Assassin's Dream's draft #2

~ Chapter 8 ~

A/N: Hello! So I went MIA there for quite a while as I travelled for summer and when we came back I was prepping for school! I've been back in school for around 4 days so far and already I have tests and homework since its a mega important year for me! Knowing that my writing will most likely be slow however I have planned to release two other books besides AD which I will continue to update.

Chapter 8

Naomi

My mood was sour for the rest of the day. That guy and his nerve. Our conversation floated in my mind all day and it was clear my friends were worried as my mom called on me that evening.

"Nai baby, Can I talk to you?" I sigh but follow my mom to her office nonetheless.

"What is it, mom?" She sits at her desk chair but I stay standing.

"Your friends came and told me how you are today... want to talk about it?" Her eyes glistened mirroring the night sky outside.

Frustration and annoyance crept up from my toes all the way to the roots of my hair as I tried to control my emotions to make sure Hope stays in check.

"Mom. I- why? Why is he being so stubborn and difficult? Why can't I figure anything out? Mom... I'm really scared." My voice cracks at the last word and my mom's eyes flash with sympathy.

"It'll be okay honey, just give it some time." She stands up and gives me a hug rubbing circles into my back. Burying my head into the crook of her neck I question "How much time? How long can we wait? What if they're scheming something?"

"Everything that happens, happens when it's meant to occur. Don't rush things... just wait. I promise you it'll all fall into place eventually. I know you're scared. This isn't anything small but it'll happen and when it does you'll be ready.

"I hope you're right," I mumble, pulling away from her embrace a knowing smile tilts the corners of her lips up.

"I'm always right." Laughing I give her one quick hug before waving goodbye.

I really do hope she's right because if she isn't then we had a lot in store.

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After that talk with my mom, I walked into the dorms to the worried faces of my friends.

I sat away on a cushioned chair and the others followed. All the other students had already left, people here sleep early. It was 7:30.

"Nai, can you listen up for a second?" Kal asks settling down next to me. Sighing I lift my head preparing myself for another pep talk.

June was sitting to my left and Kal to my right. Everyone else standing or sitting around us.

"Nai, we know you're scared... honestly we didn't think any of us could have helped as much as your mom would have..." June explained.

"I appreciate the help... but I think I'll be at ease when the guy finally tells me what the hell he wants."

"We know. But that's gonna take time and we know you want answers now but that's not how it works... just hang in there." Thomas piped up.

"How can I hang in there though? I'm terrified... villains are up to no good and he won't be any different! How can I make sure no one gets hurt?" Tears pricked the corners of my eyes and all my friends exchanged worried glances.

"We are so sorry, it'll be okay... we promise," Adam whispers his eyes wide. June wraps her arms around me. Returning the hug I sigh into her shoulder. Slowly the others wrap their arms around me. I have no clue how long we were hugging but eventually, I pull away feeling so grateful to call these people my friends.