Welcome to the house of night [Gabriel Chavez ]

[Aphrodite Cooper]

Apphrodite's attire & appearance

Aphrodite yawned softly as she dragged herself out of bed, thankfully it was the weekend and she wasn’t that busy, school had taken its toll on her she had her school work, her duty to the dark daughters and sons she even counseled students and had to do a ritual or two. Aphrodite had looked at Kenny and shadow sleeping next to each other “Lucky fleabags” she spoke a little jealous it was at that moment shadow woke up and stood up stretching and walked to Aphrodite as she got dressed and fixed her hair. Shadow placed his head on her knee and Aphrodite giggled she petted the dog “you’re hungry huh…well I spoke to the lovely kitchen staff their going to feed you today…I need to go meet this new transfer student” she spoke while shadow let out a huff in disappointment petting shadow once more she returned to preparing herself.

She fixed her hair and had her dark daughters necklace only the leader had it. Feeling she was ready Aphrodite left the room with shadow going off towards the kitchen. The teenage high priestess in training had agreed to guide the new guy around Estelle had left the information she needed on her desk which was basically his name. Which was Gabriel Chavez it was a pretty name, she wondered what the guy was like. Hopefully Estelle won’t tell him I am a high priestess in training…I know I should be proud…and I am, but I just want to be Aphrodite too and not just a high priestess in training…I need to toughen up…and stop complaining its my job to protect everyone how can I look after them and protect them when I keep complaining…speaking of complaining I need to speak to Denny about his evil twin Kenny…maybe denny will be able to help me find some way to get his conceited little brat of a brother to appreciate himself more…kind of messed up how a conceited person has low self esteem issues[/i] she thought to herself and sighed at the irony.

As she arrived at the courtyard Aphrodite sat on the stone bench it was a quiet evening, very early she looked at her clock to see it was 8 pm, the guy was meant to be here by now surely he knew where the courtyard was. Aphrodite had sighed softly and raised an eyebrow to see Simba running past her followed by three other cats “ught oh I wonder what Simba did now…got to love that little fleabag he reminds me of Kenny Hao in some ways…both so misguided.” She spoke to herself amused hoping that the new guy would arrive.[/size]

[Gabriel Chavez]

Gabriel groaned as he rolled over in his bed to look at the clock. He stared at the numbers that were illuminated on the display, but all he could see was a giant red blur. Sitting up, he rubbed his eyes and looked again. The crimson digits shone clear. Five minutes after eight. Five after! Gabriel threw his sheets clear off the bed and leaped out, running to his closet. Without looking, he grabbed a tight black t-shirt and pulled it over his head, using his free arm to yank a pair of jeans free. He threw himself back on the bed, legs straight up, and pulled them on. He ran to the door of his room, grabbed a light jacket, and was gone.

He made his way down to the front door of the boys' dorm. He should have been at the courtyard five minutes ago. Apparently he was supposed to meet someone to show him around the school. At least that was what... What was her name? Estelle? Yeah, that was it. Estelle had told him he was to meet a fellow student for a tour of the campus. He opened the doors and breathed in the cool, early evening air. It was different than what he was used to. Not unpleasant, just different. Calming himself, he set off in search of his mysterious tour guide.

It wasn't long before he saw a blonde girl sitting there, as if waiting for someone. 'At least she's pretty.' He called out in his rich, Ecuadorian accent as he approached her. "Hey, chica, you waitin' for me?"

_Outfit

[Aphrodite Cooper]

Aphrodite had found herself sick of waiting, she had half the mind to just bail and let the new kid find his own way around, of course that would be unethical of a high priestess in training so she was the good girl. She had heard a rich voice with an alluring accent speak and she looked to see who it was. At first thought Aphrodite had wondered if she had dyed and gone to Nyx Grotto because the guy in front of her was heavenly. She could see his perfect skin and toned body he had dark brown hair and pearl blue eyes, he had the blue cresent outline on his forehead and Aphrodite stood up instantly. wow this guy is so freaking hot…I wonder what he would look like shirtless…and maybe in short jean shorts….come on girl get a grip and get your mind out of the gutter[/i]she thought to herself.

She had felt like an idiot standing there when she snapped to attention what the heck is Chica?....uh I mean…Welcome to the House of night Gabriel Chavez, I am Aphrodite and I will be your tour guide, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” she spoke making a fist and placing it over her heart, it was the vampyre sign for respect and she smiled nervously. She waited for his response and found herself curious by the guy, after all it wasn’t everyday that a hot guy transferred to the school. She stood there waiting and hoping for two things, one that her brother didn’t pass by and embarrass her in front of the exotic spunk, and two that she wasn’t blushing like a school girl.

[Gabriel Chavez]

Gabriel smirked when the girl seemed to snap to attention at his voice. As he returned the gesture, a cute redhead girl crossed his path and smiled at him. The boy winked at the girl, and was satisfied to see that he made her face match her hair. He continued moving toward the blonde, but turned his body so he was facing the redhead. As he slowly turned back toward the blonde, he let out a low whistle. "That's a chica." He stopped in front of, Aphrodite was it? Had to be. It isn't like that's a name one could easily mistake for another. Gabriel flashed a smile and took her by the hand, lifting it to his lips. "The pleasure is all mine." Just before his lips made contact with her hand, he felt a solid thunk on the back of his head. He winced and quickly jerked around to see a soccer ball sitting behind him and a little to the right. He looked around the quad, trying to determine where it came from. It didn't take long. Two younger fledglings were a couple dozen yards off, both doubled over laughing.

"Oye, pequeños cabrónes! Te vuelvo a ver, estás muerto!" The fledglings stopped laughing and ran from the courtyard. 'Damn kids.' He turned his attention back to Aphrodite with a nervous chuckle. "So, you're showing me around today? What are we waiting for?"

_{Oye, pequeños cabrónes! Te vuelvo a ver, estás muerto!: Hey, little bastards! I see you again, you're dead!}

[Aphrodite Cooper]

Aphrodite had looked at the male’s smile, and all she could think was Damn that was a nice smile, that was until he suddenly went and winked at the redhaired girl that walked past, it was then she snapped out of the school girl crush noticing how the Spanish guy had turned his back to her while he checked out the redhaired and let out a whistle mentioning that was a chica, which had caused Aphrodite to scowl for a moment, this guy really was something the guy had stopped in front and flashed that perfect smile at her new guy is a man whore…correction he is a Spanish man whore….at least I think he is…the Spanish bit…note to self…keep this guy away from Aries…he would be a bad influence on my little brother….hey wait why is he taking my hand what is he doing is he…[/i] The Spanish man hoe had kissed her hand and the young high priestess in training began to feel hot.

Aphrodite wanted to slap him or at least throw something heavy at the man hoe, that was until a soccer ball smacked him in the back of the head, she looked to see two third years and could see them laughing, it was at that moment Aphrodite made a mental note to buy those boys some candy. She smirked while the new guy scolded the kids in his native tongue, after the kids bolted and he spoke she shock her head and placed her hand on Gabriel’s chest to push him into sitting on the stone bench “that was the plan…but you just endured a blow to the head, so you’re not going anywhere until we have a healer come check you out…if you have any questions in the meantime I would be happy to answer them” she spoke taking a look at the back of his head.

[Gabriel Chavez]

Gabriel's mouth hung slightly ajar as he was pushed to the bench. "Come on, I've taken harder hits when I would play back home. That was nothing." He grabbed for the ball and held it out to her. "See? It's soft... ish." Point is, I'm fine." He emphasized the words by standing and putting his hands on her shoulders. "Really" For a brief moment, he locked eyes with Aphrodite, almost as if to reassure her. A soft smile briefly played on his lips before he broke contact.

Usually, girls were falling all over themselves around him, yet somehow this one was keeping it together. 'A challenge.' He grinned. He enjoyed a challenge. "So, what's your story? I assume you know mine already, considering you knew my name before you even met me, but I know next to nothing about you. Come on. Dime." He sat back down and leaned in, appearing to be very interested in what she might have to say. Which he was, but he wanted her to know he was interested. From some of the unsavory facial expressions he had seen her make, he knew he had his work cut out for him. If he wanted to land this one, it was going to take dedication.

_{Dime: Tell me.}

[Aphrodite Cooper]

Aphrodite kept looking at Gabriel’s head as he complained, at that point she was ignoring his pleas, that he was alright she treid to keep him still, but failed when he pick up the ball and speak, he had suddenly stood up and placed his hands on her shoulders and reassured her, she looked into his eyes and only his eyes. She loved his eyes, they were beautiful. Aphrodite had found herself surprised he would actually touch her, normally when students would touch her it would be the formal vampyre handshake, only her close friends would hug her or nudge into her.

This guy thought he was fine, and maybe he was but she wouldn’t allow him to push her around and the last thing she needed was for this guy to find himself in he injury ward during his tour of the school “you’re going to be trouble huh…well if you’re not going to behave I guess I am going to have to make you behave” she spoke putting a hand on her hip, she kept her eyes on Gabriels eyes and let out a mischivious smile, earth come to me…lend me you’re strength so I can keep this fledgling in line[/i] she thought to herself calling the affinity of earth to her aid., Aphrodite’s body had a faint green and she placed both her hands on each of gabriel’s wrist and forced pushed him down to sit again “No if’s and no buts MR you’re sitting there until I find you a healer…and if you disobey me I may sick the high priestess in training on you and she is a scary one alright” she spoke playfully with a cheeky smile, Aphrodite of course was the high priestess in training except Gabriel didn’t know that, at least she didn’t think he knew.

Aphrodite pointed at Gabriel “now wait right here I am going to see if the resident healer is around” she spoke sounding casual taking two steps back she looked around Oh wow look at that girl with massive knockers….i heard she just dumped her boyfriend and is looking for a new one” she spoke out, after waiting a few seconds she sighed and taken a few steps towards Gabriel“Bummer looks like Kenny Hao isn’t around…he is an excellent healer and person, granted he is also one of the biggest perverts around, but he is also a sweetheart too and one of my best friends….since he is nowhere to be seen, lets take a seat for a few minutes and if your still feeling fine then we will start the tour.” she spoke as she sat next to Gabriel and acted casual she still had a light green glow around her and the scent of pine trees about her from invoking earth, she found it was easier to be around this guy knowing that he was a pervert, she had her guard up now “Actually I only knew your name…Vampyries are big on privacy…as for me, well what would you like to know” Aphrodite asked

[Gabriel Chavez]

Gabriel was surprised that she was able to sit him back down. Confused, he looked around, noticing a faint green aura around Aphrodite. "No fair!" At the mention of the high priestess in training, he threw up his hands in mock terror. "Not the high priestess in training! Whatever will I do if she shows up!" He dropped his hands and laughed. "Maybe you can get her to pray me into submission. Gabriel kept his eyes trained on Aphrodite as she stepped back. With great effort, he was able to keep himself from looking for the supposed big breasted girl. If he was to win her over, he needed to appear completely focused on her. She said something about some friend of hers, apparently a healer of some talent. "Are you always this stubborn?" He smirked and shook his head. She wasn't giving up without a fight, that's for sure. "At the risk of not starting the tour until sunrise, I'll play along." When she went to sit down, he moved closer to where she would be while she couldn't see him. Maybe try to work an attraction by proximity angle. "So how did you get conned into showing the new guy around?"

[Aphrodite Cooper]

Aphrodite looked at Gabriel and smirked as he complained about it not being fair, she continued to keep that smirk as Gabriel mock feared the high priestess in training, little did he know he was actually mocking her. Aphrodite only hoped she would be present when he discovered the truth and feel like a complete jackass, he would probably find out at the next school ritual. She smacked Gabriel upside the head hard “oops thought I saw a bee” she spoke sounding innocent. Aphrodite continued to sit next to Gabriel, she had to admit he was sort of cute, but frustrating.

She liked his eyes and thought his eyes were nice, Aphrodite listened as he asked a question “Because a girl in today’s world needs to be strong…I didn’t get conned…I am in the dark daughters society, its one of my duties to guide and take care of the newbies such as yourself.” she responded looking at Gabriel, she found it a little easier to resist his charms with each passing moment she yawned casually “so tell me Gabriel are you always so troublesome”She asked casually as she sat there, she was interested in finding more out about the new kid.

[Gabriel Chavez]

Gabriel flinched as Aphrodite's palm met the back of his head. "Bit of an overreaction, don't you think?" He grinned as he rubbed his stinging head. "Dark Sisters, eh? Impressive. On behalf of all newbies, I thank you for keeping an eye out for us. We are a sorry lot." He put on his best helpless face, eyes wide with innocence. I'm not troublesome, am I? Oh, I don't mean to be. It's just my nature." He batted his eyes twice before laughing. "Oh, believe me, I can be far more troublesome than I am now. Just ask my old history professor." His face darkened for a moment as he thought back to his life in Ecuador. Back to the girl he thought he might love. Back to the way he felt when she had betrayed him. The sight of her with the history teacher still burned brightly in his mind. The memory drove white hot daggers into his chest. The only comfort he got was some smug satisfaction that he had at least left the bastard with a broken nose. He couldn't bear to go through that again. So, he kept himself emotionally detached from any other girls who entered his life. It seemed safer than the alternative.

[Aphrodite Cooper]

Aphrodite paid attention to him and grinned mischiviously as he mentioned it was a bit of an over reaction of course, there was no bee in the first place but it wasn’t like he would know that she rolled her eyes as he called the group dark sisters instead of dark daughters, she watched his eyes widen with innocence and she raised an eyebrow “that’s dark daughters doofus” she spoke nudging his arm with her own. She laughed and listened about him bragging that he could be even more troublesome if she asked his old history professor, at that moment Aphrodite had noticed something. The fledglings demeanor seemed to change he seemed to be depressed.

Aphrodite wondered what that was about, the young high priestess in training stood up and stepped in front of Gabriel, she got on her knees and with her index finger she placed it on gabriel’s chin and tilted it up “you probably wouldn’t know this, but our high priestess in training has a saying that’s aimed at the new students…Welcome to the house of night…if you don’t like your past…then be reborn here and start a new….i will take your pain away.” Aphrodite smiled and looked into his eyes she got off her knees and rubbed the hairs on his head “to be honest…I think its a weird saying…but then again the high priestess in training is quite an oddball and that’s just between us Gabriel… but there is truth in her message…you’re at a new school…its time to be reborn and be who you want to be” Aphrodite continued speaking with a smirk, she really hoped she would cheer Gabriel up, and couldn’t wait for when he found out the truth on her identity. “So my troublesome little friend you ready for the tour…Too bad” Aphrodite grabbed Gabriel’s hand and dragged him away from his luggage. The vamps would take care of it, and she didn’t want the guy weighted down by his crap

[Gabriel Chavez]

The corner of Gabriel's mouth turned up slightly in a small smile as Aphrodite lifted his chin. It seemed she had been able to sense his distraction. "It is a pretty cheesy saying, isn't it? Unfortunately, I've already reinvented myself once. I do it again, and I might lose track of who I am." He started putting some pieces together. This girl was part of the Dark Daughters, and she kept referencing this high priestess in training. Either she was one of the high priestess in training's little flunkies, which seemed unlikely given how she referred to her as 'a little weird' and 'an oddball', or she was herself the high priestess in training. Gabriel decided that the latter, rather than the former, was the truth. He was about to reply that he was indeed ready to finally start the tour when he was jerked to his feet. Feeling Aphrodite's hand on his, he matched her grip. He regained himself after being pulled several yards and planted his feet, pulling the young high priestess in training into him. He looked down at her. "Listen, I don't know what you've already heard about me, or what preconceived notions you have, but..." He placed his index finger under her chin and tilted her face up toward his. Slowly, he brought his face down closer to hers until he could feel her nose on his, and her breath on his lips. He lingered there, as if he was going to kiss her, and the moved to whisper in her ear. "I'm not that easy." He gently released her and stepped back with a mischievous grin and a spark in his eyes. "So Chica, where to first?"