The clouds were heavily clustered together, forming an ambiguous grey cover. I raised my head to look, but the pouring raindrops made it difficult to catch even a glimpse of any hope for the sun to appear.
I stood for a moment next to the pole bearing the name of my street. Raindrops slid down the green metal sign onto my shirt, soaking it with their cold touch. I adjusted my umbrella, waiting for my school bus to arrive.
The sound of the rain seemed quieter than usual, perhaps because there was nothing for it to hit. The tree leaves were dead now. It was autumn. All that remained on the trees were black, harsh branches—twisted… ready to stab.
Stab? Not a usual thought for me.
Since this morning, I have felt a sense of doom... Church hymns have been flowing into my ears at a slow pace for days, but today, they were louder... louder than the beating of my heart. Yes, I am terrified. Something is going to happen—I know it.
The misty rain and the empty houses in the neighbourhood only heightened my anxiety, so I tried to find... the light at the end of the road. A golden lamp at the entrance of old Mr. Martin's house. His car wasn't there—perhaps he had already left.
I caught sight of..
?A black cat
This day is truly cursed. Dear God. Is..is it... staring at me? Right?! Wha—
I jolted a cutting through the haze. Thank Gods a loud sound rang in my ears. The bus had arrived, its bright lights
The door opened, so I lowered my umbrella and stepped inside to join my friend...
At that moment, I didn't know... what was about to happen to me, what hatefuleyes were watching, wishing me harm. Eyes that had paid for what was to come.
—
"Samael Crowell"
Silky blond hair, almost white due to its shine. Vivid green eyes—a stark contrast to our lifeless town, Rock Hall. Popular and full of himself. Handsome, with a deep dimple and a wide, friendly smile. Perfect
How dare he
His loud voice fills the room, his laughter echoing in my head. Does he ever stop talking with his annoying group? Gossip, lies, hypocrisy—but not him. No, he's the angel among them, laughing at everything… as if nothing could ever wipe that cursed smile off his face. Right? I want-
"You! Aziel Halley, stop staring at your classmate and focus on the lesson!"
My body stiffened as the entire class turned their eyes toward me. I lowered my head, clenching my jaw, only to catch a glimpse of Samael looking away—as if he were the one embarrassed, for me. sure he's being stared at...
Disgusting
I gripped my shirt, a wave of nausea washing over me. I can't wait for this school day to be over… —
I glanced at the window ..My beautiful black cat...waiting. But not for much longer