The next day, Alex was walking down the school hallway when he noticed the new guys, not that he would miss them. All seven of them were standing together looking like something that belonged in some magazine that would have an article titled ‘how to get the perfect skin routine with just 7 easy steps.’
At that moment he wished his locker wasn’t right next to them, he really wanted to avoid the sore thumb that stuck out so prominently. No Alex, you can do this. It's not like they’ll notice you.
Sucking in a breath, Alex made his way to his locker trying his best to conceal his presence. Math book, that’s all he needed yet for some reason, as soon as he got remotely close to them, they ended whatever their discussion was and directed their gazes to him.
Now he was under the spotlight. If it was just the three then maybe he’d have the ability to ignore them but there were seven of them. Seven! Not to mention they all still have that look of superiority in their gazes.
Alex didn’t bother staying any longer and grabbed whatever book his hand got first, shut his locker, and removed himself from the situation.
“Christ they're so weird,” He mumbled to himself as he continued down the hallway.
“I know right.”
Alex looked to his side to find Josh having appeared out of whatever hole he jumped out of. He wasn’t going to question his sudden appearance and instead sighed loudly, looking down at the book he had in his hand.
Physics.
Close enough.
“I saw everything, man their looks are freaky,” Josh continued his arm natural finding its way around Alex’s shoulder.
“Fucking hell, they must be a bunch of rich kids that think they're better than others,” Alex began, ready to rant but stopped there. He wasn’t going to give a shit about these new kids.
”Jennifer actually tried one,” Josh said, shaking his head chuckling, “Got rejected hard. Kudos to her though for having the balls.”
Alex scoffed, not surprised in the slightest. Just gave him even more reason to avoid both Jennifer and the new kids.
"Anyways wanna go play some video games after school?" Josh asked brushing the topic aside, it was probably for the best.
"Can't, gotta pick Jamie from school later." Josh sighed before smacking his shoulder
“Big bro of the year huh?” Josh pursed his lips, squinting his eyes looking like a complete idiot.
“You wish you had me as you big brother,” Alex said, pushing Josh’s face away, mimicking the expression.
As the day progressed, lunch rolled in. The cafeteria filling in moments. Alex and Josh had just taken their seats, Josh looking like some starved dog, ready to devour a bone.
“How can you enjoy this budget pizza?” Alex questioned. He was already pushing his slice to Josh who didn’t hesitate to gobble it down.
“Pizza is pizza, whether budget or quality.” He finally said after.
“For someone who has a passion for cooking, you sure don't give a shit about what you eat.”
“Cooking and consuming are two very different things, my dear friend. I would never make such trash,” Josh said, burping merely seconds after getting Alex to raise a brow.
“Btw, there’s a rumor going around,” Josh said, lowering his voice and inching close. Alex gave him a look. Josh knew all too well how he never bothered rumors, as someone who’s had multiple rumors about himself. Ranging from dating this girl to that one and even having one claiming him to be gay, he knew well enough that nine out of ten weren’t legit.
“It's about the new kids." He whispered, checking around to make sure they weren't close enough, "Apparently they aren’t human.”
Alex had to take a moment to make sure those words had just left Josh's mouth. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. His friend had gone completely mad. Alex didn’t bother to let Josh finish before standing and leaving. There was no way he was believing such garbage. Yeah, they gave off a weird vibe but he wouldn’t go as far as branding them nonhumans. That was just crossing the line.
He really prayed his friend would stop being so gullible.
“Alex, don’t leave me!”
Pretending he couldn't hear him Alex left the cafeteria.
Now walking outside, Alex let his mind wander and couldn’t help but think deeper about the new kids. Their town was relatively small meaning everyone knew almost everyone yet these guys seem to have fallen from the sky. Maybe they just moved into town, that would make sense. Of course, it would, what other explanation could there be.
Alex shook his head. Were Josh’s words actually making him think otherwise?
A strong gust of wind blew, Alex, looking up at the cloudy sky with a sigh. It was always cloudy, the sun coming as often as rain in a desert. Rounding a corner, Alex found himself at the back of the school building. A dumpster sat nestled in the furthest corner, a wall closing off any more path for him to walk on. He was ready to turn back, the dumpster smell and dark alley vibe giving him slight chills.
Before he was able to leave though, he heard a quiet whimper. A dog maybe? He was tempted to follow the sound but knew from enough horror movies that moving towards the red flag always meant instant death. In this case, many red flags were being raised.
"Pureblood."
Alex already had his back turned when the voice suddenly came from behind him. He was sure there wasn’t anyone there before.
Swallowing the lump forming in his throat, Alex was ready to play the deaf and the dumb and just walk away but his body had frozen for some reason. He shut his eyes, muttering words of encouragement before slowly turning his head.
What he saw made his heart sink, his eyes growing wide. The air that was abundant just seconds ago seemed to disappear completely. Standing behind him was a male looking to be whatever age, he didn’t care to notice. What brought his attention though, was the blood that bathed his clothing and stained his face. His crazed red eyes held madness in them and its wild hair was dampened in the crimson liquid. In each hand, heaps of what looked to be flesh.
Alex snapped his head away from the scene, his hand moving to his chest as he gasped for the nonexistent air. After what felt like years, he was finally able to move his legs. He stumbled over his own feet but that didn’t stop him from scampering away. The world around him turning hazy
Tears began streaming down his flustered cheeks. His lungs burned, heart ramming against his chest as he forced his body away from the scene. After stumbling for the hundredth time, Alex crashed onto something hard. Even with his unclear vision, he could somehow make out the gold eyes that shone under strands of snow-white hair.
He tried to beg for help but before he could he was sucked into the world of darkness.
Prying an eye open, light instantly filled Alex’s vision leaving him in a moment of blindness. His head throbbed so hard it felt as if someone was punding it. His throat burned and his eyes stung.
“Alex, Alex. Are you awake?”
With his eyes still squinted, Alex could make out a head full of brown curls bouncing about beside him. He blinked slowly before forcing himself up. He was instantly supported, his eyes finally adjusting.
“Josh?” Alex croaked. “What happened, where am I?”
Josh let out a sigh, standing straight. “We’re in the nurse’s office, you had an asthma attack and passed out. If it wasn’t for one of the new kids, who knew what would’ve happened.” Josh was clenching and unclenching his fists, pacing up and down the room.
“Stop doing that, it's making me dizzy,” Alex said, hoping to get the other to stop. “You said one of the new kids helped me? Which one?” Alex questioned, already standing even with his head throbbing. He wasn't ready to investigate the reason why he'd fainted.
Josh stopped his pacing, turning to Alex with knitted brows visibly against the idea of Alex standing. “I'm fine, I wouldn’t be able to stand if I wasn’t.”
Josh sighed, folding his arms. “It was the dude with the white hair, you know the guy that seems to be the leader of the group.”
Alex hummed, recalling everything but the second he did, a wave of fear washed over him. What did I see there? Who was that and why were they covered in blood, and what in the world was that they were holding in their hands?
“Alex, you don’t look fine.”
Alex snapped out of his thoughts, Josh sternly looking at him, both hands on his shoulders. Should I tell Josh what I saw? Alex sighed deeply, meeting Josh’s gaze.
“There’s something I need to tell—” Before he could finish, the bell rang getting the already throbbing headache to triple. That bell was nothing but demonic.
Josh dropped his hands, looking to the door. “I've got to get to class,” he said before finally looking at Alex.
“You sure you're okay?”
Smiling lightly, Alex smacked his back. “I'm fine, stop acting like my mum.”
Josh finally cracked a smile.
The two separated in the hallway, Alex walking back into class. He could’ve stayed in the nurse’s office longer but he wasn’t ready to be left alone with his thoughts, at least not yet.
Taking his seat, Alex was instantly aware of his deskmate who was deep in a book to notice him. Didn’t he see that person? Josh said he’s the one that brought me to the nurse's office.
Alex was debating whether to thank him. He didn't really look like he wanted one but then again it would be rude if he didn’t thank him. He would've been a goner.
"Hey, thanks for helping me out earlier, really appreciate it." That was decent enough right?
All he got as a response was a side glance and nod before the dude went back to his book. Well, he was expecting as much. Not feeling up for any more talking, Alex took his gaze outside. The second he did though, he was met with the gruesome image of that stranger.
His chest grew tight, a knot forming in his stomach. He was already clutching onto his chest when a voice broke him out of his thoughts.
"Are you alright?"
Alex looked to the person beside him. "Huh?"
"You fainted."
"Oh, yeah I'm fine," Alex said, mumbling most of his words. "Again, thanks for helping me out. I'm Alex by the way."
Alex very quickly wished he could take back his words, The teacher had already given them his name. on top of a headache and a constricting chest, now he had self embarrassment to add to the mix.
"I'm Xavier."
At that moment, Alex locked eyes with Xavier. It was the first time he had a proper good look at him. The moment only lasted a few seconds before Alex quickly turned away. Now that he had gotten a better look at the male he came to the same conclusion he had previously, he was really attractive.
He had such striking gold eyes, hair as white as snow. His sharp features a great contrast to the smooth, almost porcelain skin. How was he so pale, no all of them were. All had such pale skin that it looked white.
Josh's words came thundering in his thoughts making him think twice about what he said. No that's stupid, there's no way.
Right?
“Bunny!” Jamie beamed, running out the school building and into Alex’s arms.“How was my little chipmunks first day at school?” Alex asked, seating her at the back of his car."It was amazing, I drew a picture, look it's me, you, and our two mummies."Alex had already taken his seat when his smile slightly faltered. He turned to look a Jamie, reestablishing his smile. “No way, can I see?”Excitedly digging through her bag, Jamie fished out her self-drawn artwork and passed it to Alex. On it were two stick figures that had yellow hair that Jamie pointed out to be them.“They didn’t have any brown crayons so I couldn’t draw mama,” Jamie said, slightly pouting. She then pointed to the tallest person in the picture.“That’s mummy Cindy.” Jamie’s voice faltered a bit, her bright blue eyes looking up at Alex. “When is she gonna come back, I miss her.&rd
"Hey what's wrong with you, your face is enough to give a child nightmares, Josh said as they were walked down the hallway. "Gym," Alex answered. "I don't see why you're complaining, you're so good at sports but never participate in them, plus who wouldn't want to see hot girls all sweaty." Alex didn’t hesitate to smack Josh. It was times like those he wished the other was all talk no show but it was all talk and proof to show. As unbelievable as it was, Josh was quite the lady’s man. Unbelievable really. What did they see in such a pervert? Sure, the cooking was good but was that enough to attract girls the way he did? "Well, there's nothing I can do for ya, you'll just have to grow balls, "Josh said right before he entered his classroom, escaping another smack directed his way. Just a bit and he could’ve got him. He really was one lucky bastard. The bringer of hell and worse, rang, piercing Alex’s ear drums. He just had to be right under the
Alex stood under the shower head, making sure there was enough distance was covered between the two because, boundaries. Again, that awkward stretch of silence. The pattering of the water drops against the tiled floor and the rumbling of thunder outside was thankfully there to fill the atmosphere with something but that something just wasn’t enough.Alex was adamant on keeping his gaze anywhere but to his side where Xavier stood. With all these weird fuzzy feelings, he wasn’t ready to risk his sexuality not to mention how self-conscious he’d grow of his own body. T was no secret Xavier looked to be built like a god, as unrealistic as it was for someone in high school, but that fact was only made much clear when he stood there. Completely bare.Its not like he was a little twink, far from it really. He was just the right balance of height and muscle and made an effort to maintain a good enough body. Standing beside Xavier, however, made him feel like h
“Josh, I don’t think I can do this, lets break up,” The girl said, standing at Josh’s desk, the male lazily looking up at her. “Sure,” He said, raising a brow when the girl started sniffling. He sighed, supporting his head with his hand. He didn’t say anything wrong; she was the one who brought up breaking up yet here she was breaking into tears making him look like some asshole. The girl left in tears now whispers erupting in the classroom, all eyes on him. He sighed, tempted to laugh at how funny life was. He sat back in his chair, waiting for the lesson to begin. “People sure be quick to judge huh?” A guy came, sitting beside him, his hand smacking Josh’s back. “Right?” Josh smiled, knowing this guy had been backbiting him just yesterday yet had the balls to come with his cheap mask and pretend they were friends. Pathetic. This is why he only acknowledged Alex as his only friend even with so many claiming them to be friends. Alex wa
The sky was dark, not a star to give light to what lay below. With the moon nowhere to be found, candles were the only source of light to illuminate the gold, crystal embedded, coffin. In it, a still body with skin as pale as a diamond and hair as white as snow lay. The coffin took its place in the middle of the room under the opening to reveal the inky sky.Several hooded bodies encircled the golden resting places, all chanting in low unknown tongue with their features shadowed, in their hands carrying goblets filled with crimson liquid.One came forward carrying one bigger than the rest, decored even fancier than the coffin, in it, blood. His chanting grew louder, more crazed at the blood was poured over onto the body.Just as the robed strangers continued the ceremony Xavier suddenly awoke from the dream. Beads of sweat trickled down his body and matted his white locks. He sat up, running a hand through his hair, a sigh escaping his lips. His pulse was quick,
"Hey Alex, you need to see this" Josh waved over to Alex who was grabbing his lunch.Alex sat beside him, looking around he noticed that everyone was looking down at their phones. "Dude look at this," Josh said pointing at his phone.'Young girl found dead in woods behind North field High yesterday evening.'-"It's all over the news, they said this girl was found dead in the woods behind the school, they said that she was brutally tortured and had like a billion cuts and bruises," Josh shrieked."Actually these past weeks there's been an increase in murder cases." Alex couldn't wrap his head around it, are these somehow linked with a large number of people suddenly moving into the town."Look there's a picture of the girl.""She kinda looks familiar," Alex commented with furrowed brows"Wait isn't she from the other school across town; she was dating some guy here. How unfortunate. " Alex knew his friend would figure
Josh knocked at Alex's door, Jamie answering. "Hey look who it is, it's my beautiful princess," Josh said as he went on knee kissing Jamie's hand. "Joshy," she said scruffling his curly brown locks.Josh laughed asking the small blonde where her brother was. She held Josh's hand leading him to Alex's bedroom where Alex was found laying on his bed barely even dressed."Thank you, your highness." Josh said kissing her hand one more time Alex smacking the boy on the head "Don't even think about it, she's my sister." He said as he sat back down on his bed.Josh got up looking at Alex who looked like he just woke up from a nap. "Why aren't you ready? And why are you in your underwear?" Josh asked with an annoyed frown on his freckled features."What do you mean, I am ready." He said grabbing a nearby pair of flip-flops. Josh just smacked the flip-flops out of his hand. "I'm not letting you in my car looking like that." He said pushing the blonde into the bathr
Alex gulped what was his hundredth cup. He was sitting on the couch, a girl in a witch’s costume was beside him, running a hand on his chest. He was completely consumed by the spell of the alcohol and could barely register what was going on. He ran a hand through his hair before the girl beside him moved from her seat and instead sat on Alex's lap, her arms wrapped around his shoulders.Through hooded eyes, Alex looked at the female, not sure he enjoyed her on his lap, and even with all the alcohol in his system he still didn't feel right doing this. The girls on the other hand were just as intoxicated and didn't wait to smash their lips together. Again Alex could taste alcohol and lipgloss from the person, and again he didn't like it but this time he didn't push away. He let his hands rest on her sides as she continued.After several minutes the girl pushed away and that's when Alex got her off him and stood. He wiped the link streak on his cheek whilst navigati