Okay, so I've had this story in mind for a while now, but it was all crappy when I first wrote it. It's now edited and I hope you like it! Also, for those who have read my story Teenage Lives, I am working on the next chapter so don't worry, it will be back soon!
Once you lay down, looking for sleep, looking to be engulfed into the warmth that a dream land could bring you, you only want one thing. To be awoken only if needed. But who listens to my needs? Apparently not my roommate, for I wake again to an icy cold chill running down my spine. Yes, my roommate opened the balcony door again. Why? What have I done to deserve such an awakening?
I try to bring back the sleep, try to get back to the paradise I was once in, but alas, I cannot do it. I sit up in my piano-shaped bed and prop myself up on my elbow. I look around and see that my roommate is fast asleep on her normal square-shaped bed. Oh, what I would give to be asleep!
I get up, slowly making my way to my dresser. I open a drawer, trying my best not to make a sound. If I do, then my roommate will wake up and I don't want to take away her privilege to sleep like she has mine.
Or maybe, being the person I am, I just might make a loud sound to get revenge. But, no. That wouldn't be the way to go.
I look in the drawer that I have just opened and get out my red sweater that has a silver g-clef on the back. I put it on over my red tank-top and go to the side of my dresser. I lean down and pick up my red tennis shoes. I then tip-toe my way back to my bed.
When I get there, I lift up my white pajama pants that have red musical notes spread out in a pattern and I start putting the shoes on.
Once done, I quietly walk out onto the balcony. I take in the fresh air, breathing deeply. I look up into the sky, just looking at the stars and moon. They're entrancing. I could stare up into the sky for ages.
But that's not my plan. My plan is to take a walk. Something that I need. Before I lose my gaze at the sky, I wish my mother the best from the heavens.
I look to my right and see an oak tree. Flora had planted it there at the beginning of freshman year. I never did find out as to why she planted it. Maybe it was just out of randomization. Or, maybe, it was because she knew it would be useful. If it was for the second reason, she was correct.
I start climbing down the tree, using the branches kind of as steps. Once I get close enough to the ground, I swing my legs from the branch I'm on and time my jump. I land gracefully on the ground. I knew that those gymnastic lessons as a kid would be useful!
I would just fly down, instead of using the tree, but I had my powers taken away as punishment because I had snuck out to see Riven.
Our relationship isn't doing so well, so I sneaked out to see him so we could talk about our relationship and see where we stood. I would've just done it in the daylight time, but I had just thought about it before I went to bed and the thought made me restless.
When I was there, Riven told me something that I hadn't noticed. Apparently, I've been more... girly? I'm not sure, exactly, at how to put it. Heck, Riven didn't even know how to put it! All we know is that, ever since I got my enchantix, which was only like a couple months ago, I've been caring more about feelings. I had planned on asking Ms. Faragonda on why this was happening, but she made me so mad when she took away my powers that I kinda forgot and I didn't want to talk to her since. Now that I have realized that I was being more... affectionate, I stopped.
I get snapped out of my thoughts when I step on a stick. I had been moving without even realizing it. I quicken my pace, running through the forest. I need to get away. I need an escape. A route to peace.
Once I'm in a secluded spot, I stop my running. I walk carefully, making sure not to step on anything that would make a noise. Who knows what's out here!
I hear a rustling and turn my head towards the noise. I hear it again and start running towards the sound. It was definitely a person and I don't want anyone to rat me out again.
Last time it was Brandon. Sure he doesn't share a room with Riven, but we had gone into the living room so we wouldn't wake up Helia. I don't think Brandon would have given us away if he had known the truth, but he didn't really give us anytime to explain.
He found us when we were done talking and we were making out and touching each other everywhere. Not only that, but Riven had no shirt on and he was in his boxers. Of course it looked like we were going to get intimate! We actually might have if Brandon didn't interrupt us.
Anyways, Brandon saw us and got totally freaked-out! He always saw me as a little sister, all the guys did, except Riven, so I guess it was hard for him to see it.
I'm not too sure on what Brandon told the teachers, but it must have been exactly what he thought he saw because we got in more trouble than we should have. Usually all you would get is just a few days of detention, but nope. Riven got stripped of his weapons and I got stripped of my powers so neither of us can attend classes.
You'd think we would meet up while the others are at class, but, no, we are forbidden to leave the schools. The teachers are so stupid that they didn't even put up a barrier. Or, at least, not one that I know of.
My thoughts distract me from seeing where I am going, and I end up hitting something tall and hard, making me fall to the ground with a thud. I'm pretty sure what I ran into is some kind of tree.
I groan and hold my head, trying to stop the pounding. I look up and, instead of a tree, I see my boyfriend. I look at him, then back to the floor, still holding my head.
"What are you doing?" I hear his gruff voice say. I look up and see him with a bemused look on his face. Of course he would ask that. Typical Riven.
"What are you doing?" I ask, still on the ground and holding my head. God this hurts!
Riven, being Riven, just shrugs his shoulders and walks away with his back hunched and violet orbs diverted to the ground.
I get up from my position on the ground, making my head hurt even more, and start walking the other direction as Riven.
"You're not like any of the other girls, are you?" Riven asks showing his confusion in his voice. I turn around and look at him. He's studying me, like I'm some different life-form.
"What makes you think that?" I ask with a hint of sarcasm in my voice. It's true. I'm not like all of the other girls. I stand out and I embrace it. Individuality is that best friend from kindergarten.
"Most would chase after me," Riven says like it's the most obvious thing. Well, it is. Everyone knows that most girls chase after guys.
"Why would I when it's obvious that you don't want me to?" I ask him and meet his violet eyes with my navy blue ones.
Getting lost in his gaze, I don't notice him pushing me up into a near-by tree, but I do notice when he presses his soft lips harshly against mine and kisses me. I immediately kiss back and force my tongue into his mouth. He seems surprised by this action, but just melts into the kiss.
After a few minutes of intensely making out, I hear the familiar gasp of a sun and moon fairy and the growl of her boyfriend.
I pull away from Riven, and look at the couple. Or, should I say, glare at the couple for interrupting Riven and I.
Brandon still has some bruises and a black eye from when Riven had beat the shit out of his. Of course, that only got Riven in more trouble, but Brandon deserved it. He didn't even ask what we were doing!
"What are you doing here?" I asks, trying to be calm; trying to hold back the fury. Am I suppose to be able to not feel mad? Not feel betrayal of friendship? I haven't seen Riven for about two weeks! How would they feel? Not being able to see each other because of someone's stupid mistake, that is.
"I would ask the same for you, but it looks like you're continuing what I had interrupted two weeks ago," Brandon says returning my glare, his voice full of disappointment and hatred.
"Why do you think so low of me?" I ask matching the hatred in his voice.
Brandon's finger points at me and Riven. "That's why!" I notice that Riven and I are still in the position from making out. The only difference is that we're looking at the other couple.
"What? Me being with Riven?" I ask, my voice rising with anger as I send death glares at Brandon.
"It's not just that!" Brandon says throwing his hands up in the air in frustration. "It's what you two do. What Riven is probably pressuring you to do!" I'm not sure if I have ever heard him this angry and frustrated.
"Tell me!" I say trying to get all my anger out with my words, but it doesn't work. Of course it doesn't. There's only one solution for my problems but I can't. I can't because I don't want to get caught outside of Alfea. "Tell me what you think I went to Red Fountain that night two weeks ago!"
Brandon gets more angry at what I just said and he can't help but blush as he screams, "To have sex!"
I feel my anger boiling up inside of me. "Now tell me what you think I came here tonight!" I shout with hatred dripping off every word.
Brandon looks like he can't control himself any longer but, Brandon being Brandon, decides to keep a little piece of cool. "The same exact reason!" he shouts.
"God! What do you think I am? Some kind of slut?" I ask, yelling as loud as I can, which is very loud. I can't help but feel bad for Riven's ears as he just stands there and watches the argument go down. Stella is doing the exact same thing but I don't really feel bad for her right now because of her stupid boyfriend.
"Well you're kind of acting like one!" Brandon says almost reaching his boiling point. I've already reached mine.
"No I'm not! I went to see Riven two weeks ago because we needed to talk! You just happened to catch us making out. Nothing more. I came out tonight to walk. Alone! I just happened to run into Riven. And you, yet again, caught us making out!" I shout at him, making his face go red with embarrassment.
He hangs his head down in shame and mumbles a 'sorry'.
"Next time ask before you go and blab!" I say getting cooled off a little.
"I said I was sorry!" Brandon says trying to defend himself.
"Why are you here anyways?" I ask sticking my chin up in the air.
"We came for a walk," Brandon says holding Stella's hand, making the blonde smile.
"Are you guys even suppose to be out of school?" Stella asks in her chirpy voice, looking between Riven and I.
"No," Riven and I say in unison. We're not ashamed. We've broken the rules plenty of times before. It's normal for us and the others know it.
"What's your excuse Riven?" Brandon asks curiously.
"Could't sleep," Riven says plainly, keeping his voice even.
"Look, Brandon, I know you mean well," I start in a comforting voice, making the Brandon gently smile. "But stay out of it," I end harshly causing Brandon to frown.
"But-" Brandon starts but get's cut off by his girlfriend.
"Let's go shnookums," Stella says and leads Brandon away.
Right when the two leave, I look at Riven who's already looking at me. I catch his gaze and, before I know it, we're kissing again.
That's just how we are. Right when we see each other's eyes, we know what we want. And, of course, we want to make out.
It only takes a few minutes for Riven to starts putting his hands under my shirt. Only a few minutes for me to pull away.
"What's wrong?" Riven asks with confusion and concern in his voice. I don't want him to be concerned, nor confused.
"Nothing, just... not today," I tell him, looking towards the ground, not wanting to see the hurt in his eyes that I know is there. I have never denied Riven of anything before. Why would I start? Well, personal reasons would be my answer.
Riven lifts my chin up to look at him. "Don't let Brandon's words get to you. It's not like we haven't before. It won't change anything," he says soothingly, making me melt into his voice, but I catch myself.
He tries to kiss me again, but I turn my head, avoiding his lips. "It's not that," I tell him, not bothering to turn my head to look at him. I don't want to see him hurt. If I do, I know for a fact that I'll feel his hurt. "You should know that I don't listen to other people."
"Come on," Riven says in a semi-pleading voice. "I wanted this to be a present."
My eyes go wide and I turn to him. I hope he's not implying what I think he is. I tried so hard to keep it a secret, how could it get out? "Present?" I ask disguising my alarmed voice with a curious one. I'm very good at hiding what I really feel. I've been doing it since my mom died.
"Yeah, I thought you deserve a little something," Riven says taking my arms in his hands. Well I think that's better.
"I don't need anything," I tell him in a soft tone, making him look at me weirdly.
"But the birthday girl always get a present. It's a rule," Riven says with his usual smirk. My brain stops working right when he says that. How did it get out?
"It's not my birthday," I say a little too quickly, and divert my eyes to the ground.
"You really think I wouldn't know my own girlfriend's birthday?" Riven says a little hurt.
"You'd be surprised what you don't know about me," I mutter under my breath. I don't know why I couldn't just keep that thought in my brain. It would've been better that way.
"Then tell me!" Riven shouts pushing away from me with an angry face. "You say we need to be closer yet you're the one keeping secrets!" Why do I always make people yell or shout? It always happens, where ever I go.
"Don't act like you don't have any yourself!" I say, meaning for it to come out quiet and calm, but instead it came out loud and rude.
"I don't!" he says throwing his hands into the air in frustration. "I told you everything that one night. You remember?"
I do remember. It was about three to four weeks ago. I went over to Red Fountain to visit Riven while the other guys were out with their girlfriends and I asked Riven about his past and secrets. He ended up telling me his life story about how his mom abandoned him when he was born and he never knew his dad. We ended up getting intimate that night. I think that might have been the last time we have since we got in trouble.
How can I compete with his comment? I can't, so I walk away. Moving forward, putting my foot in front of the other, I can't help but feel that this is showing a sign of weakness.
"Go ahead and walk away! That's what you're best at. When someone asks so little of you, you just walk away!" Riven screams at the top of his lungs, making me freeze up.
It's true. I usually do walk away. The morning after Riven had told me everything, he asked me about myself. I didn't even bother to make up an excuse! I just walked away. I guess it would be considered a weakness.
I slowly turn around. I look at Riven, getting lost in his eyes again. His eyes are like a spell. A beautiful spell. I don't even realize my legs moving, but there has to be a reason why I'm face to face with my magenta haired boyfriend.
It takes all my strength to knock him to the ground and start kissing him. I pull back and move my mouth to his ear. "You just don't understand. It's not my birthday," I say and then kiss him again.
We start making out, but I'm just not into it. It's like the feeling isn't there. I know I still feel the same way, I'm just not in the mood, I guess. Riven, apparently, notices it as well because he pulls away and looks at me with concern in his eyes.
"What's up?" he asks, his emotions overpowering his words.
"I told you, not today," I say and his features go from concerned to understanding. I give him a kiss on the cheek before getting up and walking back towards Alfea.
Not five minutes into it, something falls from the sky, making me jump back. I look down at the ground and see an old, red leather book. I look up into the sky, looking for something that might have dropped this. But seriously, who would be out this early in the morning? It has to be at least five. But then, why would Brandon and Stella have a date this early? Creepy...
I look back at the book and crouch down to get a better look. This looks like something I might find in the restricted section of Alfea. I put my hand on it and feel an energy go through me. I put my hand on the cold, metal clasp and try to open it, but it doesn't work. I put my hands down under it, gripping from the bottom and picking it up into my arms. I start heading back to Alfea.
Whatever it is, surely Ms. Faragonda will be able to open it. Maybe it's from Alfea. Wait! I'm not even suppose to be outside the Alfea walls. How will I tell her I found a book in the forest without getting in trouble? I guess I'll just have to wait till my punishment is over and then lie saying I found it a little after my punishment. Would that work? Maybe I could do some research on my computer when I get to Alfea.
I walk up to the school and sneakily go to the tree. I climb up it, which I find more difficult when carrying a book. Especially a heavy one at that.
I go into my room, slowly so I don't wake up Tecna. I quietly walk over to my laptop, and bring it to my bed. I sit down and start looking up the book making sure to mute it so Tecna stays in her peaceful state. I'm still contemplating whether or not I should get back at her.
I find it hard to search a book that fell out of the sky and has no title. It takes me about twenty minutes to decide that there isn't going to be any useful information.
Just as I go to put the laptop up, I see something on the search results that catches my eyes. It's a site about myths. Why would that be there? I haven't seen the word 'myth' since I started my research. Hmm... maybe it's a sign.
Well, being the curious person I am, I bring the laptop back on my lap and click on the link to the site. When it opens up, I see and article and decide that it might be worth reading. It reads:
About 330 years ago, one of the few psychics the magical universe has had predicted that everything was different once. That psychic never did tell us what was different, but there is said to be a 'chosen one'. This 'chosen one' will be completely clueless until a birthday. It's not said which one though. Something will happen to this person at the time that they were born but they must be carrying a certain item that is unknown, and, hopefully, this person will accept it. The world could be in terrible danger for all we know!
I wonder... what does that have to do with this book? Maybe nothing. It's probably just a hoax.
I look at the clock and see that it's five thirty. Oh yeah! I almost forgot that Ms. Faragonda wanted to see me in a few minutes. Why would she ask me such a thing so early in the morning? I guess I'll find out soon.
I get up from my bed and slowly walk out of my room, out of the dorm, and down several hallways. I started walking slowly because I didn't want to wake anyone up, but now I'm just doing it to piss off Ms. Faragonda.
When I get there, I see a very mad Faragonda who is trying to calm herself down.
"Hey Ms. F. You wanted to see me?" I say making sure my voice shows that I am late on purpose which makes her expression worsen.
"Well... I thought your punishment should be over," Ms. F says in a monotone voice, probably trying to hide her anger. None of the teachers did like me, but they always did pretend.
"What? It's only been two weeks!" I say totally surprised. I thought for sure it was going to last a least two months.
"Ms. Musa, you make it sound as if you want the punishment to continue," Ms. F says with a mischievous smirk.
"Oh hell no! I just thought it would be a little longer," I tell her with a smirk of my own seeing her face go back to angry.
"Well, I know it's your birthday so-," she starts but I cut her off.
"It's not my birthday," I say in a monotone voice, makings sure to disguise any emotion.
"Well, of course it is! It's in your records," Ms. F says with a confused sound in her voice and an expression to match it.
"Well the records are wrong. Can I get my powers now?" I ask her trying to change the subject.
"Sure..." she says suspiciously and gives me back my power. I love that feeling when she gives them back. It's like there's music all around. Playing just for me.
"Before I leave, I was wondering if you know about the enchantix power making someone become... girly?" I ask her. I might as well find out now while I'm here.
"Well yes. The enchantix power is meant to bring more of your feminine side," she says looking at me weirdly.
"Ok, bye," I say and leave. I walk quickly down the halls, ready to go to my room and lay down. All I want is for people to stop talking to me about my birthday!
I open the door and see nothing but darkness. I hear nothing but silence. You'd think everyone would be up by now. Stella complaining about an outfit, Bloom trying to help her out, or at least Layla playing video games. Is something wrong? If so, what is it?
I turn on the lights and nothing. No one is anywhere to be seen. Something is definitely up.
Then, out of nowhere, the winx club and their boyfriends pop up and scream, "Surprise! Happy birthday!" Just imagine how pissed I am.
Okay, so here it is! I am very proud of this! I feel like this is my best writing yet. Please tell me how you like it by reviewing, it would mean so much to me. Also, it would help me move on with the story more quickly if I knew there were people who liked it.