chapter One

I was told from an early age, the moment you were claimed a pure soul to a soulless it was like magic. At that moment the world melted away, your whole being was tied to the one you would spend your life with. But this was ancient magic, a legend from old of when the pure of soul or known as a Light Elf, and the Soulless a Dark Elf were at war with one another. The land was torn and nature was splitting in two. Many innocent were dying from this and none were safe.  The elders of each side could not watch the destruction caused by each side. The came together and upon both nations they cast a binding spell.

“Paige… Paige! Break ended five minutes ago, tables are filling already “the sound of the boss Tanya soft voice filtered into my ears, drawing me away from the book that had held my attention blocking out the sounds the chitter chatter of the cafe around me. Placing my book back into the pouch of my apron I nodded standing I brushed down my clothes making sure I was presentable. Grabbing a tray from the side I began to pack it abandoned coffee mugs, and cake plates easily slipping back into the flow of work sliding past tables of mostly young students there conversation briefly audible to here 

“So last night when he held my hand I just-“ I rolled my eyes pushing the kitchen door open with my back thinking to myself when did they become so annoying… or when did I become so boring? Yet the days I was a student, stepping in the kitchen Katie was just finishing unloading the dishwasher turning to me with a giddy smile one you know may change how you were feeling. Taking the plates from she began to load the dish washer along with my help.

“Soooo “ she almost squealed out straight away moving her eye brows at me in a way I knew exactly what she was hinting to  “Jamie's Party is tonight and we both are not working tomorrow” she bumped her hip with mine as I chewed on my bottom lip folding my arms narrowing my eyes.
“ Yeah and along with the rest of stupidity that crawls out of the wood work for these..” I moved my hands into the air making quote marks with my fingers as I spoke “Events”

Katie pouts her perfect lips slightly as she stamped her foot almost childishly “Paige! You are 20 Years old and yet you complain like an old lady who has just lost her knitting needle! You are coming to the party if I have to dress you and carry you there myself Midget” watching her littler tantrum made my lips twitch in amusement. She was 5”8 to my measly 5”4 height  her skin flawless and hair naturally blonde she was what some girls would call “Perfect “ and what they would call me? Well this isn't something I wanted to think about.

“Fine Ill come but I'm choosing what I wear the last time I felt stupid” I demanded pointing my finger at her knowing she would dress me up as a mini her and short skirts and tank tops were not my thing. 

she mulled over what I said for a moment contemplating as if it would affect the very foundations of our life. “Okai but I have to at least get ready with you it’s half the fun!” she grinned in excitement grabbing the tray of clean cups walking out the kitchen.

“I’ll give you lift homes tonight grab your things and then straight to mine!” she rambled out winking at me vanishing round the corner before I could deny her. Sighing as I brushed the hair from my face. What do I get myself into? Parties were not my most desired place. Nor was the alcohol the occasions before I was out of control and regretted what I did dancing without a care and talking to strangers. Shaking my head I carried on with work preparing for the terrors ahead.

It dint take long for the rest of our shift to fly by, customers came and left. table filled and then again abandoned. floors sweeped and sides cleaned cups stacked away ready for the next day. Taking of the pinnie I placed under the till. "Are you sure about tonight? I mean it could be awful ? " I asked stepping out of the cafe.

"No buts paige come on already " She smirked opening her car we both climbed in setting of pulling into the road the music a hum in the background as we made our way towards where I lived head against the window I watched as the streets rolled by she pulled up outside my house. Stepping out I stretched the slight cramp from my legs waling up the stairs to the door. as I Stepped inside I was greed with a small Mewl from a hungry Kitty. kneeling down I swooped him into my hard his little black face nuzzling against mine with a purr "Hey there little guy~ is some body hungry? I know I been gone all day " I cooed to him as if he'd respond.

grabbing a box of his most adored food I filled his bowl as he leapt out of my arms to quickly devour his food I laughed watching Him do so. the honk Kaites car reminded me she was still wait I groaned as I made my way to my room pulling my wardrobe door open looking inside grabbing the first thing I saw a simple black dress and converse. Good enough for me. grabbing the small bag from aside my bed I darted down the stairs our of the house and back into the car. She grinned to me before pulling back into the road driving too her home "Party tiimmeee!" she shouted

"Katieee! ! I whined laying fast up on the bed as she was admiring herself in the mirror posing and brushing her hair "You said a party not watch me groom myself. Id rather have watched my cat groom himself! " she stuck her tongue out pulling me off the bed by my hand making me stand beside her as she pulled her brush through my mid length black hair away from my eyes. which she always said were weird to stare into deep green and goldy-brown in the center.
"Now we are ready to go!" she exclaimed making sigh in relief. a moment longer I think I would have cried. 

Walking down the street the sun had began to set the closer we got the louder the music was. turning the corner there was no mistake which house it was. People congregating outside a house all lights on and music pouring out the door moving through the crowd we made it inside and into the kitchen where each surface was lined with different bottle Katie poured both a drink handing me one I leaned over speaking louder so she could hear "What is it?" 
"Just try it " She laughed "Live a little Paige! God " with that she danced through the crowd. Looking down into my drink I sighed. if I was here I might as well have a drink wrinkling my nose I sipped the drink, it wasn't so bad it was sweet I quickly finished and grabbed myself another leaning against the side watching people.

Another 3 or was it 4 drinks later Katie came to find me she grinned pulling me by my hand "Come on lets dance! " she lead me to what would have been the living room but it looked liked a mass of people she held both of my hands swaying her hips tot he beat as I clumsily tried to follow her actions laughing as she screeched to the music ignoring all around as we danced around in a drunken  haze. A moment later a tall boy with blonde hair came and wrapped his arm round Katie pulling her away as his friend stood beside him his hair dark but cut in the same fashion.
"Damn Who brought her? " if it wasn't for the drink Id have coward away but I folded my arms and glared. 

The darker haired on Kane sauntered closer. He leaned down grabbing the back of my hair making my head tilt up I whimpered screwing my eyes balling my hands into fists He whispered harshly into my ear "Id watch myself Paige. I can easily show you how it used to be you stupid little pat!" I raised my arm to make contact with his face with my hand but he quickly grabbed my arm applying pressure I tried to pull away swallowing the cry of pain my arm pulsed in agony.

"Excuse me But I don't think she likes what you are doing" My eyes snapped to the new voice. He was tall slim, his eyes glaring holes into Kane they were a deep blue lined in black his lips pieced and pursed in disgust. His hair long streaked red and black slightly covering his eyes. 

Kane Scoffed and pushed me to this stranger with a force causing me to stumble into him. His hand instantly went to my waist to steady me as Kane pushed his way through the crowd. Pulling myself off from the others chest . My hand went straight to touching the aching arm where a mark was left.
"I erm... I.. Thank you " My voice shook I cleared my throat to cover up the slight fear still left in my poor heart that was still be at  shuddering fast pace " Kane... He just...."

" A f*****g arse hole? " the other offered with a slight laugh causing me to instantly smile. "Something like that, Oh erm... My Names Paige " I offered him my hand.
"Luke" He placed his hand in  mine, his much bigger than mine. I slowly looked up at him. once my eyes met his I couldn't help but gasp. It was like electric shooting though every cell of my body. I'm sure he felt it too because his eyes widen his hand pulling away from mine. 

"Hey... Its hot in here. Wanna go out side " He asked scratching the back of his head I nodded smiling shyly, my hand twisting the bottom of the dress as I followed him through the crow and out the back door, there was few people here but not many. we walk down the path and he sat on the grass patting beside him I set beside him biting my bottom lip. I looked at him to find he did the same thing. I started giggling covering my mouth with my hand"
"Whats so funny ?" He asked looking at me confused.
"Youuuu" I exclaimed moving closer "you look to serious you need to let go. Relax" I rambled on "Though I never relax which is funny because I'm telling you to relax and we just met and.."

"You're drunk" He rolled his eyes as he said. I gasped placing a hand over my heart. Looking shocked. 
"Me drunk? I'm not drunk I can handle my drink" I poked his chest "Mr... MR LUKE" He laughed. I stood again shakily and hiccuped "If I was drunk could I do this?" I closed my eyes swaying my hips as if the was music running my hand down the sides of my body, past my his and down the side of my thighs. On the way back grasping the edges of my dress rising it slowly and letting it down running my hands further up my upper across my neck ,and into my hand. I laughed causing myself to stumble and fall closed My as eyes I fell I landed on top of him. He laughed his hand on my waist. I opened my eyes to see him smiling up at me holding my waist.

"Yeah good moves, Though I think it would be better if you were sober" He replied. I pouted as my cheeks turned scarlet showing my embarrassment. raising his hand he stroked my cheeks, saying softly "Though... this I prefer you look cuter blushing it suites you"  

I couldnt help but loose myself in his eyes. My heart was hammering loudly in my chest. I moved closer hesitantly at first feeling that I was drawn to him. I had to be near him to touch him, I brushed my lips against his feeling his piercings as he kissed back. The kiss was sweet and gentle one that made you back shiver and mind become hazed. 

I pulled back and smiled bashfully before feeling the need to pulling a stupid face crossing my eyes and sticking my tongue out. He laughed pulling one back causing me to laugh along.

"Such a noob, I like it "he said I couldnt help but fidget tucking my hair behind my ear 

from a distant a wolf whistle could be heard "Hey look! Luke got himself a giiirrrlllllllll!~" there was laughter. this made me snap back to reality pulling back from him I straightened my clothes. looking down.

"I should go" I mumbled out he stood grasping my hand. 
"F**k off guys, Paige wait stay please " he asked " at least can I give you my number, I really want to see you again" I looked up into his worry filled eyes and couldn't say no.  fishing into my pocket I gave him my phone he dialed his number before pulling a face and taking a picture. 

I couldn't help but smile at this he leaned closer kissing my temple whispering " be careful and hold your head up. " I nodded before quickly heading back into the party. searching a for Katie. I saw her in the corner drinking and I went over to her tapping her shoulder and saying into her ear. "I want to go home" she rolled her eyes and brushed my aside. I stood in shock before shouting "Screw you!" and walking out the house. 

how dare she! I was livid she was acting like this walking down the street I didn't care what time it was I just wanted to curl up with my cat.

It Didn't take me long before I reached my house. I opened the door kicking the shoes off my aching feet and collapsed onto the couch staring up at the ceiling with a long sigh. All I could think about was /him/ the way he looked. his laugh, his smell. I grabbed a pillow and placed it over my face and kicking my legs before letting the pillow fall to the floor. 

taking out my phone I smiled as I looked at the picture of him tapping the screen debating do I message him. with a frustrated sigh I did.

'Luke Hi, its Paige. I hope you are OK. It was nice meeting you today x'

I sent and held the phone to my chest and couldn't help but jump as I felt my phone alert me of an incoming message.

'Paige! :D I'm great, how are you. its pretty late shouldn't be sleeping?"  I couldn't help the smile on my face as I practically squealed.

'I'm good and probably, but what about you?' I sent back grinning as I made my way upstairs as I waited for his reply I prepared for bed I was brushing my teeth as he replied. I dived into my room for my phone.

'then you should get your beauty sleep and I will message you tomorrow I promise. Goodnight Paige x ' I hummed wiping my mouth before crawling into bed.

'Goodnight Luke and sweet dreams xx' holding my phone to my chest with a pleased smile I allowed slumber to claim for the rest of the night. 

"Order two ready! " hollered Lillie I collected the order smiling lightly placing the dishes in front of an elderly couple letting them enjoy what there ordered. I moved to the counter and began to clean away after the lunch time rush. 

I couldn't help but smile thinking of the boy I met he was sweet and kind. Setting glasses on the counter one fell and rolled before I had the chance to catch it someone else I looked up and stared into his eyes his big captivating eyes "l-Luke! What what are you doing here? " I stuttered my cheeks tinting red.

 He smirked playfully " I have my resources " he shrugged smirking placing the glass back down. I moved round the counter and without second thought I wrapped my arms round his neck, his went instantly round my waist I closed my eyes and shivered as a strange rush went through every vein it made jump and back away rubbing my arms. He looked me with the same bewildered look I had.

 "How's the head after all that drinking" he tapped my head to emphasis his point Sticking out my tongue childishly I pout cross my arms

 "I didn't drink much I feel perfect as a daisy!" 

He ran his fingers through my hair tucking a piece behind my ear murmuring softly "You're still exactly the same" I frowned laughing nervously

 "course I do? I saw you last night" His eyes widen and looking around before laughing too

 "right yes I.. Er I mean some people act drunk... You Know what I'll catch you after you're done.. Bye" with the turned and left I stood staring in shock and confusion 

"What the hell?"