Wishful Thinking

Careful Walking

Tap… tap… … tap

Bloom wakes up to some kind of noise coming from outside. Luckily Flora didn't wake up. Bloom walked to the balcony and looks out. The wind is blowing slightly and she enjoys it as it slowly glides over her face, she closes her eyes and dreams about all the wonderful things she has.

"Bloom?"

Suddenly Bloom snaps back into reality and walks to the edge where she can see over the balcony. Sky is down there. The moon catches his eyes and as she looks into them a great feeling of peace and warmth surrounds her.

"Sky what are you doing here?"

"I couldn't sleep, I had so much to think about with what happened today, get into some warmer clothes and join me for a moonlight stroll".

"Ok, wait right there, I'm coming".

With that she crept back inside and over to her wardrobe. She pulled out a jumper and some jeans, while creeping out she heard flora mutter something.

"Please don't go… it's so cold"

She must be dreaming about Helia, Bloom thought. Around every corner Bloom was extra careful, she didn't want to wake any of her friends. It always seemed that when she and Sky had a chance to be together they would always end up right next to her. Her friends are so good to her, but she needed some time alone with him. As she walked out onto the grass she looked out to see if anyone was about. Quickly she jumped behind a tree as she saw Layla coming out into the fresh air. She rested her arms on the edge of the balcony and looked out. She seemed sad and puzzled. Bloom really wanted to know what she was thinking about, but she really wanted to be with Sky. Creeping off slowly she reached him. A sweep of relief swept over both of them as she reached him. Sky was glad that it was only Bloom and not her friends too, he really wanted to spend time with just her. As they start walking Sky starts the conversation.

"Bloom I don't know how you could sleep tonight, so much has happened"

"I know I'm a little puzzled myself, I think I was just so drained from the spell that Lord Darkar put on me, I can't believe I nearly gave …" She stops in mid sentence thinking about what she had nearly done… she could have killed all her friends and ruled with Darkar. Thinking of this made her cry.

"Bloom, come here" Sky embraces her and comforts her. Taking her chin he makes her look up at him. Her eyes were so beautiful when the light hits them in the right spot, they looked like sapphires. Gently leaning in he kissed her. At first Bloom is surprised, but then she welcomes the loving gesture. It seemed as if years had gone by, when really it was only a few seconds.

"Bloom, you didn't know what was happening, I hated seeing you like that, I had to do something, I couldn't lose you, you are so important to me" Bloom ponders this for a moment, and shoots a quick smile at him. Taking his hand she pulls him down to the ground and rests against the tree. Engulfed by emotions she closes her eyes and rests her head on his chest.

"Sky?"

"Yeah"

"Don't ever let me go"

"You know I won't".

They sit there, just glad to be together, the mood of Alfea was calming, until they were both startled by a twig snapping.

Bloom's mood suddenly changes, she doesn't feel so calm now, neither does Sky. They both stand up and in instant. Looking in opposite directions Bloom sees a figure standing near the tree that she hid behind when she saw Layla. She couldn't make out whether they were male or female, they were wearing a cape over their head and it fell to the ground. Bloom tapped Sky's shoulder making him turn around.

"Have you seen this person before Sky?"

"No I haven't, I don't have a clue who it is, let's get a little closer" They crept up behind a tree trying to get a look at the face, but it was too well hidden.

"I wonder what they are looking at". The person turns around, quickly both Bloom and Sky turn and hide behind the tree.

"Do you think they heard us?" Bloom questioned.

Lightly behind the tree, they hear the slightest sound of movement, and a sudden gush of wind. The presence of the person just seems to disappear. Bloom looks around the tree to see and empty space.

"Who could it have been?" puzzled she looks at Sky, he is just as confused as she is.

"I don't know, but at least we are safe, maybe we should go back to bed"

Bloom nods in agreement, they kiss each other and go their separate ways. As Bloom is changing back into her Pyjama's she can help but wonder who the mystery person was and why they were here.