We must not look at goblin men,
We most not buy their fruits:
Who knows upon what soil they feed
Their hungry thirsty roots?

- Christina Rossetti, "Goblin Market"

I look at the man like he's crazy.

"What for?" I cross my arms deciding to play his little game.

He cocks and eyebrow at me.

"Answer the question." He says. Walking closer to me.

"That doesn't concern you. Maybe you should ask him, if you want to know so bad." I say looking up at him. Him of course being taller than me.

"Your a little brat aren't you." He says his lips curling.

I glare up at him. "And your a little bitch aren't you."

He takes in a deep breath than smiles. One of those fake lifeless ones.

"Go back out there. Can't have them looking for you." He says. Grabbing my arm and pushing me out the bathroom door.

I lose my footing but quickly fix myself and make my way over to Alaric and Wright.

Their both standing far apart from each other holding McDonald's bags.

"What took you so long?" Alaric asks his deep voice calming some of my nerves.

Fuck.

"I had to shit." I blurt out then turn red with embarrassment.

Wright slowly closes his eyes. Seeming angered. But I see his lip curling at the edge.

Alaric looks down at me his eyes connecting with mine.

"Let's go." He says. Then starts walking.

I just nod and follow behind him. Wright behind me.

We walk back outside and to the Mercedes. We all get in. I look back at Alaric and see him looking out the window. I follow his gaze and see a fairly expensive looking car driving out the lot.

I hear a low shit slip from Alarics mouth. I quickly turn back to my food and start eating hoping Alaric didn't notice me looking.

"Ayden." Alaric says. I look up at him chewing down my fries.

His black hair is looking more untamed and curly. While his eyes hold calm fury.

"Yes?" I ask. My heart skipping a beat when he doesn't automatically say anything.

After a long pause he says. "Who was in the bathroom with you?"

Fucking hell. "Just a random dude. It's a public restroom after all." I say giving him a small smile.

"What is it?" Wright asks. I look up at him to see him analyzing Alaric.

"Did you see that car why would anyone come on a road trip with a car that expensive?" Alaric asks. "It also looked familiar. I remember one of the heirs having one."

I look between the two just in time for me to see both their eyes slightly widen. Then the both look at me with a glare.

I'm guessing they had figured it out.

"Explain." Is all Alaric says. I pout but start talking.

"Well when we were at the party after you told me the rules I was walking to the bar to get something to drink. I had to go through the crowd of people dancing. Someone bumped into me I only got to see their back. I got to the kitchen and say the guy. He was hotish, but long story short I kicked him in the balls. Then when I was peeing today in the bathroom I saw him. He asked me how I knew you. I didn't say anything I was just being smart and talking shit. Then he pushed me out the door saying he didn't need you two looking for me."

"Shit." Alarics says.

"He sounds quite familiar doesn't he." Wright says.

So everything's starting and shits about to go down.

Bye

queen of space