The Key Unlocks Everything - Chapters 7 to 10

Chapter 7

"So you and Natsu were getting pretty close on Saturday," Tamara winked and I ignored her and got my PE shirt on.
"Yeah and I also got close with the floor," I said bitterly and then sighed.
"It's going to be Valentine's Day in next week," Alice sang and I rolled my eyes.
"Great just what I needed," I said sarcastically.
"Don't worry, we'll still give you chocolate," Tamara reassured and my mood suddenly brightened.
"Are you going to give some to Natsu?" Tamara asked and I rolled my eyes.
"Tamara we're barely friends," I informed her as we ran ten laps around the oval. I was in front of Alice and Tamara by two whole laps and as I was on my last one, it got me thinking. What exactly were Natsu and I?

I've let him drink a little bit of my blood.... does that make us Blood Buddies? I thought as I sat down and took a breather while everyone else was still running. That can't be it; we've kissed twice now so friends with benefits? I asked myself and then shook my head.

Now that's stupid.... blood friends with benefits? I thought and then sighed.
"I really need to stop thinking about it," I told myself.
"Stop thinking about what?" Natsu asked appearing beside me. I'd gotten so used to him popping out of nowhere that it no longer scares me.
"What is our relationship?" I asked him and he thought about it.
"I dunno, friends maybe?" He asked and I sighed.

"Of course you wouldn't know," I muttered and then thought of something.
"Do you eat chocolate?" I asked and he raised an eyebrow.
"Um yeah why?" He asked and I shook my head.
"No reason," I answered and he looked at me suspiciously and then walked away.

Alice and Tamara came over and tried to catch their breaths.
"So, what were you and Natsu talking about?" Tamara asked when she regained her composure.
"We were just defining what our relationship was," I told them and they looked at me.
"Well what is it?" Alice asked.
"We're friends," I told them and Tamara nodded while Alice frowned.
"That's all?" She asked and I raised an eyebrow.
"Um yeah why?" I asked her.
"It seems like something more," she said and I looked away.
"Get back to work ladies!" Hashman barked and we all ran around the field another ten times. By the end of PE, I was left tired and confused. What did Alice mean by something more? I groaned as a headache started forming in my head and I ended up in a bad mood by the time I got to Human Studies. Natsu was sitting in his seat and I sat down and laid my head on my book.

"You seem to be in a good mood," Natsu commented and I growled.
"I am not in the mood for your sarcasm," I grumbled and he chuckled.
"What's wrong with you?" He asked and I opened one eye and looked at him.
"As you can tell I have a massive headache and I'd appreciate it if you'd shut up." I told him and he chuckled again and left me there to sleep. When I woke up, next I saw Natsu carrying me and I yawned.

"Finally you're up," he said and dropped me onto the ground. My ass collided with the concrete and I glared at him.
"Thanks asshole," I said and stood up.
"Hey, I took the time out of the kindness in my heart to carry you," he said and I glared at him.
"Yeah dropping a girl onto the ground is really kind," I said sarcastically.
"Not my fault, you're heavier than you look," he said and I punched him in the back of the head.

"Hey what was that for?" He shouted and I walked ahead of him as my anger became bigger.
"Sora!" He called but I ignored him. He ran up and stood in front of me and grabbed my shoulders.
"Sora, I'm sorry," he apologized and he seriously meant it but I was still pissed off.
"That doesn't make me feel any better," I muttered and looked away. Natsu placed a finger along my chin and I slowly looked at him. His crimson red eyes were studying my jaw line for some reason and it made my heartbeat fast.

Ba-thump, Ba-thump.
Natsu realized what he was doing and took his finger away but something came over me. I pressed my lips against his and he was shocked.

"Sora don't," he started to say but ended up kissing me back. I traced my tongue along his small fangs and his entered my mouth. A small growl came from Natsu as we continued to kiss. My body felt like it was on fire and my heart was beating so fast I was sure it'd explode. Natsu pulled back and I was breathing hard as I stared into his eyes. Passion and desire were swimming in them and I wanted more of me.

Then reality kicked in.
"D-Don't do that again," he whispered looking down and placing his hand onto my shoulders. Disappointment washed through me and I knew Natsu was struggling to control himself.
"Natsu -" I started to say but he cut me off with a deadly glare.
"You don't understand how much I want you right now," he said through his teeth and I became shocked and scared.

"Leave now," he ordered and despite what my heart said, I did. I ran home and locked myself in my room. My heart was beating uncontrollably and I decided to have a shower. I wasn't really into the shower as I kept replaying the scene in my head over and over again.

"Why did I do that?" I asked myself and buried my face in my hands as I sat in the shower. The water went down my back and I placed my chin on top of my knees and sighed. My body was still buzzing from the kiss and I remembered the feeling of his fangs along my tongue. I started blushing uncontrollably and my heart started beating fast again.

I heard a noise coming from inside my room and I grabbed a towel, wrapped it around and went to investigate. I walked in and found Natsu looking around.
"What are you doing here!" I yelled at him. No one was home so I didn't have to worry about my parents seeing a boy in my room.

"I came to apologize, I was a jerk, I admit but you're just not good for me," he walked over to me and stroked a piece of hair that had come loose from my pony tail, to behind my ear.
"So you said before," I sighed pulling away from his hand that had stayed on my cheek.
"Wait, you haven't heard it all!" He exclaimed, walking back over to me and putting his hands on my shoulder. "I don't care, I don't want to fight anymore and I want to ask you something."
"What?"
"Be my girlfriend?" He murmured into my ear, his warm breath tickling my face.

I kissed him, and he kissed me back. It wasn't like any kiss we had before. His lips pressed harder on mine and our tongues met in a fiery passion. He walked me over to my bed and we sat down, his arms trailing over my face, my arms and my back while mine pulled his hair and scratched his neck. We pulled back but as I bit his lip, a ruby-red drop of blood forming on the middle of his bottom lip. I couldn't help but stare at it.

"Drink it," he said. I leant over and licked the drop of his lip and as it hit my tongue a shiver went down my spine. My head had a blissful buzz and I felt happy.
"What was that?" I asked.
"Pure vampire blood is like a drug." I nodded and looked into his crimson eyes.
"So," he whispered, "I take that as a yes?" I laughed and gave him a small playful punch and fell into his arms.
"Sora I'm home," my mom called and my eyes flew open and I realized I was still in the shower.
"God dammit" I cursed myself and turned off the shower with my face bright red. I can't believe I imagined Natsu and myself doing that!

"Fuck my life," I muttered as I got into a white singlet and some light blue pajama pants. I walked downstairs and saw mom serving some Chinese food and smiled when I came down.
"How was school sweetie?" She asked and I groaned and placed my head on the bench as I sat down on the chair.

"Not good?" She guessed by my reaction and I nodded.
"Mom why are boys so complicated?" I asked and she laughed.
"Oh Sora, you've got your eye on someone haven't you?" She asked.

Two people actually I thought.
"Not really, my partner in Human Studies," I told her and she raised an eyebrow.
"Sora, I'm so proud of you," she said hugging me tightly and I gasped.
"C-Can't breathe!" I managed to say and then she pulled away and kissed my forehead.
"Ever since Natsume disappeared you've been bent on never finding love," she said proudly and I ate my dinner quietly while she chatted along happily.

"Your father will be coming home next week for Valentine's Day," mom informed me and I raised an eyebrow.
"Is this a hint for me to be out of the house on that day?" I asked and she blushed and shook her head.
"No of course not! But if you have plans with the girls..." she stopped and I sighed.
"Fine," I muttered and cleaned my plate and went back up to my room. I dialed Tamara's number on my phone and she picked up.
"My mom is kicking me out of the house on Valentine's Day, so what do you want to do?" I asked and it suddenly became awkward. I picked up on Tamara's silence and groaned.
"You're going on a double date with Alice aren't you?" I asked.

"Sorry," she apologized and hung up. I buried my face in my pillow as I grew frustrated. I hugged my pillow close to me as I stared out the window.
"Natsume why couldn't you be here when I needed you?" I whispered and then Natsu's face came in my mind. I blushed and then buried my face deeper into my pillow.
"Why did I think about him?" I asked myself but for some reason I was secretly glad I did.

************************************************************************
Chapter 8

It's Valetine's Day and things start to heat up! Will Cupid's love arrow finally hit Sora and Natsu?

************************************************************************
I really didn't want to go to school today. Not because Natsu has been giving me the cold shoulder since that day which made me anxious. Oh no, it was because it was Valentine's Day and everywhere I looked couples were all lovey-dovey. You did not know how incredibly single I felt. I was standing at my locker while Tamara and Alice were making out with their boyfriends.

"Guys I'm pregnant," I said fed up with them ignoring me. This got their attention straight away.
"Wait what?" Tamara asked shocked while Alice grinned.
"Name it after me!" She demanded and I rolled my eyes.
"Geez calm down, I'm still a virgin," I muttered.
"Don't scare me like that," Tamara said in a disapproving manner and I muttered something under my breath.

"Oh here's your chocolate," Alice said handing one each to us and I smiled at her.
"Thanks Alice," I said and she smiled.

The bell went for first period and I headed off to English with Alice. Well more like dragged her there since she was so busy kissing Bryan again. The rest of the day went like that, the girls too busy with their boyfriends to talk to me, so I ended up ditching them around lunch and hanging by the tree. I was alone thankfully and ate my chicken sandwich in peace. I heard some footsteps walking closer to me and I looked up and saw Natsu in deep thought. He didn't realize I was there until I kicked him in the shin. He blinked and saw me sitting there staring at him and recollected himself and turned to walk away.

"So that's it?" I asked and he turned.
"What are you talking about?" He asked and I glared at him.
"You know what I'm talking about," I said angrily standing up.
"Sora who know why I can't get close," he said simply and my anger rose by every word.
"That didn't stop you for kissing me three times already!" I practically shouted and he sighed.
"Sora I'm not good for you," he said and I knew where this was leading.
"Don't bullshit me! You don't kiss a girl three times, make her feel sorry for you and then dump her on the side like some two-dollar whore!" I shouted. Natsu looked hurt by my words and I felt tears come down my face.

"I already lost someone dear to me, I don't want to lose another," I told him and his eyes widened. Before he could say anything I ran past him and out of the school. I didn't care about detention or the consequences for leaving school, I just needed to get away and calm down. I ended up at the lake again and I broke down. I hugged my knees to my chest as sob after sob broke through. My throat was sore from all the crying and I wiped away my tears when I calmed down. I had a couple of sips from my bottle in my bag and stared out into the lake. I touched the key and Natsume's laughter went through my mind.

"Sora," Natsu's voice said and a shot of pain went through my heart but I didn't turn around.
"Go away," I ordered but of course he didn't listen.
"Sora hear me out," he begged but I didn't want to hear anymore.
"Natsu I don't want to listen to you make excuses. I'm tired, it's Valentine's Day and I just want to be left alone," I said and he grabbed my wrist and lifted me up.
"Let me go!" I shouted but he didn't listen.

"I hate you! I hate you!" I screamed over and over again and he kissed me. I kissed him back but then bit his lip. He stared at me in shock while I glared at him. He licked the blood from his lip and I looked away.
"Sora look at me," Natsu said and despite myself I did. I saw his eyes were mixed with happiness, fear, passion and confusion.

"Sora you do not know how much I want you," he paused as he searched for a better word.
"No I crave you," he said looking at me in the eyes and my heart started beating faster.
"But I'm struggling to control myself from attacking you right here and now. It doesn't help when you kiss me," he said and I blushed. Usually normal people would be scared by that fact but I apparently wasn't normal.

"I'm fine if you do," I said quietly and he looked at me in shock.
"As long as its you then I don't mind." I said and I guess instinct took over because the next thing I knew we were on the grass making out. His tongue was in a dance with mine and our lips moved in sync. He kissed my forehead, my eyes, nose, my mouth and down to my neck. My heart was beating fast.

Ba-thump, ba-thump, ba-thump.
My breath was getting faster and faster and my back arched to meet his kisses on my neck. He kissed my neck slowly and sweetly, slowly moving his lips. He ran his tongue along my neck and kissed again but this time his teeth grazed it. He pulled back and looked into my eyes, asking for permission.

"Are you sure?" He asked me nervously but I could hear the desire and want thick in his voice.
"I trust you," I told him and he smiled.

He kissed me and then down my neck, little kisses in a trail to the center. He kissed me then sunk his teeth in; I gasped in pain at first but then moaned in pleasure, falling into a beautiful bliss. I dug my fingers into his back as he continued to drink my blood. My head was fuzzy from the ecstasy of the bite and I felt my heartbeat even faster. Even though I'm a virgin, I bet this was way better than sex. I felt Natsu draw out and lick up the last of the blood that escaped. My head was still fuzzy from the loss of blood and the last bits of pleasure disappeared.

"You ok?" He asked and I answered by licking up the bits of blood on his chin.
"Fantastic," I murmured and lost balance for a second. Natsu caught me and sighed as I rested my head on his chest.
"I guess, I took more than I thought," he said and I hummed a reply. I closed my eyes for a second and when I opened them, I was in a slightly dark room and on a really comfy bed. I yawned and sat up and rubbed my tired eyes. I noticed that the place where Natsu bit me was clean and there was no mark.

"I see you're up," Natsu said and I saw him standing at the doorway watching me.
"Yeah um where are we?" I asked.
"My house," he answered and I nodded. I started to walk towards him but lost my balance for a second. Natsu caught me in his arms and held me close. My heart started beating fast in my chest and I looked up.
"You're still as uncoordinated as ever," he sighed and I pouted.

"I am not!" I protested and tried to sound fierce but it doesn't help when your stomach growls at the same time. Natsu started laughing and I looked away in embarrassment.
"Come on, Anthony has cooked," Natsu told me and lead me downstairs into a dining room that looked normal. On the brown table was packed with food and I drooled at the site of it.
"Ah Sora, you're up!" Mr Henderson said cheerfully and I saw him in a pink fluffy apron and burst out laughing.
"You do realize, how unmanly you look right now?" Natsu sighed while I laughed even harder. I wiped away the tears and sat down with Natsu and Mr Henderson. I started eating straight away and it took three whole plates to fill me.

"You can really eat a lot," Natsu said surprised and I smiled.
"That's delicious," I sighed happily and Mr Henderson smiled.
"By the way regarding your Human Studies proje- don't pull those faces!" He complained when Natsu and I groaned.
"Look I was just going to say that you'll pass no matter what you come up with," Mr Henderson said to me and then looked at Natsu.
"You'll have to do it properly," he said and Natsu's mouth fell open.
"No fair!" He complained and I laughed.
"Hey, what are you laughing at?" Natsu asked and lifted me over his shoulder while I laughed even more.
"Put me down," I said in between giggles and he ran outside and dropped me onto the ground and kissed me. Natsu pulled back and moved a piece of hair from my eyes and smiled warmly at me then turned serious. He stood up and looked away, leaving me there confused.
"I should take you home," he said walking away and I frowned.

"Natsu wait up!" I called getting up and running over to him. I grabbed a hold of his arm and smiled but he didn't look my way.
"Bye Mr Henderson," I said as we walked past him. Mr Henderson smiled but I knew he could tell something was wrong. The ride home was quiet and you could feel the tension in the air. When Natsu pulled up on my driveway, I sat there expecting him to say something. He didn't though, he just kept looking forward.

"Um good night," I said nervously looking at him. He just nodded and didn't even looked at me. My anger suddenly rose and I glared at him. I got out of the car and made sure, I slammed it hard before walking into the front door. I closed the door behind me and waited for the car to leave. When the sound of the engines disappeared into the distance, I went up to my room and hugged Piplup. Tears fell down my face and I wiped them away angrily.

"What happened?" I asked myself as I placed my head on my pillow and fell asleep. My not so sweet Valentine's Day came to an end.

************************************************************************
Chapter 9

Interesting things happen to Sora that will change her life forever....

************************************************************************

"He sounds like a real jerk," Romeo commented after I told him what happened. I nodded and wiped away the last few tears and he pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back and buried my face in his chest while he soothed me.
"Don't worry about him, if he treats you like that then he's not worth it," Romeo said and I nodded and smiled.

"Thanks Romeo, you always know how to make me feel better," I said and he kissed my forehead.
"Of course, I am the prince who will protect your feelings," he whispered in my ear and I blushed. Romeo and I talked for a bit more and I noticed how sexy he kinda looked. What am I doing? He's a guy from my dreams! I felt myself wake up and quickly said goodbye to him before opening my eyes.

The sun was shining brightly in my window and I groaned and sat up. I had half an hour to get ready before school started and I really didn't feel like going. I went downstairs and saw a note on the counter.

Your father and I have left for our trip to the coast. There is food in the fridge.
Love Mom

"Looks like I can stay home then," I murmured and grabbed some toast. I ended up camping on the couch and watching some cartoons. I guess, I fell asleep because the next thing I knew I woke up with Natsu staring at me.
"What the hell!" I shouted pushing him away and standing up.
"You don't look sick," he commented and I looked away.
"What do you want?" I asked him and he sighed.

"I was worried since you didn't come to school," he told me and I looked at him surprised. Maybe he wasn't a jerk after all.
"But you're just lazing around the house," he added and I frowned. I spoke too soon.
"Look if you're here to insult me then just go," I told him and he just stood there.
"Sora what's wrong with you?" He asked I looked at him as if he just said the dumbest thing in the world and I started to get pissed off.

"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with you?" I shouted at him.
"What are you talking about?" He asked and I rolled my eyes.
"Oh please, don't tell me forgot how much of an ass you were last night," I said and he frowned.
"You know what? Forget it, I should never have come," Natsu said walking to the door but me being me I always had to have the last word.
"I wish I never met you!" I called after him and he froze to the spot and then walked out.

I knew I had hurt him but I felt glad, he should realize that he can't control me anymore. I ended up being angry the whole day and it didn't help when Tamara and Alice called to yell at me. Later that night I was on my bed typing on my laptop when the biggest headache ever hit me. I groaned and clutched my head as the pain shot through. I stumbled into the bathroom and took some painkillers and collapsed on the floor.

******************************************************************
Natsu's Side

I was still fuming when I reached the house.
"Natsu dinner will -," Anthony said but I walked past him and slammed the door in my room. That stupid idiot! I couldn't believe her! I laid on my bed and closed my eyes. A sudden urge came from my draw and I opened it and pulled out the purple velvet satchel. Inside was one of my most trusted treasures that I kept with me when I was young. A silver old style lock that had a silver chain around it. It felt cold under my fingers and I gripped it tightly in my hand.

"I never thought she would be alive," I whispered for the fifth time since moving here and a familiar presence appeared in the room. I looked up and saw Rheon bowing to me and I nodded at him.
"Rheon," I said and he nodded and stood up.

"My lord, I have more news to report," he said looking at me.
"It seems that he is targeting someone close to you," he informed me and my immediate thoughts were Sora. I swallowed and lick my lips.
"Anthony?" I asked and he shook his head.
"We believe it might be someone else," he said and I knew he was talking about Sora. Fear struck me but I managed to remain calm.

"Thank you Rheon, keep me updated," I said and he nodded and disappeared. I ran out of the house and towards Sora's as fast as I could. When I got there, no one was home as usual and I knocked on the door. When no one came my fear became bigger. I ran through the house calling her name.
"Sora!" I shouted and ran into her room. I saw her collapsed on the floor and not moving. I ran to her and held her close while trying to find a pulse.

"Sora open your eyes," I whispered and did CPR. When that didn't work I started to panic. My heart was beating faster and faster as the fear of losing her again, ran through my mind. The lock in my hand became warmer and I stared at it. I grabbed her key and placed it through the lock and it unlocked. Blue light poured out and went into Sora's body and soon she was breathing again. When the light disappeared and everything went back to normal, I placed Sora onto the bed and kissed her forehead gently. I moved a strand of hair from her face and gently kissed her lips.
"I'm sorry for everything," I whispered before disappearing out the window and into the night.

************************************************************************
Chapter 10

Can't be bothered to do a summary..... stuff happens.

************************************************************************

I woke up in my bed the next morning. I groaned and sat up and saw my headache was gone. That's a good sign I guess. I went to school since Alice begged and Tamara threatened and I saw them with their boyfriends at the gates. I became jealous of their perfect relationships and how uncomplicated it was for them. I walked past them and ended up chilling in the library. I noticed Natsu looking at me and I looked away and ignored him. I couldn't deal with him right now.

I can't deal with anything now I realized. My life has gotten so complicated that I wished I disappeared. I stayed in the library all day; I couldn't be bothered to go to my classes. Instead I slept in one of the far corners where no one goes. I talked with Romeo heaps and laughed with him. When I woke up I took note of my red face and left for home. Mom and dad were back but they ignored me and were all lovey-dovey on the couch. That was fine by me, I had nothing else better to do than chill in my room. When it was night, I tried to go to sleep but to no avail. I'd toss and turn and ended up getting frustrated.

I shouldn't have slept all day, I thought bitterly and sighed. I grabbed a hoodie and some track pants and went walking. I didn't have a particular destination in mind, but I knew I had to get out of the house for a while. I was walking down the street when I heard some noises in a nearby alley. I froze in my tracks and peered into the darkness. When I didn't see anything or hear anything I kept walking. Later on, I felt like I was being followed, so I walked to the lake and quickly ducked behind a tree. I waited and held my breath as I heard the footsteps closing in. When the footsteps stopped I froze, dared not to make a sound. Soon the footsteps faded into the distance and I came out of my hiding spot and was about to walk home when something grabbed a chunk full of my hair. The pain shot up and I winced and saw a guy with orange hair and gray eyes grinning at me. Of course it had to be redhead that stalked me.

"Now aren't you a pretty one," he commented and I tried my best to not puke.
"Since I'm pretty then why don't you let me go," I tried my best to sound calm but it came out like someone was stabbing a mouse repeatedly with a fork. The redhead just flashed a grin and I saw his fangs. A redheaded vampire. Great.

"I've been lonely lately, why don't you keep me company?" He asked but it came out more like a command.
"Sorry but I have places to be," I told him and struggled against his hold but he pinned me down onto the ground. He held my wrists above my head and licked my neck. I shivered in disgust as his tongue moved further down my body and stopped at my thighs.

"Nice legs," he purred as he inspected them. I noticed his hold on my leg loosened a bit and I grinned.
"Really? Why don't you get a better look," I suggested and my foot made contact with his penis and the result wasn't pretty. He groaned at the pain and clutched it, releasing my wrists. I took this chance and punched him in the face before trying to run. He grabbed my ankle and forced me onto the ground and practically ripped my pants, my underwear along with them. He forced my legs open and struggled to get his jeans off. My heart was pounding hard against my chest as I realized he was going to rape me. I was going to lose my virginity to this bastard. That was so not going to happen.

"Natsu!" I screamed out and the guy placed his hand on my mouth. I thought Natsu was going to be here, that he was going to save me. But he never came.

Tears fell down my face and I silently prayed in my mind for someone to help. If there was a god, I would kiss his feet because the next thing I knew the guy was flung back and collided with a tree which caused it to fall. I looked around for the source and saw nothing. I quickly stood up as the guy snarled in my direction. He charged at me and for some reason I dodged him gracefully stared at him hard. The blue sapphire on my key necklace started glowing and I felt something warm take over. When the light stopped I realized I wasn't in control of my body. Someone else was and whoever they were, they could really put up a fight. The redhead charged again and again at me but each time I dodged with ease and this got him frustrated.

"Stay still," he snarled and my body grinned.
"What's wrong? Don't like it when a human can beat a vampire?" I asked and he snarled and I took that as an answer. I ripped the key of my necklace and it turned into a silver sword and at the handle had two white angel wings with yellow and white ribbons falling.

"Be gone to the depths of hell where you came from!" I shouted as I ran at him in inhuman speed and cut him at his vital points. Blood came out like a hose and he collapsed onto the ground and turned into a pile of ash. My hair blew in the breeze and the sword became the key again, I placed it back onto the chain. The same blue light flashed and I was back into control of my own body but I realized something major. I could sense someone else in my mind.