Deadly Afterlife: A New Life, "Artemis" Lykiaos Nightshade [best self help books to read .txt] 📗

impression, I laughed a little and let go of his cheek reluncantly.

"Why are you laughing?" He asked trying both not to laugh and to sound hurt but to no avail, it didn't work.

"Because,"I started to explain. "You are ever so cute."Again I pinched his cheek and then patted it softly.

Already I was falling for him, but I can't, I have a boyfriend and he is a grimp reaper. He was the same reaper whom picked his cute guy up. He is a death grim reaper.

***

As we walked down to the main autotorium, my boyfreind showed up and kissed my cheek. From the corner of my eyes, I saw a hurt look on Josh's face as he tried not too.

"Wraith, this is..." i started but before I could.

"I have seen him of course, Josh how are you? I am sorry if I had frightened you earlier back there, but I couldn't reveal myself just yet. when you are working, you cannot reveal your name, only what you are." Wraith explained to him with a smile on his facfe.

Josh shook hands and told him he had been trying to figure out what he looked like, they all laughed histerically.

"Well, now you know." Wraith teased with a wink as he placed his arm around my waist an walked beside me.

I turned around to meet Josh's eyes, they were hurt but he put on a smile and silently told me he would catch up. I nodded my head sincerly but I was hurt. I love my boyfriend yet I do not want to see my new roomate looking that way.

***

Josh's POV

'How could I have been so stupid?!" I thought, clenching a fist and hitting thecollumbeside me. i was thinking to myself, I am such a fool to thinking such stupid thoughts. I should have known he had a boyfriend or even asked if he did.

"What is the matter?" Lexi asked, startling me once again. I told her it was nothing, took her hand gently and lead us inot the autotorium.

Once we entered the room, we tok our seats. I was across Evin who was seated next to his boyfriend, if we were to meet, we would have to walk for a walk way was in between us.

I saw Evin's gaze towards me and I turned away ot talk ot Lexi, to keep me company until whoever arrived.

Again, loud noises settled in and I hated it, I covered my ears until I heard someone say, "quiet". When I heard it, I placed my arms down on my lap, resting them.

"Welcome everyone. Now, as you may all know it is the start of a new season, new people have arrive such as Lexi, Devon, Josh, and of course many, many others," The man said who was on center stage, gestured towards each of us as we stood and bowed our heads a little, receiving applauses from many. We sat down oncethe applausequiet down."Now, on the account of many time I have told you, Room nine-hundred and thirteen is stictly forbidden to all those who does not wish to suffer a most, painfula nd slow death.

A new question ran through my mind, 'the dead can die again?'

After the annoucements, we headed off to our first class, in which we shared with the devils. Well we are to learn more about devils.

***

"Can any of you tell me the stereotypes of devils?" A teacher asked, who was of course a devil and by the name of Ashton.

A girl raised her hand in response, Ashton searched the class a little bfore pointing out to her.

Clearing her throat, she began to list the stereotypes, "not all devils are bad, sin is just what people think, of course the devil Lucifer exsists but it is unknown whether someone has seen him face to face; not all devils have horns but they can choose whether to have horns and wings, the wings are required. Lastly, not all devils carry tridents."

Ashton nodded his head with a broad smile. "Now, can any of you tell me the all the things a devil is?" "No takers? Well then let me tell you. Devils do have the bat like wings people say, they can summon fire, and they are quick to temper."

We all took notes about devils until the bell rang.

***

"Wow, never knew devils were fasinating." A guy, who was behind me, exclamied. The rest of us agreed. We have been told to fear the devils and shun them, but devils like Ashton, why would you?

We were all heading down to our dorms to eat, not that we needed food, but still. The dead can eat.

When I opened the door, I saw Evin and Wraith. The look of hurt settled in me again, as I watch them laugh, eat, and drink together.

***

Evin's POV

I felt Wraith tap my shoulder lightly and pointed over at the horizon behind me. I turned around to see what he was pointing at, it was Josh. He looked frozen, dead frozen. I got up from my bed and went towards him, he seemed like a prey and I was the predator.

"Won't you come in?" I said, gesturing inside. Josh just stood there, glancing at Wraith who waved at him. "You can come in Josh, you're not a vampire."

That woke him up from his trance and I decided to tease him wiht a mock gasp, "So you are a vampire?! HELP! WE'VE GOT A VAMPIRE!"

I notice Josh blush from embaressment as I went all crazy, and playfully going behind my bed and pulled out a stick.

"I've got a stake!" I mocked, not resisting a grin.

Josh came over, playfully hissing like a vampire as he tried to get me. Wraith watched us laughing at our silliness.

Soon, we all became exhausted and plopped down on my bed whihc by surprise, fit us all.

"Are you hungry?" I asked, giving Josh a peice of whatever I had. He took it and thanked me for it. I nodded my head happily as I took a drink.

***

I had to go to our privates classes. Me, angels, Wraith, reapers, and Josh, newcomers.

"We'll see you later then." Josh said, departing the oppisite direction of Wraith how kissed me good-bye.

As I walked towards class, I heard screaming. I ran as fast as I could to the nosie to see Josh's eyes wide open, his head held h=back, arms spread eagle, and his mouth slightly open.

'No,' I thought. 'Too soon.' I tried to snap Josh out of it but it didn't work, all I can do now is step back and wait for all of this to end.

***

Josh's POV

'What's happening?' I thought. 'Why can't I move?' Flashes of light were blinding me as I saw images of people I have never seen nor heard of in my entire life.

I could barely hear the shouts, teachers trying ot calm me, etc. I tried ot focus on Evin who looked worried and concerned. Finally, a huge flash of light came, blinding me.

I felt someone pick me up from the ground, seemed I have fell on his knees. "Are you alright?" He asked concerned.

I felt numbed so I shok my body ot make sure I wasn't paralyzed. "I'm alright. What happened?" I aksed, looking at everyone who looked awe strucked.

"Dude, how did you?" Another person asked pointing at me.

I didn't know what he was thinking until I turned around, all of my things were floating above me, I reached my hand up to grab them but before I could move my legs to get in closer, all my things came to me.

Gasps and mutters filled the air. "A poltergeist" One said in awe. Suddenly the poltergeist teacher walked by.

"Joshua Flemmington," He started, his tone grim. "How is it possible? You are far too young, this should have happened months later. This is too soon but...how?"

I looked around the faces of the teachers, students, and finally on Evin. He looked worried, concerned than the rest who looked at me as if I were a celebrety of some sort.

Poltergeist are rare and I think I am one but like they said, too soon. So what is happening to me? Why is this happening?

***

The teachers decided I would no longer be in a newcomer system, so they put me in Poltergeist class.

Inside, I saw the teacher, and a few students, about thirteen total, well make that fourteen now that I am here.

"Ah, Josh," He said "Take your seat, we are about to began."

I did as instructed and took my seat.

"I am Mr. Dantes, Gerard," Dantes said using his finger to draw out his name in mid air whihc showed onto the board. "Welcome all Poltergeists. Let us began."

We gathered our books and began class but my mind was on one thing, why was this happening to me and why? Why was my face on a portrait? Yes, my face was on a portrait.

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