Chapter 3

STACY

“ T-thank you “ I said awkwardly as I stood in front of our University while Gray is staring intently at me, I bit my lower lip because of the weird sensation his stares ere giving me.

I gasp as I feel a ticklish electricity when he caress my left cheek suddenly, he looks at me with his silver eyes with so much sadness

“ I don’t want to leave but I need to, promise me to take care of yourself, please? “ he stated as he look at me pleadingly, I look away and take a step back to get off from his touch, my heart was pierced with pain because of what i did, but this is the best way to make sure that I’m safe. I am his mate but he’s willing to let me go just this easy? I didn’t know that mate bonds are this weak.

“ Stacy - “

“ I need to go, please don’t come back “ I cut him off and did my best to control my emotions as I hurriedly walk inside the University, as soon as I entered the girl’s dormitory my tears suddenly stream down my face.

I forcefully tap my chest because of unexplainable pain I’m feeling right now, I feel hurt because he’s going to leave me but I’m most hurt to the fact that I hurted him.

“ Stop, stop, make it stop “ I whispered continuously because the pain is so intense that it almost feel like I was hurt physically.

I probably misspoke awhile ago and I’m taking back what I said, mate bonds are so strong and it’s the main reason I need to get it off before it even get deeper, it’s scaring me.

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My eyelids are on the verge of closing because of boredom while my professor’s teaching at the front, it’s been one week and that asshole didn’t came back just like what I told him to do and I know I’m being a hypocrite but I’m mad at him for doing what I told him. How dare he told me I’m his mate? How dare he ravaged my body and make it his and walk away from me just like that?

I’ve been sleepless these nights, I’m uneasy and is continuously looking for his presence, I hate to say this but I fucking miss him so much, I want to kiss him, hug him , sniff him and hear his voice. My mood’s always gloomy from that day, I can’t even force a freaking smile dammit.

“ Gosh “ I muttered frustratedly, I feel weak, probably because I didn’t ate properly for the whole week. My friends keep bugging me for what happened to me that night and why I’m so quiet, I know they’re worried but I just can’t tell them that ‘ Hey,I had sex with a vampire and he happened to be my mate but I pushed him away that’s why I’m freaking gloomy today’

I pouted my lips as I feel some presence at my side, I don’t usually mind people around me but this presence is somewhat familiar and heart warming. I slowly look at my left side but ended up shrieking because of shock gaining the whole class’ attention.

His silver eyes met mine and I can feel the strange warm sensations it always give me, his eyes glimmered with intense happiness as he stare at me intently.

“ What’s wrong Ms Evans? “ My professor asked me making me feel nervous,

“ Sorry Sir, I think I shocked her unintentionally, “ Gray answered my professor and the latter just nodded and slightly bowed his head then continued explaining,

I straightened my back as I sit properly, looking at the front but secretly checking him out on my side vision. He looks pale, of course he’s a vampire, what I’m thinking? But he looks stress and tired? Is he alright? Why did he came back? Did he missed me? How did he entered the University? I’m pretty sure he’s not a student here before-

“ You look cute as you think deeply , mate “ he stated making me unconsciously gasp because of the sudden surge of sensations brought by his baritone deep and husky voice.

I hitched my breath when he suddenly rest his head on my shoulder and closed his eyes, I was about to move away when his arms move and embraced my left arm making me unable to get away.

“ I’m tired baby, just let me be for awhile , please? “ he said and opened his eyes looking up to me as he pout, oh fuck my heart! And without even thinking I nodded and give in to his adorable way of persuasion.

I stare at him as his breathing started to get even, is he sleeping? I feel sad as I look at his handsome face , he looks really tired. I move my hand and run my fingers through his hair and then I move downward to caress his pale and cold cheeks.

But then the realization hit me and I nervously look around, shit we’re at class! I was about to wake him up when I notice that everyone’s on the room isn’t paying attention to us, what’s happening? I gasp as I met my professors eyes and I was about to explain when he just smiled at me and continued as if nothing happened.

Even though I find it quite weird I let it pass and take that opportunity to admire Gray’s face, and with just a few minutes of having him near me my heart and whole mood change miraculously , damn this mate bond.

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“ So, you’re Gray Warren? “ Kylie stated as he look intently at Gray who’s still clinging unto me, he jus nodded like a child looking so innocently adorable. I noticed how my friend’s cheeks blush and it made me pissed for unknown reason, am I fucking jealous? The fuck.

“ Oh shit what a cute guy “ Jona said as he look at Gray dreamingly, I rolled my eyes as my annoyance just get intense, damn what the hell I’m feeling right now?

Gray surprisingly make an emotionless face making him quite intimidating but hot at the same time, is he trying to flirt with my friends? In my fucking presence?!

As if he felt my annoyance, Gray encircled his arms around my waist and look at me while pouting

“ Why are you mad? I’m not smiling at them anymore, see? “ he said sadly as he point out to his serious face. I bit my lower lip as I found him so adorable while doing that thing, my friends eyed us curiously .

“ By the way, what’s the relationship between you two? “ Jona asked curiously as she stare at us intently, and because of that I forcefully push Gray away from me making him frown with annoyance because of lost of contact,

“ Babyy “ he whined making me and my friends gasp in surprise as his eyes quickly turned into a deep shade of red.

“ Oh my god! Jona take Stacy away “ Kylie stated panicking , Jona hold me at my arms and was about to drag me away when Gray suddenly appeared in front of us with his red eyes and black marks from his neck up to his cheek,

“ Why are you taking my baby away from me? Move “ he stated as he look directly at Jona’s eyes making her obey him because of his hypnotic ability. My heart’s racing fast,is he mad?

I hold him at his both cheeks automatically calming him down, his appearance quickly changed back to it’s normal form and I can see sadness in his eyes.

“ Sorry baby, I just don’t want them to take you away from me “ he explained and hugged me tightly, I let out a sigh as I find myself unable to get mad at him even for a little bit. I run my fingers through his hair and look at my friends who’s still looking at nowhere without moving a bit.

“ Gray? Can you bring them back? “ I asked him calmly and he nodded adorably making me smile, he let go from the hug but still holding me on the waist with his one arm and then click his fingers creating a sound, as if on a cue my friends feel down to the ground weakly, I hurriedly walk towards them and guide them to sit to the nearest bench.

“ S-Stacy, he- he’s a vampire, you should- “ Kylie weakly stated trying to help me. My friends always take me away from vampires whenever we see one, it is to prevent me from having panic attacks, actually i’m fine dealing with them if I already know them but if it’s someone I don’t really know I always end up fainting. Well for Gray’s case, I didn’t have any panic attacks or even a little bit of fear, maybe it’s because of the bond.

“ I’m fine, I know him “ I answered her making her sigh with relief, Jona is quiet but is also looking so weak.

“ I’m sorry, I just don’t want someone taking my baby away from me, please forgive me” Gray stated looking so apologetically.

“ How can you be fine with a vampire Stacy? And are you together? He calls you baby- “

“ He’s quite special- “ I answered and i felt how Gray’s mood get intensely high, “ But we’re not on a relationship, he just likes calling me with that endearment “ and with that Gray pouted and looked at me with teary eyes, damn this adorable vampire.

My friends just stared at us curiously but keep quiet because of fear that they’ll make Gray mad.

“ B-by the way, h-how old are you? “ Jona tried to start a conversation after the awkward silence,

“ I’m 1, 456 years old “ Gray answered casually as if he didn’t did anything earlier, but my friends just look at him with wide eyes which made me puzzled,

“ What? Don’t give us that kind of reaction silly, he’s a vampire for goodness sake “ I said as I chuckle, Gray stared at me while smiling making me stop awkwardly.

My friends looked at each other and forced a smile, I was about to ask them what’s wrong when Gray suddenly stand up,

“ Sorry baby, something urgent, gotta go now. Be sure to eat properly and take rest aye? “ he said and leaned to give me a peck on my lips as he vanish quickly from our sight.

I was at shock but then was immediately pulled back into reality when I heard my friends let out a sig of relief.

“ Did he scared you that much? “ I worriedly asked them,

“ I- I think you should stay away from him “ Kylie muttered making me caught off guard,

“ What do you mean? I thought you’ll be happy to know that I was able to be f-friends with a vampire-”

“ He’s a whole different story Stacy! Can’t you see that he’s fucking creepy? This University has special force that makes vampires unable to use their freaking special abilities! It is to limit their desire for fresh blood especially they are in a mixed human and vampire University “ Jona stated totally freaking out,

“ B-but - “

“ Didn’t you notice? He’s not wearing a black bracelet, it means he’s not a student here! And his eyes, Stacy vampires’ eyes are totally red! They can’t change its fucking color, I don’t know why you don’t notice that” Kylie stated with clear frustration on her face.

W-What are they talking about? I don’t understand a single thing.

“ You see, we want you to accept the existence of vampires so you’ll be able to live normally without trust issues and fears but Stacy, you must stay away from that guy. “ Jona commented and reach out for my hands,

“ I should stay away from him? “ I said unsure, it fucking hurts hearing those words from my friends, my heart just can’t accept the fact that I can’t be with him.

“ Remember this Stacy, if he ever comes back do everything you can to avoid him, he’s a bad news, he’s a creep. Stacy, vampires can only live for 300 years, I don’t know if you have forgot about that but it’s a freaking fact “ Kylie stated emphasizing every word to make me understand how complicated and vague Gray’s identity is.

Even if it hurts, I think I should trust what my friends are telling me, I guess trusting Gray is way too quick given the fact that we have just been together for 2 different days.