"Mom~ I'm heading to school now, bye!" I called out to my mom who is doing something in the kitchen, "Alright, honey! Be careful alright? Don't use your powers to hurt anyone or anybody." She reminded. I just nodded and find my way out of our house.
I don't know why my mom enrolled me to a mortal school which she knows that I will be an outcast. I have no friends because no one wants to talk to me and everybody in school is scared at me. Like seriously? I'm not even going to hurt them.
I actually hate this kind of lifestyle. Everyday I'm questioning myself that why can't I become a normal person just like my classmates?
I'm just heaving a sigh whenever I think about my appearance because it is really difficult to have a face like a demon.
An hour later, I finally arrived in school. As I walk down the corridor I can sense everybody is staring at me, I just keep my head low and starts walking faster to my first class, English. I entered the room and sat at the back. While waiting for the bell to ring, I decided to check my phone first, which my dad gave me few years back. When you look at it, it looks like an ordinary phone but when you open it, a face will show up. Like the talking mirror who talks to the queen and reveals the fairest of them all? Yeah, something like that. Mine's a girl though, her name is Lithia.
"Welcome back Kryss! You have 21 missed calls and 35 unread messages from your dad. I conclude that he's a bit cranky today. So you better call him back and ask what's the matter." Lithia spoke in a monotone voice. I chuckled about what she just said. "Alright then. I would like you to call dad." I commanded the gadget. Lithia immediately dialled my dad's number. Few minutes later, he picks up.
"Hello?" Dad spoke through the phone with his demonic voice. "Hey dad, Lithia told me that you're cranky. Why?" I asked him. "It's because tommorow is your mom's birthday and I would lile to give something special to her. Can you suggest something that I can give her?" Dad said with a hint of worrisome in his voice. I let out a chuckle, chuckling at him being paranoid. "C'mon dad, you know mom isn't the type of person who is materialistic or anything. A simple gift from the heart is enough for her." I said in a joyful tone. And suddenly, the bell rang. "Dad, I need go now. Class will start now. Bye!" I hung up the call and put my phone inside my bag, and at the same time, Mrs. Johnson also entered the classroom with a guy trailing behind her.
"Good morning, class." She greeted with thick her accent. "Good morning Mrs. Johnson." the class greeted her back in unison. "We have a transferee student who will be joining us in the class." She said gesturing to the guy behind her. "You may introduce yourself, young man." she added, the new guy cleared his throat before speaking. "Hello, I am Daniel Schwartz, you can just call me Daniel. I am 18 years old and I came from New Jersey. So, the reason why I transferred is because my dad works here and he decided to live here and of course, I tagged along.. I am hoping that we can all be friends." He ended his short speech with a smile. "Well that was a pleasant introduction Daniel, you may take your sit now." Mrs. Johnson said. Daniel walk towards my direction as he sat down on the vacant seat beside me, he then look at me and said "Hey there! I'm Daniel, you?" He offered his hand out for a handshake as I stare at his hand and think, does this guy knows that I'm a demi demon? Isn't he scared of me? "Are you... Aren't you scared of me?" I asked him in a low voice. He let out an awkward smile as he lower down his hand, "Well, no. Why would I be scared of you?" He asked, rubbing his nape. "Eh?" I looked at him with a what-in-the-world-are-you-saying look, "Well, look at me. Look at who you are talking to." I said, crossing my arms. "Hmm, yeah, and what's wrong with that?" he asked me, crossing his arms also. "It's just because you're not scared at me and everyone in this class is scared to even talk to me. And that's thebreason why I don't have a friend." I told him, "Well, Ms... Whatever your name is-" "It's Kryss by the way." I let out a sarcastic smile. "Okay fine. So, Kryss... Well, you just find yourself a friend and he is talking to you right now." He smiled at me and I can see myself blushing, what the actual flying saucer is happening to me?!
As the day goes by, Daniel just stayed by my side. I'm starting to think that Daniel must be blind or he doesn't have a 20/20 vision, because why on earth would he befriend a demon?
Months later, Daniel and I become close to each other, although most of the students in school were talking behind our backs. We always eat lunch together and he even walked me home every dismissal, I'm starting to feel something unfamiliar. It's 12 midnight and I'm still awake, well what could I say? Demons don't sleep. Anyways, I'm still thinking about Daniel, he can't leave my mind.
"Thinking about something aye?" Said Julian suddenly appeared in the corner of my room. Julian's my ghost bestfriend, he's been stabbed in the heart multiple times by his girlfriend after she found out that Julian hooked up with his girlfriend's best friend.
"So who are you thinking of?" He asked for the second time. "It's confidential." I responded. "C'mon, Kryss I know you're thinking of someone-" "Hold on a minute, how did you know I'm thinking about someone?" I asked "Did you forget? I'm always in your room, I can see whatever you do. I even saw your--" Before he can say something uncomfortable, I immediately cut him off. "Alright that's enough!!" I sighed before turning to him. "So, how's your new ghost girlfriend?" "Nah... it didn't go so well." he sighed, "Hey, is your mom home? My grandma made me deliver her homemade scream cheese just for your family. She even said that your mom's curry was the best! So, any plans for tonight, Kryss?" Man, what a talking ghost! "You know Julian, I'm starting to think why are we bestfriends?" "Because I'm fun to be with" "Eh?~ Wrong answer, now go away I'm going to sleep." "Alright, Goodmornight Kryss." He then paused in a bit before continuing with an annoying question. "Wait, do demons even sleep?" "Shut up Julian!!" "Alright, alright I'll go." And with that he flee away, damn I need to get rid of that ghost.
My mom entered my room as she walked towards me "Hey honey, you didn't get any sleep I see. What's the matter?" She asked me, I sat on my bed and look at her "Mom? How did you manage to marry dad if he's a demon?" I asked as she cares my hair before saying "Well honey, if you love someone you gotta accept who he is, regardless about his face and physical appearance. Because what's important is what your heart desires." She explained as she smiled at me and kissed my forehead. I'm lucky to have a mom like her "Why did you ask by the way?" "Uhm.. No reason" "Pfft liars go to the bottomless pit in hell." I suddenly widen my eyes after she said that, nah! Dad won't do that to me. I'm the princess of hell hah! "C'mon now, I made your favorite breakfast, pancakes with chunks of livers." "Yes!! Thank you." "No worries, my little demon." "Mom, I'm not little anymore." "Aww~ but you're still my baby no matter how big you get. Now c'mon, your dad is waiting downstairs. He'll finish all the livers." "No~" I ran downstairs, but as I reached the dining room, I found my dad eating all the pancakes and livers.
The day is almost ending, usual routine, Daniel walked me home. But, he seems thinking about something since this morning. "Hey, Daniel. Are you alright?" I asked him, concern and worry is visible in my voice. He took a deep breath before facing me, making me look up at him because of his tall figure. "Kryssa, I need to tell you something.." he took another deep breathe, "Kryssa, I li-" Before he can continue, I sensed that my dad needs me so I cut him off, "I need to go. My dad needs me." "Oh- alright." he nods and smiles a bit. "I'm really sorry, let's talk about it later, okay?" I smiled apologetically before heading home.
As I reached our house, I saw my dad and mom sitting on the couch, obviously waiting for me. "So, what is it?" I asked them, sitting across them.
"You need to listen carefully, darling." "Just spill it dad." I spoke, curiosity was obvious in my voice. "Your Mom and I decided that you should be the one to rule the kingdom below." And my world stopped spinning, I swear, the time stopped and I feel the fire is burning up in me. "Sweetie?" the sweet voice of my mom snapped me out of my thoughts. "Sweetie, are you o-" "Obviously I'm not! I don't want to rule that world! I am happy and contented on what I am and what I have now!" I stood up and immediately ran upstairs, leaving my parents shocked because of my sudden outburst and the broken vase that was lying on the floor that I accidentally broke.
It's already 9pm and I'm still in my room. I decided not to eat dinner since I don't want to face them yet. "Sweetie?" a voice spoke, which is obviously belongs to my dad. "Kryss?" he spoke once again before knocking 3 times. I groaned and sit up. "Go away, you're not allowed here." I spoke, harshness in my voice. I heard my dad took a long sigh before walking back downstairs. I laid down on my bed again, staring at the ceiling, and suddenly Daniel's face flashed in my mind. I immediately sat up and took my normal phone, since I can't use Lithia to contact any mortal beings.
I dialled his number, ringing him for a few times and finally he picked up the phone. "Hello?" he spoke in a sleepy and groggy voice. "Oh, hey, it's me, Kryssa. So, I just remembered that you're going to say something earlier.." he clears his throat before speaking again, "Oh yeah, about that. I think, It's better to say it to you in personal.." I pouted, "Alright then.. Did I wake you up?" I asked, "Actually you did." he let out a chuckle, "But atleast, I heard your angelic voice before I go to sleep again." I felt my cheeks heat up, biting my lip before letting out a smile. "You should go to sleep. We still have classes tomorrow." "I will now. Good night. Sweet dreams." He lets out a yawn from the other line, "Good night..." I hanged up the call before burying my face in the pillow, smiling non-stop.
12 midnight, I'm still awake. Well, immortals or may I say, demons don't sleep. I just read and watched some short movies from the past 3 hours. Right now, I'm just scribbling down on my notebook, waiting for the time to be fast but the more I wait, the time gets longer.
I heard 3 knocks on the door. And, I'm guessing and stands up, opening the door. There I saw my dad, holding a tray of foods. "You didn't eat your dinner, so I brought you one." I sighed, opening the door wide for him to go in. He smiled and walks in my room, setting my plate on my night table. I sat down on the bed, avoiding his gaze. He let out a sigh, sitting beside me. "I know what I asked you earlier gives you a lot of pressure right now.. but, why don't you accept it?" I finally looked at him, crossing my arms as I looked at him with a blank stare. "Don't you think I'm too over to the top? And I'm contented on what I am and what I have right now. Perhaps, I don't want to live in hell. I'll die first before I become the handler of that throne." "But demons don't die, my little demon." He let out a cheeky smile as I rolled my eyes at him. "But, I really don't want to rule the underworld dad..." "Is it because of that Daniel guy?" he asked me seriously. My heart beats rapidly. I blinked my eyes, registering what he just said. "Dad..." "I know you like that guy, Kryssa." I just looked down on my hands. "And we both know that you need to choose between Daniel and the throne."
"Hey Kryssa, Can we talk now?" I turned around, facing the tall handsome guy. I shoot him a sweet smile before nodding. We went to the school's garden and sat on one of the benches. "So about yesterday, what are you going to sa-" "Kryssa, I like you."
My world stops once again. Like what happened when my mom and dad announced that I'm going to rule the world called 'hell'. After I heard those 3 words, there's a one question that's running in my mind right now.
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