Mind Games [Riven]

Chapter 3

The next day, Theodora was sitting at lunch with Musa and Bloom, they were talking about Musa's developing crush on Sam Harvey when Terra sat down looking very much in tought.

"Since when did it become cool to be a nerd. I mean it's great and all, power to the nerds. But I like school and getting good grades, reading a book and drinking camomile but no one is sharing an apple with me, even though, gross."

The remaining three fairies looked at eachother and laughed as Bloom told Terra they were gonna need much more context than that.

"I mean it's just not fair. Why are all the guys all over her? What is the difference between Beatrix and me?"

Just as Theodora was going to answer Terra, Musa said she needed to go and apologized before getting up from the table. Unkown to the earth fairy, her two flatmates shared a look, exactly knowing where Musa was going.

"Look Terra, don't worry yourself about Beatrix or who is all over her. In my opinion, she isn't anything special plus you don't need those guys all over you, all they want is someone to hook up with and throw away later. You deserve someone who truly cares about you and loves you for you."

Terra smiled at the mind fairy greatful for her words and thanked her before asking Bloom about her search for the memory lady.

"Stalling...Actually, does your dad happen to have any old yearbooks?" Terra paused for a moment before answering the red head, "Maybe. But I'd have to get them myself though. He's busy with Silva and I don't wanna bother him."

The converstation shifted to Silva and his well-being with Bloom commenting how hard it must be for Sky since the two are very close.

"Look Bloom, Sky's an amazing guy, one of the best actually..." "But it's just that...Stella." Terra finished for the dark haired girl.

Bloom quickly jumped to say that she was worried for him and nothing else. The other two girls nodded their heads, not believing her for one second but didn't want to push it further.

They continued to eat their lunch in comfortable silence but it was interrupted by Riven.

"Thea come with me, please." the mind fairy was confused by his request and it didn't help that she couldn't find out anything by reading his mind. Non the less, she agreed. Saying bye to her friends, she took her tray to dispose of it before following Riven out and towards his room.

"Wanna tell me what this is about?" "Not yet."

She wasn't sure why she was following him still, she could of just turned around a while ago or refuse to come with him. But curiosity is what killed the cat I guess.

As they got to his suite, Theodora was told to close her eyes which she did only after grumbling for a bit. She could hear him walking around the room and things being moved around but couldn't guess what exactly he was doing.

"Okay, open them."

As she did so, in front of her stood a brand new paint set, canvas, colours and everything. It was little to say that she was shocked.

"I know how much you love to paint and over the summer you were talking about getting a paint set for your suite so I decided to suprise you."

The brunette girl was absolutely speechless. And since she didn't know what to say, Riven decided to continue talking.

"I know I hurt you Thea and I'm really sorry, I fucked up, I know that but I really want to gain your trust back. I care about you...as more than just a friend or a shag and I want to show it to you. So is there any way you could forgive me and come to the party with me tonight?"