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mom’s residence soon, so you better beat it.’
    ‘That’s right,’ Corey added, ‘get out of here before I kick your ass, punk.’
    ‘Yeah right, the only thing you’ll do to my ass is kiss it, bloody.’
    At which point, there was a burst of light and he, along with Sigurd, vanished into thin air.
    ‘That’s a lot better,’ Corey felt the need to comment. ‘Who is that guy, anyway? And why do you hang out with him?’
    ‘He’s nobody. Forget about him. That said, he did save our lives. So we owe him one, which is exactly why you won’t breathe a word of this to anyone.’
    ‘He’s a freaking sorcerer, Ranka. There’s no code of conduct between us.’
    ‘You’re wrong. Didn’t you hear him? Sorcerers and vampires are currently trying to negotiate a peace treaty.’
    ‘So, the rumors are true after all.’
    ‘It appears so. That’s why we’ll make sure not to make things any more difficult than they already are and keep out mouths shut.’
    That was when we pulled into the underground garage, only to be met by Asvi and a guilty-looking Birna.
    ‘Where have you two been?’ she demanded in a calm tone. ‘I’ve searched for you everywhere.’
    ‘For Odin’s sake, woman, can’t we get some time alone,’ I exploded, pretending to be frustrated. ‘We were chillin’. You know, just the two of us.’
    Her pale face softened up at these words. ‘Oh, I see. That said, did I not order you to stay here and not go anywhere?’
    ‘We were just driving around the neighborhood, sis’. Relax. Nothing happened, right? We haven’t killed anyone, have we?’
    ‘Fine, I’ll let you off the hook just this once. Disobey me again and I’ll unleash Mom on you. Is that clear?’
    ‘Jee, brighten up a little.’
    She left without replying. Only then did Birna dare to squeak up, ‘So sorry, guys, I tried to keep her busy, but you know how she is, Ranka – always scoping and searching. German Shepherds ain’t got nothing on her.’
    ‘I’m tired, I’m going to my room,’ I informed them, looking forward to some rest and reading. ‘I think we’ve had enough adventure for one night.’ I fixed Corey with a flat stare. ‘You, make sure you make it clear to your mother that we’re not a good match. I’ll do the same. Got it?’
    ‘I’m afraid I can’t do that,’ he announced, squinting at me. Birna nearly yelped at these words, brimming with jealousy.
    ‘Why not?’ I said, nearly slapping my brow.
    ‘I think there’s something there. You and I – I think we have a future together.’
    ‘Look here, retard,’ I said in the nastiest tone imaginable, ‘I didn’t wanna do this the hard way, but it looks like you won’t get any other way: There is no you and me. There will never be a you and me. Not even in a thousand years. I hate you, I hate your face, I hate your demeanor and I hate your voice. You’re like an annoying drum that won’t stop beating in my ears.’
    ‘That’s not true. You know some part of you likes me.’
    ‘Now, that’s not true.’
    ‘Then grant me one kiss.’
    ‘What?’
    ‘Grant me a kiss. Just one.’
    ‘I’d rather eat –’
    ‘What’s it to you?’
    ‘Who do you take me for? You should thank me for not slapping the crap out of you. I’m not that type of girl.’
    And with that, I left Birna and him behind my back as I stormed off into the domed entrance hall – always filled with the noise of insatiable socialites – before climbing up to my bedroom. Grabbing my precious books, I ensconced myself on the roof and, heaving a huge sigh of relief, took to gazing at the twinkling stars. I tried to clear my mind and relax, but failed miserably as it automatically began replaying all the recent events that had taken place in my life, all the while trying to make sense of my entangled emotions.
    Question – did I really not lik e Corey? No. In fact, I actually had warm associations with him. Maybe there was more of a buddy kind of relationship in the works,