Addie woke up feeling like she was sick, but she knew she was just depressed. Carmella and Bayley had come home happy and in love.
"Hey babe, shouldn't you be getting ready for class?", her mom asked, walking into her room.
"I don't feel like going today", she replied.
Brie sat on her bed and brushed her fingers through her daughter's hair.
"What happened?", she asked.
"He came over last night and we talked. Then he kissed me.", Addie explained.
Brie smiled.
"Then he looked at me like he always does and I slipped. I told him I loved him", she added.
Brie's smile slipped.
"Oh", Brie said.
Addie nodded.
"And what did he say?", she asked.
"That it was okay. He kissed me before he left", Addie said.
Brie smiled.
"Because he feels it too.", Brie said.
Addie groaned and laid back. Brie giggled and removed the cover from Addie's face.
"Go to class", Brie said.
Addie stood and quickly got dressed, putting her hair in a bun and grabbing her boot.
She drove to school and made it inside the room and to her seat with a struggle since she had to make it look like her ankle was injured. He seemed distracted by something. He was so handsome, his hands big and strong.
She noticed him pause before he looked up and they made eye contact. She looked down and played with her book.
"So today we continue our talk about Witches", he said, standing.
He couldn't stop thinking about the message Randy had sent back.
I found something
If its what he thought, he was going to have to kill her and her family. Could he do it? He felt like something would stop him.
Carmella was on cloud nine. Dean was just as funny and smart as he was when they first met.
If he wanted to sleep with her last night, she would have. He was the only man to ever touch her that way.
She didn't think she would ever be able to give herself to another man.
"Earth to Mella", Seth said, waving his hand in her face.
She shook her head and blushed.
"Sorry, what's up?", she asked.
He smirked, like he knew who she was thinking of.
"Dean and I were talking, what if next time we do a double date? Maybe even triple if your cousin ever says yes to my brother", he said.
Carmella nodded.
"I think that would be fun. Bowling okay?", she said.
He nodded.
"And don't worry about my cousin, she will be there.", Mella said.
"Great, we will let you know a day", Seth said.
She nodded as he walked away.
Addie was afraid to look up and meet his eyes. He was going over part of their assignment that they had to email him.
Someone raised their hand.
"Yes?", Roman asked.
"So do you believe in witches?", Austin asked with a smirk.
Roman cleared his throat.
"I don't believe in magic", Roman replied.
"That's not what I asked", Austin said.
Addie looked up. Roman's eyes darted to her, like he knew she had finally looked up. He looked back at Austin.
"I want to say I don't, but, I do. Do I believe people like this should exist? No. It goes against everything", Roman said.
Addie's heart beat faster.
"I don't know, I think it would be pretty cool to meet one. I mean, for every bad there has to be a good. Right?", Austin said.
Roman raised a brow. Austin shrugged.
"Just my observation. Also, if you believe in witches, you have too believe in magic. They come hand in hand", Austin said.
Addie looked towards Austin. She smiled. He turned to face her and winked. They had known each other a long time.
Roman looked between them. He didn't like the way he was looking at Addie. He cleared his throat.
"Are you even in this class? I don't believe I recognize you", Roman said.
Austin smirk and turned to face him.
"I am not. Came looking for an old friend and I found her.", he replied, before standing.
He looked at Addie.
"Ad, I'll see you outside", Austin said, winking before leaving the room.
Everyone looked at her, and she slid down into her seat more. Roman's eyes never left her.
When he did look away, he chuckled.
"Now, where was I", he said, before looking at his watch.
Addie closed her book, knowing it was time to go.
"Looks like we've run out of time. I will see you all next week and lets hope everyone's reports are done", Roman said.
Everyone started filing out.
"Miss Bella, a word?", he asked.
Adelaide stopped and turned. He waited till everyone was out.
"Your, friend, was very rude", he said.
"I didn't know he was here, and all he did was ask a question", she replied.
He licked his lips.
"He doesn't even go here", he replied.
"And that's my fault how?", Addie asked.
"Just, make sure he doesn't crash my class again", he said.
Addie rolled her eyes and turned to leave. He quickly caught her arm.
"I didn't mean for it to come out so harshly", he said.
She knew he was jealous. He had always been a bit cautious around Austin. Always telling her how Austin wanted to take her from him.
"Its fine, but he is just my friend", she replied.
He nodded.
"How's your ankle?", he asked.
"Better. Doctor said I could go without the boot soon. Just need to be careful", she nodded.
"That's good", he replied.
He gently touched her cheek.
"You're beautiful you know", he said.
She blushed.
"Mr. Reigns…", he cut her off.
Kissing her and pulling her closer to him. She couldn't fight it. Wrapping her arms around his neck.
He couldn't help it either. Being near her, touching her, and now kissing her. It all felt right, perfect. Like nothing will ever make him feel this good again.
Addie pulled away.
"Shit", she mumbled.
"Its okay, no one has to know. Addie, I…", she quickly left the room.
He sighed and sat back on his desk.
Austin ran after Addie.
"Ad, what's wrong? What happened?", he asked, once they reached her car.
She took a deep breath before shaking her head.
"Nothing. Its just hard to be around him", she replied.
He nodded.
"Still the same old jealous Rome", he chuckled.
"So anyway, what brings you by?", she asked.
"Just wanted to say hi to an old friend. Also, Liv let me know you were here", he said.
"I know you, Austin. Why did you come looking for me?", she said.
"Haven't you all heard? There have been a lot of killings lately. Witch killings", he said, whispering the last part.
"Hunters?", she asked.
"I think so. Liv went into hiding, so did Sonya and Mandy", he said.
"Why has no one called a meeting?", she asked.
"I don't know, but if I had to guess, they're scared. We all are, Ad.", he said.
She sighed.
"Come on over, I know my family would be happy to see you. We can talk better there", she said.
He nodded. They hugged, and Addie saw Roman watching them over Austin's shoulder. He wasn't happy.
"Shit", she mumbled.
"He watching? Why does he always catch us. Its like the universe wants him to kick my ass", he said.
Addie laughed before pulling away.
"You remember where it is?", she asked.
He nodded.
Once at her house, Austin parked behind her. They walked in, her aunt Nikki hugging him as soon as she saw him.
"Did you call Carmella and Bay?", Nikki asked.
"No. I don't want to worry them till after we talk to Trish and Lita", Addie replied.
"Good. They are over the moon right now and I don't want to ruin it for them", Nikki said.
Brie came downstairs and hugged Austin too.
"I just finished speaking to Trish, she's holding a meeting tomorrow night. Covens are meeting", Brie said.
"Looks like we have to tell Mella and Bay", Addie sighed.
Roman opened his laptop and then sent a video chat request to Randy.
"Hey brother, I see you got my text.", Randy chuckled.
"You said you found something", Roman said.
Randy nodded and shuffled some papers.
"I emailed you a copy of everything I found. The initials you found stand for Adelaide Marie Bella Bryan. Any other information was, well the perfect word to use is erased. No birthday, no year.", Randy said.
"So its just her name?", Roman asked.
"Pretty much, oh and where she was buried. No death date. I'm telling you, its like everything else was erased", Randy said.
"Parents?", he asked.
"Just a father, Daniel Bryan, and how he died. It was two or three years before the witch trials. Fire. He's actually buried in Salem with his kid and wife", Randy said.
"Any info on the wife?", Roman asked.
"None, just that she's buried beside him", Randy replied.
"Alright, send me what you got. I'm gonna try finding his plot and maybe dad can help me get a warrant to dig them up and open the caskets", Roman said.
Randy nodded. Roman decided to google Adelaide's name without the Bryan attached to it.
Finding photos of her at her mom's fashion shows.
"If I lived as long as you, what would I do with my name?", he asked out loud.
Grabbing a piece of paper, he used each of her names. Adelaide Bella. Marie Bryan. Marie Bella. Adelaide Bryan. Bella Bryan.
They were all her. Photos from different years popping up. He sat back. Now what did he do?