"How can I see everything?" Andy asked, staring at the sleeping Evelyn on my lap. I didn't even know ghosts sleep.

"I'm honestly not sure," I sighed.

"How old are you?"

"Physically I stopped ageing at 15, but I'm 205 years old. I've been a protector angel for most my life. How old are you?"

"16,"

"How long has this gone on for?" I motioned towards the hallway.

"When my parents moved into this house 3 years ago. Since then, I have hardly got any sleep. I'm failing classes, and because of this, I get bullied. I'm different, and I can't be around people. I don't want to live like this," Andy cried. I gently placed my hand on his knee and weakly smiled at him.

"I'm going to protect you. I'll do anything. Just close your eyes and fall asleep," I told him.

"But -"

"Close your eyes." I cut him off with a whisper. Andy took one last look at me before his eyes closed, and he fell into a deep slumber.




The door slowly opened and I was now alert. The red skinned demon smirked at me, it's glowing eyes staring into mine.

"Ooh, an angels beat me to it,"

"Don't you dare hurt him," I hissed.

"A guardian angel I'm guessing? You're to late. He's ruined,"

"He's not ruined!" I defended Andy.

"Whatever you say. Now, I came here to do my job," the demon moved closer to Andy, and I panicked.

"No!" I said loudly.

"No?"

"No, do it to me!" The demon shrugged and scratched my face. It was so painful, and my cheek felt like it was on fire. Blood ran down my face, and the demon smirked before leaving the room with a laugh.

"You let him hurt you," I jumped and turned towards Andy.

"How long have you been awake?" I asked.

"When he laughed. His laugh always wakes me. Why did you let him hurt you?"

"It's okay, just watch," I smiled. After a few minutes, the cut had completely disappeared.

"See? It's okay,"

"How come that one hasn't healed?" Andy pointed to the one on my wing.

"Almost 100 years ago, I found myself in some trouble. I was in the dark land, home of demons and dark angels. Apolllyon is the King Of Demons, but he's also the King Of Fire. When he scratched me, it was done with fire. He's so powerful, that even angels have permanent scars,"

"Dark angels?"

"Evil angels. They and the demons live together, to perform evil. I'm a light angel, and they are dark angels,"

"How do you know the difference between dark angels and light angels?"

"Dark angels have black wings and wear black, while the light angels have white," I smiled. "No more questions. You have to sleep now." Andy nodded and closed his eyes. I grabbed a book and started reading it. After 10 minutes I heard Andy's soft breathing and I looked at him. He was a very handsome boy. When he was sleeping, he just looked so... At peace. I looked at the many scars that were all over his wrists. I knew what those were. 7 years ago, one of the humans I protected done it to themselves. But of course, I couldn't stop Sally. She couldn't see me. I don't want Andy hurting himself anymore.



Andy's POV

Ariel was staying in my room for the day while I go to school. I was happy to have her with me right now. She makes me feel safe.

"Goodmorning son," Dad smiled, although it was forced.

"Mornin' Dad," I grabbed a bowl and the cereal before eating it.

"Your mother and I are going to have a small talk with you after school today, okay?"

"Another one? About what?" I rolled my eyes.

"Just another talk. Now go, or your going to be late." I grabbed my bag and pulled on my jacket before heading outside. I walked down the road, the hot sun burning down on me. It was so tempting to just take the jacket off, but I couldn't.

Continueing down the road, I looked around every corner so I don't get jumped again. I was now in the school grounds, being laughed at of course. I was just different to them, in every way.

"Emo fag," I turned and seen the girl I like. Her name was Raina, and she was with her group of friends and the football players. One of those players including her boyfriend, Jason. I tried to ignore it.

"Oi, faggot! My girlfriend was talking to you!" I again ignored it.

"That's it!" I was roughly pushed against the locker.

"So Andy, I heard you had quite a crush on my girlfriend over there. And that pisses me off quite a bit, so I'm going to teach you a lesson," Jason pushed my head into the locker. He wasn't getting a reaction from me, so he done it harder each time. I finally had enough.

"FUCK YOU!" I yelled, slamming my fist into his nose. Jason's pained shriek echoed the hallway, as everyone was quiet now. Everyone was looking at me in shock, and I didn't know what to do.

"Andy, I think it's best you come with me." We all turned and found a frowning Mr. Storm, the principal. Fuck.



Ariel's POV

"IT WASN'T MY FAULT!" I quickly closed the book I was reading to Evelyn and looked at the door.

"Stay in here, okay?" I told her. She nodded and I went downstairs. Andy was in an argument with a man and a woman, who were probably his parents.

"You are suspended Andrew! For punching the poor guy! You broke his nose!" Mrs. Biersack said.

"He deserved it!"

"Listen son, I think it would be easier to make friends if you were... Normal," I gasped. That is NOTHING to say to your son!

"What is wrong with me?!" Andy demanded, now crying.

"You're different! Look at you!"

"Maybe I like looking like this!"

"And that is why you are a freak!" My eyes widened and you could tell his dad regretted it as soon as it left his mouth.

"I hate you!" Andy ran straight past me and up to his room, slamming the door shut.



"Andy... Please don't be sad," I walked into the room and found Evelyn trying to calm him, but she couldn't touch him.

"Shh," I sat next to him and rubbed his back.

"Am I a freak?"

"No, of course not!"

"Why would he say that to me?"

"Because he's a different person to you. He doesn't understand,"

"I'm a freak!"

"Andy, no you're not. I promise." I hugged his back while he cried. He didn't deserve this.