LOGINAria“Never mind, go now. I don't want to delay you,” I replied, though the words sounded tasteless. More forced than of sheer will.Serena stared at me, shrugging her shoulder before slowly turning. She walked away from the benches, and my eyes lingered on her departing figure.She navigated through the huge crowd, disappearing till I couldn't see her again. I stared blankly, seconds passed. The urge grew to find her and secretly follow her to the changing room, but I shunned it.I breathed in, a slight headache coming up. I felt suddenly weak, a deep lingering restlessness within. My gaze was pulled away when he cold draft air hit me.“Are you… fine?” Mallory whispered, leaning over my shoulder.“Of course,” I said. “Never felt much better in years. When does the match start?”The word I was about to say was cut short by the entrance of the players, gliding onto the ice, and amidst them was Kael. In his full gear, he looked so magnificent, appearing like someone navigating his own s
AriaThe library. Yes… my heart skipped a beat. I could find answers there — I just had to look for them."It seems you two have decided to stay here and be left out," Ryder said, rubbing my shoulder. Finally, my brother is giving me his attention."We've rounded up for the class. Everyone is literally pouring out of the hall. A penny for your thoughts?" He asked, his eyes flickering between Mallory and me.I stared at him, unable to respond. If we're fine, that means I can go to the library, but how will I get there?Mallory shook her head at him. "How time flies! Let's leave the sun and get into the building. We still have to watch your match."I got dragged on by the two of them, their chattering faint to my hearing, but I could tell Ryder was asking how I seemed to be holding up. He looks so concerned, but it won't be for long when I find answers at the library and put his heart at rest.I just need to find a way to get there. But right now, it seems not right.We walked on, passi
AriaMy knees buckled. I lay on the dusty ground, breathing sharply to catch my breath. Then I broke into a smile. Yes! I did it. A face came into my view and stretched out a hand for me. I couldn't really muster much energy, so I accepted.Mallory did me the honor of handing me water, and I gulped it down, quenching my already sticky throat. I handed it back to her when I couldn't finish it. She held it, handing me a towel."You did so well!" She praised.I beamed. "I didn't think I would get to the end, though. Thank you. But I've a feeling I was the only one who dragged so long."I bit my lips, looking away from her a bit to stare at the crowd. I got some knowing looks of "it doesn't change anything" in return."Yeah, I'm afraid you're the only one who didn't meet up. But at least you finished it." Mallory tried to make it less hurtful."Well done, everyone! For the duration given, most of you outdid yourself. While some did exceptionally well, some still need to do better. Miss Ar
AriaI stared in disbelief, the sight slicing right through me before a wave of dizziness slammed into my chest. My heart squeezed in my ribs, suffocating me internally. Perhaps Kael noticed it immediately.He whirled around instantly, locking gaze with me, but I had little to no energy left. Ryder held me instantly. “What was wrong?” since I went stiff in his presence. But I didn't want all of this except Kael to finally see me. I needed to be able to breathe well and live fine, away from my body-degrading moments and all this emotional rollercoaster.I haven't taken my eyes from Kael's, so I saw when his eyes flickered colours and his jaw hardened. He took a step forward, bringing me close to see a concern buried underneath his eyes. He moved another step closer again but paused, like realizing what he's about to do. I felt a surge of relief – until Serena sensed his discomfort and walked out behind him to check me out.Her eyes were crystal dilated; she stood rooted by his side. Be
Aria“Won't you also use the bathroom? We both had a long day,” I said as the door shut behind us.“I should, then let's me quickly get ready to go.” She motioned me, taking a pause just by the room beside ours, bringing her keys out.“We're going to be neighbors?” I gasped.“Yes, isn't that lovely?” She gave me a wink.I chuckled. “I love it very much.”“Then don't be so reserved and make your way in.” She said, opening the door wide.The faint scent of vanilla invaded my smell and wrapped me in a feeling of warmth. Her room feels so cozy, a shade of nude, my favorite colour. I could make out the well-arranged bed and the desk at the extreme center of the room. There's no roommate for her likewise!“Don't just stand there, sit and stare at once.” She dragged me to her well-arranged bed to make do with, and I allowed it.She grabbed a towel and her wash bag, and we headed to the bathroom this time. It's so wide and different sections. It's more of a general use but very neat, and we d
Aria"Are you also going up?" Mallory asked as we stepped into our dormitory, and I nodded in response."So, what is it like being here?" We got in, and she smiled slightly."Wonderful, especially the training we get to undergo. You'll be better in strength, you know, and ready to withstand whatever, though hockey team makes everything else superb. Our guy team are the best, especially with Ryder being the captain." Her voice sounded so energized, and I couldn't help but visualize everything."Wow, but it's been quiet around. I have noticed," I wondered aloud."Yeah. But it's with time. You'll see how things are done. Come on." We walked on as she told me about how the library would let me get to learn a lot."The library is that wide?" I leaned over as she brought her mouth close to my ear."Legends have it that no matter what you seek answers for, the library here will provide it. You just have to be willing to try," she whispered."Interesting, you mean anything?" I couldn't help b







