Since Rose was in the middle of a writing spree, she brought her writing journal and the fairy tale book to school with her. Normally if Rose had a story in mind, she would just jolt down her thoughts in whatever was in front of her, be it math notebook or English textbook. This time, Rose decided that the notes in her journal were too important. She wanted this story to be the best one yet, and was determined to get the most out of this inspiration jump.
"Rose!"
A strong pair of arms wrapped around Rose, and she immediately gave a hug back.
"You didn't forget my promise," John said after a loud laugh. "So, you still feeling bummed out buddy?"
"Look at her, John. She's positively radiating with happiness right now," Kanaya called from behind the duo.
Rose attempted to turn to the other girl, but John was still sticking to Rose like glue. When she turned around, John spun with her. For a guy who has never voluntarily went outdoors, he was very strong. It's nearly impossible to escape John's hug of death. With escape out of the question, Rose allowed John to rest his chin on her head. Darn tall people. She looked as Kanaya rolls her eyes to indicate her false annoyance.
"I see that you were being literal last evening," Kanaya said to John.
"What? I meant every word I said last night! I'm even going to ask Jade if she's wants to learn Maryamian," John teased.
"Oh yes. That reminds me... Rose, I'm very sure that the Harley girl would be overjoyed to meet you during our lunch break."
"What makes you say that?" Rose asked curiously.
Kanaya pulls a torn up piece of paper from her purse and handed it to Rose. "I honestly hate being nosy, but as I passed by Jade's locker this fell out. I think it the two of you share similar interests."
"What's in it?" John asked a second earlier than Rose. "Well Rose. Are you going to open it?" He looked at the paper in Rose's hands. "If you're not going to open it then this paper is mine now," John said pointing at the piece.
Rose rolled her eyes. Kanaya shrugged, looked over at John, walked up to him, and gently yanked him away from Rose.
"You can definitely read the paper on your own once Rose is done. Don't be so impatient," she scolded.
"Thanks, Kanaya." She unfolded the paper and smoothed the creases. "I'm not sure why you gave this to me instead of returning it…"
"I'm not sure why I was compelled to do so. But taking the paper to you felt… Right, I presume." The taller girl darted her eyes around the halls. She seemed to be trying to find an answer to her behavior, but eventually she gives up. "I'm not exactly sure why I feel this way, but for some reason you and Jade seem destined? Is that the word? Fated? I apologize. I'm making a right fool of myself. Niether am I making a lot of sense." For the first time, Kanaya appeared to be at a loss for words to say.
John stared quietly at the two girls until he suddenly bursted out, "It's Maryamian translation time."
"Rose, for some reason Kanaya wants you to get to know Jade. Honestly, so do I. We can't explain it, because there's nothing that's forcing us to think this way. We just do," John said shrugging.
"This is awfully cryptic of you two," Rose commented. "This isn't some elaborate prank of Dave's or something?"
"Not at all," Kanaya responded. "And thank you, John. I didn't realize that you too felt that there's something strange afloat."
"I bet the two of you are just worried about me," Rose theorized.
"Well, duh. Of course," John replied.
Nodding, Rose finally takes a peek at the paper in front of her.
"This language… It's quite familiar. It's obviously spells of some kind, but for what purpose?"
Her companions only shrug and wish her a good day. Class was starting very soon.
