Day 30

The sun has risen on the next day. We have to get going before they notice us. I got closer to him and started to gently stroke his face.

C: Keitaro, wake up dear. The sun is up. We have to back before they notice us.

K: Umh... It's, morning already?

C: Yes. So we have to get going.

We dressed back up and started to venture out of the cave.

C: Had a good sleep?

K: Yes. Sorry for falling asleep. You were just so... soft.

C: No need. I saw how happy you were while you slept. You looked so cute.

K: You watched me all night?

C: Yes.

We smiled at each other and then reached the waterfall.

K: So tired... can't we just stay here?

C: Sadly, we can't. But maybe... Hold my hands.

Keitaro gently grabbed my hands. He didn't have any fear or doubt in him anymore. He trusted me without hesitation.

C: Ihif nuka na diru ihdala nakamla aalii anabahatsa, nakamlaw namazla rbae.

At a moment's notice, we arrived back in the camp's shed.

K: Where... wait, it's the shed.

C: Yeah. It's a safe place, and we are back faster. Cmon let's get out of here.

Keitaro and I went out of the shed. Everyone was still resting. We snuck back to our cabins safely. Before I could open the door, I heard a voice.

H: There you are!

C: Jesus, Hannah! Don't scare me like that. Why are you awake?

H: I've been awake for hours. Can we talk privately?

C: Umh, sure.

We went to the entrance gate. I bet Hannah just wants to hear the details anyway.

H: I-... I saw you guys leave. You went into the forest. I woke up early, but you guys were nowhere. I was watching the gates be you didn't come back. And then I heard noises coming out of the shed. I hid and saw you come out of it.

Shit! She saw me. Goddess, what should I do?

H: Cornelia. I also saw your... wings.

Oh no... Oh boy.

C: Hannah...

I have to tell her before she does something stupid.

C: I will tell you everything. Come with to shed. We can talk dare.

H: I hope I won't regret this...

I went to the shed. I told Hannah everything. At first, she thought it was just a prank. And then showed her my magic, and then she freaked out.

H: Holly. No, no. NO! I can't believe it.

I saw her panicking. But maybe I can calm her down. I tried to reach out with my mind to find Keitaro.

C: Keitaro, can you hear me?

K: Cornelia, is that you?

C: Yes, come back to the shed. Hannah saw me leave the shed with my wings. I might need your help to calm her.

K: Shit. I-I'll be right there.

H: Wait, does he know? Shit. I have to tell them. Stay away from me!

C: Hannah, don't leave just yet!

She rushed to the door and opened it. But Keitaro was there standing before her.

H: Keitaro, run! You, don't know what she is.

K: I know what she is...

Hannah froze in place. Keitaro grabbed his hands and led her back into the shed. We told her everything that happened in the past few days. The day we went fishing and the demon in the forest. The talk we had in the shed when they locked us up. What happened in the hospital. And then cave. Expect the last part of it.

H: So... demons, magic, and everything. It's all true... And you knew it all along? Why didn't you tell me?

K: You would have believed me?

H: Point taken... It's a lot to take in. But I can get used to it. I think.

We smiled at Hannah. Her fear was gone, but I knew she, needs time.

H: I see those glances between you two. You did, didn't you!

The both of us started to turn red.

H: OMG! You did. Tell me the details.

C&K: Hannah!

At least Hannah is back to normal.

H: Fine. Cornelia, we will talk later. You promised you, will tell me the details. I didn't forget.

Hannah winked at me. I smiled and winked back at her.

H: Well, see you guys later.

Hannah left the cabin. Keitaro and I looked at each other,

K: At least it turned out well.

C: Yeah...

We left the cabin. After everything, we continued everything as usual. Our task for today was easy. Just chores. Alex, Ryan, and Keitaro did their own. Hannah and I also did your own. She asked me what else can my magic do. I levitated the clothes, making them wash themselves. Then I dried them in seconds. She was amazed. We finish our task in an hour. Then she pressed for details. I told her about the long kiss we had after we arrived back from the hospital. Then what happened in the cave. How I watched him sleep all night by the fire. She turned red, but she just wanted to hear more and more. We talked all day. At night, we helped out the boys. After we finished, I gave Keitaro a goodbye kiss. Hannah was happier than ever after she saw us together. We went back to our cabin. We talked a little more, and then Hannah fell asleep fast. She must have been tired of trying to cover for us. She was my best friend, after all. She used to watch over me like a mother. I wish I could just talk to her once again...