Written by: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
She turned again and saw Ryan staring intently at her. His eyeballs shifted immediately they made eye contact but he was quite too late since Juicy knew he was looking at her. Ryan walked away feeling really bashful to have been caught by Juicy while staring at her.
Juicy rolled her eyes and turned back to look at her friends who were staring intently at her the whole time.
“Okay, what is the stare all about you two?” Juicy asked with a raised eyebrow. “We should be the ones asking you that and not the other way round.” Heather scoffed.
“I don’t understand. The two of you were literally the ones staring awkwardly at me. So, I should be the one asking you what was the stare about.” Juicy laughed lightly. She couldn’t understand what Heather was trying to say.
“Well, you should explain to us the eye contact you were sharing with Ryan not quite long.” Astrid said, folding her arms underneath her boobs and giving Juicy I-need-an-explanation kind of look.
“Oh! So, this is what it’s all about right?” Juicy sighed and rolled her eyes.
“At this rate, I think your eyeballs would soon fall out because of the number of times you’ve rolled your eyes.” Heather laughed. Juicy glared playfully at her and hit her hand playfully.
“C’mon Juicy, talk to us. Or are you hiding something from us? We are best friends okay? And we share everything together.” Astrid pouted her lips and blinked her eyes rapidly – a thing she does when she wants something from either Heather or Juicy.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. But it’s just that I caught Ryan staring at me and I stared back at him. That’s all there is to it, nothing more. Stop thinking about absurd things.” Juicy stated.
“Are you sure nothing’s going on between the both of you?” Heather asked. “No way! That’s crazy for you to think or even say. He hates me and the feeling is mutual.” Juicy scoffed.
“Really? Or he likes you and the feeling is mutual?” Astrid teased. “You’re crazy Astrid. I’m going to the library. I don’t want to continue to seat with you and discuss about Ryan all day.” Juicy said and walked away. “Hey, wait for us.” Astrid and Heather yelled as they ran after her.
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“What is it Ryan? You look bothered.” Spike asked staring intently at Ryan.
“Nothing. I don’t look bothered okay?” Ryan huffed.
The four of them were in the field but they weren’t playing football or basketball, they just sat down watching some of the boys play basketball. “You sure do Ryan.” Darrell said. “Are we going out tonight?” Ryan asked instead, changing the topic. “Don’t try to change the topic Ryan.” Justin scoffed.
Ryan sighed and stood up. He darted his eyes from Darrell to Justin and to Spike. “I’m fine and I’m not worried about anything.” He told them.
“Okay sir Ryan.” Spike said sarcastically. “I’m going to the dorm. I feel very exhausted.” Ryan said and walked away.
“Something is definitely wrong with that dude.” Justin whispered.
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“So, are we going to the club tonight?” Spike asked with a smirk on his face. “Then, who will be my partner?” Ryan asked with a scoff. “What do you mean who will be your partner?” Justin asked with a crumpled look. Ryan sighed softly and turned to look at Justin properly who was sitting beside him.
“What’s there for you not to know or understand huh? I can’t go to the club because I don’t have a partner. I was using Juicy not until mysteriously, she could not be compelled again. You know I’ve always used her as my partner but not anymore because she can’t be compelled.” Ryan literally spelt it out to him.
“Oh!” Spike nodded his head in understanding. “But you can always use another girl, choose another girl that you can compel and take to the club tonight. We choose different girls all the time but you are the only one choosing just a girl repeatedly. Now, because she knows our secret and can’t be compelled, you don’t want to go to the club anymore. There are many girls in the girls dormitory and you can always compel anyone to accompany you to the club.” Darell stated and exhaled deeply after having to talk so much at once.
“Exactly! You’re right Darell, I agree with you.” Spike said.
“But who do I take along with me? It’s going to be difficult for me trying to find another girl to compel.” Ryan grumbled. “You don’t have to start hand picking or whatever, just compel any girl – not as if you’re going to date the girl.” Spike replied him and shrugged his shoulders.
“Okay, I’ll give it a try.” Ryan sighed and shrugged his shoulders.
“But I have an idea!” Justin suddenly said with a smile on his face. “And what could that be?” Ryan asked.
“Why don’t you use Juicy’s friend, Astrid? Juicy would not be able to do anything about if probably she finds out, knowing fully well that we have Astrid’s nude pictures.”
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~ NIGHTTIME ~
The moon had settled up on the sky being one of the brightest features in the boarding school. The boys were still asleep when Ryan left the bed earlier than the time they scheduled and he proceeded to the girl’s dormitory.
Juicy was up as well, she just couldn’t bring herself to get a shut eye with the vampires lurking. There were some girls whom were still up reading about some minutes ago but sleep gave in before they knew it and they slept off.
She has to protect the girls of this school from them. She walked to the bathroom deciding to take another shower apart from the compulsory one the school made sure everyone took.
She shed her clothes next to her closet before stepping into the bathtub. She turned the shower handle to a low tempo so it wouldn’t wake anybody up.
While fondling the soap in her hand, she thought about the vampire boys and how stressed she had been since she discovered them.
She wordlessly washed herself enjoying how the water took time to making her feel moisturized.
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Ryan had gotten to the door and he worked his magic by easily walking passed the door that was never locked incase of emergency. It wouldn’t be nice locking more than forty girls up in a huge hall room. What if a fire started? Not one would be able to break the door down for others to flee.
He wasn’t doubting girl’s strength. Rather, he was taunting the fact that the boarding school was likely to raise week girls. They could help with gym lessons, tasks and harder sports so they become more strong than they wish they were.
He heard the sounds of shower running. It wasn’t too loud but it definitely created a distinct gentle sounds.
He headed towards the door and entered without rethinking. There were so many tubs in there but only one was occupied. He walked straight to it and dragged the curtains exposing a náked and frightened Juicy.
What on earth?!
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TBC
