Days have gone by since Stormy sent Flora away. She had thought she'd feel better when the faerie wasn't around but she felt worse. She didn't tell her sisters the real reason Flora stayed away and as far as she knew Bloom didn't know either. Stormy now spent her days laying on her bed or, when she was home alone, in front of the TV.
Meanwhile Flora and the others had met Helia, Saladin's nephew and new student at Red Fountain. With is love for art and his serene personality, the girls found him the perfect match for Flora. Only flora disagreed, there was only one perfect match for her and she wasn't about to give up… She was gonna fight for Stormy… only not just yet, in a few days maybe…
It was late but Stormy felt the need for a walk. She had locked her self up in the house for a few days now and thought some fresh air might help a bit. She didn't mind that it was dark outside that way there wouldn't be many people outside, and she just didn't feel comfortable to be in a crowd at the moment. Maybe that was what the doc meant with 'problems to adjust'.
She was looking at her feet the entire time but looked up briefly when she heard voices coming towards her. Oh no, just what she needed: Flora. And who was HE. Stormy thought that if she cast her look down again and continued like this, they might not notice her but she was in no such luck.
"Stormy, hi" Flora tried to get a conversation started.
"Hi" Stormy replied silently.
"Oh… uhm… this is Helia, he's at Red Fountain and…"
"Congratulations" Stormy said without looking up and continued on her way.
Flora looked after her and her expression saddened. Helia looked from Stormy to Flora and started to understand. The guys had pushed him into asking Flora out. He really liked her and when he finally had the courage, he did ask her out. She agreed to join him but assured him first that she only wanted to be friends because there was someone else in her hart.
"What are you waiting for, go after her"
Flora looked up at him, surprised. "I don't think this is a good time" She stuttered.
"You won't have a better time than this"
Flora nodded and started to move in the direction where Stormy went. When came around the corner Stormy was nowhere in sight. Man, has she started running or what? Flora wondered. The only thing she could think about was heading towards the Trix' home.
Great, she has a boyfriend. Stormy thought while she turned the last corner. She only stopped to catch her breath when she was at the lamppost outside their house. So what, she has a boyfriend, why should I care. I don't feel anything for her…It'sjust the aftermath of the masses of pills I had in the nuthouse that makes me think that… She went to her room without saying anything… It wasn't like Darcy would notice her anyway, she was busy making out with Riven.
Flora took her time to walk to the Trix house, this way she had some time to think about what to say… but when she arrived she hadn't come up with anything. She sighed to gain some extra courage and knocked the door. The door opened and before her stood a very annoyed Darcy.
"Oh… um… am I interrupting something?" Flora asked innocently.
"Yeah, what do you want?"
"Stormy," She said, but quickly corrected herself "I mean is she home?"
"Try her room" Darcy stood aside to let the faerie in. She quickly returned to the couch where Riven was waiting for her. Together they decided to take the party upstairs.
Flora knocked Stormy's door but didn't get an answer, so she slowly walked in. It was pitch-black in there but Flora could vaguely see Stormy's form sitting at the foot of her bed. Flora took a step closer. "Stormy?" she called out softly. She could see Stormy raised her head upon hearing her name. "Are you all right?" The shadowy figure hung its head. "No" she answered honestly. Flora took a seat next to her.
"Shouldn't you be with your boyfriend?" Stormy asked Flora.
"He's… He's not my boyfriend" Flora could barely see Stormy's features but she saw the sadness, could it really be? She wondered. "Stormy…" Flora started, this is it, she had to come clean now… for both their sakes. She took a minute about how to continue but the best she could come up with was, "I love you"
Stormy looked up but didn't face the faerie "Why?"
"W…Why?" Flora blinked "Ok, I'm gonna blame the meds on that one…" She looked at the witch who was still staring in front of her. "Come here" Flora wrapped her arms around Stormy and laid her chin on the witches shoulder. Stormy leaned into the embrace. They sat like this for a few minutes until Flora moved away a few inches. She brushed Stormy's hair from her face and softly brought their lips together. They lingered for a few seconds until Stormy pulled away. "What is it?" Flora asked.
"Don't you think… this is wrong?"
"No I don't" the faerie gently caressed the witches cheek. "Tell me, how could love be wrong"
Stormy shrugged "I feel… like such a hypocrite… what happened back then…"
"I'm sure they won't mind" Flora brushed some tears from Stormy's eyes that had started to flow. Her heart fell when she saw the witch struggle with so many mixed emotions. "I love you," she whispered again.
Stormy flung her arms around the faerie and nuzzled herface in Flora's neck. Flora smiled at this gesture and held her close, rocking her like a scared child… Only when she detected no more movement Flora called out again "Stormy? Are you awake?" She got no response. Her heart ached a bit when she had to wake her but if they stayed like this until dawn, they'd probably wouldn't be able to get up at all. She gently let go off the witch, the movement waking Stormy, and got up.
"We should get to bed" Flora said, Stormy nodded. "You have something I can wear?" She got an old T-shirt and both changed for bed.
They laid next to each other in silence for a while until Flora spoke again, "You feeling better"
"Yeah" Stormy answered softly "sorry about my behavior"
"It's ok" Flora whispered and she let her fingers slide through Stormy's curls. Stormy moved closer to kiss Flora goodnight, their lips circling each other and then moved closer to cuddle… they fell asleep huddled together.
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