SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

men and their need for appreciation

"Who's better?"

"What's up in this room full of depression?", I greet the boys when I enter their room and sit down on Riven's bed and point to the bottle of champagne. "You'd like to have one, hm?" "Just give it to me", I sigh frustrated by this day. Was this Andreas being a dad earlier or was he just being less of a dick? 

"Can you two quit making every conversation sound like a sex talk?", Sky comments and I realize it must have sounded completely different than I understood our words but when I look at him he laughs and we join him. 

"It's really a great bottle of champagne", Riven teases me before giving the third bottle to me. "Can it make up for you burning down our house?", Sky adds half-seriously half-jokingly. "It wasn't that great anyways. At least you could make use of your old bed", Riven jokes, "I'm surprised you haven't burnt yourself. What's been wrong? Couldn't you unleash her flame?" 

"Sounds like a fiery moment", I chuckle. Riven and I have the same humor which makes talking to him so easy. "Seriously, guys. That's what you're laughing about?", Sky replies but smiles himself, "You know, Scar, what were you doing in the woods for so long?" 

"I didn't expect Stephen to be a fan of thrilling moments in the woods", Riven adds chuckling, "You definitely have a prey pattern." "What do you mean?", I ask shocked about him mentioning Stephen. 

"I'm not stupid, you know? You left with Sky and Bloom and came back with Saul's brother. Sky's comment just made me realize that it already happened. I used to think that you'd just want to be with him." 

"Riven's right. Stephen looks a bit like his older version", Sky adds leaning his head to the side as he watches Riven. "Yeah? The important question is who's hotter?", Riven continues chuckling as I still stare at him shocked by him knowing about Stephen. 

"From what I've heard and know, you two have shared more exciting moments", Sky jokes making Riven grin triumphantly. "I don't have a prey pattern", I finally state, "You two just have the same hair color. And Stephen and I are not dating." 

"But you don't deny the thrilling moment in the woods", Riven counters, "Why have we never fucked in the woods? Who's better?" "What's it with you men and the need to be the best sex partner?", I groan and take a sip of the champagne, "Am I only here for you to be enjoyed by my life?" 

"I mean Riven needs to know who's about to win the place by your side", Sky argues and I look at him annoyed. "Not helpful." "No, he's right", Sky says seriously suddenly, "I know it's complicated and you don't want to hurt anyone and both Riven and Stephen are not as easy as me in a relationship but-" 

"Excuse me, I've treated her well." "Whatever. The point is that both of them like you." "I'd rather not discuss this here or now." "Can we talk about how he looks like me again? When did it start with Stephen and you? Did you chose me because I look like him or-" 

"That's actually something I was wondering about as well", Sky butts in making me roll my eyes. "Hot, dangerous Scar, who would have thought you'd fuck me and someone else", Riven whistles shaking his head. 

"Okay, first of all, I'm not fucking around. I have fun from time to time. You're not being forced. Then you're the one who first started hanging out with Beatrix as well. I wanted us to be serious again but when I saw her sitting here on your bed I kept my mouth shut. And just to be completely honest, I've liked Stephen before but I fell for you during our first year because of how easy life feels with you. I didn't chose anyone for how they look." 

"Impressive, I like an honest Scar", Riven chuckles finally changing the topic, "I'm just jealous. The last time I've been fucked was by Beatrix and Rosalind and not in a good way." "And you don't remember anything?"

"No, the only thing that I know is that my friends have betrayed me and Rosalind has ripped my head up." "What did Rosalind want?" "I've got no idea, everything's blurred. I don't care about it. I just know that I've realized that I don't want to be around her. Sex is fine but I don't care about the advantage of one night." 

"She's not worth the pressure", Sky agrees. "I'm fine with you hanging out here and you know", Riven chuckles turning to me and I roll my eyes laughing. "I'm not going to say it's never going to happen anymore." 

Before the boys can say anything about it, someone knocks the door and Riven tells him to come in. It's Dane. "What are you doing here?", he immediately asks me upset. "Uh, this is my brother and my best friend?", I state indifferently. 

"Best friend? I'm obviously more than that", Riven complains. I stand up not wanting to watch Dane and Riven breaking up or whatever has been going on there. "I'll get ready for tonight. See you later, boys."

Mom and I get ready together in dad's appartment. It's our first official event with her and it's the first time that her and I can do something normal like this. It may be annoying for other girls to get ready with their mom, but to me it's the best that can happen. It's all I wanted. 

"How was your evening with Stephen?", mom asks me as she combs my hair. "I left his apartment yesterday but I'll tell you tomorrow. We're quite late. Thank god you're here with us", I smile and feel her hugging me from behind. Mom and I feel pure love only for each other.

I've been so nervous to get to this party as both, mom and dad, and Sky and I would attent the party. Also, Stephen would be there and of course, the men are wearing a suit which looks extremely good on him. 

We still have to talk to each other but for the first few moments, I would just watch him. See how good he looks. Just like Riven. They're two completely different types of people.

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Stephen

A specialist trying to ignore the feeling of not fitting in. His brother being the great soldier. Him not being interested in hearing how great some arrogant super fairies are doing. But he's still there watching her.

Riven

A specialist in training trying to find out how living life happily works while getting back the girl he loves. Soft inside, dangerous outside. Open for the ones he loves, distant to everyone else. Still, he's at the party. He's there to watch her. 

Scar

Right in between everyone, she's trying to enjoy some moments with the happy piece of her broken family. No worries about men, no worries about saving the world. Just her and a night to not worry about serious topics.