The Monster That Is Me

Eliza’s POV



I started downstairs and was immediately hit with the smell of pancakes. A smile instantly spread across my face. I hit the bottom step and was squeezed into a bear hug by a little red head.

“You’re up! You’re walking! You’re….ohhhh!” He smiled wide running his hand over my face “You’re fucking gorgeous!”

I felt my cheeks heat up “Thanks.”

“Aww you just blushed. That was so adorable!” He grinned at me before jumping up and down clapping his hands together “Austin she’s so fucking adorable. I want a pretty dhamphir too!” He frowned looking like a five year old who lost his favorite toy. Suddenly his eyes lit up. Grabbing me by the waist he pulled me tightly into him. “I’ve decided to still her from you Austin.”

I heard a deep chuckle come from Austin who was slaving in front of the stove “Yeah, yeah whatever Alan. I’m not worried. I’m pretty sure you’re a raging flamingo anyway.” I couldn’t help but stare at Austin and think about how fucking hot he is. Austin turned and looked at me with a smirk on his face. “You’re pretty hot your damn self.” He winked at me before turning back around.

“Did….” My eyebrows ruffled in confusion. How did he know I was thinking that? “Did I say something out loud?” I asked the ginger who was pulling me towards the couch.

He shook his head rolling his eyes in the process “No, you didn’t hun. But macho man over here can read minds and uses it to his advantage.”

My eyes went big. That’s pretty fucking awesome I thought as Alan pushed me down on the couch. “Thanks!” Austin screamed from the kitchen

“Okay, you’re really going to have to stop doing that.” I chuckle lightly earning a laugh from Austin.

“I’m done….I promise I’m done.” He peaked around the corner flashing me a grin

“Let’s introduce ourselves.” Alan yelled loudly earning a groan from everyone in the room. He ignored them and continued talking “I’m Alan, but I’m sure you’ve already figured that out. I’m the sweetest, cutesiest ginger in the world.”

“Ginger Princess.” A man with semi-long black hair coughed out causing everyone to smile.

Alan stuck up his middle finger at him before folding his arms around his torso. A pout evident on his face. “Fine, be like that! Introduce yourself meanie.”

“Okay! Okay! If you insist Al.” He stated cockily causing the man beside him to roll his eyes “Valentino Artega…..Tino for short.” He stuck out his hand and I gladly shook it. “I’m …pretty much….” He paused shaking his head side to side “The coolest mother fucker in this mother fucking house.”

I laughed. I don’t know if it was because Tino was funny or because I can read him like an open book. He tries to be all hard and tough but really deep down, underneath all that ego, is a sweet boy. He’s someone who would always be there for you when you need them. Tino may fool some people, but he sure doesn’t’ fool me.

“Watch your mouth!” The man beside Tino with long brown hair stated

“What?” Tino laughed leaning back resting against the pillow of the couch “It’s the fucking truth!”

“What did I say?” He stated sternly. His hand popped Tino in the cheek. Tino glared at him as if he was angry but a different emotion was radiating off his skin…..love. The boy turned his attention to me and smiled “I’m Phil…..the mature one in the group.”

“Hey! I’m mature too!” Austin yelled from the kitchen

Phil’s skinned turned rosy red as a gruff chuckle escaped his mouth “At times Carlile……at times.”

Alan giggled loudly sounding like a school girl “Well! I’m going to go help cook!” “Don’t burn the house down!” Tino shouted at him. “I’d rather not be homeless because a ginger princess tried to cook.”

“Fuck you!” Alan flicked his middle finger up with a wide smile. He skipped out the front room “I’m a good cook……..sometimes.”

I laughed at the ginger before turning my attention to the only other person who hasn’t introduced himself to me....Aaron. I knew enough about him through Austin, but I still thought that he would be kind enough to do his own intro. I examined him intensively, reading his soul. I felt a chill run through my body. I wasn’t getting a very friendly vibe off him, in fact it was actually kind of scary.

Hate, he had a lot of hatred fuming off of him. But the weird thing is that the hatred is for himself. I turned my head to the side looking even deeper into his soul. He also feels something else, something that frightens me down to the bone. A deep, love filled lust for blood, but not just any blood. Mine. I shook my head lightly, that can’t be right. Why would he want my blood?

I felt a hand touch my back and I unintentionally jumped. “Hey….Eliza are you okay?”

I looked over into the warm eyes of Phil. “Y-yeah.” I turned my gaze back to Aaron. He starred back at me and I swore that there was lust in his eyes. I took a deep breath. My magic’s playing tricks on me. “Fine….just fine.”

Phil followed my gaze to Aaron and frowned “Aaron, why don’t you introduce yourself to Eliza.”

“You just did.” He mumbled shouting me a glance that I couldn’t quite interpret. Tino and Phil shot him a worried filled glance. Why were they worried? Where they afraid I would get mad and possibly hurt Aaron? He rolled his eyes. “yall are overdramatic.”

“Aaron, just introduced yourself!” Austin’s voice boomed from the hallway. He walked inside the front room and took a seat next to me. “It’s okay Aaron….you can do it.”

To say I was a little confused would be a lie. I’m completely perplexed like there is no tomorrow. Why was everyone so worried about him? Everyone was so worried, scared and concerned. Their emotions were literally suffocating me right about now. Glancing down at the amulet around my neck I noticed that it was shinning faintly. Well that’s weird.

“My name is Aaron.” He gasped avoiding my eye contact. He glanced at Austin who gave him an encouraging nod. “I’m new to the group.

I smiled and stuck out my hand “Well it’s nice to meet you Aaron.”

“Umm…” Aaron starred at my hand eagerly. I could since the battle going on inside his head. I really want to help him. But I can’t help him unless he let’s me in. “I…….I can’t. I just can’t!”

He stood up and started to walk away but stopped. I could see his body shaking, his muscle contracting. I could sense that he had….broken. Whatever he was fighting, whatever he was trying desperately to keep at bay, had broken free. It, whatever it is, had won. Glancing down again I noticed that my amulet was even brighter than before. It was a dull red. It was telling me that I’m in danger. But what’s putting me in danger.

“Aaron!” Phil stated calmly “Aaron, stay calm buddy.”

His body started to shake even more “I’m….I’m trying.” The veins in his neck began to turn a bright green. “I….I really am trying.” He turned to face me. His teeth had crown larger than life. His eyes were now green. All the veins in his body were visible, they too were green. By now my amulet was shining brightly.

Aaron’s eyes met mine and that’s when he snapped. He leaped in my direction but was pulled back by Tino. Aaron’s elbow flew into Tino’s face making him release his grip from the boy. He started running again but was grappled to the ground by Phil. By this time Austin was up and at Aaron too. All the commotion caused Alan to venture into the room. He gasped and began pulling on my arm.

“Come on we should go into Austin’s room.” He said tugging my arm

I shrugged him “No!”

“Alan! Get her out of here!” Austin yelled. I could sense he didn’t want to hurt Aaron, but wanted to protect me at the same time. “Take her to my room!”

Alan tugged me firmly startling me at how strong he was “Let’s go! Now!”

We turned around and made our way to the stairs. My amulet started to glow even brighter. Something was about to happen. I stopped in my tracks and turned to face the war in the room. Just as I did Aaron maneuvered his was around the guys and came straight for me.

Everything happened so fast. Aaron leaping at me like a Lion pouncing on a gazelle. I felt his teeth dig into my flesh. I could feel body heating up for I was using all the power I had to create a ball. A ball of energy that I prayed worked to keep Aaron from ripping me to shreds. A bright blinding purple flash rippled through the room. Everything began to get so blurry. I began to feel so fragile and weak.

“Are you okay?” Austin asked

“I’m fine.” I whispered looking at the Austin’s. I blinked my eyes, I’m seeing double of everyone. That can’t be good. I felt warm liquid dripping from my neck. I raised my hand and grazed across it. Bring my fingers up to my face I could see bright purple. I was bleeding “I’m….”

“Eliza!” Austin screamed

That was the last thing I heard before everything went black.

Notes

Sorry for going MIA guys. Please forgive me.