Fifteen

Raven

After attending to Taylor, I lay down on my bunk, pulling up my blankets, and shutting my eyes tightly.

My mind raced uncontrolled, and my heart pounded against my chest. I tossed and turned restlessly on my bunk, groaning. It was almost two AM and at five, we were expected to wake up for our morning run. I needed to sleep, but it wasn't forthcoming.

William's proposal flashed in my memory. This was probably a bad idea. I was betraying my own heart, and Vlad kept appearing in my mind.

Vlad…

I hadn't felt such way towards any male in my life. Vlad made me feel so alive. He was so good looking and he made me feel things… things that I knew were wrong.

His laugh melted me. I was completely infatuated with him, and his affections only seemed to grow. Even now as I stared up at the ceiling of my room, I could barely hold back a grin.

William was trying to avoid me getting hurt. Although it hurt like hell, it was better than landing myself into trouble. I needed to focus, but