Bright, shining one

I watched him eat his food. I sighed. I don't remember going here with him. I looked at the paper bag beside me, it was the eight books that I wanted to buy earlier. I also looked at my plate which was already empty because of him, he threatened me that he would kiss me if I wasn't going to eat my lasagna so I immediately finish it as soon as possible. Blackmailer of the year.

"What are you doing there?" I asked him. He stopped from eating to looked at me and smiled. He pointed out the paper bag which is beside me and started to explain his side.

"I saw you in the bookstore and noticed that you let go that books. I think you were sad even if you don't show it, I could feel it. Damn, you're so cute." As much as I wanted to rolled my eyes at him, I stopped it.

"And?" I said seriously, talking about what happened earlier. How does he got there? were he following me ever since?

"And what?" His forehead creased in confusion. I frowned and wanted to slap my face because of frustration. "Oh," I looked at him again with hope. "As I was saying, I bought your remaining books and followed you because I wanted to give it to you but as replacement you need to give me your name." He said as if we're having a normal conversation. He is unbelievable. He keeps being innocent around me and I hate him for that.

"So, are you going to give me your name, my little savior?" He humbly stared at me but mocking me at the same time!

"No." I answered firmly. He suddenly became sad. I ignored him but I feel guilty by looking the books beside me and thinking about his efforts. Damn this guy! He literally frustrates me the most. "Fine. It's Eleanor." I said, almost whispering.

"Bright, shining one." He was smiling like an idiot as if it was the most beautiful name he heard in his entire life. I looked at him with so much confusion when he suddenly turned his gazed at me. He smiled even more. "That's the meaning of your name, stupid." My forehead creased as I remembered something. I think I heard this before.

I looked outside and stared at the full moon. Shock was all over my face as it gave me chills.

"Why?" I heard him asked. I stared at him as I realized something. When I'm with him or he's around, it will be a full moon. Believe it or not, I'm starting to be crazy. I don't know if I'm just being delusional or what.

"Tell me, is it full moon?" I questioned him with so much desperation. I hope it's not, because I really don't know what to do if..

"Yes, it is full moon, why?"

"I need to go." I immediately said and stood up as I get my things and walked out from that restaurant. I almost ran just to get away from him, all I'm thinking is to get home right away. Too much information are driving me crazy. Enough for today.

I was annoyed by some guys who intercepted my way... again. Damn it, Eleanor! Why are you so unlucky today? You probably have birthmark on the ass. I sighed in annoyance. Now, these guys are totally snatchers than the guys earlier.

"Look bro! It looks like she went shopping or something." The guy said who was laughing as he observed me from head to toe.

The other guy suddenly whistle as they stared at me as if they wanted to do something to me.

"I guess, we got the jackpot!" They all laughed in chorus as they started to surrounded me by them. I was busy trying to calm myself and didn't realized that I was already crying in fear while hugging my knees as I closed my eyes, letting my destiny to happened. I could feel their hands on me as they started to harassed me.

When I was a kid, I didn't know who I am, it's like I'm having a hard time to find myself. I'm not a lonely kid, I'm just choosing to be alone in my darkness world. I just don't want to drag someone in it. I can't think, I don't even know what I want in life. There's so much thing that I wanted to discover in myself, whether I'm a good person or a bad one. I wanted to express myself but it's a kind of the thing that I was having a hard time. As much as I want to express my anger to my father, I can't. Because I'm already dead inside.

But all of a sudden, we heard a noise from somewhere. As soon as I opened my eyes I saw Lewis Everett who was glaring at them with so much anger. He glanced at my situation for a moment, making him mad even more. I could feel the tension between them. The next thing I knew, Lewis had beaten them one by one with merciless. I was amazed at the speed with which he fought them. There's a time that they got the chanced to hit Lewis but for him it was nothing. Seconds had passed, those assholes were already lying on the cold ground. Almost shouting from pain.

I looked at him with teary eyed and the time was suddenly became slow as we shared our sight with each other. He slowly walked to me as if I was the only one he sees. He knelt down so we could be equal, he held my both cheeks gently. I could feel his sadness for what happened to me. It wasn't his fault. I should have stayed with him.

"I shouldn't let you go away from me. You're my bright shining one, Eleanor." He was mad but even more worried while looking at me. "Give me a chance, Lea. Let me see your true self. I want to know you more.. will you let me?"

It was full moon when we stared at each other again as if it were the first time. And for the very first time, I let him show my emotions nor my weakness perhaps.

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