So let me get this straight, you want to break off things with Draven? Someone you’re not exactly in a relationship even but-”
“Emily, you know what I mean,” I cut her off impatiently. “He’s not mine, yes, but I want to make sure that he knows that. That I don’t want him.”
“Why? I mean, okay, I get why, he is an asshole but why the sudden change of heart? You were trying to win his heart at some point, remember? The whole, “I managed to get the heartless, cruel devil to fall in love with me” seemed to be going really well for you.” Emily’s words dripped in sarcasm and I simply ignored them, my thoughts fully intact by now.
“I’ve given it a lot of thought, Emily, and I don’t think I can keep doing this. Him treating me like shit at some point was one thing I brushed off but now he’s keeping hostages and doing god knows what to him-”
“But that’s what vampires do, Adriana, what were you expecting? It’s been like that since the beginning of history…” she trailed off with a sigh.
“I expected more from him Emily…he’s changed a lot, and as much as I wanted to ignore that and continue to see him as the devilish maniac he once was, I can’t. And I know I am stupid and naive to think that each and every person has good in them and-” I stopped to roll my eyes when Emily gagged at my words.
“You see the good in everybody, even when it’s not there, Adriana. And that’s your problem. Plus, after everything Draven did to you, you don’t deserve to even spare him a glance.” Emily muttered bitterly and I let out a final sigh in defeat. I know that what she’s saying is true but, what’s so bad about seeing the good in someone? Or trying to change someone for the better?
“So tell me a way to convince him? Should I just tell him?” I brushed my hair as Emily adjusted herself on my bed.
“But it’s kind of weird. Rumors have already been spreading around that Draven has changed and that he’s been so “nice” towards the humans lately. That he’s not allowing his brothers to force themselves on anyone for blood unless they are willing to offer on their own.” Emily pinched the bridge of her nose in confusion and suspicion.
“But still, it’s not good enough.”
“Yeah, but I’m just saying, if we are considering both sides then I can’t deny the fact that he’s changed too, for the better and for a vampire to actually have the heart to-”
“I said,” I inhaled deeply. “That’s not good enough for me, Emily.” I shook my head and Emily slowly nodded.
“Hey, I got to go, my mom’s calling.” She suddenly jumped up as her phone started ringing and I let out a groan in disappointment.
“Wait, so tell me what to do?”
“I don’t know, just ignore him or something until he loses feelings, we’ll talk later.” She waved at me before leaving. With a sigh, I laid down back on the bed and stared up at the ceiling, my mine filling up with so many thoughts at once.
Okay, so maybe he did change a bit for the good, but like I said, it’s not good enough for me anymore. I can’t keep trying to change him and constantly reminding him that his attitude needs to change already. One minute, he is caring and a little nice and the next minute, he goes all out. Plus, him keeping Zavier locked up and trying to hide it from me was the worst mistake he did. Sure, he released him right after I practically begged him the whole of that night, but that really doesn’t change anything, does it? Because he’ll do it again and again if he has to. And that’s not right. Moreover, for some reason, I don’t want to keep moving back and forth with him. It’s tiring and exhausting and I honestly can’t take it anymore.
“Alright.” I finally decided, not wanting to contemplate any more thoughts. I’ll just ignore him. That was the best way for me to make him see that I wasn’t interested. I'll do it.
x-x

For the next week or so, I kept my word, completely ignoring Draven and brushing away any of his kind gestures and compliments. Obviously, he was taken aback but I think that at some point, his pride took over when he decided to act like he didn’t care and I was more than relieved when it happened. Okay, I lied a little. I wasn’t exactly happy about it but I wasn’t that sad about it either. Maybe this was for the best. The fact that I had anything to do with someone like him, really gets to me sometimes. I mean, how naive and stupid was I to let him in when he treated me like that? How was I able to keep forgiving him and forgetting everything he did? He literally fed on me against my will, pushed me around and was extremely rude with me, not to mention, Lianna and everything that went down with her too. How could I just let them go and act like none of that happened? On top of all that, how could I grow feelings for him? Was it because he was being so nice to me all of a sudden? Acting all caring and protective? Did that really move my heart to the point that I forgot all the terrible things he’s done?
“Oh, just stop,” I groaned and smiled a little, looking out of the window. Fat drops of rain was now splattering on the window and I let out a sigh, closing my eyes briefly. You did the right thing. Why were you even trying to change him?

I jumped when someone busted my door open, revealing a drunken Edward and Finn bolting into the room. Music blasted into the room and I groaned, waving my hands at them to get lost.
“Oh come on,” Finn slurred, slumping an arm around me childishly and I watched Edward bust up some moves, holding out his hands as I shook my head. “Join us, it’s boring here.”
“Nice try Finn, but neither of you are ever getting a chance to hook up with me because-” I stopped when Finn stepped back, letting out a dramatic fake gasp and clutching his chest tightly before looking at Edward, who looked as “shocked” as he was.
“Darling, I am simply trying to help you have fun, not get in your pants,” Finn poked his chest before trailing his finger into forming a small cross on it. “Cross my heart, I see you nothing more as a little sister now.” He pointed at me and then Edward. “Him, I can’t say.”
“Mhm, yeah.” Edward rolled his eyes and I contemplated a little to their suggestion.
“Alright, but let me get changed into something cute and-”
“We suggested that you can join us to have a little fun, not prepare yourself to sleep with random assholes.” Edward grumbled and Finn let out a sigh, completely agreeing to him even though he was wasted. I scoffed and was about to snap at them when a bunch of girls stormed into my room. The next thing I knew, both Edward and Finn were making out intensely, almost making me gag in disgust.
“Can you please do this somewhere else?” I crossed my arms across my chest, then let out a huff when they both ignored me. “Never mind.” I said through gritted teeth, walking out of the room, only to get bumped against some random girls, who scowled at me in annoyance before walking away. Okay, I take it back, I am never going to join another party again. Not only was this annoying but it was beyond disgusting to watch a bunch of strangers make out with each other almost every night.
“Vincent, hey!” I called, rushing towards him as he stopped talking to some random people. “How long until the party is over?”
“Are you kidding? We just started, Adriana.” He chuckled and I crossed my hands over my chest, placing my weight on my right leg.
“Yeah, but I hate it when it’s like this here. It feels strange and I don’t like strangers in here.” I said impatiently and I watched him run a hand through his hair before letting out a sigh.
“I know, okay? But we don’t really have a choice. It’s always been our thing.”
“Thing? You guys have a “thing”?” I asked, sarcasm dripping in my words and he simply laughed a short laugh before shaking his head.
“Plus, it’s not my call to make, these kind of parties helps us keep our reputation.”
“A good one or bad one?”
“Alright, what’s bothering you, Adriana,” he broke into a grin and I sighed, looking away, only to notice Draven sitting on one of the sofa’s, sipping a drink out of his whatever he was having and talking to Lianna. “You’re obviously upset.” I snapped my head towards Vincent and ignored the ping in my heart, trying to focus back to reality.
“Upset? Why would I be upset? I just think it’s annoying to have these parties, not to mention how dangerous it could be for me since Dexter-”
“You really think we would just let anyone in?” his words somehow sent chills down my spine. There was no need for someone to get in, because someone was already working for Dexter. But who? Who could it possibly be? Alaric? Finn? Tyrell? Raymond, Edward or Kevin? I eyed around the people, hugging myself a little. Am I being watched right now even?
“Adriana, I have to go, I’ll see you in a bit okay.” Vincent waved me off and I wanted to call out to him but I was so frozen in place, I didn’t even know what to do. My eyes swiftly roamed around the room and I stopped when I noticed Draven staring directly at me, causing my breath to hitch. I noticed a bunch of girls huddling around him as he stood up and jealousy kicked in instantly, making me bite my lip angrily before I turned away. It doesn’t matter who he fucks around with, it shouldn’t matter anymore.
I rushed towards the table of drinks and grabbed a glass of punch, sitting down on one of the stools. I drank just a sip before my drink was snatched away from someone, making me spin around.
“Hey!” I didn’t mean to squeal and my eyes froze on Draven, who casually gulped down my drink before making a face.
“Taste like shit.”
“Yeah, you’d know better.” I didn’t mean to blabber out and turned away as Draven sat down next to me. I reached to grab another drink and was about to gulp it down when Draven snatched it away from me again, causing my hair to whip to a side as I sent him a deadly glare.
“Thanks.” He gulped it down again and I scoffed in disbelief before turning away.
“Can you stop following me around, Draven?” I asked in a dangerous tone and frowned at him as he took a glass of wine, his gaze focusing on whatever was in front of him.
“Last I checked, this is where I live.”
“Right, then excuse me.” I started to get up when Lianna appeared in front of us, making me gasp then let out a sigh.
“Hey, what’s up?” she plastered on a fake smile and I held back the urge to roll my eyes.
“I was leaving. Can you please tell Draven that I would like it if this party was over soon.” I gave Lianna my best smile and I didn’t have to look at Draven to know that his attention was now all on me.
“Okay?” Lianna glanced at Draven and then me at me before going silent.
“And why is that?” Draven asked in a low tone, obviously trying to conceal the frustration and annoyance in his voice but it was too obvious for him to hide now.
“Tell Draven that I find it very annoying and disgusting. It’s not everyone’s hobby to make out with random strangers every night.” I said, still staring at Lianna as she scoffed in disbelief.
“Adriana says that-”
“Ignoring me is not going to help.” He cut off Lianna and I could see the annoyance flickering in Lianna’s eyes as she frowned at my act.
“Tell Draven that-” I gasped when someone suddenly grabbed my waist, lifting them up and placing me down on the table. My eyes froze on Draven, who swiftly placed his hands on either side on my waist on the table, closing in on my face as I leaned back.
“Tell Draven what, Doll face?” he cocked an eyebrow, his eyes penetrating into mine, sending electric jolts down my spine as I gulped silently, glancing at Lianna, who was now giving me the crazy look. To hell with Lianna, all the girls in the room were now glancing and sending me glares now, making me cower in embarrassment.
“No-nothing-”
“Oh, you can talk?” He tilted his head to a side with the most fake shocked expression and I gave him a flat look, trying to ignore my pounding heart.
“Get off, you’re embarrassing me.” He narrowed his eyes at me and I watched him back away before slipping his hands inside his pockets.
“The hell is wrong with you?!” Lianna suddenly snapped at me and I looked at her in disbelief. I opened my mouth to say something when Draven sent her a warning look, causing her to bite her bottom lip angrily. I shook my head in annoyance and bolted my way outside, pushing past the people roughly. I entered my room with a huff, slamming it shut behind me. Luckily, Edward and Finn were no longer around and I decided to wash my face, the anger boiling inside of me slowly starting to raise up.
Okay, first things first, Lianna is a bitch. Secondly, I have to find out who’s working for Dexter or whether he was telling the truth in the first place. I mean, I could be wrong about this. He might have been lying to me, god know, but one thing’s for sure. I have to tell someone about it, sooner or later. I can’t do this alone. I needed help. Maybe I can invite Emily again. I splashed more water on my face and stared at myself in the mirror, my mind going completely blank for the next few seconds before I shook my head. I grabbed the towel and stepped out of the toilet, wiping my face but stopped halfway when I noticed Draven leaning against my window sill, causing me to frown in displeasure.
“Care enough to talk?”
I simply scoffed at his suggestion and marched towards the door, grabbing the doorknob and stopped when I realized it was locked.
“Seriously Draven?” I folded my hands across my chest.
“Something wrong?” he decided to play stupid.
“Give me the keys.”
“Keys?”
“Draven.” I said in a dangerous low tone and I watched his eyes widen slightly, as if he suddenly remembered what I was talking about.
“Ah, these,” he held out his index finger, the key dangling in his fingers now and I held back the urge to roll my eyes. “Here.” He held it out and without any questions, I bolted up to him, keeping on my expressionless mask. As soon as I reached to grab it, Draven spun around and hurled the key outside the window, causing my jaws dropped open in shock before I ran towards the window.
“What the hell is wrong with you?!” I gripped the window sill before glaring at him.
“Now do you care enough to talk?” he slipped his hands back inside his pockets and leaned against the nearest wall, giving me a flat look.
“No.”
“Shame, we’re stuck here then.”
“And whose fault is that?”
“I don’t know, you tell me?” his ignorant words pricked my nerves and I inhaled deeply, trying to calm myself down.
“Alright then, talk.” I said, folding my hands across my chest angrily.
“Why?”
“Why what? Be a little more specific.” I decided to played dumb and watched a muscle in his jawline flicker before he turned away.
“Why are you acting this way all of a sudden?”
“Because I want to.”
“Why?”
“Because I’m tired of you.” I blurted out harshly and his eyes immediately turned to fixate on mine, a familiar emotion flashing inside them before he put on his expressionless mask on again.
“Right, so one day you just wake up and decide that you’re tired of me?”
“Maybe I finally really did wake up and see things the way they are.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Means that I got bored of you Draven,” I saw the same familiar emotion flash in his eyes again. “Get over it.” I added, ignoring the aching pain in my heart as I broke off our gaze.
“Get over it? Are you fucking kidding me right now, Adriana?” he raised his voice and I simply leaned against the window sill, not bothering to look at him.
“Grow up, Draven. Not everyone’s head over heels for you.”
“Why? Why did you get fed up so easily?” he ignored my words.
“Why does that matter Draven? Plus, we’ve been ignoring each other for a week now and it’s been easy for the both of us to-”
“Easy for you.”
“You’re right, it is easier for me this way,” I looked at him straight in the eyes and I saw void of emotions mixing up inside them before I landed my gaze back on the ground. “Now get lost, I am not going to say anything more.”
“I’m not done talking,” He said in a dangerous low tone and I ignored him, my eyes remaining glued to the ground. “Adriana.” He called and I heard him take a step forward but I didn’t bother to move nor say anything.
“Talk”
“About what?” I asked innocently, my eyes briefly meeting his as he walked up to me, painfully slow, might I add.
“Why did you get fed up?”
“What do you mean?”
“Adriana,” he warned in a low tone. “It’s a simple question, tell me why.”
“Why what?”
“Dammit Adriana!” I gasped softly when he slammed both his hands either side of my waist on the window sill. “Stop doing that, it hurts!” My eyes widened at his words and I looked up to meet his intense gaze, his eyes filled with plead and frustration.
“Fine, you really want to know why I got so fed up?” I let out a sigh, narrowing my eyes at him. “Because you were an asshole to me, and I can’t forgive you for that.”
“I’m trying to make it up for you, I can make it up for you if you just-”
“No. It’s not only me Draven. It’s how you treat people in general. Acting like a dick when it pleases you and pushing everyone around when you feel like it. I don’t like it. I hate it. I hate it that you see humans as mere blood bags and I hate it that you go as far as to keep someone as a hostage to get what you want,” Despite my trembling knees, I straightened my posture. “And don’t even get me started on Lianna, your ex-girlfriend who came from the dead.” I gave him frown and watched him give me a long look before speaking.
“I already let Zavier go because you begged me to, I am trying to change how things are between the vampires and humans and about Lianna-”
“Either way, I’m don’t believe that you can change for the better.” He went silent at my words and I bit tongue to stop my tears to welling.
“You mean, you refuse to believe it.”
“Stop already Draven-”
“No, I am not.” He said firmly, leaning closer and I held my breath, not daring to meet his eyes, just in case I ended up kissing him.
“Fine then, you have it your way and I’ll have it my way.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“What’s what supposed to mean?” I decided to go back to my initial plan and play dumb, knowing that it will tick of Draven more than anything.
“Don’t start-”
“Don’t start what?”
“Stop that, Adriana-”
“Stop what?” I blinked innocently and watched his jawline clench in frustration.
“You’re really starting to get on my nerves, doll face.”
“How come?”
“I’m fucking serious-”
“Serious about wha-” I froze when I found his lips connected to mine, causing electric jolts to run down my spine. He pulled away almost instantly and I almost let out a disappointed gasp as our lips parted but managed to hold back.
“Stop that, really,” His eyes fixated on mine and I turned away, my face heating up in embarrassment. “If I change for the better, then can you at least stop ignoring me?” I stopped to look at him in surprise. “I really can’t stand it when you do this.”
“Then don’t.”
“Adriana, please,” his hot minty breath hit against my lips and I held back all my emotions and thoughts to stop myself from just kissing him already. “Why can’t you just-”
“Because it’s just not good enough for me anymore,” I stood my ground, finally meeting his eyes and I noticed a hint of hope and plead flash in his eyes before I said the words that sent all those emotions disappear within seconds.
“You’re not good enough for me anymore, Draven.”

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