This is it Willa. Just breath. I thought to myself. I decide that I will throw my feeling aside and listen to what they have to say. I knocked on Adams front door and waited. The door open to reveal Adam with a small smile.
"You can come in." he said. "Everyone is in the living room."
As he lead me to the living room I could feel my heart start to race. Have you ever felt that sick nervous feeling in the pit of your stomach. That's how I feel right now. When we got to the living room I continued to stand by Adam. I looked around the room. Everyone had the expression of joy, annoyance, and surprise.
"Well look who decided to show up." Faye said from the couch she was sitting at. Everyone just ignored her or rolled there eyes.
"I'm glad that you're here Willa." Diana said. I just nodded my head.
"Are you willing to join this circle?" She asks. I look around the room then to Adam who gives me an encouraging nod and smile. I looked at Diana and said yes. She nods and tells Cassie to go get the salt and for us head to the beach. When we got to the beach Nick and Adam started to gather sticks to make a bonfire. I decided to pick up the courage to talk to Keila. I walk next to her and she doesn't look at me just at the ocean before us.
"I'm sorry." I said while looking at the ocean as well. She just sighs and gives me hug.
"I know and I'm only forgiving you this easily because of what you are going through right now." I lightly laugh and hugged her even tighter then let go. I look over my shoulder to see Diana holding a book and Cassie holding salt.
"What are they going to do with salt?" I ask Keila
"Salt is for purifying.'
"Oh." as we walked back to the group. The sun was going down the only light was coming from the bonfire.
"Ok everyone gather around and get inside the circle." Diana said. I was between Keila and Adam. Next to him was Nick, Melissa, Faye, Diana, and Cassie. We stood there when Diana opened her book to a page a began to read out loud.
"Fire, Earth, Metal, Air, Water and Blood
By these elements we bind the circle
And follow in the footsteps of our ancestors
Who pledged themselves to fight against the forces of darkness.
When evil assails us,
When fear weakens us,
In the circle we will find out power.
We come to this place alone,
But to leave bound as one.
With this oath our journey begins together.
Do you accept the circle?" and then looked at all of us.
In strong voices we said "I accept." and with that the flames shot up and the crackle got louder. I started to get the feeling that something was going to happen, something big. I look around at everyone's face. Each expression seemed to consist of excitement and happiness. I look over Keila to see Cassie. She just walked up to me and hugged. With that me and her made up.
"I'm glad you came." She said
"Me to."
"Crazy huh. Who would have ever thought that we are witches." she said while letting go of me.
"I know mind blowing." She just laughed
"Come on it getting later. We should head home." I just nodded and hugged Keila, Nick who picked me up and twirled me around, and Adam. And an awkward wave to Diana.
The walk home was quite but comforting. When I got to my room I sat on my bed and pulled my iPod out and turned it on. Then I grabbed my little book and started write while listening to To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra.
Mom,
We did it. We are a circle. I made up with my friends and Cassie. It's weird mom, I have this feeling but can't decide wither or not if its good or bad. Maybe I'm just worrying about this feeling to much. Maybe it's just nothing you know. I think that I'm just going to go to bed. I love and miss you.
Love Willa
I put my book away and kick my shoes off and cuddle into my pillow. I close my eyes and fall asleep to the piano and lyrics playing in the song.
By the cracks of the skin I climbed to the top
I climbed the tree to see the world
When the gusts came around to blow me down
I held on as tightly as you held onto me
I held on as tightly as you held onto me...