'Herz Aus Eis' (Open)

[Maud A. Yancey]

In one of the long forgotten storage rooms of the library, tucked deep behind the aisles of books and documents. A forgotten janitor's closet had been reconstructed into the perfect cubby hole for the perfect history fanatic.

It was about 2:00 AM according to the grandfather clock that rang through the dark library.

A small side table had been set up in the middle of the tiny 8 by 4 foot closet. A phone turned projector sat on it, its light showing a black and white silent film of Nazi soldiers goose-stepping past the infamous Fuhrer of the Third Reich.

Around the tiny room, Papers were strewn as well as books and journals with frantic scribbles. If one looked closely, most of these were focused on one man... Josef Mengele. In front of the tiny table, a girl in a grey sweatshirt and faded pajama pants lay asleep, a journal on her chest and a few pencils strewn around her. It was clear she hadn't meant to fall asleep due to the Frappuccino bottle at her side... Though that clearly didn't end well.

What could this girl be doing here so early in the morning? How had she gotten into the library? Wasn't it closed? Why was she watching this footage? Why was she so interested in the Third Reich? Who was Josef Mengele?

So many questions... So few answers... But in fact, the answer was sleeping on the floor right in front of the door.

[Riku Bennett]

It was a quiet night in the dorms. Riku sighed as he lay in bed, bored out of his mind. He needed to do something exciting. Sitting around drinking beer and energy drinks wasn't going to cut it. Ricky wanted to feel a rush of adrenaline. That was when it hit him. The student was going to break into the school. Since it wasn't planned out, Riku wasn't going to try to pull anything. He would just walk around and explore the building. He gathered his phone, a flashlight, some snacks, a beer, and a few other random things and stuffed it into a spare backpack. He crept out of his dorm and sprinted into the darkness. The weather was beautiful and the street lamps that lined the pathways created the perfect lighting. Riku wasted no time though. He started making his way to the main school building.

It was two in the morning so Ricky didn't expect to see anyone. He was confident that he wouldn't be caught breaking in. He walked the perimeter of the school until he found an unlocked window. The boy pushed it open and crawled into the dark and empty classroom. He then cracked open the door and peered out to see if there were any guards. Riku had never done this so he had no idea whether there were night monitors or not. After making sure the coast was clear, he slipped out of the classroom and started roaming the halls. At the end of the corridor, Ricky could make out the library and decided to head there. The school was silent and eerie giving him the adrenaline rush he needed.

The library was just as spooky and seemed like the set of a horror movie. As he explored, Riku heard a faint sound coming from somewhere. At first he started to freak out a bit because he thought he would get caught. Ricky followed the sound until he came across a small closet. He was able to clam down a bit because he realized that the sound was just a movie. He slowly opened up the door and had no idea what to expect. When Riku looked inside, he almost screamed. A pale girl was lying on the floor covered and surrounded by school supplies. The boy spotted a bottle next to her and picked it up to check what it was. He shown his flashlight that he had previously taken out and inspected the substance. After smelling it, he figured out that it was just coffee.

Riku kneeled down onto the floor to get a closer look at the girl. She was either asleep, knocked out, or dead. He was hoping for the first option. Ricky picked up the surprisingly light girl in his arms. He placed her onto the table as he admired her looks. Her hair and eyes were both beautiful colors and her features were very soft. He shook the girl and tried to wake her up. "Please be alive." He said to himself.

[Maud A. Yancey]

The girl twitches a bit, Maud was a deep sleeper, she had literally slept through two earthquakes... No joke.

She shifts when she feels the hard surface on her back and forces her eyelids open, blurrily making out the shape of a person... Maybe this was just another dream... This didnt look like her dorm.

Maud's eyes slowly widen as the boy comes in view, she stiffened at first, thinking him a teacher then gets a bit more freaked out when she realizes he is not. She immediately blushes, slowly covers her face with her slender hands as if truing to hide herself.

This wasn't just ANY guy... This guy was a GORGEOUS guy. He was really... Really... /Don't think about that you pervert!/ she scolds herself and squeezes her eyes shut tightly behind her hands. He'd see the notes, the movie, he'd probably get scared, think of her as a Neo-Nazi and run like hell or snitch on her obsession and she'd get sent to some school that was even more horrible...

The girl seems to shrink, like she would disappear into a hole. Adorably awkward... But the situation probably made that a logical reaction.

[Riku Bennett]

When the girl finally opened her eyes, a rush of joy filled Riku's body. He was seriously considering the fact that the girl had died.

"Thank God! I thought you died. What's a beautiful girl like you doing in a library closet." Riku asked as he flashed one of his perfect smiles. He was getting a bit parched so he took the beer out of his bag. He opened the can and took a sip. It was no longer cold but it did the trick. Realizing he forgot his manners, the boy offered the girl a sip. "If you're a germaphobe, I have some snacks in my bag as well. What's your name by the way? I'm Riku. Call me Ricky though" he said with a wink.

[Maud A. Yancey]

She peeks out of her fingers and bites her lip, looking at the bottle than at him and lies there awkwardly," Uh... Uhm... I don't drink... Beer," she starts weakly, her drowsy mind starting to frantically rush around looking for a Way to escape.

She hears the muffled noises of the hysterical fuhrer from the projector next to her ear, she blushes deeper. Her fingers grasping the sides of the table as she stares at him like a deer in headlights.

Maud bites her lip and murmurs quietly," But... Thanks..." Shecouldn't help but stare at his eyes... Those were the eyes she always drew on her pictures of wolves... Calm, happy, but beautiful eyes

[Riku Bennett]

There was an awkward silence. The girl didn't answer him when he asked about her name. Ricky sat for a bit, sipping his beverage.

"Let's get out of this cramped closet." he blurted out, disrupting the silence. Riku swung his bag over his shoulder, took the girl's hand and walked out of the door. He didn't stop until they had left the library and were in the deserted hallway.

"So, what's your name?" Riku asked for the second time. He wasn't planning on having a one sided conversation with this girl.

[Maud A. Yancey]

The girl squeaks a bit, grasping his hand tightly and she follows. Grabbing her phone and shutting it off as they walked while gazing back longingly at her closet.

When they stop she nearly bumps into himbut pushes her hair from her face as she murmurs quickly," Maud...." She was still reeling from being woken up so suddeny

[Riku Bennett]

"Her voice is like an angel's" Riku thought to himself. She seemed shy and innocent but strong. He could tell she was very loyal to her friends.

"That is a lovely name. It's unique... like you." Ricky gazed into her lovely eyes. "We should probably get out of here before we get caught."

[Maud A. Yancey]

" I uhm... Sure," She looks away quickly, still holding his hand though she felt herself blush even further from the way he looked at her... Maud was an exotic name? Hmph, what about Riku in America? Thats almost like putting a Bob in Pakistan.

Maud smiles faintly, but looks up when she hears footsteps come from down the dark hallway. An adult voice calls out," Hello?"

She felt exactly what to do, the closet door within the library suddenly slammed shut from a small burst of air, hiding her secret once more before she whispers softly," Take off your shoes,"

[Riku Bennett]

The sudden request confused Riku but he didn't protest. He was so lost in his thoughts about Maud that he had not even heard the mysterious adult. He slipped of his sneakers and held them in his hand while still carrying his not so cold one.

"Well... fuck." Ricky whispered. "What do we do now?"

[Maud A. Yancey]

" Run like hell or hide," she whispers softly, chewing her lip nervously," Security guard..." She seems to be lost in thought for a few seconds but taps her nose almost as if a lightbulb had appeared above her head

" We can hide in the library or run to my dorm... I'm in Co-ed but i dunno if you're closer." Maud glances at him, in a moment of crisis like this, her shell dissolved rapidly, it was like switching on mask for another in an instant.

[Riku Bennett]

"Library. We can climb out of a window." Riku whispered. His heart began racing as he sped walked towards the library trying to be as silent as possible. He beelined for the neared window and rushed to get it open. After a bit of fiddling, the boy was able to open the window and crawl out there was a bit of a drop but it wasn't too bad. He waited to make sure Maud got out safely.

[Maud A. Yancey]

Maud hesitates but follows, sliding through the window, from the way she stepped she had obviously snuck around rapidly before.

She lowers herself just outside the window, holding herself up for a second as she looks toward the door of the library, a beam of light from a flashlight shines through the window. Maud quickly ducks but hops down, staggering a bit before sliding the window closed slowly so it barely made a sound. Her hands were shaking.

Maud glances at him and smiles weakly, her pale skin being like up by the flourescent light of a nearby lightpost further down the path. Her feet were bare, like his, but it was clear she hadnt expected to go on such a crazy escapade from the way he wore the plaid pajama pants and loose sweatshirt

[Riku Bennett]

Riku wasn't really sure what to say. Was he supposed to say goodbye or would they continue to talk? He wanted to keep hanging out with her but wasn't sure if the feeling was mutual. He ran his hand through his hair. "That was a close one. I thought we were going to get caught for a moment there. If it weren't for you, we would've been dead meat." The boy got lost in Maud's eyes once more.
"You have the greatest eyes..." He thought aloud.

Riku didn't care what she was wearing. The only reason he hadn't been lounging around in his underwear was because he was too lazy. His skinny pants and collared shirt was getting uncomfortable. "So, tell me about yourself." Ricky knew it was kind of a broad question but he wanted to know everything about this girl. He was obsessed. He casually took her hand and started walking down the path towards no specific destination.

[Maud A. Yancey]

Maud blinks in suprise, wanting to close her eyes so he didn't stare into them like that... It was weird being stared at like you were worshipped or some. He walks with him, watching the sidewalk so they don't step on glass or the such... Atleast it felt good to hold someone's hand again...

" I'm from... Colorado," she starts softly," Uhm... I do competitive road racing, i play the clarinet... I'm kinda a history fanatic-" she rubs the back of her head and blurts," I guess i'm kinda communist-" /stupid, stupid, stupid... You just met this poor guy for God's sake!/