Rebel

Chapter 1: A dark encounter

"There is no end, only the beginning of the end, and the end of the beginning"

Noah's talented hands gracefully played the violin as the N. Paganini Caprice no. 5 gently yet passionately fills the air as it echoes in the room.

Whenever he plays he always lets his emotions flow with the music, creating a sort of elegant dance every time he moves with the instrument. This is his last day to practice for a competition and Noah is making sure to perfect his piece. Minutes later, his ironclad concentration breaks when a thought, or better yet a person enters his mind. The supposed love of his life completely shatters his focus making one of his fingers slip on the strings thus creating an ugly sound. Noah finally stopped playing after three hours of practice. His thoughts then drifted to Erik. Sighing, he took of his cardigan and sat on one of the chairs.

After three months of being with the one and only Erik Zserakov, Noah still feels as if they're still strangers to one another. He ignored it at the first few weeks they were dating, even when they first started their relationship, but now the weirdness just moved to the worst level possible. Erik wasn't cruel or unloving, no, the problem was that he was incredibly distant and paranoid. Noah felt terrible for doubting his boyfriend but even that wasn't enough to get rid of his suspicions. Moments later, his best friend entered the room and interrupted his silent brooding.

"Hey Noah, you okay man?" Trevor asked as he took a seat next to Noah. "You look a little flushed".

"Yeah, just tired from practicing for tomorrow" Noah answered as he put the violin back in its protective case.

"Oh, good luck by the way. I hope you win..... And just so you know, your boyfriend's been waiting for you outside" Trevor said making Noah's eyes widen, which caused his friend's amused grin. "Go, we both know Erik doesn't have that kind of patience" he added with a laugh. Noah immediately dashed out of the room and outside as he looked for him. Noah turned his head to the other side of the parking lot, and there he saw the blonde, blue eyed man staring straight at him. He took a large breath and ran through the snow and into the arms of the love of his life.

"Hey babe, I missed you". Erik said as he lifted the smaller boy's head after giving him a soft kiss on the lips. His deep sultry voice and faint accent giving Noah pleasant shivers.

"I missed you too. Let's go home I'm freezing".

Erik just nodded as he led Noah to the car. It was indeed very cold outside and Noah obviously couldn't take it anymore.

Five minutes later into the car ride and Noah kept secretly glancing at his boyfriend who was unaware driving the car. To say that Erik Zserakov is beautiful was a huge understatement. With an intimidating height of 6'3, strong built physique, and a gorgeous striking appearance, he could easily be mistaken as a model. Noah never knew nor understood how such a beautiful being could ever pick him, not that Noah was ugly or unattractive, he was just plain, at least that was what he always believed. They got to their apartment several minutes later and were about to enter the door when Erik's phone started ringing. He took it out to look at the caller's ID and his face immediately showed anger, confusion, worry and fear. It made Noah incredibly worried as well.

"Who is it? Is something wrong?" Noah immediately asked, only to be ignored by his boyfriend who was still staring at the ringing phone. "Erik?"

"Yeah...umm... everything's fine. Nothing to worry about" Erik replied after snapping from his thoughts and clearing his throat and showing Noah his most charming smile. "Let me just take this call okay?"

"Sure, oh but before that do you want me to order pizza or Chinese? Noah asked giving Erik one of his cheerful smiles.

"Anything you want sweetheart" his boyfriend's response caused Noah to blush and just shyly nod his head. Erik then proceeded to his work room to answer the call. Not being able to control his emotions, he silently cursed as he shut the door leaving Noah on the living room with a mind full of questions.

Erik never expected his sister to call, not this time he thought. He was finally free to live the life he had always wanted, away from his family, away from war, death and murder, away from him. And now it seemed like everything was about to come to an end. He pressed the answer button before making sure that the door was locked and no one else was listening. Answering the phone, he spoke in his native tongue with a soft yet aggressive tone.

"Aline? Please tell me it's not him!??" Erik pleaded with all his strength and hope. But it all shattered when he heard her response.

"I'm sorry brother. He knows. He's coming for you. You have to leave now!!

"Shit"

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Hey guys, sorry for the annoying cliffhanger, suspense and all that but I promise, I PROMISE to update very soon so just leave your comments and opinions on the story, thanks!!!!