MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU GUYS... I know It's not exactly Christmas, but I just wanted to greet early because I might not be able to post a chapter on Christmas or in other words, this will be the last chapter I will be posting before Christmas and possibly 2018.
The last chapter had a lot of various reviews some answering to my questions and some asking questions.
Some asked why flora was barely in the last chapter, the reason is... as stated in the first part of that chapter was that She went home and regained her hours of sleep lost. The second part of the previous chapter was the Debate and confrontation of the two groups. I just wanted Flora to stay silent for that part just because it plays a lot with her personality and it help with the storyline.
I'm sorry if you guys didn't enjoy the last chapter as much. I hope this chapter can make up for it. This contains FxH and a little Layla and Nabu. this chapter also contains a little Nicole and Nicholas Woods in their very fancy mansion. that scene is very important so please don't hate me for it. It will show the Woods siblings relationship towards one another.
This chapter contains coarse language.
The preview to the sequel is very short and very straightforward so it may give you a little idea on how I could end this story...
The sequel will be at the end. HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE THIS CHAPTER. I HAD A LOT OF FUN WRITING THIS.
It was Saturday. The last Saturday where the group could promote Brandon for Student body President. They planned to close off with a bang; A concert at the fruitti music bar to spread votes. The final wave Nicolas' party should withstand. The last wave they could manage to produce to change more minds into voting for the Lynphea.
Less than half of the group was up early to go and have breakfast then to set up the equipment as early as the bar opened. They were seated by the beach, hearing the morning seagulls.
Sitting there was a couple and a pair of siblings. Brandon was reading a broadsheet with a front cover showing rioting citizens in front of a very prestigious looking building. To his left were two best friends talking softly about some teen gossip only they could understand. Then there was Nabu, holding his final piece of the bar's signature bacon.
The sun had just hovered a little over the water which made the group feel a lot better for rising earlier than their other friends. The breeze lightly hit Flora's shoulder then made her a lot more comfortable of being in this kind of weather. The serenity of the place then decreased as Nabu spoke loudly.
"I'm full." Nabu said as he leaned back on his chair. He had finished his breakfast, which was now tiny food scraps. Tiny bits of Bacon left on his plate with an empty glass beside the white and blue plate.
"I'm sleepy." Layla said as She ran her hand through her curly hair.
"You? Sleepy? You slept from the whole trip home then continued all night. You didn't even answer my calls." Nabu objected.
"I don't care. I'm sleepy. I stayed late just to get those filed." Layla replied yawning then pointed to a huge stack of small mini flyers before the stage.
"Good thing Flora had enough sleep so she could catch me when I fall from sleepiness." Layla addressed her possible best friend who sat beside her.
The cool morning breeze hit all of them. The waves calmly crashing onto shore. The silent fruitti music bar that amplified every word the people who would enter say.
"I'm going to the park." Flora said standing up after observing the silence.
"Wait. I thought you'll be helping?" Brandon twisted his upper body to come and persuade his sister.
"I'll try to come back early. If not, I'll help clean up later. I'll just have to do something." She said without hesitation and left Her bother, The trainer and The Father.
Brandon knew She had nothing better to do. One for her sudden spacing out and for giving no exact specifications on what She had to do. She would normally inform her brother hours before about her possible near future whereabouts. She had nothing really important to do, She needed space. So much more space. A place to think about the world She moves in.
"What was that?" Layla asked as they watched her head to the open entrance and exit.
"You need to teach her a few lessons on leaving properly. Last time I checked She's left us 3 times at a table this week leaving all of us clueless of why she left in the first place." Nabu had a lot to say but was received well by both Lynphea and Tides.
"Are you sure She's alright?" Layla asked the male brunette who looked calm about the situation.
"I don't know."
"Are you sure the Woods aren't behind this?" Nabu asked.
"I hope not. I'm going to go get h-" The brother stood up but was stopped by Layla.
"Let her be. She know what She's doing."
They knew it was time for him let go of his overprotective status on his 2 year younger sister. He needed to grant her independence which she clearly has and has been needing since her arrival.
The minutes passed in the Woods residence which was 3 stories high. The sun peeked behind their pool and garden and made the most beautiful spot to view a sunrise in the whole area. The bright orange yellow light slipped from the tall palm trees giving the older sibling some nice light to read newspaper.
"I hate to break it to you Cole, but it's a go." Nicole told her brother who was holding a glass of juice while on a lounge chair by the pool.
"God. I hate those people. Fuck their ideas and projects!" He cursed, letting go of the article he was holding. A similar article his opponent was reading in the fruitti music bar. His voice echoing through the halls and walls inside.
"Speaking of them, Why don't we come? Maybe sabotage them?" Nicole tried persuading her brother in a seductive way which her brother was used to seeing.
"Yeah Bitch like I'm not thinking that. Except, I have a better idea." Nicholas shared his plan.
"It's settled. I'll call dad." Nicole grabbed her phone dialling a contact She would always come to in problems like these.
She was walking down the surprisingly quiet street and intersection. The path She would see all year. The path that would lead to the park that was the center of it all. She walked through the welcoming arc covered in crawling vines and flowers.
She walked to their spot, a hidden garden at the back of the garden. The garden which was filled with luscious flowers and healthy plants along with beautiful creatures like her favorite butterflies and fireflies she would miss playing with when She was young in her hometown. So far the best Flora she's seen in the city.
She walked below a few more arcs and went through a wall of vines revealing a man. A man painting in their spot, a spot only they knew.
She observed the man, the man with Midnight blue hair and eyes. The man She would love and leave her.
The man was holding a brush with yellow paint at the tip. She watched him stroke the canvas on the light wood easel. She stood behind the wall a wall barely solid made of vines, still covered in flowers and a few butterflies. He was painting the scenery around both of them.
He sensed someone. Someone looking at him peacefully as he stroke yellow on the lower right of the canvas. He continued, still being bothered of the figure watching him. Hoping this figure wasn't someone of his knowledge and importance to his status otherwise his secret talent and passion would be exposed. He decided ignoring the rich green eyes observing him. Yearning for more peace and meditation through his hidden work.
Minutes passed and the figure decided to peek a little of it's appearance. It moved to it's left earning sunlight and helped him identify his stalker's clothing. It sponsored loose light washed denim shorts and a green sweater which blended perfectly into the vines' color.
She watched Helia paint for over 15 minutes, She observed the male creating art that was definitely pleasing to the eyes. She got a glimpse of the artwork, a masterpiece she thought would look better at her favorite London Gallery.
She walked silently, escaping the secret garden. Slowly avoiding the twigs and dried leaves on the ground to prevent producing any sort of sound. Shortly after, the 18 year old senior followed out. Aware of his stalker's departure. Carrying his portable easel and the canvas that was painted with all sorts of colors.
They both arrived at the fruitti music bar a few minutes earlier than each other.
Helia never knew his morning stalker's identity until he approached Flora who was wearing the same as the figure watching him earlier in the park.
They were seen talking then assigned to start hanging ornaments to increase the attention. They started hanging decorations from post to post. They were both standing on two ladders, opposite from each other.
"How's your day so far? I heard you and B had breakfast with Lay and Nabu." Helia said as he tied the string to the thick orange circular post.
"It was great. The food here is amazing." Flora recalled their signature smoked applewood bacon which Nabu dominated.
"Nabu told me you left after breakfast." He said making Her head shoot up at him. He tried getting playing with Her and see what she would do once he ask her of the truth.
"I was supposed to go to the park, I ended up at the library studying for that History report."
"Really. So... about what happened last Thursday." Helia smirked then worked through his thoughts as they both descended the ladder.
"I'm Sorry." They said in unison.
"What? Why?" They said again.
"You go first." Helia motioned.
"I started trouble which you got into." The brunette stood there with a sorry face.
"It's okay. Trust me. No one gets to my friends without passing me. You needed help, and I came." His voice sent a subtle shiver to Flora who remained silent.
"I'm sorry. I got too much into hulk-mode. I'm sorry about Nicole." Helia apologized.
"It's not your fault. Now the school thinks I'm some kind of rebellious tree hugger whose tearing down the Social Hierarchy." The girl walked to a table and sat down.
"First of all, You are not tearing down the Social Hierarchy in Red Fountain. No one has and ever will. Trust me I've tried. It's just a matter of adjusting. You never know, your addition could lead to a few arguments in the Hierarchy, not that I care, but if it concerns you then... I'm willing to help."
"What do you mean you've tried?"
"I tried to suppress it. Like abolish it."
"How? Why? When?" The seventeen year old looked forward for a story. Then the male sat down across.
"Well, Basically hanging out with these people. I tried escaping it and possibly removing it. As 'King' I'm supposed to be with guys like Nic and Tony."
"Oh" She expected a more complex explanation.
"And Secondly, You are not a tree hugger."
"Oh how do you know? O Great one."
"I prefer to be called King." He played along and then straightened his back to look superior.
Flora let out a laugh, making her soft pink lips spread to her rosy cheeks.
"For all I know, Someone who loves nature doesn't deserve to be called a tree hugger. They can be called something like... aspiring Botanists."
"Well, King. Someone who loves nature doesn't deserve to be called an aspiring Botanist. What If I just really enjoy the beauty of Nature and how I makes me feel? Not like I don't want to study about Nature." Flora said with a small smile like smirk.
"Okay Flo. We better get these up, or else we'll be called for having too lazy asses." The both sat up walking to a box labelled 'streamers'.
"Wow. That's the first time I heard you curse- I mean say something inappropriate." She corrected herself.
"I do too surprise myself."
"Sarcasm fits you. Only sometimes when you don't get on my nerves." She complemented on the Navy haired male.
"I'm flattered."
"There we go again with the cockiness-"
"Get to work Love Birds!" Layla shouted from the other side of the bar which was still empty. She was standing beside Musa and Stella who were giggling and whispering.
Everyone was there, already setting up while they were talking about how sarcastic Helia is. Sky and Bloom were by the stage talking to Andy while fixing the sound system. Riven, Timmy and Techna went with Roxy to get extra supplies. Krystal, Karel and Brandon were decorating outside while Layla, Stella and Musa were seen decorating he tables with red cloth.
Flora blushed, enough for Helia to see. They stood there, silently unwrapping their second pack of streamers.
"I'll go and start there." Helia pointed to a post by the corner which left Flora to say that She would start at the other corner across from him.
They finally separated and immediately, Flora got surrounded by girls asking her to explain herself.
"You need to. We'll all die if you don't." The supposed red headed optimistic girl from the group said.
"Spill. Now." The Blonde said from her left.
"I knew it!" Krystal shouted.
"He likes you. I can tell." Musa said wisely with a smirk and a hand on her hip. Possibly the most wise and sure reply she ever stated.
Prologue of Sequel (Possibly going to be named Dawn)
There he sat with 2 small children playing around him. One being taller and the other being the most playful. Both with the same hair color as him, one boy and an older girl. His hair sat shorter than what he had sponsored during high school which was 6 years ago. The year he had wished never ended despite the hardships.
He wore a blue sweater over his light orange poet shirt and a pair navy blue cargo shorts while fidgeting with their toys.
He sat with crossed legs as the two siblings pulled him apart. As they did, there stood long silhouettes by the doorway, 2 silhouettes.
Once light increased, the one woman appeared to be the children's mother, Musa. Making the midnight blue haired children race to their her.
"Muse, these toys are a little to sharp for 3 and 4 year olds. Maybe you should at least keep a few of them. Especially this." Helia held up a small red and blue colored toy and faced his cousin.
The other silhouette, was breathtaking. Even at first glance should she kill you unintentionally. The second silhouette was the woman he loved, whom he let go of and whom he never spoke to all these years. The woman he fought for but surrendered in the end. The woman he only had eyes for, not like devilish eyes from their former nemesis and one of his past lovers back in senior year.
"That's what I told Riven. Apparently he wanted his children around a colorful cactus." She joked as the woman beside her chuckled lightly which made Helia's heart flutter at the sound of her voice.
Now they were here. 6 years later, In the Apollo residence in Oregon for Stella and Brandon's wedding. There he was still stunned with what he had seen. Flora, all grown up.
"Anyways... Sam, Jack this is your auntie Flora. She's from London." Musa squatted down to their level which Flora did as well.
"I've heard a lot about you guys." The 23 year old said with a peaceful smile, disregarding her ex's presence. She held up a hand which the two siblings took as a high five.
"Muse! Lay and Bu are here." Riven called from downstairs referring to their friends who became an engineer and a fitness trainer and dance instructor.
"I guess I have to entertain more mammals downstairs. I'll be back." Musa said to her children and best friends in the playroom.
"I want to come to! Auntie Layla promised me my birthday gift the next time we meet." Samantha, the eldest stood in front of her mother with a hopeful face.
"I want to come!" Jack said as well.
"I'm Sorry kids. I can't let you. Someone has to entertain our guests." Musa referred to the two exes who haven't seen each other in 6 years.
"Pleaseee. Toby will keep them company." Jack said in a wobbly manner and pointed to his toy turtle.
"We can come down as well." Flora suggested which Sam disagreed to.
"But Mom said you and Uncle Helia would help cure my Flower, Daisy." The little girl wearing a red shirt pointed to a flower in a broken pot with a face in its middle.
Musa sighed remembering her words to her eldest one. "Okay then, I guess... I can leave both of you here?" Musa asked apologetically hopeful that they'll agree because of how much she spoils her kids.
"We'll be fine." Flora smiled and took a small step toward Helia who was now standing up.
"Okay. I'll tell Lay and Nabu to come up as soon as they can so you guys could catch up." Musa said before letting her children out and closing the door.
It was silent. Very silent. They stood there looking at the plastic flower with a broken plastic pot.
"So... Doctor huh?" She broke the silence and increased the tension around them.
"Researcher and aspiring Neurologist." He informed.
"Wow. That's a lot. PrInceton's done you well." She sat on a small chair by the side.
"What about you? England Academy of Science and Engineering." He asked before bitting his tongue regretting asking about a sensitive topic.
"Researcher and Botanist."
End of Prologue.
What do you guys think?
Do you guys like it?
I hope you do.
What do you guys think happened between them? Feel free to review but I wont say anything regarding the Trueness or Falseness of the idea.
Do you guys like those conversations between Flora and Helia?
and that scene in the Woods' residence?
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS