Genuine smile

Ariellas pov

I had been laying in bed for awhile now. I don't know why but I felt funny. Like my emotions and feelings were a jumbled mess. I would say it was because I had been in bed avoiding the high king but this felt different. Something was off.

"I know you are up. We're going to be late for class." Blake spoke up from across the room. He sounded like he was by the door.

I peeked my eye open just to confirm. I was right he was propped up against the door. He didn't seem happy and for some reason I felt a pang of guilt.

"Sorry." I Whispered as I sat up. I would've fought going to class but it turns out my pretending to be sick really had me sick. There were cards all by my bed and a nurse came in to check on me and seemed relieved I was awake. I was in bed for 8 days and I only remember 4 of them.

I dragged myself out of bed and looked over at Blake who had his eyes closed and head tilted back. "If you open up the door I can walk myself to class." I suggested as I went to grab a clean uniform.

I kind of wanted to be alone and I don't know why. Maybe it was because of sleeping so long. I just didn't feel cheerful.

"I can wait." His simple reply had that feeling intensify. Maybe a shower would help. I took one more look at him before going to the bathroom.

It seemed like I really needed a shower. The moment I stepped in my mind got lost and I lost track of time. What should've been an in and out task turned into a very long ride for my mind.

Something was very wrong but I would keep it to myself. Getting dressed and ready took just as long. I definitely wouldn't be having good attendance. I'm surprised I haven't gotten a letter or something

"Finally." Blake groaned as soon as I walked out into the room. His attitude was effecting me.

"I can have Alax take me to classes today." I suggested as I grabbed his hand. He was completely quiet and just teleported out.

Turns out he was rushing me for nothing. We were on time to class with time to spare. He didn't even say anything as soon as we stepped foot in the class. He dropped my hand and walked away to a table we never sat at.

I awkwardly stood at the door trying to figure out what to do. The table that we usually sat at was free but I didn't really want to be alone.

I took a deep breath to get rid of the social anxiety and walked over to him. He looked up at me for a minute and back at the Goddess who was talking to him.

"You switched seats?" I asked as I stood next to their table that was full. He gave a simple nod and turned back to the Goddess who was batting her eyelashes at him.

I guess I would be sitting alone today. I spun around and went back to my very lonely table. I didn't mean to but I started to act like a stalker. I kept looking over at him. He didn't even notice either.

"I see your friend ditched you." A God said from behind me. I looked up to the God with yellow hair coming up behind me. He slowly maneuvered around my chair and took Blake's seat. The soft sigh wasn't intentional but I couldn't help it. This God wasn't the same.

"Ariella right? I'm Ace in case you forgot." Ace said with a playful smile. I tried to smile back but it felt forced. It definitely didn't reach my eyes that decided to be blue today.

"You seem kind of down, how about I lighten your day up for you sweet heart." He said with a smirk that had me watching him suspiciously.

He lifted his hands up like he was up to no good and smiled. He put his hand behind his back and looked at me expectantly.

I think my blank Expression was a shocker for him. "Oh yea I forgot you hang out with Gods who dont know how to make a Goddess smile. Pick a hand." Ace said with a smile.

"I smile all the time but that one." I grumbled. He brought his left hand from behind his back, which was now holding a plate of tacos. Even though he was rude at times I couldn't help but smile bright. This was definitely unexpected.

"For the lovely Goddess, to take away all her problems." Ace said in a dramatic deep voice. The smile on my face was the first Genuine smile I made today.

"Thank you my lovely friend." I laughed out loud as I grabbed the plate from out his hand. If the teacher said anything I would mention me being sick for the last couple of days and that I didn't eat yet.

I took a huge bite of the taco with a smile that hurt. I was probably cheesing from ear to ear and looked crazy but I didn't care. He seemed genuinely happy that I was enjoying it. His intense stare was all I felt and that had me blushing.

"Thank you. This is so good." I moaned as I covered my mouth just in case something got in my teeth. He gave me one more smile before he was pulling out his things.

"Hello everyone. I want to welcome our new transfer students along with a few of our counsil members who will be joining classes for the rest of the year." The Goddess of spiritual awakenings said.

I looked around at all the new faces and frowned. Why were counsil members joining us? It couldn't be for no reason. Atleast a dozen or so counsil members were scattered around. You could tell they were counsil members because nobody but Blake and me had normal hair.

If I would've never lost my powers I would've been a tier one God but unfortunately for me things happened. My father was on the counsil once but stepped down once I was born.

"Are you going to finish that?" Ace asked pulling me out of my mind. I looked down at the taco and smiled. I definitely would be.