[Ira and Rachel] -Star Crossed.💙

Chapter 6: The Truth Comes Out

Rachel's POV,

It was nighttime. I was not alone in my room, because I had the 4 other glitter girls, along with Regina and Dina at my house. Thanks to the super-excited Maya, news about my boyfriend "Max" had spread like wildfire. And I hated it.

After spilling the beans to Natalie, Clara and Regina about my fake overseas lover, Maya decided it would be a great idea to have a sleepover at my place. We could eat candy and chit chat about boys, she'd bring over some food from her dad... how could I say no?

Or rather, I couldn't say no. Not with this lie hanging above my head...

I totally know how Maya is, she can't keep a secret. But this is one detail I really wish she could've kept between me and Mackenzie. Because of her, now I'm stuck facing every glitter girl. Including Ira's ex-partner Regina, and Natalie. This'll be fun.

Sighing deeply, I put my hand on my forehead, regretting everything I had made up. It was almost midnight, and all the girls had fallen asleep soundly in their sleeping bags.

I was the only one awake now, and I had been for the past hour. I waited until I was up alone so that I could think in peace. In the blue moonlight, I stood by the window, looking up at the pretty sky.

If only Ira and I could be together without my friends disliking him so much... I thought.

I rested my head on the windowsill, staring up at the constellations. Standing here, looking at the vast sky, I couldn't help but wonder.

Is this how Maya feels about Regina?

Slowly, I looked back at the sleeping blonde, holding hands with my pink-haired friend. Together, they looked so peaceful sleeping under the dark sky. Their friendship was so pure and happy, and as I thought about me and Ira, I realized that so far its been the total opposite.

Our feelings were real, but there were so many obstacles keeping us apart, like our different lives. Our different missions, and what we believe in.

Love isn't easy, I thought, nodding to that idea in agreement. Ira could be good if he wanted to, and I believe in him.

With the moonlight highlighting my dark blue hair and pale features, I felt seen. As if someone's presence were with me.

Then I began to walk back to my sleeping bag, feeling like I'd been up for too long. And honestly, I had been. I wouldn't feel up and ready tomorrow morning to help Mackenzie find her princess!

Crouching down to my bag, I began to crawl into my space. I recited positive things to myself so I would not feel like my obstacles with Ira were the end of us.

Just think about everything Maya and Regina had to go through just to be friends, I thought, feeling some comfort.

Just before I slipped under the sheets, I heard a tiny whisper from the open window.

"Rachel...?" It called out shyly.

I immediately whirled around to see who it was, and I almost gasped. It was Ira!

I thought I heard someone else in the room gasp with me, but I paid no attention to it. My heart might as well have jumped out of my chest, I was so happy!

"Ira!" I whispered back, feeling myself grin from ear to ear. A blush grew on my face, and I covered my mouth with my hand so I wouldn't wake the others. I tip-toe danced over to the window and I saw his face, also beaming with a twinkle in his eyes.

Reaching out my hands, I drew him in, enveloping him into my warm embrace. Upon contact, I felt how icy cold his body was. He also let himself melt into my hug, which I was surprised at because he's usually shy and resistant. Then I heard him let out a soothed, gentle sigh in my arms.