Kallos (Kallos Series) (18 page)

“I don’t know; it all started with Brandon,” she glances at Sean and sees his eyes narrow when she said Brandon. She wants to know why Ian and Sean don’t like him.

“I think you should stay clear of Brandon. Ian and he have competed against each other since they were kids. Brandon will do anything to win, and he sees you as the ultimate prize.” She isn't sure if she likes being called a “prize.”

“That’s why they don’t get along?” Sean just nods. “What is he?”

“Why would you ask that?” Sean asks a little too quickly.

“I have a feeling that he isn’t a human.”

“He’s a full demon. His mom and ours are sisters.” Now some things are starting to make sense. They are just walking into the cafeteria when Kallos notices that their table has an extra person at it. She looks at Ian, and he doesn’t look happy at all. Of course, the only two spots are by Brandon and Karissa. “I guess I’m sitting next to Karissa,” Sean whispers in her ear, and she nods. There is no way she is sitting next to her; the last time they were alone wasn’t much fun. She looks at Ian, and he has so many girls around him.

“We can’t wait for your party tonight. You have to promise me that you’ll dance with me!” That comes from Nikki. She is wearing a really tight red sweater and jeans that look painted on.

“Of course I will Nikki.” There is something going on with him. Ian isn’t acting like he was this morning. Now, he isn’t even paying attention to her. Ian looks at Kallos, and his eyes aren’t his. She gasps and looks away. Sean notices his brother’s eyes. They have turned a dark blue, almost black. Kallos looks over at Sean, and his mouth is hanging open. He is just as shocked as she is. Kallos has seen Sean’s eyes change and even Ian’s, but this is different.

“What’s going on?” She asks Sean, and he turns his head to look at her.

“I’m not sure, but I’m going to find out. I have to leave you alone for a little bit. I need to call my mom. If I feel that you need me, I’ll be back.” Sean stands up and kisses her before he leaves. She hopes he finds out what is going on. It’s as if Ian is a completely different person.

“So, Kallos, how are the Hunter boys treating you?” She doesn’t have to see who is asking her; she recognizes Brandon’s voice. Kallos does notice that everyone turns to look at her, and all are waiting for a response. Ian is the only one not staring at her, but he isn’t fooling her; she knows he’s paying attention. She isn’t going to give Brandon an answer. She just gives him a smile and gets up.

Kallos doesn’t want to deal with drama, and it seems that drama is all Brandon is after, that and to get at Ian. She doesn’t really know if that would even work, now since Ian is so different. She does know that she better be leaving; if she has an attack, there would be no one to help her. Sean is off calling his mom to find out what’s going on, and Ian is acting like he doesn’t care. She knows that he does, but there is something going on. Hopefully, they will know what is going on soon.

Kallos decides to go out to the garden and to the bench that Sean and she sat on yesterday. It's just like yesterday; there are some people out there but not near the garden. It's a little nicer out today, and the bench is in the sun. She sits down and just looks around. The other students are doing all different things. Some are studying, but most are in groups talking and laughing. Kallos feels alone, and a little sad. If Ian weren’t acting so weird, he would be the one out here with her. She shakes her head and says “Stupid” under her breath.

“Who’s stupid?” Kallos nearly jumps out of her skin. She spins around and sees Brandon. “Whoa, calm down. I didn’t mean to scare you.” She narrows her eyes.

“Brandon,” she says, and she knows that she sounds breathless. “What are you doing here? Are you following me?” That’s creepy. He smiles at Kallos, and she can see that he is related to Ian and Sean. His smile could take most girls’ breath away; good thing she isn't most girls.

“I’m here to make sure you are okay, so I guess I am kind of following you.” She is thankful that they have a bench in between them.

“I’m fine; so now you can leave.” Kallos knows that it's rude, but she really doesn’t care. Ever since she has met him, he has been trying to start something with Ian. Or, maybe he is the reason Ian is acting strange.

“You know I don’t know you that well, but I think you may be lying to me. I know that Ian is treating you like crap, but you don’t need to take it out on me.” Once again, he attempts his charming smile on her. It still isn’t working.

“He was fine until you showed up.” Well, that’s a little lie. Last night is when she saw Ian start to change, but she isn’t going to tell Brandon that. “Can you please just go? I want to be alone for a while.” It takes him a second to respond, but he nods. Then, he reaches into his back pocket, grabs a piece of paper and a pencil, and writes something down. He hands it to her. Kallos glances at the numbers on it, and she is taking at good guess that it’s his phone number.

“If you need anything, call me.” That is all Brandon says, then he turned around and leaves. At least now, she is alone. Kallos knows that she can’t be alone a lot because she doesn’t know when an attack will happen. She also knows that her attacks are starting to affect Sean and Ian. Kallos would have never agreed to any of this if she knew they would feel so much of her pain.

The pain seems to be with her all the time, but it’s dull when she has one of them around. She hasn’t notice it because she is always with them. Now, without them, it’s starting to get intense, and she’s trying not to panic. Kallos looks around and doesn’t see anyone she knows. She can feel her heart speed up a little, and her body feels like it's starting to heat up. She remembers that if she takes a deep breath, it will hurt more.

Kallos is keeping her breathing light and short. Her head is just starting to pound, and she has to close her eyes because the sun feels like it’s burning them. She knows that Ian and Sean can feel her pain, but she wonders if they will make it in time. This time the pain is the worst it has ever been. Now Kallos’ whole body feels like it’s boiling and she can hear the pounding in her head getting louder. It's getting harder and harder to breathe, even with light and short breaths. She opens her eyes and in the distance, she sees Sean running toward her, and behind him she can see Ian. She knows that they aren’t going to make it. Kallos feels someone grab her, and she is in too much pain to fight off whoever it is. Strong arms are holding her and lifting her into warm embrace.

“I’m here, Kallos.” The last thing she sees before passing out is chocolate-brown eyes.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Kallos wakes up and is still in pain. She looks around and is a little happy to be in her bed. She hears a noise to her left; she looks and is surprise in what she is seeing. Sean is there and so is Brandon. Then she remembers that the last thing she saw was brown eyes. It was Brandon who caught her before she passed out.

Sean’s face lights up when he sees that Kallos is awake. She looks around and doesn't see Ian, and it has her a little disappointed. She knows that Sean is feeling what she is. “How are you feeling, Babe?” Kallos looks back at Sean, and he is next to her bed now. Brandon is still where he was when she woke up.

“Still in pain,” her voice is a little horse, and she is wondering why he isn’t taking her pain.

“I tried to take your pain, but nothing happened.” Sean looks down and she knows that he is trying to help.

“Maybe you should try again now that she is awake,” Brandon suggests, and Sean thinks about it. Then he nods. His hands take hers, and she feels the cooling but that is all. The pain is as bad as it was before he touched her.

Sean closes his eyes, and his shoulders fall in defeat. “I’m sorry, Kallos. I don’t know what else I can do. Ian tried before he left, and he couldn’t do it either.” Despite the pain, she sits up.

“Don’t be sorry. Maybe my change is coming.” He still looks sad, but Kallos wants to know about Ian. “Where is Ian?” Sean looks at her and his face doesn’t reveal anything.

“With our parents. He wanted to help set up for his party.” She forgot about Ian’s birthday party, and then she remembers the card and brownies that are in her locker.

“Don’t worry; I grabbed your things from your locker before we left.” Well that's good. She doesn't want to see what happens to brownies that are in a locker over the weekend.

“What did your mom say?”

“She said that his demon blood is coming alive.” Kallos is confused, and she must have looked it. “He doesn't know how to control it yet,” Sean explains. It still doesn’t make any sense; this morning he was a totally different person. Kallos starts to get up, and both Sean and Brandon put a hand on her shoulders to hold her down. “What do you think you’re doing?”

“I need to get ready for Ian’s party.”

“I don’t think so. You just had a major attack; you aren’t going anywhere,” Sean says with a demand in his voice. She raises one eyebrow at him.

“I feel better, and besides my parents already said that I could go.” Kallos really doesn’t like how Sean is telling her what she can and can’t do. She really needs to see Ian and talk to him. She wants to know what’s going on with him because she doesn’t think it has anything to do with his demon blood. Kallos still is trying to get up; she isn’t going to let them hold her down. She isn’t too happy that Brandon is touching her; he gives off bad vibes. “You guys need to let go of me.” Brandon does what she asks, but Sean shakes his head at her.

“I don’t think so. Kallos, you need to rest. You just had the worst attack you have ever had.” Okay, she is getting really tired of him telling her what to do. Kallos can feel this energy rising for her stomach to her arms. When it reaches her hands, the energy is turning into a burning heat. She looks at her hands, and she can swear they are glowing. Kallos looks back up at Sean, and he seems not to notice because he is concentrating on her face, but Brandon notices. His eyes are wide and his mouth is hanging open. She looks back at her hands and they are now glowing red and orange.

“Sean, please let go of me.” His eyes narrow and he scowls at her. Kallos is taking that as a “No.” She brings her hands up and touches his bare arms. He gasps and then looks down. She can feel the heat running through her hands to his forearm. He pulls away from her, rubbing where she was touching him. She quickly stands up; she isn’t going to let them hold her down again.

“You got your first power before you changed.” That is all she hears Sean say before she leaves. She needs to get ready. She wants to have her makeup and hair looking perfect. When she walks out of her bedroom, no one follows her. Kallos walks into the bathroom and shuts the door. When she is done, she doesn’t want to go back to her room. She knows that Sean isn’t happy with her. She walks into the living room, and Sean, Brandon, and her parents are there. Her dad doesn’t look too happy, and her mom looks worried. Sean won't even look at her.

“Sweetie, are you sure you want to go? I’m sure Ian will understand,” her mom says as she stands up and walks over to Kallos.

“I’m fine,” Kallos replies as her mom hugs her tighter. “Really, Mom, I’m doing better.” Sean finally looks at her. He knew that she was lying; she is still in pain. She's hoping that he won’t say anything.

“Well, if you are feeling better, then I don’t think it will be a problem. What do you think honey?” Mom asks Dad. He just stares at Kallos.

“That’s fine; you’ll have Sean with you the whole night,” Dad looks at Sean who just nods in responses. She looks over at Sean, and she knows he is angry with her. His normal face that always shows love and happiness now is showing his uneasiness and anger. She isn't sure if he is angrier at her or at the situation.

“Well then let’s go,” Sean barks and walks to the door.

“Wait! I need to grab something. Give me five minutes.” Kallos is running toward the stairs. She isn’t going to wait for Sean to answer.

Kallos walks into her room and grabs her backpack. Sean put it in the same spot that she always puts it. She reaches inside and finds the card and brownies. She pulls the card out first and then the brownies. She will give him the brownies later. She reaches inside her backpack for a pen. She wants to write something, and the card’s whole left side is empty. Well, it has little lips and hearts all over it, but she can write over them.

Ian-

No matter what happens in our life, you will always have my heart. Happy

Birthday!

I love you with everything I have, Kallos

Kallos knows that it’s not much, but it is all she has. She puts the card back in the envelope and writes his name on the outside. When she walks down stairs, Sean and Brandon are both waiting for her. Kallos isn't too sure why Brandon is still here, but he did help her when she passed out.

“Are you ready goddess?” Brandon asks, and Kallos just rolls her eyes.

“Brandon, stop!” That is all Sean said before opening the door and holding it for her. As she walks pass him, their hands brush against each other’s, and he jumps back as if she hurt him. She looks up at him and he looks scared, and she can feel her heart dropping to her feet. He didn’t say anything; he just moved past her and walks to his car. She is still standing in the doorway, but she isn’t alone. Brandon is behind her, and she feels so confused.

“Using your powers on him wasn’t the best idea you’ve ever had. Now, he’s afraid to touch you,” Brandon tells Kallos. So, that is why Sean is scared of her. She didn’t even know that she could do what she did. She would never use it again, unless she was forced to, and she wouldn’t use it on Sean or Ian.

“I didn’t know it would hurt him; I didn’t even know what I was doing!”

Brandon steps closer to Kallos; he put his hand on her shoulder. “I know that, and I’m sure he does too. Just talk to him about it.” She turns her head to look at Brandon. Right now, he is being really sweet; yeah, maybe he is trying to get in good with her to make Ian mad. But for some reason she doesn’t think that is it. Kallos walks to the car and decides to get into the backseat. She doesn’t want to make Sean feel awkward in his own car. She shuts the door and sees that Sean is looking out the driver’s window.