The Ember In The Dark novel Chapter 13

As promised Talia had released some of my magic that night. I was finally able to touch the tree of life and get my affinity with mom. Plants like Larminiel, Mom said.

She's going to train me to use it to grow, and mend plants, but also how to use it in combat. Something else to add to my list of things after school. Mom asked if I wanted to come back to school here now that I have my magic, but I told her no. I am really enjoying the human high school.

I went to bed late last night. I couldn't sleep with all the new information I got. I also talked a while with Talia. We were getting to know one another.

My eyes feel puffy and I have some dark circles around them this morning. I'm pretty cranky when I am tired. For their sake, I hope no one annoys me.

"Good morning!" Ash stepped in through our adjoining door. "Ready to go?"

He had bags under his eyes too.

"You couldn't sleep either huh?" I asked him.

"Not a wink. I'm really excited for you, but also extremely worried. I'm very conflicted inside and that hasn't happened before." He admitted with a smile still.

"Don't worry about me. I do the worrying. You do the excitement. That's how it always is. Don't start trying to change it now." I tried cheering him up.

"You're right." He nodded his head.

"Let's go."

I tied my hair up in a messy bun and pulled a couple strands out to frame my face. I didn't bother with make up because I really don't care and I'm just too tired to do it. I wore one of Ash's large band t-shirts that I had bought him and some skinny jeans. Maybe I'll push guys away dressed like this.

"You sure you wanna go like that?" He asked.

"Yup." Ash wore a black shirt with splats of yellow throughout it. He matched it to black plants and yellow Nikes. "You look nice."

"Thanks. I actually tried." He teased me.

"Shut up."

We stepped through the portal and my head flashed back to yesterday. Micheal is lucky he left school early yesterday. I'm going to end up punching that kid if he comes near me today.

The morning flew today, maybe because it's Friday. First period got a new seating arrangement so I sit by the window now. Second period, girls played volleyball while the boys ran laps.

Toni had his hair down today and it bounced so cutely when he would run. I could feel him watching me anytime I would serve. My servers are killer and ended up winning us the game. Myra was also absent so that was a plus.

Mr. Black had a sub today so it was very quiet. She gave us a worksheet to work on by ourselves and she wanted complete silence. I finished it early and laid my head down.

You never texted.

Toni wrote in a notebook that he placed between us.

I didn't know I was supposed to.

I honestly meant to text him and Josh so they would have my number, but I forgot.

That stings

I'm sorry

I drew a little sad face with my apology. I slipped my phone out of my pocket and when neither Toni or the sub were watching I sent him a text.

Me: Hey look it's a text from the girl you are claiming will be your future girlfriend. I wonder how you'll handle the responsibility of having my number?

I hit send and I heard his phone ding. He didn't check it though. I was a little sad cause I wanted to see his face when he read the text. Oh well.

The bell rang and I headed to art excited to finish my painting. I sent Josh a text really quick too.

Me: It's Ember. I wanted to text you so you would have my number too.

I entered class and grabbed my things quickly. I'm itching to paint right now. I need stress relief.

'You're doing great, Ember. Watch for your human friend, he has loud thoughts. They'll reach us if you aren't focused on something else' Talia warned me.

'Got it. Thanks.'

I'm really happy to have my wolf now. To always have someone even when no one is around. Josh came into the room, waving his phone at me.

"I got your text. I got you saved under Sparky." He laughed.

"Why?" I scrunched my eyebrow.

"Cause embers spark a fire." He smiled.

"Very cute." I said sarcastically.