Dark Angel Academy (The Complete Series) - G. Bailey Page 0,37
as I struggle with what emotions I’m feeling inside. Henry isn’t mine, and I may like him, but I doubt he likes me. I think he just finds it fun to mess with my emotions like a toy.
Just like Jessica claims.
Jessica moves her arm away when she can see she has won, and I never had to speak a word. I run off the porch and keep walking and walking until I find myself outside Thallon’s cabin.
I shouldn’t be here.
But why when I run, do I find myself going to Thallon?
Without thinking about it too much, I force my shaky legs to the front door and knock two times, waiting for him to answer. No one comes to the door, and I sigh, knowing I should just go back to my room. I turn around just as the door is pulled open, and I turn back to see Thallon in just a low pair of joggers, a shirt in his hand, and his hair is wet, dripping onto his chest. My traitorous eyes follow one drop that slides down a firm peck and further onto his flat, toned stomach before disappearing into his joggers. I gulp and look up, knowing I need to say something.
Anything.
“I need a friend, and you’re the only one I seem to run to. I don’t know why that is, but—”
“You don’t need to explain yourself,” he stops me and stands back, waving a hand at his cabin. “I’m never going to turn you away, so run, jog or walk to me whenever you want.”
Knowing I’m blushing as that was seriously romantic, I try humour to distract myself. “Is your door open to everyone? Even Master Gabriel?” I chuckle. “I can just imagine you and Master Gabriel having a Netflix and chill night.”
“I’m not sure Master Gabriel is aware of what movies are,” he says around a chuckle as he tugs his shirt on and steps closer to me. “Sorry I took so long, I was in the shower.”
“I could have guessed,” I say, reaching up and brushing my fingers through his wet hair. I pause as he looks down at me, his eyes searching mine for permission. I lean up and brush my lips across his, softly to start with, and then I find myself searching for more. His hands grip my hips and pull me harder against his body as he deepens the kiss. I almost whimper when he pulls back and rests his forehead against mine.
“You need a friend tonight, not whatever this is becoming,” he softly tells me.
“I don’t know what this is either,” I admit.
“We will figure it out, but I’m going to be your friend first tonight. Want a drink and some pasta? I’ve just cooked some, and it’s warm in the pot,” he asks.
“I wondered what smelt nice,” I answer, stepping away. “I’d love some, thank you.” He kisses my forehead once before heading to the kitchen, and I look at the window for a brief second. I’m sure I see Riley outside, but when I blink, it’s just the trees, and I swear I’m going crazy.
Maybe that’s exactly what The Angel Academy does to people.
And their love life, it seems.
Angel help me as I don’t have a clue what I’m doing.
“Ayda, do you know all the answers that boys hold?” I ask her, and she neighs at me as I continue brushing her hair. Vesnia pops her head over the stable door.
“I guessed I would find you in here. Wanna go for a ride?”
“Where is Professor Nina?” I ask. “Only she asked me to brush the hair of every horse in here, as she thinks riding is pointless for me anymore.” Not that I know what that means. Ayda and I can ride super-fast, and we have been around every bit of the academy. It’s still hard to understand the bond between Ayda and me, but I kinda like to think she is my friend.
“Half the class have the same orders. I think she is just being lazy,” she whispers to me. “Now come for a ride!”
“Alright,” I say, and Vesnia winks at me before going off to get her horse, Teagan, ready. After sorting out Ayda’s saddle and reins, I head outside and into the courtyard as I wait for Vesnia to come out. Hearing strange noises, I walk around the back of the stables to see Riley and a light angel kissing against the back of the wall. As they start tugging at clothes, I back