You'll rue the day you met me

I'm what goes bump in the night. Rue Grayston 20 years old Slytherin Sophomore Defence Against the Dark Arts Astronomy

[barely-charlie-blog]

When Rue spoke, he realised that somehow, she could tell. Glancing down at the strap of his bag, he noticed the slightest stain of blood hidden under a fold of fabric that he was sure would have been invisible to anyone looking at him. Fingers scrabbling against the mark, all he succeeded in doing was gathering dried blood under his bitten fingernails, and even the sight of it caused a panic in him. “No-” He interjected loudly, fumbling to pull the bag away, get the evidence anywhere but with him. 

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue raised an eyebrow. “Wow, you’re really bad at this. You couldn’t act more guilty if you tried.” She said simply. “Pass it here.” Rue said, holding her hand out for the bag so she could inspect the spot of blood more closely. “It should be easy enough to get out. Salt usually works. But the best way is toothpaste. Rub it in with a brush. Let it dry and then wash it with soap as many times as necessary.” Rue said, not explaining why she knew all this or how. 

[barely-charlie-blog]

“Oh, um, that’s cool,” Charlie remarked, giving up the act and not bothering to feign another smile. He knew he could be oblivious sometimes, but even he could notice the fact Rue was onto something. He followed her gaze nervously, knuckles white as he unconsciously clutched the bag tighter. “…Is everything alright?” He questioned hesitantly, not sure he wanted to know the answer.

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue was barely listening to Charlie as she concentrated on the source of the smell. Her eyes quickly found the source. “There’s blood. Blood on your bag.” She said, noticing the small speck that would go unnoticed to most. “It’s old, and not yours.” Rue spoke without thinking, forgetting momentarily that most people wouldn’t know that. She knew it wasn’t his because Rue could smell Charlie’s blood as it pumped through his veins. 

[barely-charlie-blog]

Charlie tugged at the straps of his backpack nervously, running his jagged nails against the fabric as he attempted to offer a smile. It didn’t work, however, and he just looked guiltier than ever. “What are you doing here?” He questioned, still rather surprised to see her.

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue was good at reading people, and she raised an eyebrow at his false smile. “Visiting.” She said bluntly, not expanding on why she was here further. “I won’t be here for long.” A smell caught her attention. It was blood, but different to the blood she was carrying. She almost didn’t catch it at all. It was different though, older. Her eyes scanned around for any sign of blood.

[hwu-thnksfrthmmrs-deactivated20]

Willa and Stephen taking his shoe on a much needed hike for fresh air, taken by Heath. Spring ‘15

[barely-charlie-blog]

Charlie had spent most of his day on the ship, taking the occasional photo when he felt the need to prove he’d done something with his day. His heart wasn’t in it, however, and for that reason, he was contemplating whether just to hide out in his cabin again until someone went looking for him. Upon spying a familiar figure down a hallway, his initial reaction was disbelief. “Ro- Rue?”

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue heard her name and turned around. She had heard footsteps but didn’t realise it was Charlie. Her sense of smell was a little clouded by the blood in the bag. Rue raised an eyebrow at Charlie. “Yes?” She asked casually, as if she was meant to be on the ship and had been their the entire time.

[tybaltvolikov]

Being slammed back against the wall, Tybalt took a moment to catch his breath. After a few seconds, he followed the direction she went and looked around for her. Seeing her, he stepped back. “I definitely don’t think that’s normal.”

[rue--grayston-blog]

“It’s rather normal for me.” She said, before four of her teeth were pushed out by her fangs, preventing her from talking. Rue glanced up at him, her eyes a bright and pale blue with black slits. “I advise you start running now, before I loose control.” 

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue looked at her phone and rolled her eyes at the text from Augustus. She had meant to meet August here, but there had been a hold up and now Rue had to go aboard to meet Theo. Rue slipped her phone in her back moment and readjusted the bag on her shoulder which was full of blood bags. Rue looked around carefully and snuck onto the ship, something that was a breeze for her. 

[hwu-thnksfrthmmrs-deactivated20]

Willa after a long run with Stephen who captured the photo of her shoes. Spring ‘15

[tybaltvolikov]

Tybalt continued looking at her, an amused look taking his entire face. Although it did seem something was up, even for Rue she seemed to be acting abnormal. But he pushed that thought away. “Right, well I don’t know what you’re trying to help me with and until you tell me I’m never going to know.”

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue was about to argue further when she doubled up in pain. The transformation was only painful on a full moon. She pushed Tybalt out of the way with ease, thanks to her inhuman strength and ran out. Rue didn’t get far though. She got outside and ducked round a corner. Her skin continued to peel to reveal scales and her facial features began to change. 

[tybaltvolikov]

“Please, you’re starting to sound like a broken record with your insults.” Tybalt smirked, being sure to keep her path blocked off. “Oh yes, a genuine warning in case you lose your temper. I’ve heard this one a million times too. Honestly, we can simplify things and get right to the part where we have angry sex.”

[rue--grayston-blog]

Anger flashed through Rue’s eyes briefly at Tybalt’s words, but that was only fleeting. Rue hated Tybalt, yes, and if she wasn’t trying not to kill people she must likely would have already killed him. That didn’t mean she want to turn into a horrific monster in front of him and kill him. Fear of being discovered, and fear of killing overwhelmed her anger. “I am not loosing my temper, open your eyes you idiot. I am trying to help you here.” 

[tybaltvolikov]

Tybalt arched his eyebrows and looked at her. “Aw, still threatening me I see. But you still haven’t side why you’re in such a rush and I can stand here all day. Specially with a view like this.”

[rue--grayston-blog]

“Listen, you arrogant son of a bitch.” Rue said, clenching her teeth in pain as she continued to try to fight the moon’s effect. “This is no threat, this is waning. A genuine warning. If you ever decide to listen to me now would be the time.” Rue hid her hand behind her back as she felt her skin beginning to peel away, revealing her scales beneath.

[tybaltvolikov]

Tybalt held his arms out to block out her path and grinned “well if you’re going to act like that than I guess getting past me isn’t so important.”

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue could have easily pushed him away, but she was too busy trying to fight against the effects of the rising full moon. “If you value your life at all you will move.” She said, her tone more serious and less threatening than normal.

[waywardsonstephen]

“Wait what?” Stephen looked at her, half expecting it to be a joke. But it definitely wasn’t. For a few moments he denied it, telling himself it was impossible. But then as he thought about it, it made sense. Why they were never seen together. “How….when did she die?”

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue wrapped her arms around herself. She didn’t want to relieve that day at all. “It was when we were seven. They told you she had been adopted. Care kids don’t need more hurt after all.” She said with a small shrug, not looking at him as she spoke. 

[tybaltvolikov]

Tybalt was walking through the hall, on his way to nowhere really. Not that him going anywhere important was exactly common. While walking, he saw Rue coming towards him and obviously in a rush. Him being who he was, he just had to block off her path, after all why not annoy her? It made his day all the more merry. “Where are we rushing off too?”

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue stopped walking as Tybalt blocked her path, her jaw clenched. She never wanted to encounter Tybalt, but this really wasn’t a good time. “It’s none of your business.” She said, trying to get past him. “I suggest you move out of the way, before you really start regretting it.” 

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue was rushing through the corridors of the castle. Her class had overrun and she was running late. Rue had to be quick. She had to get back home, and quick. She was running out of time to chain herself up. Rue didn’t care who she pushed out of the way in her hurry. 

tybaltvolikov

[waywardsonstephen]

Stephen was baffled by her, he had spent an entire week with Will just a few days ago and now Rue is saying she has been dead for years. “Rue, are you feeling okay?” He didn’t mean so much physically as much as he meant mentally.

[rue--grayston-blog]

“Of course I’m not okay. I’ve recently found out my sister was dead.” Rue said, before sighing. She knew she would have to explain it properly. “I had a mental breakdown, okay? All your interactions with Willa at Hogwarts University have been me, thinking I’m Willa.” She said, reluctant to tell him all this but knew she had no choice. 

[whistlegodxheath]

“You can never be sure, I’m only doing my job as a brother.” Heath sighed in frustration, it was always difficult talking to those that could be categorized as anti-people person’s. “We have, trust me.” He spoke, running a hand through his hair. “He is just fine with me, in terms of being safe.” He shot back, slightly offended by her comment.

[rue--grayston-blog]

Rue conceded a little, sibling love and the bond between two siblings was something Rue understood well. “I never said he wasn’t safe with you.” She said with a roll of her eyes. “I just said that being with Willa just makes him safer.”