The bell rang. Students scrambled like ants out of the room before our teacher could even finish what he was saying. I, on the other hand, jotted down the last piece of information that our teacher imparted for our individual project before thanking him and heading out. My heart almost ripped itself out from my chest when Edward greeted me by the exit, startling the living soul out of me.

"I almost ascended to heaven, Edward..." I sighed, holding my overreacting heart.

"Oops, sorry," he mumbled an apology.

I gave him a small smile to assure him that I wasn't bearing a grudge. To stay angry at someone was not what our Lord wanted. We must spread peace not war. Humans must not take destruction on their hands and declare that it was an act to fulfill God's wishes. Our Lord was our creator and he had the very right to take away our lives even those that were dearest to us.

"Do you want me to take you home? I have a motor scooter," he offered with hopeful eyes. As much as I wanted to grab his offer, I had Derek and it would be rude on my part if I don't let him do his job of taking me home safely.

"Thank you for the offer but I already have a ride."

Edward's hopeful eyes shattered completely. I felt bad for him. "Maybe next time?"

He shrugged, rubbing his nape. "Yeah sure, er I also forgot that I have to pick up a chick and you know, get laid since I'm no fag," he laughed awkwardly.

I looked at him in horror. "Edward, why would you have premarital sex with a young chicken?" My Lord, that was repulsive! Edward choked.

"Wh-what? No, I mean I call girls as chicks, you know?"

"You're having sex already, Edward?"

He snorted. "Well yeah, girls are all over me."

"That's a sin. Sex must only occur between a married couple bound by God."

Edward held his hands up in surrender. "Woah, okay dude, chill. I'll just cancel it and...buy some beer."

He shifted uncomfortably from my hard gaze. I shouldn't bombard him with bible rules because I was sure he would be annoyed. "Make sure you don't get yourself drunk. You might hurt yourself."

Humans were really vulnerable to the attacks of temptation.

His gaze softened. "Sure. I'll limit myself to three."

I nodded. We walked out of the school building towards the parking lot, finding that Derek and as well as the car were not there. I got a glimpse of Samael's huge and broad frame walking to the other side of the street and I was tempted to follow him since there was no Derek to guard me. I was curious why Derek wasn't here but this mysterious man had me thirsty for answers.

"So where's your car?" Edward asked as my eyes focused on the walking body of Samael. He was taking his time walking. I shouldn't waste this opportunity, I must dissect him for answers!

Okay...

Maybe not dissect...

That was too bloody...

And too sinful...

"Edward, why don't you go ahead? My ride will arrive in five minutes."

"I can wait with you if you want. That Samael bastard might be lurking somewhere. It's better to be cautious especially with those anal players walking around."

I grimaced from his words. I was really getting tired of his homophobic remarks. "No, I insist. I'm sure I'll be picked up any minute now." I raised a brow at him to make sure that he doesn't dare argue back.

"I'm going then since you insist. See you tomorrow..." he muttered lowly like a whine coming from a rejected puppy.

As soon as he got on his scooter and left, I ran towards the way Samael went. I hope I wasn't too late. Samael stood by a post with his phone in his hand. He started to cross the street. I followed him in every turn, every street, and every subdivision he passed through. We were going in circles for more than an hour and it was making my legs go jello.

I leaned against the brick wall, watching my target from afar. I don't think I could keep up with this ridiculous stalking. Why did I even try to do this? I closed my eyes, trying to catch my breaths and my wits.

"Tired?"

I gasped when I felt an icy feeling against my cheek. My eyes shot open. I found him holding a can of grape soda in front of me.

I've been busted!

My cheeks warmed from embarrassment as I took the can and pulled the ring, releasing a sound of pressure caused by carbonation.

"So umm...what are you doing?" I asked nervously, sipping from the can.

He shrugged. "Just...stalking my stalker." I almost choked on my drink but because I didn't want to shame myself more, I proceeded drinking and tried to hold my body's natural response of coughing. I knew that he knew that I was his stalker judging from the playful smirk in his lips. But something bothered me with this drink. When did he buy this? I never saw him drop by any store.

"I didn't see you buy this," I stated, looking at him suspiciously.

"It's because you were too slow to even see. I knew how many times you almost lost me," he teased. Well compare your long legs to mine, you clearly have the upper hand.

"So..." He started. "Tell me about your parents."

I eyed him. "Will you trade information about yourself as well?"

He looked at me as he thought of an answer and then shrugged it away. "I'll give you bits and pieces then. I don't have any parents but I have many friends who express great hatred towards God."

"Do you have a Satanic cult?" I questioned. Only people like those who worship Satan have this extreme hatred for our holy creator.

He snickered. "Not yet. I'm planning to form one and recruit you."

Was he joking?

I glowered. "I do not serve anyone else but our Lord up in heaven and I suggest that you stop because no one will ever join Satan's side."

No one will ever join darkness. Whatever reason Lucifer had for betraying the Lord, it was unforgivable. Our Lord could have spared him but he must have refused to repent for his sins.

"You're too oblivious to your surroundings. There will always be someone who will hate God. Your town is filled with it."

"Then I will guide them to see the light in our Lord. They are lost and for you to misguide them more will cause them to stray away from religion."

My enemy grunted in disgust. He turned away from me. "Maybe that's what they need: To stray away from a judgmental group of people who would take away their happiness and their freedom in life just because some asshole in heaven ordered them to do so. Religion brings death, confusion, wars, and hate. You need to widen that brain of yours to that fact alone."

How could he say things like that?! He had no sense of gratitude. The Lord had given him life in this world. He had lent him the breath of life and gave him strength! The only one we need in this world is God. He will bring peace to everything.

"If there is no bible then there is no peace. There are no rules to follow therefore that will lead to a more chaotic world."

Samael chuckled. "I'm telling you kid, with or without the Bible, the world has always been chaotic. The bible and your self-centered God enhanced that chaos. Your God isn't all about life...he is all about destruction too. He will and can execute every living thing if he wants to because he can create again."

At this point I was confused. Samael was throwing things at me that I couldn't take in. I must remain strong to my faith. I must not fail my Lord! "Samael, please, come with me to church. All you need is enlightenment," I said to him trying to calm myself. Samael sauntered towards me. Everyone seemed to ignore us despite our debate as if we weren't there.

He glanced at me with seething anger in his eyes that made me take a step back. He grasped my shoulders firmly. I flinched from the force and gasped when my eyes were blinded by a light that came out of nowhere.

I saw a blonde boy who appeared to be the one who Samael was drawing. His blue eyes were pushing out tears. Despite his obvious woe, he was smiling as if he came into terms with his fate.

What was this feeling? Why do...why do I feel such exorbitant pain and sadness in this? My vision came back. Samael was looking smug.

"I don't need enlightenment. I need the boy who showed me the light. You may be too blind to see it; but, someone needs you too and the one who hindered is your kind, loving, and understanding Father!" he snapped.

He gave me one last look and left. I was still shaken. My chest was still in pain. What was that? I touched my cheeks, there were tears.

I always scolded people for their sins and reminded them of the consequences that would happen if they didn't stop but they never listened to me. I once again failed in saving someone...but then again... Did he even want to be saved?

I went home feeling so perplexed about everything. I always believed that God was good. He was generous and he had sacrificed his son, Jesus, to save us all from sins. He set the rules and it was our duty as his creations to follow them. How hard was that to understand?

Samael...

He wasn't human...

Or maybe he was human and he was given powers by the one he was serving.

Lucifer...

Lucifer was given beauty and power. He was the Lord's most favorite angel of all but why would he betray the Lord and trick one third of God's angels to side with him?

What should I do?

Our pastor didn't really seem to fully believe in supernatural or unholy beings. He didn't even see my room when I told him about spirits bugging me last year. If only our old pastor was here then he would give me assistance but he choked on a burger and died.

I feel as if I was alone in this...Maybe I was alone.

I shook my head in realization that my faith was weakening. No, I was not alone! My Lord was beside me always.

My mind decided that it was time to take a rest. It was a long day and...wait. My parents didn't even bother looking for me when I was two hours late for my curfew. I have a very early curfew.

Ugh...

I headed upstairs, hearing my mom and dad in their room probably making another child. I hope nothing forms. Not until I could fix our parents to become better. My mom sounded different though but I won't barge in there to find out. That was their quality time together and I was really mentally and emotionally beat.

Oh God...don't let me fall into the darkness. Strengthen my faith and remove all things that will weaken me. My heart only goes to you, my Lord. I will never betray you.