I remove my black mask from my face, entering the ball we were invited with Kai, Michael and Will at my side

laughter and loud conversations greets us and the song "Come as you are" by Nirvana fills our ears as human warmth begins to seep through our bodies

I look around, my black and cold eyes taking in the surroundings as the faint moonlight streams in through the small windows of the catacombs and red lights reflect the space, flashing in time with the deafening music