• tab My alarm blared, dragging me from sleep. I rubbed my eyes and sat up, hitting snooze as I did so. I yawned and tossed my blankets off me. The wood floor was cold beneath my bare feet. It sent a shock through me and I absently rubbed my forehead. My fingers brushed the mark and the angel spoke to me.
    tab "The demons have chosen their mouthpiece. You must find him!" I jerked my hand away and gasped.
    tab I grabbed a white dress out of my closet. Then I tiptoed down the hall to the bathroom. Once in, I closed the door and locked it. I flipped the light on and made sure there was a towel. There was so I turned the water on. I quickly undressed and stepped into the hot water. I had to make it fast so I rinsed quickly and then I washed my hair. The tangy scent of pineapple refreshed my senses and woke me up. Finally I was done, so I turned the shower off and wrapped my soft blue towel around me.
    tab I blow dried and brushed my hair. I put my contacts in and dabbed on some lipgloss. By this time, Nate was up and banging on the door. "Hang on!" I called as I slipped my soft dress on. I made sure I was perfect, then I opened the door to let Nate in. He walked in and started brushing his hair while I brushed my teeth. I was done then so I let him have the bathroom.

    tab The teenagers in the school hall pushed and shoved. I sighed and headed towards my math class. I was jostled quite a few times, but I stayed on my feet. I got to the classroom and went in. It was empty except for Marco Rodriguez. He was sitting in the back of the classroom, staring out the window. I shook my head and sat down next to him.
    tab "Hi Marco." I said softly while I pulled my notebook out of my backpack.
    tab He turned towards me and said, "Hey." I gasped as I stared at the dark mark on his forehead.
    tab My forehead tingled. I touched my fingers to my mark. The angels voice sounded in my head as it had this morning. "He is the demons mouthpiece! Talk to him!" Again I jerked my hand from the mark.
    tab "Marco! You're the demons mouthpiece!" I gasped again when he stretched his arm towards mine. Unconsciously, my arm reached towards his. When our fingers touched, sparks flew and fire burned. I enjoyed it immensely. "Marco..."
    tab "Danni." His ice blue eyes stared into mine. I felt myself leaning towards him.
    tab He was leaning towards me too. What the heck was going on? My eyes closed and I felt one of his warm hands on my face. His lips touched mine and fire scorched me. My breath came in wild gasps and my fingers tangled in his dark hair. Our lips moved together and we broke apart, gasping for breath. His blue eyes burned into mine. I gasped again as my hand went to his cheek. I realized that I loved him. "Marco." I whispered his name.
    tab "Danni!" He pressed his lips to my forehead. The hand that wasn't cradling his cheek touched my mark on accident. "Foolish girl! Kill him so that the demons won't defeat us! Fulfill your mission!" I jerked away from Marco so hard that I fell onto the floor. "Danni! Are you alright?" Marco rushed over to where I had fallen from the desk.
    tab "The angel! She wants me to kill you!" I felt tears fall down my cheeks.