Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Eliana's Point of View

"You would be out here reading." I looked up to see Killian standing in front of me. I didn't say anything. I just stared at him, and he stared at me. "You like to read, huh?" "Yep," I replied. Then, I went back to reading my book. Suddenly, Killian sat next to me.

"What are you reading?" Killian asked

"Why?" I asked

"I am curious," Killian said, and I put my book back in my bag.

"Do you want something, Killian?" I asked

"Can't I talk to one of my roommates?" Killian asked, and I just looked at him

"You know, any other woman would be thrilled that I was talking to them," Killian said

"I am not every other woman," I said

"I know," Killian replied

"Well, I need to get going. Class is about to start," I said and I got up to leave

"Why do you want to move?" Killian asked

"It's for the best," I replied

"Is it because of your nightmares?" Killian asked, and that got my attention

"What?" I said

"I heard you screaming in your sleep the last two nights," Killian said

"I need to go," I said. I was a little embarrassed that he heard me, and also didn't want to talk about it.

"You talk in your sleep. Well, more like yell," Killian said

"I will see you later," I said as I got up to leave.

"Wait," Killian said as he got up and stood in front of me. "I get it if you don't want to talk about it. Maybe I shouldn't have brought it up."

"No, you shouldn't have. It isn't any of your business," I replied

"I know. I just don't understand why you would want to move. Everyone would be happy to move into my house," Killian said

"I'm sure they would," I said, and I was about to walk away, but he stopped me

"Wait!" Killian grabbed my arm softly, and I shivered as I felt something like electricity go through my body. "I am sorry if I am overstepping, but I just don't get why you want to move out," Killian said

"Do you really want to know why I want to move out? Fine, then I will tell you. Because of the party you threw last night, I was late to school today. I missed most of the first period. I can't let that happen again," I said

"So, you want to move because you were late to class. That doesn't seem to be that bad of a deal. I can't even tell you how many times I was late," Killian said

"I am not you. I can't afford to be late. I am here on scholarship, remember? I have to make it to class on time. I have to get my work done. I cannot let my grades drop or I can lose my scholarship. I know you love having those types of parties. I can't stay in a place where there is nothing but partying going on," I said

"But your father is a powerful man. He is the leader of the human council. Just have him talk to the school," Killian said

"That won't happen," I replied. I was sure he could hear the sadness in my voice. It sucked that I had a father who could but wouldn't help me. He hated me and saw me as an outsider. Killian and I just stared at each other. He had a look of sadness on his face which shocked me. Why would he be sad?

"Eliana, I," Killian started to say, but we heard Ashley's voice

"Hey, there you guys are. What's up?" Ashley asked

"Nothing. I just ran into Eliana. We were about to head to class," Killian replied

"Good. Let's go," Ashley said, and she grabbed my hand, and we walked together to PE while Killian walked behind us.

"Are you really going to move out?" Ashley asked

"Yeah. Too much goes on in that room with the partying and stuff. I need to be able to study and rest so that I can get to school on time. Plus. I am not the party type," I said

"I hope you reconsider. I would miss having my best friend around," Ashley said

"You will see me in class every day," I said. I was shocked that I didn't deny the fact that we were best friends.

"I guess," Ashley said. We headed out of the locker rooms and sat on the bleachers. The teacher let us pick what we wanted to do. The guys played basketball while Ashley and I just hung out on the bleachers. She kept telling me that she wished I wouldn't leave. Every now and then, I would feel like someone was watching me. Whenever I looked over at the basketball court, I would see Killian looking at me.

The rest of the day went by quickly, and we headed back to the mansion. I decided to stay there for one more night.

There was a knock on my door. "Come in," I said, and Lilian walked inside.

"Guess what?" Lilian asked

"What?" I replied

"James asked me out to the movies," Lilian replied

"Really? What is going on between you two?" I asked

"I think he likes me. At the party last night, we spent a lot of time talking after you left. He is a nice guy," Lilian said

"Lilian, you barely know him. You need to be careful," I said

"What does that mean?" Lilian asked

"I am just saying that we just got here. You just met him," I said

"What do you know, Eliana? You have never had a boyfriend," Lilian said, and she turned to leave

"Lilian," I started to say, but she cut me off

"I just wanted to tell you the good news, but I guess you can't be happy for me. I think it is a good idea for you to stay in my dorm room," Lilian said, and then she opened my door and left.

I sighed before getting ready for bed. I went to sleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

The next morning, I got up early and decided to go to Lilian's dorm room. When I got there, there was a notice on the door that said: "Do Not Enter."

I wondered what was going on.