Chapter 16

"OMG you're going out with Daylon!" Debbie squeals,

"We're just friends" I chide,

"Yeah" she grins like a fool and I shake my head. I steal a glance of him and couldn't help but smile, those blue eyes flash in my mind and my thoughts shift to him. It was all so unreal. But it was real.

Break comes and the class becomes empty. I get comfortable in my seat and bring out a needle, an elastic wire, some hooks and a pair of scissors all from my skirt pocket.

And the feather.

I pass the elastic wire through the base of the feather with the needle, the base was big and thick enough to be penetrated by the needle and I attach the hooks to both ends of the string and hitch them together.

"There!" It was ready, but it looked a bit plain, "maybe it needs more work" I say to myself and behold I see another black feather on the teacher's desk. I reach out and grab it smiling, "really?! Thank you!" I say to her and a gush of wind tickles me.

I am excited and head back to my table to add the new feather to my bracelet. Angels are real. And I've met one. And I have proof. But should I tell? Who would believe me?

Mrs Brown would.

Maybe I shouldn't tell her now, maybe later. Besides Islana wouldn't want to just show herself to everyone and anyone. She is so beautiful and sweet. I could feel her right here.

I get busy with the homework I had, I was still on detention and I had a lot to do now that tests were coming up, last thing I want is a bad grade.

Soon the bell rings for school over and I bid Debbie and Daylon goodbye. I head back to the class checking my phone, a message comes in,

[Dad: we've dropped your things at Debbie's house since we know that's where you are]

My eyes droop and I delete their Numbers except Cody's, I needed to see him somehow. I open the door to the classroom to meet my favorite teacher munching on an Apple,

"Are you alright Eris?" She notices as I take my seat,

"No but I will be" my head hung. She moves closer to me and pulls up a chair,

"I'm all ears"

I manage to explain everything to her without breaking down and a silence engulfs the classroom,

"Eris" she calls me softly, "you're not alone. If you ever need anything then I'm here" she reassures,

"That's my only hope. I have a family; people who hold my heart. They held nothing" I swallow a lump in my throat, "I'll forget with time"

She pulls me into a warm embrace and I take in her scent. A calm aura emanates from her and it eases me. We end up sleeping on each other till 7pm, we bid each other farewell and set on our way home.

The gentle breeze kisses my skin as I walk back to my, well, home. My thoughts on what's happened in my life so far, everything's fallen apart, it's all a mess, but I'm grateful. I know who is with me.

I say a silent prayer to Almighty God and keep my hopes high. I'll move on. I sight a body near the doorstep, I move closer and see it's Debbie,

"Why are you outside?" My eyes on her,

"I was waiting for you" a small smile forms on her lips, her hoodie protecting her from the harsh winds,

"You didn't have to wait outside" I whine and take her inside, she could be like that sometimes.

Dinner is quick and I flop on her bed, she lays beside me and intertwines her fingers in mine, I smile and place a kiss on her forehead,

"You make me happy Eris" she exhales softly closing her eyes,

"And you do the same thing to me" I wrap her in an embrace, I could hear her heart beat and her soul call my name. Our heart beats synchronize and we're engulfed in a peaceful silence, my phone disturbs our bonding time and I reach into my skirt pocket to get it.

It was a notification on how desperately I needed to charge my phone, she grabs it and plugs it in and then comes back into my arms to cuddle.

She snuggles on me like a baby and I giggle, "I pray you get a boyfriend that loves cuddling" I joke,

"Even if he doesn't I always have you" she nestles deeper into my skin,

"And he'll think we are in a relationship when you're always coming to me for affection"

"That's his problem"

Her remark forces a laugh out of me. It's 9:30pm and we're already in sleepwear. She wore an orange pyjamas with black polka dots and I wore my birth suit.

Debbie's updating her social media status and I'm reading her literature, the chapter was talking about life essence and how mystical creatures could channel more of it than humans could. I flip the page and then I remember I'm to meet Daylon 10pm.

I close the book and search the bag of remaining clothes my parents brought over. I grab some red shorts and a white round neck, I'm a fan of not wearing panties when putting on shorts.

They fit snuggly and show off that curve I've always had. Debbie's attention turns to me as I rummage the bag for a jacket or something to keep me warm. I start emptying the bag one cloth at a time, I grab a red underwear and just as I am about to drop it with the others I notice a thickness at the crotch area.

I slow down and check the crotch pocket and pull out a sheet of paper, I unfold it and read it;

Eris,

Mom and dad told me that you aren't coming back and it hurt me so much that it's come to this. I want to be with you Eris but I know you wouldn't allow me to stay with you either.

I don't know if we'll be able to see each other again but I'm going to make an effort to do so. I'll keep Green lantern to remind me of you, and of your sacrifice.

I love you Eris,

Cody.

(1) 673-354-1907, message me.

"What is it Eris?" Debbie has a concerned look on after tears ran down my cheeks,

"it's Cody" I sob and hand her the paper to read it,

"It's okay Eris" she comforts me, I grab my phone and message the number and almost immediately he responds and sends a voice note. I play it,

[Voice note: I love you]

I sob for a lengthy five seconds and reply, we agree to meet up at the park Saturday afternoon. I wipe my tears and try not to cry anymore, Debbie hugs me and I return the gesture.

I'm lost in the embrace until my phone beeps,

[Daylon: I'm outside 😊]

"He's early" I'm amused, 9:45pm, 15 minutes early

"Who's early?" Debbie's confused,

"Um Daylon" I answer and grab some flops. Debbie gives the silliest grin on earth,

"Uh okay" she coughs, "so this Is why you don't sleep early" she giggles hysterically, "going out with boys so late at night!"

"Give me a break Debbie, you always tease me for every single thing I do" I roll my eyes at her,

"It's my job as a sister to do so! Besides, I hope the two of you don't get naughty with each other, it is cold tonight" I throw a pillow at her making her eat her words as she lands on the bed giggling,

"I'll be back soon, cover for me" with that I jump down her window.