Is It True? by R.E. Cooper (red queen free ebook .TXT) 📖

up to the counter. He spoke to the woman fora few moments, handed her some cash, and sat in a chair three down from Noel and I. Normally I wouldn't worry except for two things. One, there were dozens of empty seats left over anf he decided to sit close to us. Two, when he walked in he looked directly at Noel and I, like he knew we where here. I took in a deep breath and could hear him doing the same thing. He was a vampire. I heard him whisper, "bloody dogs." In an English accent. 

I ignored the remark and hoped the bus would be called soon. When our bus was called I got up and pulled the suit cases as I walked past the vampire. I briefly looked at him and saw his eyes turn red. He could smell Noel bleeding, this was not good. I stuffed the suit cases in the under carrage of the bus and started to walk on. I handed the bus driver the tickets and he looked at them and asked for some Id. I showed it to him and he nodded. I went to walk when a hand grabbed my arm and tugged. I turned and saw the vampire. I glared but looked back at the bus driver and smiled. "Sorry can you wait here for a moment? I just have to talk to my friend for a quick moment." "Sure, I'll fill up the gas." The bus driver left the bus, and then the vampire pulled me toward the back of the building.

As soon as we were out of sight I set Noel down and punched the man. He staggered back a step before lunging at me. I ducked and kicked him in the back. "I've never had dog before, but that kid just smells so good, it's worth it." I growled and shifted into my wolf, not even caring if someone saw. I lunged at him so fast he couldn't move in time. I grabbed him and tore his head off, then I threw it into the near by woods. I tore off his limbs and threw them into the woods. I licked my fur to get rid of the fur before shifting back.

I pulled on the change of clothes and jacket I had in my backpack. I pulled on the backpack and then picked up Noel. Since the suit cases were already on the bus I could hold Noel with both arms. I gave him a piggy back ride, but on the front and let his sleeping head sit on my shoulder. I heard every intake and exhale of breath, knowing he wasn't going to die as long as I was near.

I walked back on the bus and sat in a window seat. I put the backpack on the seat to my right and leaned my head against the window. I reajusted Noel so he was sleeping in a bawl on my lap. He slept silently for the next five hours before I also dosed off. I woke up and checked my phone. It's been 34 hours. I slept for a whole day?! I sighed seeing the bus coming to a stop and stood up with my bag and Noel. I got off and went to the bathroom while the bus driver did the same and filled up the gas. Only 6 ish more hours to go. 

I left the bathroom and walked back on the bus with Noel. I set my bag dwon and readjusted Noel, just as he began to open his eyes. He let out a groan and I hushed him. I used the mind link to tell him what was going on. Once I finished he looked up into my eyes, tears lining his. I nodded silently and he began to cry. I soothed him and told him to let it all out. Once he finished eating I kept him on my lap and pulled out my phone to let him play a few games. Then we each ate our apple and a sandwhich. I put the other two sandwhiches, cheezits, and carrots back in the bag and he drifted to sleep. 

Once we arrrived in Tennesse I got off the bus, holding the backpack and a once again sleeping Noel. The driver grabbed my two suit cases and handed them to me. "You be safe now miss. It's not safe for a lady like you to travel alone with a kid." "Thanks, I'll keep that in mind." I grabbed the two suit cases, shifting Noel, and walked into the airport. Almost there.

"Hi, I'd like two tickets to the next flight out to Miami Florida." "Alright can I get names?" "Yeah, Elizabeth Shontay and Noel Shontay. I'm 18, he's 4." "Alright, $120 total." "Thanks." I grabbed our tickets and put them in my bag next to our passports. I went to the bag check in. Once our suit cases were taken care of I made my way to the food court. Noel woke up while I was still carying him and yawned. "Hey there Noel, how ya feel?" "Uhm, a little sore, and my body hurts really bad. I'm hungry." "Alright lets go get some food, huh?" He nodded and I laughed. I went up to the bar and felt several mens stares on me, but whne they saw Noel on my lap some of them looked away. I had my hair out and the curls were still light. I took my jacket off earlier, so I was wearing a tight but comfy shirt and black jeans. All in all I looked smokin hot for a girl who just got off a 40 hour bus ride with a 4 year old, after finding out my family and only friend was dead, and that we were being looked for by a crazy murderer. 

The guy in the bar looked pretty young. Noel looked identical to me, so most people thought he was my son. For a 18 year old girl I looked around 22. My lushes red hair made my lights freckles and blue eyes pop, and my face looked mature. My legs arms and waist were muscular but slim, while my breast were rather large my butt matching. Honestly I had thought about getting a breast reduction before, but chose against it. The bartender came up to me. "Hey, anything I can get for your son?" "Heh, he's my little brother. Uh what do you want Noel?" The mans smile brightened when I told him Noel wasn't my son. "Uhm.." He looked at the bartender shyly and whispered into my ear. Noel's always been very shy. "Alright sure. Uh can I get a basket of fries, an apple and some orange juice? Oh and a sharp knife." "Sure. Anything for you beautiful?" I smiled at the compliment, but not enough to give him any ideas. "Yeah. Can I have a roll of bread and some beer?" I flashed a smile at him blinking my eyelashed seductivlye. Falling for it he walked away not asking for any ID. 

He came back five minutes later with our food and drinks. I grabbed the knife and cut Noels apple in half. He looked at me pleadingly and I sighed. Even at a time like this, Noel still wants his apple slices extra thin. I cut the apple over and over into impossibly thin pieces. He started to chomp on them when the bartender came back. "Wow you're pretty good with that knife you know?" I could tell there were people listening in and watching, some even staring with no shame, most of them were men. I decided to show them some tricks. I flipped the knife up and caught it at the tip of the blade. "Wow, that's crazy. How'd you learn to do that?" "Youtube, anything to entertain this kiddo." Noel spoke loud enough for others to hear him besided me, for the first time in days. "Ellie, show him the other one!" "Ellie, is that your name?" I didn't like the idea of the bartender knowing my name, let alone anyone who was within earshot. "Uh yea, well it's Elizabeth." "Cool, so what's this trick the kid's talking about?" "You sure you can hanlde it?" I challeneged him. "Yeah, I mean it can't be that crazy." "Alright."

I balanced the tip of the knife on my pointer finger. I could feel the sharpness of the knife, but held it in a way so it wouldn't cut me. Then I flipped it up into the air. The handle landed on my nose, the tip pointing towars the cieling. I heard clapping around me but I wasn't done yet. I whipped my head up and the knife flew back up. It landed right into an apple slice. Standing perfectly straight. The bartender gaped while a few men around my clapped and whistled. Noel and I finished our food so I handed the bartender money. "Hey uhm, Elizabeth?" "Hmm?" "Can I get your number?" I was about to say no when the speakers announced our flight number. I got out of the chair, holding Noel and my backback. "Sorry, but I've gotta go, that's our flight." With that I walked away and onto the plane. It was only a 3 hour flight so I didn't bother putting the backpack overhead and just put it under my feat. I set Noel in the seat next to me and put on his seat belt and mine. 

The plane arrived around 10 pm on Saturday. We got off and headed to get our bags. Noel had the backpack on his back so he could go on my back. I grabbed our suit cases and headed out. Once we were out side I could see the bright lights of the city. This city was always alive, and never slept. I had been to plenty of citys like this and plenty of hotter places. But Noel spent his whole life in a tiny town in Oregon, so this was a huge change for him. I called out to a taxi and we got in. I gave the man the college address and we went off. We arrived a few moments later and I walked to the restraunt across the street. I sat Noel down at the bar and walked up to a female waitress. "Hey, I'm Elizabeth. I was wondering if you could watch my little brother for me for a little? I'll only be gone for not even 10 minutes, and I can pay you." "Sure hun, no need to charge me, I've got a son so I understand." "Thank you so much. I brought her over to Noel. "Noel this nice lady here is gonna watch you for a little bit while I go take care of our stuff alright? If you want or need anything just ask her, and don't go anywhere." I hugged him and kissd his forhead. I turend to the waitress. "If he asks for anything I'll pay for it when I come back for him. Thank you again so so much!" I grabbed our suit cases and headed to the college across the street. 

I signed in and got all my info and room key. I ran to the dorm and dropped off our stuff. Then I went back to Noel, payed the waitress and brought him to our dorm room. I put him to bed and started to unpack. 

Miles