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Elora

Two days weren't long enough. I don't understand why Duke has to leave for so long. He doesn't even like going on missions, he's told me himself. Now he's leaving me for years. How many years? Will I be in college next time I see him? I don't want him to go.

I've spent the past 48 hours at Dukes side, clinging to him. I wanted to soak up every moment, knowing he's going to be gone for a long time. I even convinced him to lay in my bed while I slept. My chest hasn't felt right since he told me. It hurts, and when I think about to too much my breathing gets hard.

He's my best friend in the whole world, and he's choosing to leave me.

I haven't spoken to anyone else, knowing that someone must have convinced him. I'm angry at them, they know I need him and they talked him into leaving. Whether Duke says so or not, I know he wouldn't do this by himself.

I can't wrap my head around the three of them being gone for that long. I get along with Theo, Dane, Quin, and Eugene just fine, but it's different. They're more fun and laid back than the other three.

I feel bad about saying I hate Felix. In that moment, I did, but it was only for a second. Now, I want to apologize before he leaves, but I don't want to talk to him. Who am I kidding, he doesn't care if I hate him or not.

I looked out the window, watching it rain as Duke packed his suitcase. It's getting dark, and I know I don't have much time left with him.

I walked over to his bed and sat on it, right next to his huge suit case slowly filling with his clothes. I messed with a few of his things, nervously fidgeting. I've cried enough to fill a pool in the past two days, and I promised Duke I wouldn't cry when he left. There's no way I'm keeping that promise, but I'll try.

Duke stepped out of his closet, his eyes landing on me. I looked at the room he has left, "I could fit, you know. Take me with you."

He sighed, dropping neatly folded clothes into the luggage. He gave me a pointed look, "You wouldn't be safe where we're going-"

"You wouldn't let anything bad happen to me," I pleaded, caught up on my sudden idea of going with him.

He kneeled in front of me, "Elora. This is your home. Your friends, school, sports, and your life is here. You know I cannot take you, don't do this again," he gave me a pointed look.

I stuck my bottom lip out, glaring at his suit case. I can fit. "Will you come visit?" I asked.

Duke stood up, going back into the closet. "I probably won't have time, sweetheart. These situations are serious, and I have to work around the clock," he came back and piled another load of clothes in, zipping it up.

My shoulders slumped, "But you'll try, right?" I widened my eyes at him.

He held out his hand, and I grabbed it. He carried the suit case with his other hand as he led me out of his room and down the hall. "Of course I will, I just don't want you to get your hopes up."

My stomach turned, seeing Felix and Lucifer already standing by the front door, bags in their hands, saying goodbye to the rest. My heart hammered, not wanting this to be real. I knew he was leaving soon, I've known for days, but now that it's here it's too real. I can't let him leave me, he's mine and I need him. They don't need him, they are grown men and vampires! They can handle anything they want to and they don't need him to do it.

My feet moved, but I felt numb standing by the front door with them. Don't cry.

"There's been several attacks in Delaware in the past few hours, I'll start there," Felix announced.

"I'll go to Texas," Lucifer said softly.

"Montana," Duke grunted, sounding beside himself. He should, he's leaving me.

Felix nodded, "Very well," he glanced down at me quickly. "We should go."

"Give then hell for us," Quin smirked, giving them each a bro-hug, causing Duke to let go of my hand.

I felt sad, not only because Duke is leaving, but because I won't see Lucifer or Felix too. That's a long time without seeing them and I'll miss them, no matter how stern and scary they can be at times.

I wrapped my arms around Lucifers waist, hugging him, "Bye Lucifer, I'm gonna kiss our long talks," I joked, but didn't laugh. Theo chuckled, I knew he would, he's always been giggly.

Lucifer uncomfortably patted my shoulder, not hugging me back. That's okay though, he's always been an uncomfortable person. I pulled away, looking up at him. He pulled out a little envelope, and handed it to me. His lip turned upwards into the smallest smile I've ever seen- the only smile I've ever seen on his face. "You'll be okay."

I pushed my eyebrows together, pinching the envelope between my fingers. Lucifer opened the door, walking out into the rain.

I shyly glanced at Felix, "I don't hate you," I mumbled, giving him a quick hug.

I pulled away looking up at him, "I know you don't," he said, but I didn't miss the relief I saw in his red eyes. Did he know? The past two days, did he think I hated him? He turned, walking out the door, "Be good, Elora."

My bottom lip wobbled, watching him and Lucifer get into their fancy cars. I don't want any of them to leave.

Duke knelt by me, "Elora," he started. The tears were falling down my face, burning my cheeks.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, crying into him, "I can fit in the suitcase," I sobbed.

He wrapped his big arms around my shoulders, rubbing my back. "I'll be back before you know it, I promise," he repeated for what felt like the hundredth time.

I squeezed my eyes shut, feeling my shoulders shake in him arms. "Please don't go, I don't want you leave me."

Duke gave me a squeeze, "I love you too," he whispered, standing up quickly. He looked as sad as I felt. He glanced at Dane quickly, before he made long strides out the door.

I panicked, watching him walk away. "Duke!" I screamed, ready to run after him. I can't let him go.

Dane caught me by my shoulders, stopping me from leaving the house. "Shh, it's okay Elora," he tried, pulling me against his chest.

I thrashed against him, knowing it's no use. I elbowed his stomach, trying to get away. My chest was caving in on itself, watching Duke get into his car, not looking back at me.

"I can go with you!" I screamed, trying to push myself away from Dane. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't see, my eyes were blurry from the tears. But I didn't care. The person I love most in this world is driving away from me, and I don't know when I'll see him again.

Dane turned me, kneeling in front of me. I didn't stop crying, and I kept turning to door. I coughed, feeling lightheaded. Dane grabbed by face with both of his hands, his face looked sad and worried. "Go to sleep," he said quickly.

My body relaxed, and I felt my eyes get heavy. The oxygen was allowed back into my lungs, and I could breathe again. I closed my eyes, the last thing I felt was my weight dropping into Danes arms.