Novel & Cerita Queens Homecoming

**Homecoming** The familiar scent of home—the faint aroma of Claire’s lavender candles, the comforting smell of old wood, and the lingering hint of last night’s rain—filled the air as the Hayes family finally stepped through their front door. Despite the exhaustion from the relentless chase and the constant threat looming over them, the warmth of their home brought a fleeting sense of safety. For the first time in what felt like ages, they were back where they belonged. But the sanctuary of their home was tempered by the reality of the battles still ahead.

Regina turned to see her staff standing in a row behind her, carrying a large banner depicting herself and Atlas, with three babies and a little boy, in a cute AI cartoon depiction, and the words: HAPPY MOTHERHOOD. Sonya and Ashley, at the far right and left of the rows, pulled confetti, and as the colorful paper scattered, Regina's tears welled up.

It was like the scent of lavender soap. “Clarissa!” Tessy’s voice broke with disbelief, and then with joy. “Tessy?” My lips trembled as I spoke her name, and then her arms wrapped tight around me. She held me so close I almost forgot I couldn’t see her face. The warmth of her hug told me enough. She was real and safe. “You’re home,” she whispered into my hair, her voice trembling. “You really came back.” My throat closed. “I told you I would.”

Only a message scrawled in blood across the stone archway. > “QUEENS DO NOT ENTER. > THEY ARE *SUMMONED.*” ---

Me:: hey queen, what's the problem, I am busy. Queen :: thank God you picked, babe am sorry okay, I don't know what came over me, you know how much I love you please it will never happen again ok, I promise Me:: Are you sure about that? Queen ;; yes I am, Me:: okay Queen:: Does it mean we are cool now babe? Me;;of course we are. Queen:: thank you baby, you know what? Me;; not until you tell me, Queen:: Okay I was hoping that you could direct me to your place, I really wanna come spend some time with you, you know, I will keep you busy, the house must be boring you right?

Ian can’t able to figure out what he feels about her. “I will go get some drink. Wait here.” He changed the topic and walked to get some drink. "Attention students. It’s time to tell who’s the homecoming queen,” a young lady announced in mike. Everyone’s eagerly ready to hear it. “Here, have it” Ian gave a glass of champagne to Chloe. “The homecoming queen is...” “Becca Sparks,” she finished. Chloe dropped the glass after hearing her name. It’s shattered into many pieces. Everyone’s eyes watched Chloe.

They began to wonder if he wasn't going to show up or if the news about his coming home was a rumor. Just as the murmurs became even louder, the trumpets were blown. The doors that held the Royal Blood were opened wide and everyone stood up in greeting as the Royal announcer announced the arrival of the Queen. "May I announce the arrival of the Royal household, Her Royal Majesty, Queen Kathryn Armstrong, accompanied by The Royal Ladies of the Royal household, lady Sasha and Lady Serenity".

I started. "As you all know, voting for Homecoming King & Queen are Thursday 'till five on room 222. The nomenies are... For Queen, Mckenzie Gordon, Britney Williams, Tiffany Davis, Hanna Smith and Ziigwan Woods. For King, Cole Cook, Hunter Moore, John Brown, Logan Miller and King ThunderBird..." I couldn't help it I stared at King for five seconds he was watching me and whisper "Go on Ogimaakwe. Don't be wierd." No one heard. too much cheering inside the Cafeteria.

She’s determined, and I know from experience that she’ll keep trying until she gets what she wants or gets bored. Right now, I don’t care either way. My mind is somewhere else. On someone else. Then the energy in the room shifts. The music doesn’t change, but suddenly everyone is turning toward the entrance. Voices rise. Guys straighten up. Girls whisper to each other. The Queens have arrived. My eyes flick toward the door despite myself. And there she is. My little flower. She walks in, flanked by Octavia and Lalissa, and the three of them look like they’ve stepped out of a fever dream.

“Homecoming court is over. The crowd—three thousand people—inhaled as one. Then they cheered louder than ever. Loudest for Jake and Linden, the king and queen they’d actually voted for. But every cheer for the freshman prince and princess Remy and I, was just as fierce. He kissed Me. It caught Me off guard. His lips were warm and soft I didn't want to let go. Everyone Cheered Louder. I blushed Seras looked at me. I looked at her. We looked at Jake and Linden. Jake grinned—warm, cedar-solid. “Welcome to the big leagues, freshmen.” Linden high-fived Seras. “Try to keep up.” The mist curled into Spirals and Maple Leafs, then dissolved into silver butterflies. Every butterfly carried a tiny four