Chapter 25 Misunderstandings (1/2)

I can see it a little clearer now. Golden brown hair, peach coloured skin, so soft and desirable, just slightly plump lips that make you crave a kiss. Strong jaw and nose, almond shaped eyes, long eyelashes and beautiful amber coloured eyes.”Don't leave me!Just look at me and stay awake!” I shuddered from delight, his tears look like falling stars... just too beautiful.

I feel so cold, I want to say something to him. I want him to know I feel something for him... what do I feel... numbness, pain, relief and ... something like desire? Is there another word for it? I don't care, I have never seen him so close, so clear, I could watch him for all of my life. I want to brush back his medium length fringe and catch his tears as they shed from his eyes but I can feel myself losing strength.

”I'm sorry! This is all my fault! If I just listened to my heart and not to ****** none of this would have happened...” I just look at him and I can see flames starting to burn brighter in the background. He chokes of his words and smoke. His mouth twists as more tears spill out ”****** I.... I.... I lo....” No! Don't bring me back yet! I need to hear these words! I need to know his name, I need to be with him! He-he is my....

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Ariana shot open her eyes. She was now in a brightly lit room. She blinked a few more times and realized that the ceiling looked familiar. She struggled to sit up but found that something heavy was pinning her down. She turned her head to her left and saw that Rin had placed her arm across her body, keeping Ariana in place. She saw the tops of Cayden and Roy heads asthey slept on the floor, using eachother as a pillow and Lady Zula was sleeping in a chair, closest to the door. She quickly realized she was in her room. ”You should feel really lucky that you are cherished.” A sweet bell like voice said.

Ariana tried to move Rin's arm off of her but found her too strong even in her sleep. So she squirmed herself into a sitting position and looked at the doorway. ”Oh it's you!” Ariana exclaimed as she looked over the young girl with the slightly pointed ears. ”The name is Caralee. I spent the last 32 hours providing you mana and healed your body, how will you compensate me?” She said in a dignified voices as she tossed back a lock of her hair with a snap of her wrist.

”Really Caralee, was it just you that transferred mana to the little girl? If I recall correctly Deagan and I also contributed... but then again what do I know? I'm just an airhead.” A women dressed in a white, green and gold trimmed crop top, slacks and overcoat said as she entered the room. She had the same eye colour as Caralee but her hair was long, wavy and light green. She had puppy dog shaped eyes, small peach coloured lips and a very curvy body. ”Nafeza honestly! No one is calling you an airhead, so-so you shouldn't call yourself that!” Caralee said as she crossed her arms over her chest and puffed out her cheeks.

Nafeza brought up her index finger and placed it on her plump, bottom lip. Her eyes became round, wide and watery as she stared at Caralee. ”But you always say I'm such an airhead though.” Caralee dropped her hands and opened her mouth when suddenly a loud growling sound could be heard. Everyone looked around and Nafeza moved her hands to her abdomen. ”I'm hungry.” She said with a sad puppy dog face. Ariana was stunned until she heard someone clapping their hands.

”Well time for everyone to quit pretending to sleep.The awkwardness is over and I don't think it's just Nafeza's stomach that is empty.” She said as she looked at the males sitting on the floor.Cayden opened his eyes and started to scratch his cheek as his face blushed profusely. While Roy rolled over and snuggled his face into Rin's thigh. Rin's eyes shot open as she tried to get away, toppling the chair she was sitting in, causing Roy to fall and face plant onto the floor.

”What do you think you were doing?!” She shrieked as her face turned beet red. Roy tried to peel himself on the floor but Ariana was a little quicker. She jumped out of bed and landed on his back, making him expel air with a ”Umph!”

”My beloved Rin, what would you like for breakfast?” Ariana asked innocently as she started to knead Roy's back with her feet. ”I'm sorry?” Rin asked as she started to regain her composure. Ariana raised her hand to her mouth and made a surprised face. ”Ms. Caralee and Ms. Nafeza, I should really be asking you what you would like for breakfast as you are my survivors!” She said happily as she bowed to the ladies. Nafeza took a peek at Caralee and saw a small blush creep across her cheeks as her ears wiggled slightly. ”Anything is fine!” Caralee said as she averted her gaze.

Ariana jumped up in happiness causing Roy more pain. ”That's fantastic! I will start the fest right away!” She said and quickly stepped off Roy. She was only able to take a few steps forward when she felt a sudden wave of dizziness hit her. She had no strength left in her to brace herself as she started to fall forward. Cayden scrambled to try and get up to catch her but a long black shadow peeled itself off the ground and caught her in time.

”Really, do none of you have any idea how to properly take care of someone? Especially after an awakening?” A silky voice said as heapproached the doorway. Ariana was able to focus on the speaker after a few blinks. A young man, probably in his early 20's was standing tall and proud within the doorframe. He had deep blue hair with a magenta streaks framing his face. His hair was medium length with a short fringe, he had fair skin and gentle features but what caught her attention was his amber coloured eyes. They almost looked like the amber coloured eyes she had seen in her dreams and she instantly blushed.

”Deagen is right. Everyone out we need to let Ariana rest we can have our celebratory feast tomorrow evening.” Lady Zula said as she collected everyone and pushed them out of the room. Cayden however was reluctant to go. He stood his ground as he eyed the shadow cradling Ariana and Deagan now standing of to the side. ”Cayden, come on.” Lady Zula said as she grabbed his hand but he didn't budge. Deagan sighed as he took a step into the room.

He waved his hand through the shadows head and caught Ariana in his own arms. ”There now she is safe.” He said in a bored tone but Cayden narrowed his gaze as he face became darker. ”Really now the young lady needs rest and do you really want her to start hating you because you are constantly on guard?” He said as he bent over and scooped up Ariana in to a princess hold. ”Of course I will be on guard. Especially with a shadow weaver.”

”Oh no, do you by chance have a sore spot for the shadows.” Deagan asked jokingly but Cayden didn't budge, he just silently watched as Deagan placed Ariana back into her bed. Deagan smirked as he watched Cayden from the corner of his eye. He brushed back Ariana's bangs and placed a kiss on her forehead. Ariana instantly turned a bright red causing Deagan to laugh. He then took a peek at Cayden and tried his best to hold in his laughter. His face was blacker then a bottom of a pot.