nodded my head and added my number. He smiled as I handed the phone back to him. I straightened up then said, "Text me tonight so I could have your number as well. I'll call or text to let you know when I'm back at the parking lot tomorrow." He smiled softly then said goodnight. I turned and headed to my side of the dorms.

The night got colder when I left Dametri and I felt like I was being watched. My body started to shiver. I rushed to get to my side of the dorms and felt a sense of relief when I saw the lights coming from other people's rooms. My place was on the bottom floor. Lucky because it's easy to get to but sucks when the people above me has a party or anything. I unlocked my door and walked inside. I still felt like eyes were on me but I felt at ease being in my own place. I love it here. It's like I have my own apartment. I dropped my keys on the dining room table. I heard my phone ring.. I had to contain my excitement and reached quickly to grab it. I looked at it only to see that Edward was calling me. Noooo.. no.. I cant lie for shit. If he ask me what I'm doing, I'd be honest for sure.
I reluctantly answered.. "Hey Eliana, hows it going? Every okay? You never answered my text." I started to pace.. just breathe. It's cool if I have friends. Not like he can say anything..
I sighed, "Yep. Everything is good. Just been busy today." There was a moment of silence then I heard Edward speak, "Okay. I just wanted to check in. Something was off last night. Like an energy shift. I think something.. something came in a portal. I cant tell what it was. Have you felt anything different? Or have you had any weird experiences?" This time I was silent.. I didnt know what to say.. nothing odd has happened.. Oh! My dream! But.. I cant remember much of it. I should have texted him as soon as I woke up. I breathed in then said, "Umm.. well I had a dream last night. More like a vision. I traveled.. somewhere and there were figures. They talked about the war to come.. Honestly, I cant remember much." I could hear Edward shuffling in the background then he spoke, "I wonder if it has anything to do with the portal?" I stopped pacing to sit down on my couch then said, "I'm not sure." Edward quietly mumbled something then said, "In any case, be careful. You're like a beam of light to demons and angels alike. Try to keep your abilities in check until we figure out what's going on." I sighed then briefly said, "Okay. Well Edward, I should go. I'll talk to you later."

I hung up the phone, got up, then changed into a shirt and a pair of shorts and went to bed. Still no text. He's probably busy. I set my phone on the edge of the bed and stared at my ceiling until I drifted into a deep sleep.

Again figures crowded my mind. Wings.. horns.. fire. It circled around me. Almost like my dreams were taunting me. Barely being able to make out what was happening around me. I awoke to the darkness and not being able to move. In the corner of my room I saw a figure. A figure with eyes that glowed. One white and one red. I could barely make out its horns on the top of its head and its sharp fang-like teeth. It snarled making my hair on edge. Another figure growled. This one was beside me. I could make every detail of its face. Glowing red eyes. 3 horns on top of its head.. black scales covered every inch of its skin. It had it's right hand on top of my right thigh. I couldn't feel it. I couldnt feel anything other than my heart beating out of my chest. Tears distorted my vision as its nails dug into my thigh. I tried to scream. Nothing came out. The figure in the corner growled louder and yelled, "MINE." A twisted laugh came from the figure beside me as it's free hand pointed toward the other then moved the finger toward himself, inviting the other to come forth. In a second black smoke filled my room as the two figures clashed into each other. All I could hear was gnashing, snarls, and my own silent cries. I shut my eyes in an instant. Everything went black. I slowly opened my eyes to see that nothing was there. I breathed in deep an sat up. Well I'm glad that the nightmare is over. I went to shift my legs off the bed. I felt a stinging pain in my leg. I looked down to see 5 prickles of blood and a bruise starting to form on my right thigh.
What the actual fuck.