Ivy
If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that I, Ivy Carter, am a terrible runner. But here I am running from a beast in the middle of the dark and oddly cold forest, my legs taking off in full speed like a pair of propellers.
My heart beat rages in my ear as I run into branches,overgrown leaves and thorns. Do I know where I am?, no, do I know where I'm running to?, also no.
The roar just a few kilometers away from me escalates the rhythm of my breathing, my heart almost at the verge of exploding with fear.
“Somebody help me, anyone!” I scream, but the forest is isolated and again cold. I can't even remember how I got here.
I slip and fall face down to the ground with a thud once I come in contact with the shrubs.
My feet ache in pain and fatigue as soon as I spring up from the ground, looking for the best exit or a place to hide.
The beast roars again but this time it was closer than ever.
It charges at me springing in front of me just centimeters away from my face. I scream in fear falling on my butt as I shake uncomfortably.
It roars and rages as it comes closer. With every step it's eyes sparkled in the shade of crimson.
Oh fuck, I'm going die,I'm going to die, I'm going to die.
It growls loudly, as it stands on its two feet. Its towering frame and large size was enough to make me wet my pants.
It flashes its razor sharp teeth that dripped with saliva at me, sensing my intense fear.
Just when I was so sure that I would be dinner, something like a flash of lightning strikes the beast and right before my very eyes it was on the ground fighting with some other kind of giant dog.
I crawl backwards away from the scene as things begin to get bloody. The beast wails but fights back. Nothing I was seeing made sense and it all happened too fast and before I knew it the beast became still on the ground lifeless.
My eyes pop in surprise and curiosity and I take a better look at the dog. Its fur had the color of snow and it was the size of a lion.
“Wait you're not a dog, you're a wolf”
It turns around at me with piercing eyes that reminded me of the ocean, mesmerizing and chaotic.
Its chest rises and falls with the rhythm of its heavy breathing.
I continue to stare in awe at it.
Its fur is so shiny and magnificent.
I just want to touch it.
I had no idea when my hand left my side, it was only when it began to take a step back that I came to my senses.
“Oh I'm sorry” I blurt.
It growls slowly, shaking its head from side to side.
Something's wrong.
“Do you need help?” I ask
But of course it doesn't answer. It growls again and it morphs into a human form. Standing tall on his own two feet.
It turned into a man.
He's naked!!
I gasp, holding my mouth with both hands.
Just before my eyes can meet his face something or someone shakes me to my very core and my world begins to vibrate and everything vanishes.
“Ivy, wake up!”
I gasp sitting up straight, looking around frantically for the naked man till I realize I'm on my bed.
“Ivy snap out of it” comes my mom still shaking me
“I'm up mom, I'm up!” I groan
“You sleep like a log” she says letting go of me “just like your dad”
I rub my eyes groaning again “do you really have to bring Dad into this?”
I can literally feel her rolling her eyes.
I feel the sheets being yanked away from me.
“Get up, we've got packing to do”
“Pack for what?” I yawn
“We're moving, get your ass up now”
“We're moving today? I thought you said next week” I ask in shock
“Yes we're moving today. Now!” she says going downstairs
Ever since mom and dad separated things have been a whole lot shitty for me.
I still can't believe this is happening and all so fast and I'm supposed to just leave everything and everyone that I love behind.
It feels like we're running away.
We used to be so happy. All three of us.
Mom has become less endearing and dad seems to have fallen off the face of the earth. No calls, no texts. It's like he never existed.
“Ivy, don't make me come up there!”
“I'm coming!”
It didn't take long till we were able to put everything in boxes, well at least the things mom thought were important enough to take with us.
The truck driver had already started putting things in the truck and before I knew it , it was time to go.
Mom didn't hesitate to jump into her car but I on the other hand had to take some time to look around a bit.
I guess she noticed it was hard for me because she let me take all the time I needed.
I pull myself together and finally get in.
“Alright let's get out of this dump before the neighbors notice we're gone”
“It's only 4:30 in the morning mom, I'm sure they're still asleep” I chuckle, putting on my seat belt.
Mom wanted us gone before anyone would notice, she had a thing against the neighbors. Said they were always trying to cast an evil eye on her.
She fixes the rear view mirror and reapplies her lipstick before finally driving off with the truck driver trailing behind us.
Well there goes my life.
And just like that we were gone.
As we zoom past all the houses mom tries to start a conversation with me about being glad she got custody of me then babbles about us doing mother and daughter stuff but my mind wanders off as I think about the dream I had.
The truth is this isn't the first time I've dreamed of this exact thing. The sequence was slightly different but it always ended with my savior being faceless.
The thought of his perfectly sculpted body makes my heart skip a beat.
Everything about him was so perfect. I guess that's why he's a dream. If he was real he'd definitely be a Greek god especially with those eyes.
I just wish he wasn't just a figment of my imagination.
“Ivy are you drooling?!”
“No!”
IvyAfter ten solid hours of mom driving she finally swerves into a neighborhood and into a driveway.We would have gotten here sooner if not for the fact that she had to continually stop for me to puke due to my intense motion sickness, I'm just glad I made it here with my organs intact.I get out of the car to take in some fresh air and check out the surroundings but the size of our new home takes me by surprise.It's big, wait scratch that, it's huge.“Mom, where'd you get the money to get this house?” I ask suspiciously.“Oh from the money your father left off, I deserve it and more anyway” she says opening the door “well don't stand there come check it out”“But the only money dad left was for my college fund” I reply heading to the front door.She sighs “Oh honey we'll talk about that later”“Mom”“Oh stop your whining and come on in” she says, taking me by the hand as she leads me in.I gasp at the interior. It's the definition of luxury. Luxury we can't afford.My stomach chur
IvyI splash cold running water on my face mentally preparing myself for today's version of what I call a nightmare. My stay here has been more than shitty and there's nothing I can do about it.Exhaling deeply, I pick up my bag off the bathroom floor and come out of the stalls already reciting my day's activities in my head.They are quite simple.Don't get noticed,stay low, avoid Aria and Freya.“Well, well , well, look who decided to come out of her hiding spot” comes a familiar voice that rings in my ear. I shoot my head up in shock as I gasp.Aria stares at her reflection at the bathroom mirror applying lipstick.No, no, no, not today!There she was Aria Vlad, the most popular girl in the university, my rival and bully.You'd think bullying stops at highschool but unfortunately it doesn't.I hold on to the strap of my book bag till my knuckles turn white. I try to keep a brave face but I can tell by Aria's expression that I'm doing a terrible job.“What do you want Aria?”She lau
IvyProfessor Caden continues to address the class as he responds to meaningless questions majorly asked by the girls who obviously just wanted to get his attention.His expression is nothing less than bored as he continues to answer them patiently. This has gone on for about thirty minutes into our learning hours. But I don't mind, I can stare at his gorgeous face all day.“Um Mr Caden sir” comes a whiny voice from the far left side of our class. A voice I know too well.We all turn to Aria who raises her hand in an attempt to get his attention as she twirls her hair with her manicured finger.Low mumbles fill the room in annoyance. We are all tired of her pointless questions but no one is seemingly bold enough to confront her.“One more question Mr Caden” she continues.Professor Caden's eyes land on her as his sparkly blue eyes glint with a hint of irritation which makes me chuckle.He is just as sick of her as we are.“Alana isn't it?” He asks, looking towards her lazily.She smil
IvyI tiptoe down the stairs making sure mom doesn't hear me leave my room.I intentionally woke up way earlier so I can leave the house without her seeing me. I don't want to have another conversation with her.I'm half way through the door when the lights turn on and I freeze.“You're up early, leaving so soon without me?” she asks.My shoulders fall as I turn around towards the direction of her voice but her appearance throws me off.I stand in horror looking at the clothes she has on.“Mom, what are you wearing?” I ask, pinching my nose in order to prevent myself from having a seizure.Who is she going to see dressed like this?The green V neck halter top she has on showed a concerning amount of her breasts and the fact that she's wearing my old mini skirt from highschool really isn't helping.“Is that anyway to greet your mother?”“Mom, why are you dressed like this?” I ask, fully tired.“To drop you off at school silly, I can't let my sweet daughter walk all the way there” She s
IvyI lay in bed allowing my mind to replay the thought of professor Caden saving me. With each thought my heart skips a beat and I hug my pillow.“He saved me” I smile “He touched my hand too”Just like the way he saved me in that forest. Maybe he's my guardian angel or maybe my knight in shining armor.I squeal into my pillow.I should thank him.I bite my lips once I realize he'll probably be really busy.The only place to fully have his attention is his office.My face heats up at the thought of being in an enclosed room with him.I shake my head in an attempt to eradicate the nasty thoughts that start to creep into my head.But I can't help myself.My mind drifts off to his eyes, his lips, his firm strong hands that I'm suddenly beginning to crave for. To touch me again and wrap around my body.My knees go weak as a shiver goes down my core as more thoughts come rushing in.The wetness of my panties becomes palpable as I squeeze my legs together.A soft sigh escapes my lips and
Ivy I haven't heard from Aria since yesterday, Freya seems to be on her best behavior too. She seems so lost without Aria leading her around.I really don't care though, I'm just glad that they've finally decided to leave me alone.I head into the nearest cafe that's just a few blocks around the campus to get some coffee since that's all I can afford at the moment.I'm sure by now the owner of the place would have known me just by my shadow since I come here quite often.But I'd have to admit, they make really good coffee.The bell above the door jingles and the melody fills my ears pleasantly as I step into the small building.I order my usual and take a seat at the edge of the back. I plug in my headphones and put my songs on shuffle.A nagging feeling that I'm being watched begins to creep up on me and I turn towards the direction where the energy is coming from.I catch a girl removing her gaze from my direction just in time to know she was staring.I furrow my brows feeling disc
CadenI sit on the rear end of my car stretching my arms upwards while taking in the musky breeze from the trees that surrounds me.I inhale slowly, letting the familiar scent fill my nostrils while I listen to every chirp and every branch rustling against each other.I exhale slowly, putting down my hands while I open my eyes.Today is a work free day for me.That means no students, and no irritational humans, just me by myself. And what better way to spend your time alone than in the woods?I stumbled upon this place a few years ago and ever since then I couldn't stop coming here.I've always felt a powerful pull here like something is waiting for me.I also come here to be alone and think, it's my own haven away from the background noise that comes along with being domesticated or as my father would say ‘a sophisticated breed'.I take off my shoes so I can feel nature more deeply. This is the fastest way for me to connect.As soon as my feet hit the ground my heart skips a beat and
CadenMy gaze shifts back to my father who in turn gives me a sheepish smile.“Father?”Mrs Carter clamps her hand together and smiles at me widely.“What's all the silence for, we should be happy”she giggles.I squint my eyes at her trying to see what she's getting at.She hugs him tightly.“Your father and I are in love and we're getting married”Von and I gasp at the same time and Ivy almost jumps out of her seat.Seems like she wasn't aware of this either.I take a step back not knowing what to say.What am I supposed to say?“Damn this is awkward,” Von says.“What?” She asks before kissing my father on the cheek and my heart beat stops for a second “Aren't you guys happy for us?”The room goes dead silent and none of us speak for what seems like an eternity.“Ivy doesn't look too good” Von finally says and I scan her demeanor. He's right, she looks like she might get a heart attack.She shouldn't be here, all this is too much for her.Why would they do this? They know damn well t