chapter 35 : In Love

Becca cuddled with Seniha after writing five ###chapters for her new vampire love story. After that, she couldn��t bring herself to write about vampires anymore because it made her writhe in pain. She lied to her father saying the college was on break once again due to some issues which Sebastian wrote in the fake email.
Since she came back to the human world, all she had managed to think about was Alexander Insworthe. Even though he broke her heart by pushing her away, he was all she wished for, more than anything else in her life.
She kept replaying the moments she spent with him in her head. Sometimes, she would just burst out crying in the middle of the night. She could barely sleep nowadays, yet she would not get dark bags under her eyes. She had also lost her appetite to eat anything, that��s why Shier would literally have to force her to eat.
The weather around the Atrickvic Street had been gloomy for days, and whenever Becca would cry, it would start pouring down from the sky as well. Sometimes, lying down on her bed, she wished that she had a photo of Alexander or any other memento that would serve as something she could use to remember him forever. After all, she would never see him again.
As the end of winter neared, Becca still couldn��t forget Alexander. It was as if she only met those piercing green eyes yesterday. It was proof that she was deeply in love with Alexander. That��s why it hurt, even more, to not have him by her side.
Before she knew it, the winter was over, and spring semester was underway. Unwillingly, she went back to the dorm. Vanessa gave her a sad look when Becca entered their dorm room. Without saying a word, Becca laid down on her bed, forgetting to set an alarm for the classes the next day.
When Becca opened her eyes the next morning, she was already late for her first class. She hurriedly finished her morning chores and dressed up in a black top and tight jeans before rushing to the campus to attend her class.
As she arrived in the poetry class after twenty minutes, Mr. Risorito threw her a glare and said, ��You are late on your very first day of the new semester. Great way to kick things off. Please take a seat, ma��am.��
Becca lowered her head and muttered a quiet apology before making her way to the last bench. She knew she had to spend her days at the university alone, now that Alexander wouldn��t be there anymore. Lucas had to go back because his father was sick so Becca was lonelier than before. Vanessa was only her roommate and they didn��t have any classes to attend together. She even lost her will to make any new friends.
Once she sat on her seat, she could feel herself tearing up again as this was where she had her best times with Alexander.
However, all of a sudden, someone wrapped an arm around her shoulder and said, ��What��s with the sad face?��
Becca��s eyes widened when she recognized the familiar voice and touch. She raised her head to meet those familiar green eyes which she had been mourning for so many days. ��Alexander���� she breathed out, and he flashed her a smile. Without another thought, she hugged him, letting tears slide down her cheek. ��I��m not dreaming, am I?�� she asked as she still couldn��t believe that he was here. ��Are you here for real?��
��Yes, I am here for real, Becca.�� Alexander wrapped his arms around her as well, feeling his heart coming back to life. It felt good to have her back in his arms. It felt like home. Until now, he was having doubts about whether he made the right choice or not, but he was sure now that he wanted to be where Becca was. It didn��t matter what creatures they were or how long their life spans were. He would cherish every moment he lived with Becca. He was willing to bear the pain of her absence after her death for an eternity if that was what it took to be happy with her for a while.
On the other hand, Becca was happier than ever. Her wish came true. She got the love of her life back. She didn��t want anything else. She was happy and content as long as Alexander was by her side.
While they were lost in their own little world, the whole class was staring at the two of them with wide eyes until someone cleared their throat and announced, ��As much as I��m happy to see your reunion, it hasn��t been that long for you two to tear up and hug each other in the class as if one of you came back to life from the great beyond.��
Yet, Alexander and Becca didn��t respond, let alone move an inch away from each other.
Mr. Risorito fumed and pointed towards the classroom door. ��Okay, you two, get out.��
After getting kicked out of the class, the two of them were now standing under the stone pine tree, holding each other's hands.
��I can��t believe you came back for me,�� Becca let out, still feeling like it was a dream too good to be true.
��Yeah, things happened, and I couldn��t stay without you any longer.�� Alexander placed a hand on her cheek, caressing her face.
��Didn��t Phil say anything?�� Becca arched an eyebrow in suspicion.
��I doubt he even noticed I am missing. He has gone crazy to gain the vampire potion,�� he replied.
��What will happen after Phil finds out that you left the vampire world against his order?�� Becca asked fearfully. She didn��t want Alexander to get hurt just because he came to see her.
��Don��t worry. I will deal with it,�� he assured her and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.
��So, when will you leave me again?�� Becca asked.
Alexander twitched his lips and said, ��Why, are you eager to get rid of me already?��
��No.�� She pouted and hit his arm. ��Tell me.��
Alexander chortled and finally answered, ��I��m never leaving you again. I will stay with you wherever you are.��
Becca couldn��t believe what he was saying. Alexander actually wanted to stay with her forever. ��Pinch me, Alex.��
Alexander pinched her cheeks, which made her shoot him a glare. He laughed lightly as an act of revenge for that day on the tour where she reached up and pinched his cheek out of nowhere. ��It��s real, okay? Stop being so childish.��
��It��s because I��m childish you want to stay with me, right?�� she teased him.
��Whatever.�� He rolled his eyes.
��So���� Becca trailed off, a blush forming on her face. ��Are we a couple now?��
��No, I just want to molest you,�� he retorted.
��You have no right to play with the heart of an innocent girl like me. Answer me seriously.��
Alexander arched an eyebrow in amusement. ��Innocent? Really now? The girl whose first thought is I��m about to molest her, is innocent?��
��Yes.�� Becca held her chin up with pride. Just as Alexander smirked and was about to pull her close to him, she started to run away. ��Catch me, Alex,�� she hollered.
��You do know that I have speed like the wind,�� Alexander informed smugly.
��Catch me at human speed if you can,�� she corrected, grinning.
��How shall I know what is the average speed of a human?�� He frowned.
��Slower than me,�� she responded, and Alexander couldn��t help but chuckle before running after her.
While Alexander was trying to chase after Becca, Vanessa appeared out of nowhere. ��I knew I smelled new romance here, but I didn��t know it was my brother romancing,�� she teased, but suddenly her eyes grew wide. ��Wait a minute. My brother?�� She gaped at Alexander and went forward to poke his arm. ��Oh, my gosh! It��s the real Alex!�� she hollered.
��Of course, it��s me, Ness,�� Alexander deadpanned.
��How? When? Why? How did you even come here against Phil��s wish? When did you come? Why didn��t you tell me?�� Vanessa exclaimed with surprise, not believing that Alexander went against Phil for the first time. She couldn��t be happier.
��Chill, Ness. I will tell you everything later,�� Alexander told her. ��For now, leave. I want to spend some alone time with Becca,�� he added, which made Becca flush red like a tomato.
Vanessa sent him a smirk that didn��t seem friendly at all. ��Becca, don��t you have an exam to see if you remember everything from your last semester?��
Becca maintained her gaze on the ground and mumbled, ��I didn��t study anything over the vacation, so I would rather stay with Alex than take exams where I will fail either way.��
��Wow, nice. Have fun, you two.�� With that, Vanessa disappeared from their sight.
��So, what do you want to do?�� Alexander asked.
��I have never been to the movie theatre. Wanna go there?�� Becca suggested with a cute smile on her face.
Alexander placed a hand on her waist and said, ��Sure. Anything you want to do.��
On the other hand, a few days ago, Shier had asked Becca to give him a blood sample because he was noticing strange changes in her. Also, she had the smell of vampires around her as if she had been mixing with them without his knowledge. When the test results came back, his suspicion turned out correct.
Shier immediately called Becca��s university and ordered to send her back home for an urgent situation. That��s why after Becca arrived in the dorm after having a nice and enjoyable date with Alexander, she received the notice to return home urgently. She had to obey, otherwise, Shier would remove her from there. With a heavy heart, she called Alexander to her dorm room and he arrived within a minute through her open window.
��What��s wrong?�� he asked, seeing the lines of worry etched on her face.
Becca hugged him and rested her head on his chest while he caressed her hair, waiting for her to speak up. Becca wasn��t getting a good feeling at all. It wasn��t right to leave today. ��I got a message from Dad. He wants me back home immediately,�� she murmured.
��So, you need to leave today?�� he asked, and she nodded. ��Why are you upset then?��
��I won��t see you again for a long time.��
��Did you forget your boyfriend is a vampire?�� he let out, which made her eyes sparkle.
Becca pulled apart from the hug and asked for confirmation, ��Really? Will you come to see me?��
��Yes, of course.�� He smiled at her softly, making his dimples pop.
Becca giggled and started taking out her luggage. She was glad that she didn��t unpack last night. ��It��s a promise. See you tonight, then?��
��See you tonight.�� With that, Alexander jumped out of the window as Becca needed to change.
Even though everything had started to go smoothly, Becca couldn��t stop getting an eerie feeling. Something was going to happen tonight, and it wasn��t anything good.