Chapter 14: Roses are Red

Chapter 14: Roses are Red

I woke to a bird chirping. Slowly I lift my head, recalling on all the events of yesterday. The training, the spear, the bow. The bow reminded me of when Klein rested his hand upon mine and the shock that shivered through my body. I smile. Slowly but surely I toss my aching legs over the side of the bed. As I rise, a gurgle flies through my stomach. Wow, I never had supper last night. Blood-souls do eat food, but only when we can't survive off of blood. I circulate the room, searching for a snack, all I find is a room service pamphlet. Elves are really top class! The pamphlet is embroidered with a thin layer of red velvet, and every word is precise calligraphy. Scanning it, I finally decide on waffles with strawberries, what a delicacy! I carefully handle the gold phone and dial for room service. After placing my order, I hop in for a hot bath while waiting for it to be delivered. I remember my first bath here clearly. So I lock the door before turning on the tap. As if that was enough to stop one of the Sanctuary. While I soak, my thoughts recline back to Klein. I'm confused about my feelings for him. His aura makes me uncomfortable, but when we kissed I felt something like never before. Will everything be awkward now? Or will we kiss again, because I think I would like that. Either way I know I will have to face him at training today. My thoughts are interrupted when the doorbell rings... Oh crap! The room service, I almost forget. I leap out of the bath and wrap myself in a polyester bathrobe, then proceed to the door. Immediately after I opened the bathroom door, I could smell my breakfast. It was truly mouth watering. “Coming!,” I yell, slowly hopping towards the door. I wouldn't want to slip! At last I reach the door and start saying “you can put the food down...” then realize its not room service. It's Klein. Fantastic. Things just keep getting more and more embarrassing, I hustle to cover up more. “Well, hello. Expecting someone different?,” greets Klein. “Actually I just ordered room service, they should be here any second,” I reply trying to sound as calm as possible. “Yep, I have it for you!,” he said pulling a tray out from behind him, “Even comes with fresh strawberries and whip cream!” Well, I should have guessed Klein could be room service, but apparently he prepared this especially for me. The whipped cream was placed in little hearts all over the pancakes. Above all of it, 3 beautiful roses lay in his hand. “Oh my goodness, thank you! This looks amazing, I could smell it from a mile away!” “I'm glad you like it. Training was good yesterday, I'll see you again this afternoon.” And with that he left, yep totally awkward now. At least he said he liked training yesterday! I carry the silver tray over to one of the many couches, and turn on the TV. I reach to take my first luscious bite, when suddenly a sharp pain flies through me! I seize up everywhere and my beautiful breakfast crashes to the floor.