Lost In The Firestorm

Party Time

Pinks POV-

It had been two weeks since we read that letter, so far nothing suspicious has happened at school. Ollia and I have just been going to class as normal. It's strange having an actual friend. Though she can be a bit stupid and reckless, but I can't see my life without her now. I know it hasn't been that long since we've known each other, but my life feels different. I actually have someone to talk to, to laugh with. She knows I'm not great with magic but she stills finds ways to help, to give me confidence in my abilities. I've been practicing and I can summon bigger abominations now, though they are about hip hight to me, but it's a start. But I've also noticed something else, I feel strange when I'm around her. Something I don't think I've felt before, I don't know how to explain it. I'm pretty sure Orroz knows what it is but he won't tell me, he wants me to see for myself and It's very frustrating. During class I would always find myself glancing her way, though I don't think she ever noticed. She always seemed to be in her own little world. Since we only have one class together she wasn't much of a distraction. I would force myself to focus on work so my grades wouldn't slip, which was very stressful. But once we met up again for lunch or after school, I wouldn't feel as stressed anymore. I felt somewhat comfortable around her, I felt safe.
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Once classes were over for the day I met with Ollia in the front of the school. We both agreed to get changed for the party then meet at her place.
Once I got home a rummaged through my closet to find something to wear. another perk to being in a wealthy family, you get alot of nice clothes. I ended up picking a black dress then was just above the knees, it wasn't to formal so it should be okay. I put on some black bracelets, one with silver spikes on them, and a necklace with a black crescent moon. I got what I needed and was ready to leave when I saw some strawberry perfume on my nightstand. I picked it up and shrugged my shoulders, spraying my body with it. I never really get a chance to go to partys like this.

I walked through the dimly lit city twords Ollia's house, I got some cat calls my way but I just ignored them.
I made it to the forrest that led to her house, as I walked down the path I felt off. I glanced behind me and it seems I was being followed by an older man. I started to walk faster but so did he. Eventually we were both running, but he cought up to me fast. The mans arm wrapped around my neck, I tried to pry his hand away but they were stronger. I lifted one of my arms to punch behind me but he grabbed my wrist. Then I heard a voice in my ear, his hot breath hitting my cheek.
"Why are you running? I just wanted to say hi to a pretty lady"
His voice was deep and raspy and I could smell alcohol on his breath.
He closed his arm tightly around my neck, my hand desperately trying to pry his arm from my throat. It was getting harder to breath and I was starting to feel lightheaded. Just as I felt I was going to pass out I saw a light in front of me, it was green and getting closer. The green light flew past my face and I saw that it was Ollia, her hand engulfed in green flames. I heard the man behind me scream and we stumble backward, his arm loosening. I rip his arm from my neck and fall to the ground, trying to get my air back. I turned and saw Ollia dodge an attack, throwing another punch to the mans face, hands still glowing green with fire. He fell to the ground and quickly crawls away, holding his somewhat burned face. Once I see him leave the forest I sigh, that was not how I was expecting my night to start.

She helps me off the ground,
"Are you okay? You've gotta be careful at night, creeps like that are everywhere"
I stand and nod,
"Y-yeah I'm fine, thank you for that. Why are you out here?"
" I figured that might happen considering how late it is, so I came out early just in case."
As she spoke I noticed she was starring at me.
"Why are you staring? Is my dress on inside out or something?"
She akwardly rubbed the back of her neck,
"Oh, sorry I didn't realize I was doing that. You just look really nice."
My stomach felt strange and my face heated up.
"O-oh, thank you. You look nice too"
She wore a black long sleeve shirt, some grey jeans, and the stupid orange beanie covered in buttons. it wasn't much but it did look really nice.
"Thank you, I just grabbed something from my closet"
She laughed and checked her scroll,
"We should probably head to the party if we don't want to be late, plus everyone might steal all the drinks and I want to try some"
She held her arm out twords me with a smug look on her face. I rolled my eyes and locked my arm with hers, leaving the forest to find the party house. Hopefully I'll be able to try some drinks too, I can actually have a fun night for once.