,,There is no designated curfew , right ?'' Winnie asked Nan who stayed in her room after Queenie left, still cuddling with Liz.
,,No. Not at all. But still it's not even ten- I know you want to sing please do it,'' Nan begged smiling at her.
,,Not now, I think we'll be a really good friends, if I'm not torturing you with my thoughts of course,'' Winnie giggled.
,,No. You're not, but you must work on it ! I never had a girl best friend-''
,,-Well now you have one !'' Winnie winked at Nan. ,,That woman…that neighbor. She said you were in their house. What did you do , she threw you out with Madison ?''
,,I didn't do anything , Madison just threw a knife at her accidentally and lit their curtains up when she kicked us out,'' Nan shrugged.
,,I knew you could not be like Madison. I don't know why that woman don't want you there-''
,,Because I think she know I love her son and she don't like me because I'm-''
,,-Special ? And what about it ? You know she let me, mostly invite me in her house…''
,,Yes I know,'' Nan nodded sadly.
,,But this is not fair ! I won't go there until you can too, I won't let Madison to spoil this for you-''
,,-please go there. Go there and check Luke , that's her son. I'm afraid about him, because his mother is, I don't know. She seem to be weird. And I can't take care of him since I can only listen to him and what more , not that perfectly since it's a good distance,'' Nan pleaded.
,,You want me to-''
,,-Go there ! Please, tomorrow , I'll take care of Liz. You know I would never hurt anybody,'' Nan smiled shyly.
,,Fine- but just because you wish it ! And you must promise me you'll fed Liz and pet her !'' Winnie laughed, fondling Lizi's belly as she contentedly purred and arched her back, stretching out.
,,Okay ,'' Nan giggled. ,,I think it's time to go to bed, or shower at least.''
,,Fine, see you in the morning. Good night,'' Winnie waved to leaving Nan as she closed the door behind her.
Winnie pressed a gentle kiss on Lizi's belly before taking her guitar and walking to her balcony.
,,What a view !'' she sighed dreamily at the night sky and stars. She faced their neighbors house. Some window was bright and suddenly a young boy appeared in it, taking off his shirt.
,,Oh my God-'' Winnie quickly put her hand on her mouth. Realizing this is that Luke, that son of Christian brunette. He was so cute. So brawny…Oh God. Now she could pretty much understand why Madison went into their house. He was just so hot and so beautiful-she must stop thinking about him.
She quickly sat down on a chair slowly watching him setting guitar in her lap. Liz came out of her room and sat beside her chair.
,,How about some Poets Of The Fall ?'' Winifred looked down on her kitty, she just nuzzled to her leg sleepily.
Winifred start playing on guitar. And slowly start singing.
,, On your palm an endless wonder
Lines that speak the truth without a sound
In your eyes awaits the tireless hunger
Already looks for prey to run down
So why do we keep up this charade ?
How do we tell apart the time to
Leave from the time to wait?
What does tomorrow want from me?
What does it matter what I see?
If it can't be my design
Tell me where do we draw the line?
Tell me where do we draw the line?''
Other window flashed with light, Winnie was slightly afraid inside for interrupting silence of the night, but Joan in window just lightly opened the window and stood behind it listening for the sound that was coming from the opposite balcony. Luke's window also opened, but wider, he was standing there leaning a bit over with his bare chest and looking straight on Winnie with a smile.
She hesitated for a moment, still playing on guitar, but like her tongue get stuck for all of a sudden. She calmed down only after simple gesture. Luke waved his hand in two or three circles, showing her to sing along. She smiled , her face blushed a little. He clasped his hands, pretending he was pleading.
,, T-The dance of flames and shadows
In the street '' Winnie giggled as she was pretty shy immediately. She shook with her head and giggled again as Luke did.
,,Make poetry nobody's ever heard
The weight of loneliness
Stands on your feet
The cage already there around the bird
So why don't we join the masquerade
Before it all falls apart
Before our love becomes insatiate
What does tomorrow want from me?
What does it matter what I see?
If I can't choose my own design
Tell me where do we draw the line?
What does tomorrow want from me?
What does it matter what I see?
If we all walk behind the blind
Tell me where do we draw the line?
Tell me where do we draw the line?'' Winnie smiled pleased, when Luke keep his eyes on her and showed her his teeth-smile.
Joan watched her also smiling but not that dreamily as Luke seem to be. Liz laid down and supported her head with Winnie's foot as her other tapped into rhythm of guitar.
Fiona was just smoking on her balcony. Listening for a while to Winifred and smiling for herself.
,,Where's the cooling wind?
Where's the evergreen field?
Where's my mother's open arms?
Where's my father lion-heart?
S'like the sun's gone down
Sleeps in the hallowed ground now
With the autumn's browns leaves
With the one who never grieves… ''
Even Cordelia could hear her. Zoe just dreamed about Kyle, her eyes closed as she lied on her bed listening to the song. Queenie smiled after lines about parents. Nan just more cuddled to her sheets and hummed contentedly. Cordelia at first wanted to stop her, but then she just leaned to her window and listened to her higher-voice and fluent sound of guitar.
Winnie sighed loudly with closed eyes ,,So why do we keep up this charade
How do we tell apart the time to
Leave from the time to wait
What does tomorrow want from me?
What does it matter what I see?
If it can't be my design
Tell me where do we draw the line?
Whatever tomorrow wants from me
At least I'm here, at least I'm free
Free to choose to see the signs
This is my line…'' Winnie continued in playing.
,, This is my line…'' she put her hand on the strings on guitar and then went with her hand to her crucifix with still closed eyes as single tear rolled down her cheek.
A hard knocking on the door interrupted her sleep. ,,Wake up ! I need to talk to you !''
,,Wha-whe…what-who..who is it ?'' Winifred murmured sleepily , hardly raising her head from pillows. After several weeks of traveling by train from place to place she was happy that she was sleeping in real bed with soft mattress and soft pillows. Suddenly she realized why she so hardly raised her head. Liz was laying on her , her tail tickling Winnie's nose.
,,Damn, who do you think I am ? Can I come in ?'' Fiona asked with hard smirk on Winnie's still sleeping form.
,,Mmmm-yes ! Come in !'' Winnie's head fell into pillows again as she recognized Fiona's voice.
Door clicked open and closed again as Fiona stepped into room. ,,Look at our Sleeping Beauty !'' Fiona smirked crossing her hands on her chest.
,,What time is it ? Do I already have to wake up ?'' Winnie tiredly uttered into pillows.
,,Yes you have. I have a work for you !'' Fiona sat beside her on the bed.
,,What- ehm what work ?'' Winnie rubbed her eyes as she gently pushed Liz off her head. She just sleepily slid down , not paying attention to anything else than soft pillow under her, she just stretched herself with a satisfied growl and put her paws under her jaw.
,,I can say your sister, hmmm really good work ,she look great-''
,,Hmm, thanks. You want me to turn somebody into animal right ?''Winnie mumbled trying to raise herself from lying position.
,,No. You're planning to go in that house next door today, aren't you ?'' Fiona smirked.
,,Well- yes I am, why ?''
,,Since you interrupted me yesterday, I want you to make it up for me. So, I need your Inner eye. Just look who they are, I mean, that Bible-thumper is really strange. And I like her. Something spoiled is inside her, maybe in whole family. Just look and tell me-''
,,-fine. But it doesn't matter upon me , but on situation, I still need to learn how to-''
,,-Hush. I'm sure as hell you can do it, I believe in you. And the second thing. That degustation last night…tonight I'll await you for drink in the living room alright ?''
,,Okay, can I sleep yet ?''
,,No ! Get up and go to do what I told you !''
,,What time is it ?''
,,Already half past eleven , sweetie !'' Fiona smirked standing up and going straight out of Winnie's room.
Winnie gave a lurch with her last words, quickly looking around her. She was so happy and had so great sleep, she totally forget to switch on. Delia just didn't wake her up, because she knew how long trail with train she had behind her, and she rather let her sleep.
Winnie heard the dialogue between Nan and Zoe. She saw how Nan puts on her earflaps.
Pheeew so now she can't hear me….what THE HELL WAS THAT last night ?! Alright I have a chance to think it through. Winnie walked around living room and to the main door. Why she kissed me, and why I liked it ? I have read a lot about this Academy, lot about history of the Witches and Salem and about Supreme , but Fiona is just…uhhh how- what was that ?! She stepped outside slowly walking to the gate of Academy. Holding in her hand a book and CD. Okay, just let that pass…now focus on Luke. Okay you can do a great first impression hmm, can't you ? He was just so cute last evening…smiling, and leaning over that window, I would do anything to see his smile again. Oh no, not fall in love not this, Nan loves him you can't ! And how could he love you, nobody will ever notice you just like it was until now. Just keep- keep on trying to get your dad from prison and try to raise your little sister. She needs you the most now okay ?! Winnie now stood in front of the doors of her new neighbors house. What if they're not at home-coward ! Do it c'mon ! Winnie raised a little her self-esteem and pressed the door bell. Alright you tried it, they're gone, now get outta here-
,,Hi, My name is Luke,'' young boy opened the door with a smile when he recognized the girl that was singing opposite to him last evening.
,,Eahm, I'm Winifred-Winnie…call me Winnie, please,'' Winnie blushed slightly. Jesus you're melting like an ice-cream on the sun ! Stop it ! ,,I'm your new neighbor, I talked with your Mother yesterday evening.''
,,Yes , she was talking about you. Well, come in then,'' Luke smiled showing her way in the house. ,,You're singing very nice. Was it you, who sang yesterday evening at the balcony , right ? It was pretty dark out there, but this honey hair and truly smile I can remember,'' Luke chuckled.
,,Oh-y-yes , thank you,'' Winnie smiled deliriously.
,,You are soprano in some band ?''
,,No,'' Winnie giggled.
,,A solo singer then ?''
,,I wish ! But no…just singing when I'm in mood-''
,,Good mood ?''
,,It depends…'' Winnie smiled shyly.
,,Well , well , well our little Black Sheep Of Herd , or rather White, right ?'' Joan smiled stepping from living room. ,,Welcome to our house Winifred. You already know my son Luke.''
,,Yes, and thank you for inviting me. I brought you this book,'' Winnie handed Joan a sky blue book she was holding. ,,As a repay to your generosity. It was my Granny's favorite.''
,,Heaven is for real , wow that sounds interesting . Your Grandmother had refined taste ! Thank you,'' Joan sighed as she read the name of the book.
,,And for you Luke, y-you seem to like my taste in music, so here is my favorite CD mix…if you are not offended-''
,,Not in the least ! Thank you…'' he smiled surprised, Joan watching them with suspicion. She liked the girl , but she must be very careful if she want to become endear for Joan.
,,Don't you want to sit with us and have a fresh lemonade , before we'll go in our Church ?'' Luke asked touching Winnie's shoulder.
And suddenly even when Winnie didn't want it, when she fought against it, because she didn't want to know anything that could ruin her image of Luke, her Inner Eye forced her to see…
,,Ohhh-Yes, Fuck-Mom !'' Luke growled above his mother. Suddenly a picture turned to Joan, her expression was so sensitive. Her lips parted , eyes closed, her hands circling Luke's neck.
,,Oh-Luke-my-My little-boyyyy !'' she moaned loudly arching beneath him with pleasure as he keep on thrusting inside her.
Their naked bodies were rocking together, skin on skin. The pure Sin right in front of her very eyes.
,,Oh-My-God !'' Winnie breathed as she almost collapsed if Luke didn't caught her. His arms, his firm muscles of his hands and his chest immediately wrapped around her trifle, little heaving form.
,,Are you alright ?'' Joan's eyes went wide as she saw Winnie already on the ground and swooning, as the worst tragic screenplay, just as mothers are used to see.
No she was absolutely NOT alright…she just saw, what she never wanted to know about. And the worst thing about it was…it was terribly attractive and she couldn't get that picture off her mind. She grossly liked it and she felt enormously guilty about it and enormously embarrassed.
,,I-No…I need to- I need to sit for a while…'' Winnie whimpered as her stomach made a flip because her head went dizzy.
,,Yes, come here , sit just here and breathe !'' Joan reached for her arm to help Luke.
As she touched her palm another wave washed over her. She wasn't ready for this !
A picture of a man sitting in wheel chair flashed her mind. He was not alone. A woman was sticked to his crotch. Her head moving up and down on him several times.
Suddenly Joan walked in, her smile on her face quickly faded, she dropped a basket which she was holding. She nearly fainted turning her face to other side, mostly stepping out of the room.
,,How could you Denis ! I'm your wife !'' she start crying hardly, desperately gasping for breath from fit.
And picture skipped again.
,,Joan I said all I had to say…'' the same man sitting himself in the car talking with the phone.
,,I can't accept that !'' Joan's voice came from phone in desperate warning.
,,Well you have to- I wanna be a good father and…still want to be in Luke's life, but…we're done ! Maybe one day you'll understand…'' he was already sitting in the car when the doors locked and swarm of bees attacked him, he desperately tried to unlock the door and escape but doors keep locking by itself…not quite…Joan standing nearby, hiding behind some car, had an alternatives keys. She kept on locking the doors with tears in her eyes. Crying hardly she left him for death.
,,Oh, for Christ's sake !'' it was like a very strong stroke into her head, rolling down through her core. ,,I'm-I'm so sorry…I should…emm should go back to Academy, excuse me,'' Winnie tried to speak , but she was too much weak that she barely could stand back on her feet, falling heavily down again as Luke caught her with his strong hands. Fortunately it didn't continue and she could breathe for a moment.
,,What happened to you ?'' Joan asked slowly, sitting her down on the chair.
,,A...emm-migraine-'' poorer excuse you couldn't figure out right ? Migraine could not get people down LIKE THIS !
,,So strong, wow, I haven't seen yet so strong migraine-'' Luke sighed worriedly.
,,Yes that's usually me-'' Winnie smirked slightly, squeezing her eyes. ,,I should go back to Academy-''
,,Absolutely not ! They would think we done this to you. I won't give that pleasure to that blonde drunkie vulgar woman-''
,,Fiona Goode is her name…'' Winnie sighed with relief as the pain of her head subsided.
Winnie's hand landed on her forehead, her palm so calm against her hot skin of her forehead. Pleasantly soothing.
,,I'm gonna be alright,'' she finally smiled and Luke as well with relief , but still a bit worried.
,,Thank Lord, you're having these migraines often ?'' Joan asked fondling Winnie's forehead.
,,It depends…It's hard to live with it, but I'll survive it as always,'' Winnie couldn't deny a joke and Luke laughed slightly.
,,Alright, don't you want to just lie on the sofa for a few minutes ? Hmm, you could feel better, sweetie ?'' Joan tried to calm herself and 'heal' pale Winifred.
,,No I'm good, thanks.''
,,Well if you say so. I told Luke about your Granny yesterday,'' Joan started slowly.
,,Mother ?''
,,What ?'' Joan looked at Luke's warning sight. ,,Was she the only one you had, that you must go in that Academy ?'' Joan smiled, petting her shoulder as she sat on the opposite chair.
,,Well. I-I have a mother in Tennessee , but she is- she is on drugs,'' Winnie said slowly, scared of Joan's hand and contact that would may bring another stroke. But nothing happened.
,,And your father ?'' Luke asked.
,,He is here in New Orleans-''
,,That's great. Why didn't you get to him ?'' Joan smiled.
,,He's in prison. He was falsely accused. And my Granny died a half year ago. Only who left me is my baby sister, Eliz, she's my precious treasure…''
,,Oh you poor thing- and you must be there in that house with those girls-'' Joan sighed.
,,-How old is your little sister ?'' Luke smiled trying to bring her mood back up.
,,She's six years old-'' Winnie closed her eyes with smile.
,,And where is she ?'' Joan continued.
,,With our mother in Tennessee-''
,,-You left her with your drugged mother ?'' Joan gasped in shock.
,,Yes ,but right after I turn 18 years, which is pretty soon…well four months- I'll go for her and never let her go !'' Winnie gripped her crucifix on her neck.
Joan smiled tears start filling her eyes ,,How such adorable , loving sister. Christian , with good manners, maybe your language is not the best, but who's is right ? What more she could wish for !'' Joan indicated to Luke little. But she didn't know that Luke already dreamed about Winnie since last night.
,,Yes, well thank you. After all I think I should go back to Academy,'' Winnie smiled politely, wondering if her sister is alright.
,,Don't you want to go with us to Church, Bible study ?'' Luke asked looking at his mom who was nodding with smile as Winnie stood up.
,,No, thank you. Not that I don't want, but maybe next time. I should take a nap or take an aspirin or something,'' Winnie sighed walking slowly to the door.
,,Alright then, you can come any time Winifred-''
,,Winnie, please call me Winnie,'' she said between the door.
,,Alright then,'' Joan smiled. ,,Next time Wininie.''
,,Enjoy the CD !'' Winnie managed to wave to Luke as she quickly stepped out of their holding.
,,Yes…Winnie,'' he shouted smiling, watching her disappear.
These were the worst visions I had since I have this gift…sometimes it's absolutely not like a GIFT ! Oh my God, dear, please let not Nan know about this…she can't, it would all break her heart and I couldn't bare it. And she can't get known about me, loving Luke. Nobody can ! And I shall never return there…never ! It was all a one big mistake !
She literally rushed into Academy, sighing with relief when she saw Nan still with her earflaps, reading a book. She must immediately calm herself , and her thoughts.
,,Damn, where is she. Keeping those secrets will ruin me once,'' Winnie was steeping across the living room.
,,You were talking about me ? I heard a sentence 'ruin me once' !'' Fiona laughed looking at nervous Winifred.
,,I-Hi…Fiona-'' Winnie get more nervous.
,,You can be calm. Nan had her headphones. So what did you spied for me ?'' Fiona smirked stepping closer to Winnie. Now you want that drink, when I see that look on your face , am I right ?!''
,,Yes !'' Winnie didn't need to hesitate. ,,Wasn't there a rug ?''
,,No ! And now drink and keep babbling, and don't forget the dirty details !'' Fiona smirked loudly, watching Winifred taking the glass and quickly imbibing the Whiskey.
,,Fiona I'm a- I-''
,,C'mon, are you serious. I almost forget about you, and when I crawl in here you'll hesitate ?! Go on, and tell me, you can trust me…'' Fiona put her hand on Winnie's.
Oh no not aga-
,,Yes you can ! Do it girl !'' Fiona yelled.
,,No !'' Madison cried loudly.
,,Do it and feel my power flowing to you, I know because I was STANDING where you're standing now !'' Fiona urged fighting with Madison tightly holding a small dagger.
,,Stop yelling at me !'' Madison protested.
,,DO IT ! DO IT ! DO -!'' Fiona slit Madison's throat. Madison squeak slightly. Fiona sighing in horror at first, quickly clasping her hands on Madison's throat. She fell on the floor, her blood spreading across the rug.
Fiona sitting in the chair ,,This Coven doesn't need a new Supreme, needs a new rug !''
,,OH! Fuck….'' Winifred sighed. It was not that strong as Luke or Joan's vision , but strong enough to force her to sit down on the chair.
,,What...did you saw ?'' Fiona asked worriedly, looking at her hand.
,,So there was a rug…you killed Madison-'' she whispered.
,,Now listen, you won't tell anybody or-''
,,-you will kill me too ?'' Winnie smirked hardly. It would be better after today's tortures. ,,I won't…I didn't like her, I wouldn't have killed her, but I must say…I'm glad somebody did,'' she looked up at surprised Fiona. ,,Better to be alive, right ?''
,,Right-'' Fiona hardly sat down opposite Winifred, still shocked, but quickly putting herself together. ,,And now tell me, what did you saw. That expression on your face when I came in the living room was priceless ! So ?'' Fiona put back on her smile.
,,So…okay-'' Winnie took a deep breath closing her eyes before releasing from her mind ,,she is spoiled as you thought-''
,,And ? How ?! C'mon I need to know,'' Fiona urged on Winnie smilingly.
,,Fine, listen closely.''
A door bell echoed through the house.
,,I'm going there, Luke,'' Joan shouted from bathroom , putting on her bath-robe. At least some modesty. Who , for God's sake can interrupt the evening peace after nine ? Joan rushed down stairs. Her bun from towel, wrapped around her head was about to fall unless she caught it. She slowly opened the door.
,,You ?'' Joan gasped.
,,Me you darling son-rider !'' Fiona laughed hardly supporting her body against the beam of doors.