Chapter 10: Soon

Hey everyone. I know it is barely Thursday and I'm not supposed to update until tomorrow, but here's the thing. I'm going to be away for the whole weekend, visiting places and spending time with friends. So I won't be able to update until Tuesday. I thought that wouldn't be fair for all of you, so here I am. :)

Replies to those reviews:
To Cookie Spasms: Thanks for the cookie. I'm glad you're liking the romance. I'll try to do a little more of that. And don't worry you're not the only one who stinks at coming up with pairing names. I also have been trying to come up with something, but I can't u.u
To The Defiant Child: I'm glad you did because she isn't Egyptian.
To ivy vega & guest: Nope, but nice try n.n

Now on with the story.

Iris's Point of View:

I felt bad for leaving Ethan. Although, I had to before he started asking questions. I couldn't tell him about myself just yet.

I needed both of them to be there. And if Benny's grandma was there as well, that be great. I would need all the help I could get to solve my little problem.

I walked up to my room and placed by books on my desk. I set my backpack by my bed and crawled on. I laid down and stared at the ceiling for a while, wondering, thinking.

I sighed and grabbed my sketchbook and a pencil. I started drawing the branches and slowly drew a tree. I smiled at it, remembering Ethan's awkward little speech.

I knew what he was trying to say but it was sad he didn't complete it. I wanted to see how he put it into words for me. How he would react after he spilled out his feelings. What his reaction would be if I told him I felt the same way.

But it didn't turn out that way. Instead, it was left hanging.

I shook my head, trying to get the thought out of my mind. I knew it would probably never happen, but something deep inside me held on to hope.

I slowly laid back down and waited for sleep to come.

...

The next morning, I quickly got dressed, ate breakfast, and walked out the door. I clung to my backpack as I walked to school.

The sun was peeking through the dark clouds and a small breeze blew past. I took in a deep breath of the cold air and continued walking.

I arrived at the school and squeezed myself to my locker. The hallways were more crowded that usual.

'Probably because it cold outside.' I shrugged.

I grabbed my books and made my way to my first class of the day.

As the day passed by, I started noticing the weather was growing cooler. I zipped up my thin jacket, frowning.

'What's with the sudden change in the weather?' I wondered. I walked to my last class, happy that the school day was almost over.

During that period, I tried to concentrate on what was happening in the class, but something didn't let me. I stared out the window, watching how the wind rustled the wind. A few seconds later, I saw a small ball of light floating around a tree outside the classroom.

I squinted my eyes, trying to figure out what it was.

I saw fly around and then zip into a bush. Before I saw anything else, my teacher came up behind me and asked, "Is there something more interesting outside?"

Startled, I turned around to face her. "Yes," I wanted to answer but instead replied, "No, not all."

She nodded turned and walked away. She walked up to another student, turning her back at me.

I turned back to the window and saw nothing. Like if nothing was ever there. 'I hope its not what I think it is.' I frowned. 'Or else, I'll have to leave as soon as I can.'

I tried to concentrate on my paper in front of me. Although, every now and then some memory would flash before my eyes.

Soon the bell rang and I walked toward my locker. Since I was deep in thought, I kept bumping into people in the hallway.

"Sorry," I kept repeating as I walked through the crowd of teenagers.

Finally, I reached my locker and opened it. I stood there, staring at the books inside, pondering.

"Hey," Ethan walked up to me and waved.

"Huh? Oh, hi." I smiled, snapping out of my thoughts.

"So what are you doing later?" he asked.

"Nothing. Why?" I questioned.

"Oh, well, I was wondering that you'd like to come over. My parents are going out for the night and I thought that you'd like to hang out with Sarah, Benny, and I." he smiled.

"Sure, sounds like fun." I grinned. "Let me just put away my things."

He nodded and waited as I put my books in my locker. I closed the door and said, "Ready?"

"Ready." he answered.

We walked down the hall and out to the street, where Benny was waiting for Ethan. All three of us walked together to Ethan's house.

The boys were having a conversation, which I didn't really pay attention to. Since I was observing the plants and sky.

Something was really wrong and I had an idea what was causing it. 'I wonder if everything will work out and return back to normal soon. After my problem is resolved.' I thought, fearing that things were changing quicker than I expected.

There you have it folks. I hope you liked it.

If you didn't, tell me what I should do in the next chapter. I'll try to improve on that, but I won't make any promises.

Until next week. Ta Ta for now. :)