a quiet world (sequel to: together forever- ira x reader)

chapter 8: hiraeth

Y/N
This was pathetic. I was walking around all alone with nothing to do. There were carts and stalls everywhere, begging me to buy their products. Some even thought that they recognised me; I had to step on that quickly. Until anyone got suspicious of course and told Rachel I was here; if it got to that.

There was one stall in particular that caught my eye; it was filled with gorgeous looking stones. Crystals to be exact. The kind looking lady must have noticed me staring and smiled gently.

"Hello Miss, is there anything in particular you're looking for?" The young woman asked sweetly. Her eyes were mesmerizing, almost pulling me into a trance. They were an earthly shade of green, her long eyelashes complementing them. She was beautiful.

"Excuse me, Miss?" She asked, breaking me out of my trance.

"Oh sorry, no I'm not looking for anything in particular." I replied, blushing in embarrassment.

"Oh, really? But these crystal all mean different things. I can feel your aura and its not calm; more distressed."

How did she know that? Is she like a witch or something? That must be while I feel so attached to her. Maybe I knew her from somwhere?

"Look at this one," The lady said, pointing at one of the crystals. "This crystal is called an aventurine. It brings things such as well-being and good luck. Oh, and this one is called a citrine; one of my personal favourites. It cleanses, brings brightness into your life and brings positive energy. I think you should take both, you seem like you need it. And I'm saying that in the nicest way possible."

"I really can't. I have no money. But they are really pretty and-"

"Oh, nonsense! You can have these two for free! You seem like a very nice person."

The kind woman picked up the two crystals and placed them into my hand. I could feel the energy radiating into my hands, almost burning.

"Just remember to cleanse them regularly with things such as sea salt and incense as they can hold negative energy. Okay? Oh and also, my name is,

Hiraeth"

I know that name. My mother told me that before looking into my eyes, Hiraeth was to be my name. It means that you have a homesickness for a home to which you cannot return too, a home which never was; the nostalgia. My mother wanted me to have this name because she felt a time of our separation was near. Even though I was her daughter, she feared that she would soon forget my face and forget me. That would never happen though. And anyway, its my middle name.

"That's a beautiful name you have. My mother actually made it my middle name." I said smiling towards Hiraeth.

"That must be why I feel so connected to you. People that have similar or the same name usually are closer to each other."

"Well thank you for the crystals. I should really get going now, my friends are waiting for me." I lied. I think Hiraeth could tell as she put on that 'I know you're lying but won't say anything face'.

I waved goodbye with a real smile on my face. I happily walked around and found myself on a bench near the end of the fair. I wanted to go on one of the rides but it felt awkward in my situation. If only everyone else were here. If I only I could have been stronger. I would do anything to bring them back. Anything.

R E G I N A
I was lonely and it sucked. I had no one to talk to; not that I would anyway. I was drained. Drained from crying and my throat was starting to hurt. I had never felt this way before and didn't want to feel this way again. Why did this have to happen to me, to us? We were such good people and had everything we could've wished for. If only I could have been kinder to Rachel..

Actually, scrap that. I regret nothing I said. She deserved it and I hope she feels bad! Ira and Y/n were happily in a relationship and she had to go and ruin it. I'll show her next time I see her.

Wondering around, people staring at me from time to time, I noticed that there was actually nothing to do. Soon, I was going to look suspicious from just walking around. I couldn't go on any of the rides because I had no money. But, there was somewhere that interested me; the forest.

I haven't been in many forests in my life time. Except for that one time when I ran away and soon discovered that Marie was alive. Apart from that, it was the forest in Splendorious. I looked at the forest, thinking about how maybe if I went there, it would bring happy memories of my childhood. It looked familiar enough. I wanted to feel that happiness and childishness again. Maybe if I thought that it was the Forest of Dreams and let my imagination run wild, I'll feel better. Ira never exactly said a specific time to meet back up with him, but I'm guessing we'll have to leave when the park shuts.

A couple hours won't hurt, right?

I R A
Here I was, about to get on one of the rides with a group of people. I didn't want to go on them or meet these people. They saw me walking with my hands in my pockets and must have picked me as their next target. They said I looked lonely and needed some help having fun. I didn't want to have fun; I wanted to go home.

I tried to decline, thinking of what would happen to me and all these people if Rachel saw me. I mean she couldn't miss me, I would be very high. Also, knowing Rachel, she would be flying. I still wonder how.

There was five of them. Three boys and two girls. They strangely reminded me of the girls and their personalities. I don't remember their names; I see no point. But I did know the two girls; Cassie and Effy.

"Ira! Its been so long, how is everything? I feel like I haven't seen you in forever!" Cassie exclaimed, smiling widely. If only she knew.

"We saw him the other day at school, Cas." Effy answered. Thankfully she answered Cassie before I had too.

"Yes, what's your point? Ira's out friend! Any friend of Y/n is a friend of ours!" She sang. She was in such a good mood for some reason. It made me jealous. I hate feeling jealous.

"So, are one of you girls dating him?" One of the boys behind me asked.

"No, he's our friends boyfriend." Effy replied, quickly saving me.

"Ah! The rides about to start!" Cassie squealed in excitement.

This was going to be a long day.