74 To Make A Witch, Part I (1/2)
(Madelyn's POV)
Around the morning, Lilith and I went over to Young Mi's dorm to see if she was ready. We caught her just outside, already waiting for us. She wanted to show us something and waved at us to come inside, putting her finger over her lips asking us to be quiet.
We assumed it was because of Joan, who should still be asleep but, as a nice surprise, it was her and Steven and Rayna fast asleep together. It was pretty wholesome to see Joan actually sleep with people I would believe she views as parents.
The little moment ended when Steven woke up, followed by Rayna.
Madelyn: ”Aside from the age difference, you all look like a model family.”
Steven: ”Shut up…”
Madelyn: ”Go back to sleep then, dork.”
Rayna gets up and heads to the bathroom. Through the commotion we made, Joan was the last one to wake up. She sat up half-asleep and looking around to realize we're all here. I was the first one she noticed and waves hello at me.
Madelyn: ”Good morning, Joan! Did you sleep well?”
She nods happily.
Madelyn: ”I bet you did! We're going to get breakfast, would you like to join?”
She hops off the bed and puts her shoes on. Rayna comes out after brushing her hair and everyone else looked ready except for Steven, who was still under the covers.
Madelyn: ”You coming, Steven?”
I called out to him so he can join us but he didn't move a muscle. I got closer and sat next to him, calling him out again.
Madelyn: ”Steven?”
I remove the covers and see that he fell back asleep. This was definitely not something he usually does and it got me worried. Weren't Wights supposed to be tireless? Lilith even sat next to me to check on him.
Lilith: ”He must be really burned out. Yesterday must've been his limit.”
Madelyn: ”How? I'd say we've had it easier than before.”
Lilith: ”Well, you know… he cleared out an entire fort with Rayna… and he's been fighting before we met too.”
Rayna: ”Ahh, he's fine; just kick him off the bed.”
I put my hand against his forehead just to be sure he wasn't running another fever. Nothing. I checked everything and it really does seem like he's burned out.
Steven: ”Madelyn? I like this bed.”
Madelyn: ”Shh, it's okay… you can rest now… you earned it.”
Steven: ”Earned? Where are you going?”
Madelyn: ”It's just us going to get breakfast.”
Steven: ”Wait… I'll come to.”
When he got out of bed, the only thing he had to do was put on his shoes and go fix his bed hair. For some reason, he was already in his clothes. It just seems uncomfortable to be sleeping like that!
Steven: ”You ready, Joan?”
He grabs her hand and double-checks everything at the door.
Rayna: ”Is Steven being an older brother to Joan already?”
Madelyn: ”He's more of a dad, don't you think?”
Rayna: ”Actually… yeah… he already is…”
Steven: ”No, I'm not… let's go.”
The conversation continued into the hallways and outside. Steven was taking the lead and we trailed right behind him.
Young Mi: ”Would that make you a mother, then?”
Rayna: ”Well, we're not married.”
Young Mi: ”Do you plan to?”
Rayna: ”No, and don't ask why because you won't understand.”
Nobody will understand!
When we arrived at the cafeteria, breakfast was coming fresh from the kitchen. We got in line with some of the other early-bird students and sat at a table with my group.