WARNING: For those who haven't read 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' yet, then I suggest you read it first or finish the book first before proceeding to this chapter. If you haven't and have no interest in reading it, then go ahead with this chapter. And for those who have read it, fangirl with me! :D
CHAPTER 6:
"What are you doing here? Where's my brother?" I asked Tobias. "He went out to get food. Why, can't imagine losing you brother again?" That surprised me. "What? How did you know?" I asked him. "I have my ways of learning people's past lives." I just stared at him, trying to process what he just said, and my still-throbbing head, isn't helping. When I finally managed to get what he just said, "Well, now that you know, you can't use it against me, or you can't use it to tease me or whatever." I said. "Why? Am I hurting your feelings?" He said in a way that would annoy anyone, and lucky him, He annoyed me. So I chose to ignore him instead.
Just as Caleb came in, the doctor told me that I can go now. It's just that I can't train yet, but I can go to battle strategies class and other classes like that. Caleb escorts me out of the infirmary and he led me to the dorm without letting me out of his sight.
My brother and I are very close. We would fight almost every day about little things like what most siblings do, but ours is a bit more physical. And that is the reason why we have scars on our arms and knees. Mom used to isolate us both in one room and she won't let us out until we've made up. As we grew older, our quarrels lessened and our bond became stronger. I thought I lost him forever on the day my home was attacked, but during Prom, I was reunited with him. So far, it seems like he hasn't changed, but only time will tell if he changed or not. I just hope that he didn't as much as I would expect him to.
The moment I entered the dorm, Christina hugged me. She asked if I was okay, and I told her I was fine. I also told the others about my training. "Aww too bad. But instead of sitting on one corner, watching, why don't you teach Dustin how to properly throw knives?" Christina suggested, emphasizing on the word, properly and while looking at Dustin. "Sure. I guess that wouldn't be a problem." I said. "Think before you say it!" Will shouts from the kitchen.
Later that day, Christina and I went to the library to borrow some books. She knew that I was a book worm by the time she entered my room and she told me that she's one too. She picked up two books. One was 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, and the other was a really thick book called 'Remember Me' by Christopher Pike. "Tris, are these books nice?" She asked me. "Yeah. If you want to get shocked, then you'll love 'Remember Me'. But if want to dislike certain characters and learn to like them, then 'Wuthering Heights' is the book for you." I told her and she nods.
I got three books and her eyes widened when she saw them. "You know The Mortal Instruments?" She asked. "Yup! I haven't read it though." I told her. "Well, you should read it, ASAP! It's an awesome series!" Christina exclaims, which earned her a 'Shh' from a librarian. "I'll get started once we get back to the dorm." I said.
It's already one in the morning and I'm still reading 'City of Bones'. I started at around six at night and my only break was at dinner, then I got back to reading again. I'm already at the part of the book, where Jace and Clary have met in Valentine's lair. When Jace said that his father was still alive, I thought that Valentine kept Jace's father as a prisoner for seven years. But when Valentine appeared and called Jace 'Jonathan', I got shocked. I kept reading and when I finally knew what happened, I still couldn't get over the fact that Jace and Clary are siblings.
I finished the book at around 3am. I set my alarm to 6am and closed my eyes. Before I really slept, I kept thinking that It was impossible for Clary and Jace to be related since they kissed. When sleep finally got to me, I dreamt that I was a Shadowhunter and I was fighting demons with Tobias and after all the demons were killed, He kissed me. After that, we went to this fortuneteller and she told us that Tobias and I are siblings.
I jolted awake at the sound of my alarm clock. I sat up, rubbed my temples and was about to go back to sleep when I remembered I have Battle Strategies class today. I showered in the bathroom, put on some decent clothes for class, applied eyeliner and mascara, and pocketed my lip balm before going out of the room.
When I got out, Christina and Will were the only ones in the kitchen. "Good Morning Tris! How's the head?" Will greets. "It's not throbbing anymore." In told him. "That's good. You better eat up then." He hands me a plate of French toast and bacon. "Good Morning to you too Tris!" Christina said. "Good Morning Christina. Oh by the way, I already finished 'City of Bones' last night." I said. Her eyes widen in excitement. "So how was it? Do you like it?" She asked spontaneously.
"I loved it! I have a feeling that Jace and Clary aren't related though." I said.
"Just wait and see. You will be shocked." Christina grins at me.
"Fangirls." Will murmurs. "At least we're not brainiacs unlike you." Christina murmurs backs. "What was that?" Will said. "Oh nothing that concerns you." Christina replied. I couldn't help it but laugh. "Why are you laughing?" Christina asked. "You two are like an old couple." I said while chuckling. "EWWWW! Out of all the things you can think of!" Christina exclaims. I just laughed and glanced at Will, who is blushing. Wait a second, Will? Blushing? I have to find out later.
Christina eyes my clothes and frowned. "What?" I asked her. "You can't wear prints that don'tmatch." Christina said. "I think they match. Do they match, Will?" I turned to Will. "Hey, I'm a guy so for me, clothes look the same." He said. "Boys. They're not the most fashionable people. Anyway, come with me. Let us change your outfit." And with that, she drags me in to her room.
Christina opens her closet and pulls out shiny, leather-looking pants, a sequined silver top, and a pair of knee-high boots. She tells me to go in the bathroom and change. I get in the bathroom and took off the clothes I'm currently wearing and put on the ones Christina gave me. When I come out, the squeals ie en delight. "You can have those clothes. It's too small on me anyway." She said. "Thanks." I said. "No prob! Now, what to do with your face? Hmmm... Ohhhh! A smoky eye!" She exclaims.
"Isn't it too early for a smoky eye?"
"Oh yeah...you're right. How about eye liner on your water line?"
"I already have eye liner on."
"It's not fixed." Before I could say something, she drags me to her vanity table and removes the make up on my eyes. She told me to close my eyes and she applied liquid eye liner on my lash line. She tells me to open my eyes. She takes a small brush and dips it in black gel and tells me to look up. She brushed the eyeliner on my water line and I begin to feel ticklish and move. "Keep still!" She orders me. "It's ticklish!" I tell her. "Then bear with it! If yoi do this more often, you'll get used to it." She said before going back to my eyes. She completes my look with about three coats of mascara, blush and gave me a tube of red lip gloss. "Apply this after you brush your teeth later." Christina said. "Now, look at yourself."
I stand in front of the full sized mirror she had in her room and looked at my self. I look good. "Aren't you gonna do my hair since e you did all this?" I asked her. "Nope your hair is perfect." She said. Christina and I went out of her room and we see everyone plus Tobias. Great. "You really gave her a makeover?" Dustin asked. "Yup! Doesn't she look hot?" She said. "She does. Good Job!" Cal said. "She looks better than yesterday." Tobias said "Thank you, Caleb, Four. At least you two appreciate my work unlike those other knuckle heads over there." She points at Will and Dustin.
We were all chatting happily while eating when I noticed something weird. I've been catching Caleb and Tobias glaring at each other at times. I wonder why.