Enchantress by Kenzhie A. (books for students to read .TXT) 📖

around the room like he is looking for something or someone? And his eyes finally stopped.. They stopped at my direction! Our eyes locked for a short time then he looked away when his uncle called his attention.

"Ellis go find an empty seat---" His uncle didn't even finish speaking when he moved briskly and to my astonishment, he sat on the empty seat behind me.

"Seems like my nephew knows how to find a good seat." Mr. Wright said jokingly and my classmates laughed again except for Patrice' girls and William.

"Well, I hope to have a pleasant relationship with you all." Mr. Wright said flashing a dashing smile to everyone and gave me a fleeting glance. It was so fast that I wasn't sure if it was really for me.

"It's a pleasure meeting you Mr.Wright and I also wish to have a pleasant relationship with you and.. Ellis. I'm sure History class will be so much fun." Anna said in a meaningful and seductive way then she winked at Ellis which made me want to snort---Anna is one of Patrice' barbie girlfriends. They're popular, pretty, sexy, and mean and I don't care. Now, I can't understand why I suddenly feel annoyed with her actions and worst I hated all the girls drooling at Ellis. Actually, almost all the girls are fascinated on both of them. Well, I can't blame them. They're like models who came out of some high-end glossy magazine.

"Sure, sweetheart. I certainly hope so." Mr. Wright replied in an amused smile.

I was very curious about Ellis' reaction so I turned my head to peek when I almost screamed out of surprise to see him looking at me as well. I was caught and felt my cheek burning in embarrassment. Was he looking at me the whole time? And the weird thing is that it feels like I had looked at those dark green eyes before and not only in my dreams but a long time ago. They're so uncannily familiar.

"Hey, Zy! Do you like him that much?" Natasha whispered and elbowed me to get my attention.

"H-huh?" I jolted blushing and tore my gaze away from him. Natasha just giggled when she saw my reaction.

"So, are there any questions?" Mr.Wright suddenly asked.

"How old are you?" Melissa asked flashing her flirtatious smile. She's also one of Patrice circle of friends---Now I'm convinced that Birds of the same feathers flock together.

"Old enough to be your History teacher, Sweetie." He answered with a smile.

"Do you have a girlfriend?" Melissa asked again looking thrilled.

"That's a secret sweetheart."

"Then how about Ellis?" Anna prompted smiling curiously.

"Why don't you ask him, sweetie? Now, let us begin. Please open your books now on the last discussion you had with Mr.Thompson." Mr.Wright said smiling.

He seems to be enjoying the attention he's getting from his pretty students. He doesn't even look like a teacher. I stared at him. He's wearing a black v-necked sweatshirt---Which somehow shows his collarbone and muscular chest. He paired it with dark jeans and black leather boots and without his glasses, he looked more like a bad-ass college student than a teacher.

Hmmm.. having a gorgeous History teacher is not a bad thing. But I'm not interested in Mr.Wright, what I'm interested about is why Ellis is in my dreams and why is he suddenly here? How did he save me?

"Zy, you have an intense look towards Mr.Wright as well. Which one do you like more?" Natasha teased me again and I'm somewhat bothered and embarrassed that Ellis might have heard it.

"Stop it." I said seriously.

"Alright, let's talk later." She said, giggling.

The class continued in a normal way but for me it was still surreal. How can a guy in my dreams be in the same class as mine? And he is just behind me for Pete's sake! I was tensed the whole hour and was thankful when the bell rang. I hurriedly went to my Biology class. It's a good thing Natasha is not in my Biology class. She will have to wait later before she can tease me again.

 

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"Alright class, find a new lab partner and begin right away." Mrs.Peterson instructed. I looked around to find a partner and saw Chris approaching me. He's a smart boy and seems nice so it would be good if we'll become lab partners.

"Hi! Do you have a lab partner already?"

"Yes, she does."

I was surprised to see Ellis when I turned around. He's in my Biology class too?!

"Oh, that's too bad." Chris said and went away to find a new lab partner.

"Why did you tell him I have a lab partner?" I asked a bit annoyed of his actions. As much as I want to question him about a lot of things, I also feel bothered because of his presence.

"Because you have." He replied nonchalantly.

"What? Who?"

"Me." He said with a smirk and it irritated me that he is acting coolly while my heart is beating uncontrollably.

"Since when?" I asked stubbornly.

"Since now. Why do you ask so many questions? Are you a journalist? Just get on with it, will you not?" He said mockingly and it made my blood boiled out of proportion.

"What?! You---"

"Miss Hayes, What seems to be the problem between you and..Mr.Wright, is that correct?"

"That's right Mrs.Peterson. My name is Ellis Wright and there's no problem with my lab partner. We're just in the middle of discussing about the lab activity for today right, Zylen?" He said, smiling charmingly for the first time that I couldn't think well and just agreed to whatever he is saying.

"Y-yeah."

"Alright then be done with your lab activity." Mrs.Peterson said and went back to what she's been doing.

“Yes, ma'am.” We chorused.

 

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We're in the middle of our lab activity but I can't focus on it. I wanted to ask so many questions to Ellis but I don't know what and how to start. He might think that I'm weird and just laugh at me. I sighed instead.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Huh?" I was surprised to hear his concerned voice. He seemed to have some kind of a split personality. One moment, he acts coldly, then he will act like he is really concerned about me. What a complex person!

"You seem to be worried about something." He said, staring at me with those hypnotizing green eyes like an emerald shining brightly.

"Would it hurt you if I say, I'm bothered by your presence?" I blurted out without thinking.

"Definitely." He said smiling faintly.

Ugh.. Why do you even have that gorgeous smile? I couldn't think well!

"Do you think I'm weird?" I asked out of the blue which made him chuckle. It's a good thing Mrs.Peterson is busy and didn't seem to notice them.

"Somewhat you are."

"I thought so too." I sighed.

"Hey, what's the matter?" He asked laughing softly. It's really mesmerizing to hear his laugh.

"Have we met before?" I asked all of a sudden and his smile faded away and somehow it made me regret that I'd asked him that, but I need to know.

"No." He said steely.

"How about yesterday? I think I saw you and in my dreams---"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" He sounded angry this time but I could see it in his eyes that he is hiding something very important from me. I was about to say something when the bell rang. He hastily grabbed our lab sheet and submitted it to Mrs.Peterson then he went out of the room without looking at me.

He's definitely hiding something and I'm gonna find out what it is. I said to myself determined to get the truth out of him.

 

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"Wow, Zy you look stunning! That's definitely the dress." Natasha exclaimed nodding her approval while looking at my dress. We're in my aunt Stephanie's favorite boutique downtown. We went here after school and now I'm fitting in the dress that Natasha has selected for my masquerade ball this coming Saturday. My birthday is originally on Sunday but aunt Stephanie will be flying back to New York for another business trip. So, we decided to have it the day before my birthday so my aunt can be there to celebrate it. I was forced to agree to have a masquerade ball because Natasha insisted it would be fun and since I'm a shy person, it would benefit me having to wear a beautiful mask and would give me more courage to socialize with the guests.

"Are you sure? You know I'm not used to wearing this kind of clothing."

"Of course! That blue dress complements your blue eyes. It's perfect, Zy. Trust me."

"Okay. How about you? Pick yours. It's aunt Stephanie's treat since you acted as the event coordinator for my birthday in her stead." I said smiling.

"Really?! aunt Stephanie surely is an angel!." She blurted excitedly and went to look for a dress.

It was past seven when we finished our shopping and Natasha went on ahead since her mom needs her help about something. It was okay since Mr.Pearce will be fetching me at any moment. I've already called him and he's on his way.

"Seems like it might take some time before Mr.Pearce will arrive." I sighed and went at the nearest bench to wait for him there. I decided to just read the book that I've bought last time. Then I remembered the scary apparition. I looked around nervously. It's already dark but there are still some people everywhere. I felt relieved and opened the book to start reading. It was just a few minutes past when I felt a sudden chill at the back of my neck. I immediately turned around and was too shocked to scream when I saw the dark scary apparition approaching me. It looks like a dark smoke forming a skeleton-like face covered with a dark cloak all over its body. It's making a horrid sound like it wants to eat me. I instinctively stood up and looked for help but the people I saw a while ago were all gone and it feels like I'm in a different dimension. An odd feeling of no air but still I can breathe and the sound of my voice is gone! I can't scream even though the scary unknown creature is approaching me while floating in the air. It made me even more scared and at that moment all I think about is Ellis and tried my hardest to call his name in my head.

Ellis! Please help me! I shouted in my head. I know it's useless. He can't possibly hear me but to my astonishment, all of a sudden, a bright light appeared like a portal was opened and there stood, Ellis holding two luminous blade just like the last time he saved me. It was really indeed Ellis who saved me. No doubt about that now. He ran towards the apparition so fast I can't see what's happening. All I can hear is the screeching sound of pain then in a second, it was gone. I looked around but the apparition disappeared already and now I can see some people not far from me roaming around the area.

"W-what's g-going on? Who a-are you?" I asked in a shaky voice. I still can't believe what just happened.

"Are you alright?" Ellis asked with a worried look. I was too scared to speak and just stared at him with a stunned and horrified expression. He instinctively went to hug me when he noticed I'm shivering from fear.

"It's alright, love. Everything is alright now." He said in a hush tone to try to calm me down and it worked. Now, I feel relaxed and my mind is starting to work.

"What did just happen?! How? You were so fast! Are you a vampire?"

"What?! Did you hit your head?" He said laughing.

"No, but I saw you moved so fast---"

"That's what you get from reading this foolish vampire book." He grumbled picking up the book that I've dropped a while ago.

"But---"

"If I'm a vampire, I had bitten you already since you look yummy." He said teasingly and stared at my bared neck. I blushed furiously at his joke and looked for my scarf. I must have dropped it when I tried to run