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The thought of what Enoch said stirred up multiple questions in my mind. I knew who Victor was and that he sadly passed, but how? Alma hasn't told me much except for what was said after the incident and I don't want to push it. I didn't even want to bother her much with questions after I took into thought about what he said.

Ever since what happened to Victor, she's never been the same.

What does he mean? When I first met Alma she seemed a bit stern, but she had such a beautiful spark to her. Wait, but if it's because I'm here then that would be why. I let out a sigh as I try to think of maybe what happened to Victor. Maybe he interfered with something involving outside of the loop? No, that would be too stupid for him to even attempt. He wouldn't even be able to get out of the loop without Alma knowing. Did it involve any of the wights? Or hollows? I've heard stories about them from the children, especially Jacob. It must be something along the lines if it hurt her very badly. But how though? Was she alright? Is she still doing fine? I worry I'm making things worse if so. My stress on top of hers certainly can not be helping. I let out a small huff in frustration as I think. I need to know if she's alright and how I can help, but at the same time that requires me bringing it up and I can't do that. I can't do that to Alma.

I didn't realize how long I must have been pacing until I bumped into a Navy blue coat and stumbled a bit. My forehead was pressed against her chest and I quickly bring my head up as I look into her confused blue eyes. I give her a nervous smile as I feel heat creeping into my neck and cheeks.

"Sorry." I say with a short breathless laugh as I bring my hands up to the sides of her shoulders and send her a warm smile when she did the same. She tilts her head as she lowers her mouth to beside my ear, her warm breath batting against it.

"Is everything alright, little bird?" She says and the familiar warmth she gives me returned. I try to keep myself from growing flustered as I hear her chuckle lightly against my ear. "Flustered now? I can always tell." My cheeks were heating up so much I thought for sure I was going to have a heat stroke. She gives me a kiss on the side of my cheek before she walks out, a triumphant smile on her face. I feel the heat lower as I smile where she stood moments ago. She seems happier, but what if I do something wrong?
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Sorry for a short chapter, I swear school will be the death of me

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