Chapter Four

Chapter 4

It was eleven o’clock when I was able to drag myself out of bed. I found it extra strange that my mother didn’t come up to drag me out of the bed herself after all, that was her usual M.O. I could hear their voices from downstairs so I knew that both of them were awake. They rest of my family were usually cheerful in the morning appreciating the sunshine and whatever, while me on the other hand was always very grumpy and it annoyed my mother to insanity which also makes her grumpy in the morning and then my brother turns into another grumpy demon because everyone else was grumpy. It was a strange, vicious cycle.

I ran a shower and took my time. This would show them for making me miss lunch yesterday and inviting a bunch of cockroaches into out house. At least I can actually pay them back by making them wait since they decided to play dirty from the very beginning. After my shower, I made sure to stretch my hair straight, then curl it back, and for an afterthought, a light makeup. Theodore wasn’t nice so caking makeup on my face was just going to leave a mess afterwards. I ran downstairs said a quick good morning. Surprisingly, my mother didn’t nag me for waking up so late. That was a surprise.

“Mom is it okay if I hang out with friends from school today?” I asked in between bites of cereals and sliced fruits. Cole and my mother stared at me like I’ve grown another head in my sleep. Cole actually scoffed and returned to his breakfast.

“What?” I asked confused.

“Friends? As if.” Cole said mimicking a TV cheerleading beauty queen.

“Honey, I wouldn’t stop you if you said you wanted to go to the bookstore you know?” My mom said obviously trying to hold I her laugh.

“I have friends!” I whined glancing between the two. This time my mom actually burst out laughing. “Really?” I scoffed dropping my spoon into the bowl and folding my hands.

“I’m sorry Honey, what do you really need to do?”

“We have new students in our class and Ms Thomas thought to burden me with the responsibility of putting them through.” I muttered. It was true, and I looked uninterested enough. My mother finally seemed like she believed that story. She was still laughing though. “It’s not funny.”

“Actually, it kinda is,” Cole whispered in my ears.

“Shut up brat.” I snapped returning to my cereal. When I was finished, I dropped it in the sink and grabbed my car keys. “Bye Mom, Bye Brat.” I said waving back at them.

“Bye.” They called back. I drove out of the driveway and started heading for the school. I glanced at the digital clock on the dashboard. 12:15. Worth it!

It was already 12:30 by the time I reached school. I headed to the woods. I have no idea why they will pick this location of all places but I was glad I was in my usual attire of a hoodie, cargo pants and boots.

The moment I breached the first row of trees I felt the air being knocked out from under me. I landed on my butt. Well someone is very upset.

“What was that for?” I asked feigning innocence.

“That’s for wasting so much time.” Theodore replied cooly. Selena cut him a look and he glared right back at her. Yep, definitely upset. Good.

“I came didn’t I?”

He raised his arms to send another force pushing towards me when Selena placed a hand on his. That’s right. Take that. I did a small celebration in my head and got up from the floor.

“Alright princess, show me what you’ve got.” Theodore smirked.

“I don’t like you very much.” I muttered readying myself in a fighting stance. I had no idea what in the world I was doing. Theodore raised an eyebrow and I thought I saw Selena smile a little. Barely noticeable.

 “Right back at ya cupcake.” God do I hate the nicknames more than anything.

I felt a wave of power push towards me and I was knocked flat on my back. He waited for me to stand up before sending another wave. This time, I tumbled and rolled almost hitting my head on rock.

“How. The. Hell. Is. This. Training?” I bit out standing up again.

“Try to block it. You’re not completely dumb.” Not completely? How dare he—

“Oomph.” This time I actually hit my head and I think I saw stars. Oh no you don’t. I got up beginning to feel the anger build up. I expected the wave so I rose my arms in an attempt to block it. Instead of creating a wave just like his, a white shield like a panel appeared in front of me sending his own blue wave back to him. I only noticed the force at which he intended to hit me when the wave knocked him back well over ten feet clearly a bunch of trees in its wake. That’s a lot. Selena’s lips formed an ‘o’ but she didn’t move to help her brother.

“Pretty good for a princess.” Theodore bit out. “Now we can actually start training.” I had to give him credit though. He seemed shocked but was able to cover it up really quick. That must have taken hours of training however his talent in turning me into a mad raving mess needed more applauding. I didn’t usually make it a habit to pay attention to anyone or anything for that matter but Theodore, he has got my attention alright. The full load of it.

He knocked me down countless more times than I can actually say with pride and I wasn’t able to block any of it. In the end, my body was a collection of bruises and blood stains. “You’re are a terrible teacher.” I complained before turning to look at Selena “Why can’t you teach me. You’re a witch too no?”

“We’ll see each other here tomorrow. Don’t be late. I won’t go easy on you this time.” Theodore said without giving her a chance to answer. They both walked out, leaving me standing in a wreckage of leaves, branches and tree trunks.

“You’re still a terrible teacher!” I shouted loud enough for me to know that he heard me.