<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=146769.msg6644638#msg6644638">Quote from: Lady Kalypso on 24-07-2012, 17:52:58</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Catriana had never had a person so willing to help her out the way Mike was. She wondered if he had an underlying motive for her, seeing as how the last person who had "helped her out" ended up turning her into a vampire and forcing her into the night. She watched him as he wrote down his number and handed it to her, automatically memorizing it in case she lost the paper. She nodded at his instructions, smiling thankfully at him, her mouth opening to speak, but the bell rang to signal the start of homeroom. With a gentle nod to her head, she promised that she would keep her mouth closed. The rest of the day flew by for her, the only highlight being British Literature as she astonished her teacher with the facts of Jane Austen and Lord Byron that were not well known. The last bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, and after Catriana had gotten her books from her locker, she went to the back entrance to wait for Mike as he asked.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>The school day seemed to drag on forever.  Nothing was taught.  Rules were given out.  Time slowed.  Finally, the bell rang and Mike bolted to his locker, and then to the back of the school.  Seeing Cat, his heart race picked up ever so slightly.<strong>"Hey Cat, come over here..."</strong>He pointed to a place in the building's architecture where two corners met.  It shielded them from any wandering eyes, and it was the most secluded place he could think of to talk.  Once they were there, he sat down on the grass and waited for her to do the same.<strong>"My father agreed to let you meet with him.  It honestly surprised me how little effort I had to put into it and how easily he gave in.  But, no matter, the point is we have an appointment now.  I'll fly us up there when the mortals clear out.  Sound good?"</strong>Leaning back onto his back, he put his hands behind his head and gazed up at the giant sky.  Blue skies, beams of warm sunlight, fresh grass, and a beautiful acquaintance.  Mike let out a peaceful sigh as he waited for Cat to join him on the grass.