CHAPTER TWO
Everyone stood there shocked, but the specialists were the first to react.
They swarmed Riven in an instant, cheering. All except for Nex and Link who hung back since they didn't know Riven that well or at all
"Riven where've you been?!" Brandon asked.
Riven shrugged,"Traveling."
Timmy exclaimed,"It's good to have you back."
Helia looked at him,"You are staying right?"
The newly returned specialist glanced at Bloom, and then back to Helia,"Maybe."
Brandon clapped him on the back,"Well we should celebrate that you're here now, maybe we can go grab Sky."
The mention of Sky's name seemed to have shaken Stella out of her stupor.
"Sky! He didn't show up did he Bloom." The blonde turned to her friend expectantly.
Bloom stared at the ground and shook her head,"No."
Tecna butted in,"Why were you with Riven anyway?"
"Yeah. While it great to see you Riven. why were you with Bloom?" Musa asked.
Riven answered for her. "Bloom was waiting for Sky, and I was in town. I saw her, and we grabbed dinner and talked since Sky stood her up again."
He kept it his story short. Though no matter how short and quick it was, Stella fumed,"Why! Prince or not! Sky's gonna get it!" Brandon calmed down his girlfriend.
Tecna put her hand on her hip,"He stood you up again." Musa pulled out her phone. "You should call him."
Bloom tried to stop her,"No! Don't, I'll talk to him tomorrow. We have a celebration on Domino anyway. Daphne's birthday remember? I can talk to him there. All the royals are invited."
Musa sighed," Fine."game
The fairy of the Dragon Flame relaxed and turned to Riven with a smile, "Thanks for tonight, I had fun."
Riven smiled at her, "It's no problem."
Musa brought Link forward. "Riven this is my boyfriend Link. He's new to Red Fountain." The magenta haired specialist shook his hand.
Even though they parted on mutual terms, Musa looked for a sign of anger or something, but she found nothing.
There was a noise, and the heroes and Winx turned to find Griselda. "What are you doing here. Off to bed girls and go back to Red Fountain. I'll be informing Cordatorta and Saladin that you were out here."
Everyone groaned, and mumbled,"Yes Madame Griselda."
The Winx and Heroes stared as the two said their goodbyes.
Bloom turned to Riven,"Thank you for this afternoon." He smiled at her,"It's no problem." She held the helmet out to him, but he shook his head,"Keep it."
The fairy smiled back,"Alright, oh! Go with Brandon and the guys to Domino tomorrow."
He looked unsure,"I'm not sure if I'm welcomed." Bloom scoffed,"I invited you. You're coming." The hero in question smirked,"I guess I'll see you there. Night Bloom."
"Night Riven."
~ At Red Fountain ~
Riven sat in Brandon's room on Sky's bed since he was on Eraklyon. Brandon threw a ball in the air,"So what's with Bloom. Stella says that she's been upset, since Sky's been gone. But tonight, Bloom seemed happy."
The brunette caught the ball, and sat on his bed. "We're just friends, if that's what you're asking. Not that it's any of your business." Riven growled.
Brandon nodded,"Just checking." Riven scoffed.
Timmy knocked then opened the door,"Hey Riven? Headmaster Saladin wants to see you."
"Fine."
Saladin sat in his desk, and Riven stood in front of him. "Riven, I'm glad you're back and safe. If you're going to stay in Magix, I'd like to offer you the position of teaching. Help Cordatorta out like the rest of your friends are. You get a food and housing too."
The hero hesitated,"I..."
The headmaster held out a hand," I understand that you might have to think about it so you can tell me by Tuesday. Two days from now."
Riven nodded,"Thank Headmaster."
The magenta boy walked back to Brandon's dorm, to find him talking with Sky and he rest of the guys
The blonde was surprised,"Riven! When did you get back! And where have you been."
Riven tensed at the sight of Sky,"Talking with Saladin, offered me a job." The crowned prince smiled,"Guess we'll be seeing a lot more of each other." The magenta hero shrugged,"If I stay."
Brandon looked at him,"If you'll stay?"
"C'mon man take the job." Helia encouraged.
Riven shrugged them off.
The specialists rolled their eyes and Sky asked the guys,"Do you think Bloom's okay. I got caught up in... stuff and I couldn't get out of it."
The fiery hero couldn't help, but scoff,"So that's what you've been telling her for the last nine dates."
They looked at Riven shocked that he'd say that. To be honest, Riven himself was surprised.
Sky gave him a look,"It's true, I had things to do and places to be, I couldn't go to the date."
Riven shoved his hands in his pocket,"Then stop promising to come."
The blonde prince clenched his fist,"You know what! You weren't here for months, you have no right to be poking in other people's business!"
"Your girlfriend went to me! She was crying and confided in me!" Riven shoved him away.
Sky growled, and tried to shove him back, but Brandon held him in place. "Calm down guys."
Timmy agreed,"Yeah. Maybe Riven should stay with Helia and I."
The man in question sneered,"Whatever."
He walked out the door stiff.