Dedicated to

~DAMIEN~

I couldn't help but think about Victoria all day.

Honestly I haven't stopped thinking about her since the day we met.

I can still remember every detail of that day. From her hoodie to her messy bun. And of course the fact that she smelled like rose petals.

It was roughly two weeks ago when I had gone to the cemetery to visit my mum.

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I walked into the flower shop that was barely five minutes away from the cemetery.

I went over to the counter and was greeted with a smile from the old florist. She's always behind that counter. Ever since I was a kid there was never a day I didnt meet old lady Kate behind that counter.

"Hey kiddo". She said.

"Hey kate". I responded. "I'll get my regular order".

"Coming right up". She then disappeared into a room that was behind the counter.

"So how's school kiddo". She said from inside the room.

"Its great Kate"

"You sure kiddo?"

"Yeah I'm sure".

"I was only asking because it's the third time this week you're visiting her. And the last time you visited her everyday was when you were going through some trouble at school". Her voice was laced with genuine concern.

"Its anything but school Kate".

"You're still trying to find him huh?". She walked out of the room with a beautiful arrangement of carnations.

"I know you're against it but I need answers. The only lead I had died all because of that arrogant diva".

"Does she know?".

"She has no idea and I'm gonna keep it that way. I just need to get in her head and squeeze out whatever information I can get".

"Well good luck with that. Just dont do anything that'll make your dad worried".

"Sure thing". I said then dropped money on the counter.

I made a turn and was heading for the exit. Just as I was about opening the door someone else came in.

She had a hoodie on and her hair was put up in a messy bun. She was staring directly at her feet. She hurried along to the counter.

"Oh dear what happened. Why are you crying?". Kate asked the girl.

"Its nothing. I just need my regular flowers and I'll be on my way". After she said that I made my long awaited exit. It's not like it's any of my business.

I hopped in my car and drove along to the cemetery.

I went over to my mother's grave. I placed the flowers down and sat on the grass.

I ran my fingers through the writing on the headstone that spelt out her name CAROLINE MCKAY.

"Hey mum". I began. "There really isn't anything new from the last time we spoke.

I'm still great at football. Coach said I might get scouted. That's if i keep playing well. Dad still hasn't talked much about his new girlfriend but she seemed okay.

And I'm still searching for him. I know that's the last thing you would have wanted but I need answers. I need to know why he did what he did"

I looked up at the sky and could clearly see the clouds forming.

"I guess its gonna rain today". I got up and wiped the dirt off my pants. "Till next time mum. I keep saying this heaven really is lucky to have you. I miss you everyday and I wish things were different". A tear tried escaping but I caught it in time.

I started walking through the cemetery towards the exit when I heard a scream. If horror movies have taught me anything it's when you hear someone scream in a cemetery dont go and check. And exactly like a horror movie I acted like a dumb blonde and went in the direction of the scream. I ended up seeing the same girl from the flower shop. She was on the floor with tears all over her face.

Her glasses looked all cloudy from the crying.

I walked up to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. I honestly have no idea why. Maybe it was the fact that I understood how painful it was to lose someone.

"You okay?". I asked.

She was shocked and quickly jumped on her feet. She took off her glasses and wiped the lenses with the sleeve of her hoodie.

In the 10 seconds of her cleaning her glasses I couldn't help but be mesmerized by her. I've never met someone so Innocent.

After wiping her glasses one more time she put them on and a huge percentage of her face was quickly covered.

She blinked a few times then her expression quickly went from innocent to scared out of her mind.

"What is it?". I asked.

"S..s...satan. you're satan". She mumbled as she lowered her gaze and stared down at her feet.

"You go to Westwood high?"

"Yes. I sit behind you in history". She said . Her tone was extremely low.

"I'm not gonna say something like why haven't I noticed you. I just wanna know why you screamed and probably your name while you're at it. And dont lie and say something like you saw a spider".

"Well. I came here to visit my parents. I was talking to them when I got so upset that I screamed. Sorry if I disturbed you". She turned on her heels and started walking away.

I grabbed her arm and pulled her back. I wasnt aware of how much force I used until her body collided with mine. In that moment all I could notice was how she smelled like rose petals.

"Sorry I didnt mean to". I apologized to her. "You didn't tell me your name".

"I'm Victoria".

"I'm Damien".

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Ever since that day I would find excuses to see her and just talk.

I have no idea what I want from her but being near her makes everything bad in my life just disappear.

And now she's ignoring my calls.

I decided to just go over to her house. I drove over as fast as could.

I didnt want to use the doorbell just incase her mum was home. So like every hormonal teenager I climbed up the window.

After successfully getting in i saw her sitting down on her bed just watching me climb through.

"Why weren't you answering my calls?". I asked. My voice laced with more concern than anger.

"Please leave". She said bluntly.

"What?". I exclaimed.

"I said leave".

"What the fuck Tori. You can't just cancel out plans with me, ignore my calls and send me out. I at least deserve an explanation. Where the hell were you today". Every trace of concern had vanished from my voice only anger remained.

"Why are you playing games with me Damien. Why me huh?. Why use me. You could have any girl you want. So why me huh. Do you just want to see me suffer?". At this point I could clearly see the tears forming in her eyes.

"What do you mean by that?". Honestly I was confused out of my mind. She sounds like an upset girlfriend but she's not my girlfriend.

Damien McKay doesn't do girlfriends.

"You're only using me as a distraction until Seylah forgives you"

"Seylah Thomson". Now I know I'm angry. "What the hell did she tell you and what distraction ".

"I know about the fight you guys had. And I know you only took me to the Halloween party just to make her jealous. I know you're just using me. I know you dont actually like me". Now she was full on crying.

"Listen you got it wrong. Firstly I didn't use you to make Seylah jealous. I took you to that party because i have fun hanging out with you. And just because i hang out with you doesn't mean i like you in that way. If you haven't noticed I dont do relationships".

"So everything is just.."

"Your own misconception". I said coldly.

"Well then. I guess this conversation is over. Goodbye satan".