Woodson Middle School's library was big enough that Blue could get lost in it, but small enough that she could easily find her way back. Blue ventured to a section of the library where cushioned chairs sat. She took a seat in one, setting her backpack down beside her. She reached down and pulled out her black Bible. She turned to the page she had marked and began to read silently. In the still, quietness of the library, she did not notice Matthew walk up behind her chair and when he whispered "boo!" Suddenly, she jumped a few inches off her chair.
"Matthew!" She grunted. He chuckled.
"Didn't even see me coming," he smiled and took a seat in the chair beside hers. "What're you reading?"
"The Bible," Blue answered matter-of-factly. Matthew had shoulder-length red hair and deep navy blue eyes that glowed with an almost mischievous joy. He wore a band hoodie with Wolves At The Gate's logo. He cocked an eyebrow.
"What book in the Bible?" The red head inquired.
"Luke," Blue answered. Matthew nodded.
"Ahh, I was reading Luke the other day and I came to the part where Jesus talks about carrying your cross and following Him." Matthew explained. "And I find that part so fascinating, don't you?"
"Mmm, a little bit," Blue admitted. "I find it fascinating that discipleship comes with a cost."
"A hefty cost, if you ask me!" Matthew agreed. "You have to die to yourself and put Jesus and His Word before your own life! If you ask me, that's the ultimate price, but it is fair considering He gave His life for yours."
"Yeah, that is true," Blue nodded. She found it odd that he said "yours" instead of "ours," but just assumed it stemmed from his awkwardness. "I would give up everything for Him," Blue pledged.
"Really?" Matthew asked. "Even the companionship of your friends or love of your family if it came to it?" Blue looked into his eyes curiously.
"Well, I think so," Blue said. "I mean it would be hard, but if I know what's best, then I'll follow God."
"True, true," Matthew nodded. "But if you look at it, truly there is nothing to lose and all to gain. If your friends and family rejected you for following Jesus and being honest with them, then at least you know you weren't living a people pleasing lie and you might have planted a seed of faith that God is eagerly awaiting to cultivate." He said wisely. This guy never ceases to amaze me, Blue thought. His wisdom is beyond his years and is so unlikely for his goofy character. She smiled to herself. That's why I love him like a brother. "Anyways," he said. "I'll see ya, later, sis. I got some more scaring to be done," he grinned evilly. "It's one of my favorite parts of the day!" Blue smiled as she watched him sneak farther into the library to go scare unexpecting victims. Blue loved how he referred to anyone who he knew followed Christ as "sis" or "bro," it made being a Christian feel more like being a family. The bell rang and she gently shoved her Bible into her backpack and headed off to class.