A/N - This will be a high school AU...
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Vlad's PoV -

     I walked along with the other kids that rode my bus towards my new school. It was my first day here at this school and I didn't know anyone so I just kept quiet as all the other students talked and joked amongst themselves. This new school was huge and looked to be fairly old too. It was much different than all the other smaller and more modern schools I had went to.

     I stepped through the large front doors and was greeted with the loud chattering of students and the barking voices of teachers trying, unsuccessfully, to silence them. I made my way to the office and introduced myself as a new student, the secretary handed me my schedule. I thanked her and walked out of the office reading over my schedule as I did so.

     The bell ran and the race was on. The students crowded into the hall rushing to their next classes. I joined in becoming one with the hoard. Finally, I made it to my first class, history. The class was on the third floor so I was in a rush to get to class on time. I didn't want to be tardied on my first day. The teacher assigned me a chair at the back of the class. I sat there organizing my book bag as the principal rambled on with the morning announcements. One of my classmates, a short girl with long blond hair, raised her hand, "Mr. K, I don't feel so well may I go to the nurses office."

     "Fine, I'll send someone with you," the kid stood up and grabbed the hall pass and the teacher looked straight at me, "Vlad, how about you go with her, she can show you around the school on the way."

     I nodded in agreement and walked out of the class with the sick student. "I got out of that one," the girl said, "I hate that class, I'm surprised my teacher hasn't caught on to my fake sickness yet, I go to the nurses office almost every day just to get out of that class."

"Really," I replied, "I thought everyone loved history, it's the easiest class."

"You must really have a nack for remembering all those date then," we were almost to the nurse's office and we waved goodbye, "I guess I'll see you around then, welcome to the school by the way."

After that I started my journey back to my class. There was nobody else in the hall beside myself and some boy about my hight with short black hair and green eyes. Somehow he felt familiar as if I knew him from somewhere before. I smiled at him and nodded as he passed by me. He looked confused, looking behind him as if thinking that I hadn't meant to acknowledge him. He smiled back and hurried along down the hall. That was weird.

Alex's PoV -

Could that student really have smiled at me. No one ever noticed me! I would follow him and see if he really could see me. I followed him to his class and waited in the hall behind some lockers so he wouldn't see me when he left his first hour class.

Vlad's PoV -

When the bell rang I checked my schedule and found my next class to be math, oh great I thought, my worst subject. I made my way to math which was on the first floor. I had a strange sensation that someone was following me. I glanced around the busy hall but there were too many people to focus on any one person in particular. I did notice the familiar boy I had seen in the hall only and hour before. He seemed lonely like me. He walked alone down the hall and no one seemed to even acknowledge his presence. I could relate, being a new kid really sucked.

I took my seat in the class and that other lonely boy sat in the seat behind me. "Please, pass up any completed homework," the teacher instructed.

All the other students turned to see if the student behind them had finished their homework so I did the same. "Any homework?" I asked the boy.

Once again he looked amazed that I had spoken I him but he smiled at me kindly and shook his head no. "Vlad, I'm up here," the teacher spoke angrily to me.

What had I didn't wrong? "Sir, I was just checking to see if he had any homework," I replied respectfully and motioned to the boy behind me.

The teacher looked confused. "Well if your imaginary friend doesn't have any homework to turn in then can we get on with the lessons?!" all the other students laughed at the teacher's response but I was the confused one now.

I simply mumbled a halfhearted apology and nodded. As the teacher began the lesson the boy behind me whispered, "sorry," in my ear. His voice was actually very beautiful and as much as I liked to hear his voice I didn't want to get in trouble for talking again so I wrote him a note instead.

You're fine dude, don't worry about it but why does everyone act like they don't see you. ~Vlad

They can't see me, as far as I know only you can. ~Alex

That didn't make since. Scientifically that wasn't possible but at least I knew his name was Alex.

Lol, you sound like your a ghost or something. ~Vlad

Not to scare you but I am. ~Alex

Haha... ~Vlad

I'm serious. ~Alex

Really, prove it. ~Vlad

Watch those markers on the white board. ~Alex

I looked back at the boy for a second, what was he thinking? He stared at the markers on white board and suddenly clenched his fist together. As soon as he did that the whole tray of markers fell off scattering to the floor. I looked back at him he suddenly looked tired and he was out of breath presumably from his magic or whatever he had just done. He smiled at me between gasps of air, "Believe me now?"

I stared in awe at the now broken board with scattered markers and back to him. I nodded my head yes. He smirked seemingly pleased. The rest of the class, after the teachers curse words at the inconvenience of scattered markers and a broken white board, I couldn't concentrate on the teacher's lesson. I was to busy thinking of Alex. There was a ghost siting right behind me. I could literally feel his presence. Would he hurt me? I was the only one who could see him. After the bell I packed my books back up. Alex immediately ran to my side. Him being so close to me sent chills down my spine. "Hey Vlad, can I hang out with you, it's nice to finally have a friend," Alex stated happily.

He made me nervous, what ghost wouldn't, but how could I tell him no. He was the only friend I had managed to make so far at this school. I nodded. The only bad thing was I couldn't talk to him in public, others would think I was crazy. I followed my schedule till it was lunch time. I needed to talk to Alex. He had followed me around all day but I needed to know more about him. I made my way to the library so I could be alone with Alex. Once alone Alex hugged me tightly. I flinched in fright at first but after seeing he was crying I hugged back, gently rubbing his back. "Don't cry, what's wrong, Alex?" I asked.

"Your the only friend I've had since my death and I want you to know how much I care for you," he replied.

I smiled at him. He was really cute and I was pretty sure I cared a lot for him too. I mumbled a thanks. "What happened to you in your past?" I asked.

Once Alex had dried his tears he replied, "School shooting."

He unbuttoned his shirt just enough for me to see a bullet hole through his chest. He immediately rebuttoned his shirt self concisely. "Oh," was all I could say, "I'm sorry."

     "It doesn't hurt anymore and I didn't know my murderer, I was just some random target," Alex shrugged, "the only thing that sucks is I was shot at this school 20 years ago I haven't been able to leave since."

     "What do you do while everyone else is gone?" I asked.

     "To be honest, people are almost always here whether it's a basketball game or a trivia night or anything else but when all is quiet I usually read a book or play a clarinet from the band room," he replied.

     We were both now sitting at a table. I offered some of my lunch to Alex but he declined saying that he couldn't eat or drink anything anyway. I sat there awkwardly eating my lunch and listening to Alex's stories.

     "Enough about me, what about you," Alex asked, "Where did you come from?"

     I smiled at him. "I've always lived around this area but I use to be homeschooled and then I went to a few small private schools," I continued, "I wanted to try something new so I started high school here."

     "I'm glad you chose to come here," Alex replied, "you didn't know how happy I am to have somebody to talk to."

     "Why is it I'm the only one who can see and talk to you?"

     "I really don't know but I like it," Alex replied, "your different than all the other students here."

     "What's that suppose to mean?" I asked.

     Alex thought for a moment and cuddled close to me. "I really don't know but your unique in your own way and I like that about you," he complimented me.

     "You only say that because I can talk to you, right?" I questioned.

     "No, even if you never knew me I would still feel the same way about you," Alex smiled at me and gently pushed a loose strand of my hair behind my ear.

     He was acting kinda weird towards me. Then it hit me, was he trying to flirt with me? "Why are you acting so strange?" I asked.

     "I'm acting strange?"

     "Yes," I replied.

Alex's PoV -

     I was still amazed that Vlad could actually see and talk to me. I finally had a friend! Only in the past hour had I realized something though. It was almost lunch time and I sat beside Vlad in his science class. I tried not to talk to him during class so I wouldn't end up getting him in trouble with the teacher again so I just followed along with the teachers lecture. Every so often during class I would catch myself staring at Vlad. It was during one of these times that I realized why I was staring at him and why it was so hard for me to focus on the lesson. I was in love with Vlad. As soon as I thought these words my heart began to race and red blush fled to my cheeks. I stole a glance at him. He stared straight ahead at whatever the teacher was explaining to the class on the chalk board. His medium height light brown hair was neatly combed and rested behind his ears. He was excessively pale and his crimson eyes practically glowed. He wore a dark red jacket with a black shirt and blue jeans. He was only about 2 centimeters shorter than me. Thinking about him only made me want to hold him more. I admitted it. I was in love with him.

     Now I sat here with Vlad in the library. I hadn't meant to start flirting with Vlad it just kinda happened. Was he weirded out by my sudden approach? "Why are you acting so strange?" Vlad asked me.

     He was weirded out by me wasn't he? I decided to play a fool. "I'm acting strange?" I questioned.

     "Yes," was Vlad's reply.

     I backed my chair slightly away from him. Had I acted too fast? Did he even like me back? Then some force compelled me. I tried to resist the urge but I immediately brought my lips to his in a kiss. My heart sped up and I felt as if electricity coursed down my spine. How could Vlad effect me this much? A moment later after realizing what I had done I backed away from Vlad. His response was delayed in momentary confusion but not a second later Vlad's response came. "I think you need to go," Vlad replied sternly.

     "Vlad, I'm so sorry, I couldn't help myself, it won't happen again," I replied as I reassuringly placed a hand on his shoulder.

     He immediately brushed my hand away, "leave me alone!" he yelled at me.

     "Yes, Vlad," I turned away leaving Vlad to himself.

     Tears streamed down my eyes and I couldn't make them stop. All I wanted was to be with Vlad, he could see me and talk to me. I somehow knew he was to be the love of my life. My heart belonged to him but I guess he didn't feel the same way. I sulked away towards the abandoned janitor closet where I lived most of the time. I waited till everyone had left the gym and I quickly opened the door to my closet, halfway hidden behind some yoga mats. I curled up in the corner and sobbed. I couldn't get Vlad off my mind.

Vlad's PoV -

     How could Alex do such a thing. I sat in the library now all alone. I touched my finger to my lip. I could still feel his lips against mine. A few tears fell down my face. I had been much to harsh on him. If I was being honest with myself, admittedly something in me had wanted to kiss Alex back and deepen the kiss but the rational side of me said that it was weird and Alex was weird. He was a ghost after all and could I possibly fall in love with a ghost. Yet, I knew I had already fallen for him. From the first time I saw him in the hall. Before I even knew he was a ghost my heart had jumped a little when I seen him. I felt drawn to him, he was perfect in my eyes. I was just about to go look for him but then the bell rang and with a check of my schedule I was headed to my next class. I only hoped Alex would find me there.

The day passed without another glimpse of Alex. I stayed after school and searched the entire school. I was the last student to leave. I had missed the bus so I walked home. I lived at least five miles from the school and that walk home in the cold, damp weather was miserable but I decided that if I even had a chance of find Alex then he was worth it. I had decided that I would come to school early tomorrow morning before the bus picked me up and try to find Alex again.

That night I lay in bed thinking of what I would do when I found Alex. I would hold him tight and kiss him. Then I would apologize form my harsh words. Hopefully he would forgive me.

I must have fallen asleep. I opened my eyes and sat up in bet to check the time on my clock. 2:34 A.M. Then my eyes drifted to a figure standing on the opposite side of my room. "Alex" I mumbled into the darkness.

The figure shifted slightly but there was no reply. I couldn't make out who it was in the dark lightning but I noticed I couldn't feel Alex's almost electrical presence the way I always did when he was around. The man walked closer to me. This wasn't Alex, I needed to be ready to fight. I stood up and grabbed a book that lay next to my bed as a makeshift weapon. The man was now only feat from me he lifted his hand towards my heart. And I stared at the barrel of the gun he held, fearing for my life. The man pulled the trigger with a loud boom the shot fired but another figure jumped in front of the bullet before it hit me. The man with the gun evaporated right before my eyes. Suddenly, I realized I could now feel the electrical presence Alex gave off. "Al," I coed as my knees gave in fear and I fell to the ground next to him.

His hair was sprawled across his grimacing face. I gently pushed back his hair and tucked it behind his ears. "I'm so sorry," I screamed, "I'm sorry!"

"I'd do anything for you, Vlad," Alex gasped for air.

I kissed his forehead. "Do you forgive me, Alex?" I asked.

He ignored my question. "Why do you hate me, Vlad?"

"I don't hate you," I whispered gently into his ear as I held my hands against his chest keeping pressure on the wound.

"Do you want me to die, Vlad?"

"No, no, no, Alex, don't ever think that," his blood leaked out around my fingers.

"How could you be so mean, Vlad?" Alex now asked as blood ran out of his mouth.

"I'm so sorry, so sorry," I replied.

"Do you love me, Vlad," those were Alex's last words.

"YES," I shouted into the night, "I do love you, Alex, I always will," I sobbed holding his dead body wishing he could hear my answer.

I awoke for real this time, I lay on my floor holding my pillow against my chest. Blushing I crawled back into my bed and hugged my pillow close to my chest. If only I could be holding Alex that way. I slowly drifted off to sleep thinking of Alex.

Alex's PoV -

     I lay curled up in the corner of the janitor's closet. My heart felt numb and cold without Vlad. I wished I could be with him right now. I felt bad for what I had done and I knew if I went looking for him again he would only be mad at me and I would feel embarrassed. I decided to stay away from him no matter how much it hurt me. I stared to cry again. All I wanted was Vlad! I had unknowingly imprinted on him, something a ghost can do to only one special person in their lifetime. From what I had heard and read, it was supposed to make Vlad love me as much as I loved him but it mustn't have worked. Was that why Vlad had been able to see me when nobody else could? I decided that was the reason, it had to be. It didn't matter though, he still hated me. I couldn't blame him. I finally fell asleep.

     It was finally morning so I decided I would sit in the cafeteria with all the other students. Vlad probably wouldn't be able to see me in the crowd.

Vlad's PoV -

     I had walked to school that morning before the bus even showed up at my house. I had once again searched the entire school from top to bottom without ever finding my Alex. I decided to find some breakfast in the cafeteria but as I scanned the crowd of kids I seen the familiar short black hair of Alex. I walked closer to make sure it was really him. The closer I got to him the stronger that electrical feeling became. I finally grabbed Alex around the waist causing him yip in fear and to quickly turn around to see who had grabbed him. A flicker of joy formed on his face as he seen me but as the memories flooded back to him he looked down embarrassedly. I pulled him all the way to the library. No one was there and I quickly turned him around to face me and I planted my lips firmly against his own. Once we broke the kiss I wrapped him in my arms and cried. "I love you, Alex, I love you so much, please forgive me for yelling at you," I cried into his shoulder.

     "Vlad," he murmured my name contently, "of course I forgive you, thank you, I love you too."

     Alex relaxed in my arms. It seemed a stress had fallen off of him. The felling of him in my arms was simply perfect. It felt wright to be with him.