Monster Academy - The Blood of Mermaids - Chapter Thirteen

Castle of Myths:
Alex didn't mean to go back to their dorm, and she certianly didn't expect to see Darren. She was just going to sneak in and quickly grab her books. But then she saw him on the bed. Sitting there, waiting for her.

"Alex..." He said, standing up and walking over to her, she couldn't move an inch. She felt like she couldn't breathe. A fish out of water, no pun intended. He wrapped his arms around her. "I didn't mean to leave you last night....I was just so shocked. About everything that was happening. But no matter what. I'm here for you."

He tightened his grip around her, trying to make it secure and comforting. But she just pulled away from him and glared, he looked at her confused. "Alex? What's wrong?"

"Don't you Alex me. I saw you coming back from Diana's dorm this morning. Don't you dare try to lie to my face." He just stared at her in shock, while she glared in rage. He stepped back from her. He wondered though, did she know what happened?

"I...Alex....I just...there was no one else I could go to....it was horrible for you I know...but also me....I couldn't handle it." She just scowled. Her aura eyes which seemed cool at first seemed to somehow be ablazed.

"Shut up! You were with here! I stayed here all night waiting Darren! All night! And you came here this morning like it was the walk of shame!" She screamed at him, tear running down her face. "I needed you and you just left me to spend the night with her!" She turned away from him.

Darren just stared at her, he sighed. He really screwed up. He walked up to Alex and wrapped his arms around her again, not letting her go. She started to struggle, but he wouldn't let go.

"Let me go dammit! Darren! Darren!" Darren wouldn't let go either. He kept holding her, while also a few tears fall down his face. He kept holding her until she calmed down.

"Alex,,," He said, his voice soft and dry...

She didn't look at him until he took her face in his hands and forced her to look into his eyes. They stared at one another for a bit.