THE PAST

Flora's p.o.v :

We the winx girls were harmonix fairies and were on a quest to gain our sirenix powers. We decided to take rest that day as we have already found the two gems. And the last one, we came to know, was in Linphea my home planet. The next morning we'll be heading there along with the specialists. Everyone went to sleep.

It was around 10 o'clock in the night and my mind refused to take rest. I couldn't sleep so I got up, put on a sweater as it was very cool outside, and made my way to the lake to rest my mind out of infinite thoughts. As I reached the lake some was already there sitting on the grass. I immediately recognized the person and decided to go back. I turned back to leave but his voice stopped me.

"hey Flora. You can come and sit. I'm not gonna eat you." He said and I felt cold. "It's not like that Riven. i..i..just didn't wanted to disturb you." I stammered as I walked towards him and sat by his side.

End of p.o.v. :

The cool breeze made flora's hair fly on his face and somewhere inside he enjoyed it. "so , what brings you here at this time." She asked adjusting her hair.

"nothing much. I had a fight with Musa and this time she is really upset with me. I wanted to expain her but she wom't listen. Guess I didn't have someone who could actually spare time to listen to me, what I think. What I feel." He said and looked at flora who was looking into the water. She felt his eyes on her but after what happen in her junior year, she dared not to look directly into his eyes.

The past :

The winx girls were juniors at Alphea. It was a long break after the classes and the girls were busy in their own personal works. Just then Stella came in with a bang. "whao Stella, don't scare us like that." Said Techna who was meditating. "Guys! Guess what? the specialists are coming." Shouted Stella and in a moment the room was deserted.

Just as they walked to the gate they found four bikes landing there. Riven got first. "oh no! just miss." Said Sky and immediately turned his attention to Bloom. Stella hugged her boyfriend Brandon. Techna greated Timi with a sweet smile.

Riven's eyes were desperately searching for someone. And then he saw that someone standing near the gate. Flora immediately noticed Riven staring at her and a smile crossed her face.

Flora's p.o.v.

I noticed Riven staring at me and couldn't help blushing. As I was about to go to him Musa dashed at him. "hey Riven" she smiled. "umm..wha..oh..hi" he said and I smiled at his confused face. I went close to them.

"hi Flora." Riven waved at me and something in his eyes showed me that he want to talk to me. Something important. And before I gave answer Musa started to talk about her new song and Rivin rested his chin on his hand and tried to listen.

"would you please stop your boring stuff. I'm not interested." He said in a stern voice. "alright no need to" Musa yelled at him and turned to me. "flora I need to talk to you. Lets go." She said and headed in. I was about to follow her but Riven caught my hand.

I turned and saw a sweet smile on his face. "come to the lake tonight. I need to tell you something important" he winked. "but…i…" i was about to say that I couldn't leave the school at night but he had already put his helmet on and rode away.

I never even missed a class. So how am I gonna break rules? But I knew what he wanted to tell me and for that I can break any number of rules. I smiled at my thought and immediately remembered Musa. She wanted to talk about something important so I ran into the room.

"Hey Musa. What's wrong?" I asked her worried as she looked upset. "Flora, I'll need your help." She said with tears forming in her eyes. "I'll do anything possible." I said taking her hand into mine. "Flora, I think I love Riven" she said leaving me shocked enough to let her hand go. She grabbed my hand and looked straight into my eyes. "Flora I want you to help me fix things between us. You are my best friend and I know you will help me. Won't you?" I was too much in a shock to answer her question. I nodded not knowing what I was doing.

"thank you Flora. I was sure that you would." She hugged me. Tears started flowing through my eyes. My best friend was in love with MY Riven. The Riven whom I loved with my complete heart.

That day I had to choose between friendship and true love and I chose friendship….