Alexander had experienced that kind of situation when he saw me with Trevor outside the Mansion last Halloween. My boyfriend thought carefully before he spoke. Its not the point what Id do.
See? Sebastian said. I cant forget her. Besides, people break up all the time.
Becky and Matt will never break up. I hadnt imagined that scenario before, and I shuddered at the thought. Shes going to get married to him.
Married? Shes still in high school.
When she gets out. And she certainly isnt going to date a vampire!
They both looked at me. I had just stuck my combat-booted foot in my black-lipsticked mouth.
I mean that in a good way, I said. Im the one who likes vampires, I declared. But Becky has a thing for mortals.
I'm sorry, Raven, I cant change my feelings, Sebastian said sincerely. What am I supposed to do? he asked with an almost childlike quality.
You can change what you do about them, Alexander said. Ravens right. You have to back off.
Sebastian cooled down. I know. I just couldnt sleep all daywaiting and wondering when I could see her again.
Well, youll get to see her tomorrow night, Alexander revealed.
Really?
Matt wants the five of us to hang out, Alexander said.
Whos Matt?
Beckys boyfriend, I stressed
Sebastian turned toward the window. The moonlight cast a glow against his sad and almost lonely expression.
Perhaps once he saw how happy Becky was with Matt hed be cured of his feelings for her.
Sebastian snapped back with a wicked grin. Great! Ill be on my best behavior.
Chapter 6 Becky and the Barn
The students at Dullsville High treated me more oddly than usual the next day when I arrived at school. Apart from the usual shifty glances thrown my way, I heard more whispers and mutterings than normal. I was throwing my coffee in the trash when I felt a person standing behind me.
Your secret admirer is not so secret anymore, a male voice said.
I tried to ignore the demon in khakis and inch around the trash can, but he blocked my escape. Cornered, I spun around.
Trevor towered over me. His golden locks were combed perfectly, as if hed just been primped for a photo shoot. I didnt have the energy for one of his trivial confrontations.
Do you mind? Littering is illegal, you know. Be my guest and do us all a favor, I said, gesturing toward the can. Throw yourself in.
I love it when you talk dirty, he said, not budging. He placed his hand against the wall, blocking my exit.
I really dont have time for you today, I said, and slipped underneath his human barricade.
Two-timing your boyfriend takes a lot of time and energy, does it?
This time I stopped and faced him squarely. What are you talking about?
Word has it theres a new monster in town and hes leaving gifts in your lockercandy, jewelry, love notes.
I was always amazed at how fast rumors spread throughout Dullsville and how grossly incorrect they could become.