Let us have winter loving that the heart

May be in peace and ready to partak

Of the slow pleasure spring would wish to hurry

Or that summer harshly would,

And let us fall apart, O gladly weary,

The white skin shaken like a white snowflake. ~ Elizabeth Jennings

Stop bothering me! I want to scream but that will get me nowhere. She's just gusting around me trying to apologise but I'm ignoring her. I don't care for any excuses right now.

Of course I will forgive her eventually but just not now.

Not now...

It's Monday morning and I'm grumpy from another sudden end to another 'eventful' weekend.

There will be other weekends Alicia, if I live that long.

My mother stepped out onto the steps where I'm standing waiting for Drake to pick me up.

"You sure you don't want me to take you?" She asked for the third time this morning. Do my parents dislike Drake? Is that the problem here? I really wish Harry didn't badmouth him now.

I sighed "Drake is about to pick me up." He left here just ten minutes ago after having a sleepover in my room. By the way it was the best sleep I've ever had. Turns out kissing before you go to sleep is the key to a goodnight slumber. However the side effects are: in the morning when you're cuddling with each other you don't want to let each other go. Well actually Drake was determined to go before my parents woke up nevertheless I wasn't very lenient.

"Drake..." I whined as he started stirring and sitting up.

He looks so gorgeous with his hair slightly matted and his eyes half closed sleepily. "I have to go..." He whispered. A guy's sleepy voice is the sexiest sound you will ever hear. Many girls have kept saying that but I never believed them until now.

"Why?" I questioned stupidly already knowing why but I just don't want him to leave.

"I want to shower and change."

"No." I whined again and rolled on top of him hoping to hold him down with my body weight. He fell back chuckling and I smiled at the feeling of his vibrating chest as he laughed. "Just sleep." I ordered.

"I want to but I can't." He replied.

"Yes you can." I whispered then started pressing kisses up his chest to his bare neck and I playfully nipped on it. He chuckled and muttered. "I don't think that will help me sleep."

"But it will keep you in bed." I whispered on his neck then started falling asleep again.

"Alicia..."

"Why are you so keen to leave when you have a half naked girl lying on top of you?" I changed last night in just underwear and my favourite black woolly jumper that just covers my goods.

Only just...

"Don't be so cruel...." Drake whimpered sarcastically running his hands on the back of my thighs.

"Fine then I'll get off." He grabbed onto my hips holding me in place. "Problem?" I smiled.

"None." He flipped us over purposely rising up my jumper exposing my underwear and stomach to him. He pressed a long kiss above my belly button causing my hormones to flare and completely pleasing his ego. His desire mixed with mine made us both moan pleasurably and he rested his face in my neck circling his strong arms around me holding me tight. We laid there for a long time just to enjoy reading each others feelings. "This is one of the best mornings of my life."

"One of them?"

"Yes. In future I expect to wake up with you lying naked next to me so that morning will end up being the best mornings of my life."

"Keep dreaming."

But eventually he got off me and left me to head home.

"Busy day?"

"It's just school. I have PE, Drama, Literature and I think psychology."

"Drama what drama?"

I sighed. "The performing arts mum."

"Oh." She said nodding. She tucked a strand of her hair back behind her ear as she held her cup of steaming peppermint tea to her lips. "Alicia... how about you and I go out tonight? Just a mother and daughter bonding time." A mother and daughter bonding time? She must be really worried about me...

"We haven't had those in a long time." I proclaimed.

"I know that's why we should."

"We'll talk about it when I get home." I said seeing Drake's black Mercedes driving up. "Love you mum." I kissed her cheek. "Really I do." She smiled at me patting my back.

"I love you to now go and-oh good morning Drake." She jumped surprised and I scowled at him. He shouldn't be using super speed in front of my parents and my neighbours.

"Morning Mrs Angel." He greeted kissing her on both cheeks. She was surprised only for a second knowing he's not from here so she kept up the tired smile. That reminds I should probably ask where he's from.

"How are you?" She asked him.

"Well thank you."

"I can't believe how polite you are. I guess you are good for Alicia."

"She's better for me than the other way round."

"That's saying a lot considering you've known each other a week and a day." My mother said awkwardly. I curled my lips in and shared a look with Drake. Why did she have to say that? Why did she have to make everything weird? "It's very cute you trying to make it seem my daughter is better than she actually is..." she suddenly said sardonically and I laughed.

"Good to know how much faith you have in me." I scoffed smiling.

"I speak the truth."

"You beehive." I mocked and she chuckled wishing the both of us good day and we got into the car waving at her as he started the car. He's feelings are off like he's doubting something or upset.

"Your parents don't like me do they?" He asked staring at the road.

"What? Of course they do they just need to get to know you better."

"I have a feeling that will just make things worse."

"Drake... You're an amazing person. I see it and they will learn to see it."

"Please don't go all soppy on me." He teased. But I can feel him getting better.

"Yes... They will learn to tolerate your sarcastic attitude." I said dully and he beamed up.

"Beehive." He provoked. I let my happiness fly freely into him, like passing him all my good energy to his soul making his smile broader. "How are you doing that?" He asked.

"I just want you to be happy."

"I love this but it all seems unnatural."

"Says the bloodsucking prince."

"Point taken. It's just strange enough I can feel and control other people's feelings and now I share a bond with you. That's just,"

"Crazy?" I finished.

"Insane. Somehow my powers leaked out and you stole half of it."

"My first crime." I simply shrugged not really wanting to go deep in this whirlpool of complete madness and weirdness. A lot of strange things have this week so nothing like this can possibly shock me badly. I think is' more of a sweet weirdness or karma for the kidnapping and almost dying. Three times...

"Don't you want to look more into this?"

"Is it really that strange?"

"Isn't it?"

"I don't know at this point. I've experienced a lot of weird stuff to not really be bothered by something as cute as this."

"Cute?"

"Yes it's like our souls entwined and bonded."

"You're getting soppy again but I'll admit that does sound nice."

~ (O) ~

"You don't have to follow me everywhere." I said walking to my locker while feeling his fingers play with the ends of my hair.

He suddenly moved his lips right next to my ear. "I will not leave your side until I have to."

"No complaints there but you better not follow me in the toilets." I grinned.

"Can't make any promises when you sway your hips like that."

"Ewe..." I creased my brow embarrassed by the thought.

"What?" He questioned.

"Nothing just the vision of you standing at the cubicle door while I'm trying to do my business is... Ewe."

"What? Are you afraid to poop in front of me?" He said trying to hold back the smile but failing miserably.

"EWE! Shut up!" I turned away from him hiding my face with my locker door. "How did we even get to that?" I asked noticing something in the back of my locker. It's some long green stem I think. I reached in and pulled it out then my eyes widened in surprise. I turned to Drake smiling a little. "Did you put a rose in my locker?" I asked staring at the blood red petals. Drake took the rose from me gently but I can feel his fury and it's making the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. He didn't give me this? Who did? Or more likely who would give me a rose other than Drake?

He suddenly spat. "I really wish you would stop seeing that mutt." I stared at him shocked and my mouth fell open. Harry? How does he know it's from Harry? No I don't believe it.

"How do you know it's from him?"

"Who else could it be?"

"So you're just making assumptions."

"I'm sorry are there any other guys I have to worry about? Any more secret admirers who are going to keep stealing you away from me?" He's using a cruel tone but I can feel he's hurt. Actually no it's more just annoyance and frustration.

"Drake if I was never friends with Harry I wouldn't be alive today. I owe him..." I said calmly not believing what I'm saying. I do owe him! I owe him my life for saving it and here I am confusing the poor guy. I feel horrible now because all he wanted was to keep me safe and now I don't know if we're on good terms. I'll have to talk to him.

Reading my guilt Drake whispered. "It was all his choice you don't have to do anything for him." Yes I do it's common courtesy even he can't argue with me on that.
"Drake! You should be thanking him and you don't even know if it's from him."

"True... How did he save you?" I creased my brow at the change of topic. I never told Drake about Harry finding me and even I know don't much about that. I'm just going by what I saw. "You said you resurrected. I thought it was the winter spirit who brought you to life?" He's behaving as if I have been lying to him. It's not my fault he doesn't ask for more detail.

"He brought me to the spirits. They wouldn't have done anything if he wasn't there."

"Alicia!" I heard some girls scream. We both turned our heads and Scarlet and Tatiana charged at me both forcing me into a bone crushing hug.

"What's up with you two?" I asked them. Since when are they besties?

"Turns out we have drama together." Scarlet jumped excitedly.

"Oh." I said not seeing the big deal.

"You never told me you were a triple threat." Tatiana accused smiling. A triple threat is someone who can sing, dance and act perfectly with no struggle. I have never sang or acted in front of them why are they getting all excited?

"You've only seen me dance what are you two talking about?" I questioned them. I felt Drake grow distant but didn't think much of it.

"I haven't seen you dance!" Scarlet exclaimed and I shushed then turned my head to stare at Drake. But he's gone... I can still feel him meaning he's close by but why did he just go? "Is everything OK?" Scarlet asked me. "You two seemed to be having a heavy conversation."

"We're fine." Drake said suddenly behind me and placing his hand on the small of my back his feelings are worrying me. His emotions are telling me he's determined to do something... My eyes narrowed on him suspiciously but he kissed my cheek making me giggle. "Now if you ladies don't mind I-I... Yeah." He suddenly dragged me away from them and led me outside to my spot at the tree. The determination is freaking me out right now!

"Drake? Is everything OK?" He slammed me up against the tree and smashed his lips onto mine. His hands travelled all over me, from my waist to my hair and my hands grabbed his shoulders to push him back. "You had your chance this morning." I teased. He kissed under my jaw but I shook my head trying to get him off but with his grip I'm unable to escape from him. Not that I want to but I'm in the mood to torture him. When did he get this aroused he was gone for barely a minute?

"I regret my decision." He breathed against my lips making me giddy.

"Live with the consequence." I whispered back smirking. His arms circled my waist pulling me closer to him but I did nothing to stop him partially enjoying our closeness in public.

Someone cleared their throat and I tried pushed Drake back jumping at the sight of Harry standing not to far from us looking bemused. "Hey." I said awkwardly and Drake loosened his hold on me but kept a strong arm around my waist.

Great now they're staring each other down.

And now... they're ignoring the fact I said hey.

I felt the wind blow harshly against us but again I ignored her, however Harry nodded as if he's agreeing to something which made me shuffle uncomfortable. I'm being selfish since I don't like the idea of her talking to others even if I am mad.

"How are you feeling?" Harry asked me.

"Well thanks." I replied wanting to say more but I have no idea what else say. I gazed up at Drake then stiffened realising he knew Harry would be standing there watching us. Somehow he knew and I feel disappointed that he just used me to anger him. Drake squeezed my side affectionately probably reading my feelings. "Drake can you give us a moment?"

"No."

"It's not a real question." I walked out of his grip and then gestured for Harry to follow me.

"Alicia."

"I'll be back in a minute. I just want to play with the dog." I threw at him over my shoulder and Harry gave me a disapproving stare as I walked him away from Drake.

"If you're not back in ten minutes I'm coming after you." Drake called out. Who is he my father now? Even my dad is lenient than him still though it's cute he always wants me close but I hope he's not thinking the worst of me and Harry.

"Just go to class." I hissed under my breath since he can hear with his heightened vampire sense anyway. I felt him leave so I turned to Harry. "Go on say what you need to."

"Straight to the point... No 'hello how are you'? Not even a sup?"

"I know she's talking to you Harry clearly you're here on her behalf and I don't want to hear what she has to say." I sense she isn't even here anymore anyway.

"Well I didn't particularly like what I heard her say. I leave you for a few hours and she comes and tells me you're mad and you were targeted again." He used a more annoyed and angry tone on 'again'.

"Beauty can be a burden." I said to lighten his mood but he looks really mad.

"This isn't a joke." He snapped making me frown at him.

"OK why are you upset? I'm the one that was attacked by an iceman and captured by some vamp with no clue how to pick up girls. I'm the one getting all the bad luck here and I don't even know why!" I sensed Drake's presence making me groan. He doesn't even trust me for five minutes. It's only Harry he will protect me! "I know you're there Drake."

"He's making you upset." Drake replied placing a cold hand on my back. I instinctively leaned more into him without realising it until Harry's expression grew sad.

"Me? I'm not doing anything stop trying to..."

I interrupted before they tried to start something. "He's not making me upset this whole situation is making me upset. Now both of you please stop looking for excuses to argue with each other my brain can't handle that right now."

"Raena I'm sorry it's my entire fault."

"At least we can agree on something." Harry just had to add with a fierce glare on my boyfriend.

"I'm sorry what was it you wanted to say to my girlfriend? Or are we done here?"

Harry turned to me. "Alicia, she says she is deeply sorry. She had nothing to do with it and wants you to talk to her."

"I'll think about it."

"What was she talking about though?" He questioned. I winced when the vision of the frozen face appeared in my mind and Drake pressed a loving kiss on my temple.

"It's OK." Drake whispered and somehow that stopped Harry from questioning me further.

~ (O) ~

"You could have at least let me hug him goodbye he is my friend Roman."

"Would you stop calling me Roman?"

"Not when you behave like that." Drake had stepped in Harry's way when he went in for a hug.

"He was no angel either growling at me like that besides I felt your pain. You didn't want to be hugged."

"That doesn't matter you guys almost killed each other over a stupid hug."

"He snarled at me first."

"You didn't have to respond."

"Yes well the rose got to me OK?"

"It probably wasn't even from him."

"Alicia get back to your push ups please and Mr Valdymar enough flirting." Ms Mullens shouted and blew her whistle for extra effect. I sighed pushing myself up from my lying down position then I whispered. "I can't believe I'm being ordered around by a woman wearing such tight leggings that when she moves it looks like her camel toe is the one talking." Drake froze mid push and started violently shaking but then I realised he was just silently laughing. His head snapped up and he stared at Ms Mullens making me roll onto my back laughing. "Now I can't believe..."

Drake moved his attention back to me. "That I'm looking?"

"No that you just noticed." I smiled cheekily and when I noticed Ms Mullens looking away I rolled over towards Drake and he pushed himself up higher so I could fit snuggly underneath. "Let's see how active you are from this angle." He smirked down at me and every time his face was close enough he would give me a cute little peck on the lips.

"Get a room!" Someone shouted.

"You heard the cheerleader. Let's head back to my place." He wiggled his eyebrows at me and I laughed.

"Ms Angel! That is inappropriate contact!"

Drake yelled back at her humorously. "I'm not even touching her."

"Unfortunately." I couldn't help but mutter.

"Oh unfortunately?" Drake teased me. I rolled my eyes and leaned up on my elbows about to reply.

But then he face planted right in between my boobs making everyone go chaotic and me heat up in embarrassment.

"Drake." He moaned in reply as Ms Mullens stormed over to us. "Get off me." He moaned again meaning, I have no clue but it is obvious he's not moving anytime soon. "Roman." I growled. "I can feel you smiling."

"MR VALDYMAR!" He finally looked up at our fuming sports teacher with an innocent dazed expression. But his feelings are all deceitful and give him away.

"Yes Ms?"

"You can stay behind and meet with the principal."

"I can't see her straight after this because I have meeting in the broom closet."

"What business do you have in a closet?"

"Well I'll be putting my face between some other things" He replied casually and I gasped slapping my hand over my mouth as he wiggled his eye brows at me suggestively. I can't believe he just said that to a teacher. Hell I can't believe he said period.

He's also taking pleasure in my astonishment and embarrassment and probably everyone else's shocked and confused emotions.

"Both of you detention and principal now!"