Bitten By Love CH 3.3

 

After that crazy and intense scene, we finally closed the café. And it was just in time too because we only had thirty minutes before the game started. Will let me ride with him and the guards in the family car. In the back it was quiet and awkward until I playful pinched his nose. He slapped my hand away and laughed. I joined him and while leaning my head on his arm. He wrapped his arm around me as we rode to the campus in silence. But this time it wasn’t a bad silence but a good one.

We arrived at the campus and hurried to the gym before they shut the doors. While running I couldn’t help but notice a strange smell in the air as we passed the school security guards. We entered the gym room and saw it was full. I thought we wouldn’t find seats but luckily my sister waved to us. I nudged Will to follow and we sat next to her. She hugged me and giggled at Will and all he did was wave as a response.

“Thank the devils you made it. Xavier would not stop asking about you…oh look there he goes right now.” she pointed. I look over to Xavier who was on the bench with his team. He waves at me and I wave back. “Aww, you guys are so cute…Now scoot over so I can talk to Will.” she whispered. I shrug and move over so she could sit in the middle. Xavier stuck his tongue at me and I returned his gesture, laughing. This time my mark wasn’t burning because Will was too busy listening to my talkative sister.

The horn went off and the game had begun. I was never really a basketball fan, but just to see how good Xavier was, is worth the boredom. As the game was in motion a strange smell kept annoying my nose. I believe Will smelled it too because he was rubbing his nose more than usual. We both looked at each other as I pointed to my head. He winked at me, meaning ‘okay’.

“What is that strange smell?” I asked.

“I don’t know, but it is very irritating and seeing how no one else is bothered by it means we are the only two who can smell it.” he replied.

“So, should we follow the smell or sit here like it’s nothing?” I said.

“As much as I hate to admit it. We must stay put because wherever this smell is coming from is just a way to signal us out. I mean the hunters do have us on video remember.”

“That’s true. Plus, since they were able to get on campus so easily last time, it means someone here is a hunter undercover. I wonder who though?”

“Yeah, it could be anyone. So, for now just try and hold out.”

“I will, but this still doesn’t explain why we are the only two who smell this…could it be because of the mark?” I questioned. All he did was give me a ‘I don’t know’ look. I sighed and returned my attention to the game to help distract my nose. Xavier was playing now, and he was a skillful player. He scored his team fifteen points which put them in the lead. I cheered for him when he dunked the ball with one swoop. His team huddled him with hugs as the horn sounded. It was half-time now, which meant the teams were in break mode. I went down to the court to greet Xavier.

“I thought you would suck but it looks like you proved me wrong.” I joked. He laughed at my joke while touching my shoulder.

“I’m happy I could impress you. Plus, I’m happy you showed too. I remembered you telling me at the party that you weren’t a sports fan.” he said.

“Well I gave you my word and I always keep my word.” I stated, nudging his arm. He smirked at me and handed me a sheet of torn paper. I looked at it and saw his number was on it. “Well let’s hope I can make you keep more of your words as time goes on. Like maybe a date.” he said.

“I like that confidence and sure I would love too. Just name the time and place and I’ll be there.” He smiled at me as the horn went off.

“That’s weird half-time shouldn’t be over yet.” he mumbled. I looked at him with worry after hearing what he said. I tried to find Will but couldn’t spot him anywhere. My sister must have dragged him off somewhere.

“Just great.” I said, covering my ears. The smell started to grow worst, I looked towards the window ceiling. That's where the smell was coming from and then out of nowhere white bags started to drop from it. When they impacted the floor, a strong and fierce white powder filled the room.

“Damn it!”

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