Jasmine ✧ Xavier Thorpe

04

I was sitting down on a chair, and someone tied my wrists behind my back. Luckily for me, the person sucked at tying ropes. After hearing someone shuffle around, the bag was pulled from my head. Wednesday was in a chair on my left side. Eight people stood in a half circle in front of us.

A distorted voice asked us: ''Who dares breach our inner sanctum?''.

''You can take the mask off, Bianca.'' I said, annoyed. I just want to get back to my bed and now I have to deal with this. The eight people took off their masks and I was shocked that Xavier and Yoko were a part of this group. I could tell that Xavier was looking at me, but I focused on Bianca and Wednesday.

''Wait, I preferred you with it on.'' Wednesday told Bianca. Bianca gave Wednesday a snarky look but gave me a little smile. I returned it. I didn't hate Bianca like Wednesday did. The girl never said anything rude to me.

''How did you get down here?'' Xavier asked Wednesday.

''Rowan showed me. Left pocket.'' The girl replied. Xavier took the picture out and looked at it. He didn't seem surprised.

Wednesday kept asking questions and the group responded. I couldn't be bothered so I just listened to the conversation.

Then Bianca asked: ''Question is, what are we gonna do with them?''. The siren followed up with ''Only members are allowed in this library.''.

The group of eight people looked at each other before Xavier said: ''I say we invite Wednesday to pledge.''. Am I not here or something? Thanks a lot, Xavier.

The group looked at each other, shocked. If I had to guess, they didn't see that coming either. Or that was a lie. I was not shocked since he obviously had a crush on the dark-haired girl.

''There is no way in hell. I can accept Jasmine but not Wednesday. Wednesday is a tsunami.'' Bianca answered. See, this is why I like Bianca. At least she acknowledged me.

''Yeah, I can accept Jasmine into the group, but I am not sure about Wednesday.'' Yoko said. Thanks, babe. Take that, Xavier.

Wednesday didn't want to join the group and I was not shocked. She didn't even like people, why would she willingly join a secret society for the social aspect?

We both had freed ourselves from the ropes and stood up. Wednesday walked up the staircase and said: ''It's amateurs like you who give kidnapping a bad name.'' and left. I snorted out loud.

''Well, do you wish to join?'' Bianca asked me. The group seemed kind of fun minus Xavier, but I could survive. I could also check if the library had books that could help me with controlling my powers. I mean, I could just sneak in but eh. Too much work. Plus, it would be fun to be able to hang out with Yoko and Bianca more.

''I guess?'' I answered but it was more like a question. It would be embarrassing to blurt out yes, so I played it cool.

The group looked at each other and Bianca said: ''Meet us here tomorrow night.''. The group hastily walked out of the library, but Xavier stayed behind. Great. I was kind of pissed that he didn't want me in the group.

''Why did you only want Wednesday to join? I know you like her but come on.'' I spat out. He was taken aback and looked confused.

''I don't like her?'' he questioned me.

''Mm, you know almost every time we have spoken to each other, you have asked me about her.'' I answered.

He shrugged and said: '' I mean, I am intrigued by her, but she is kinda spooky. Not my type.''.

I didn't believe him and just said ''Yeah, sure.'' and started to go up the staircase.

''Is that why you keep walking away from me when we are having conversations? Are you jealous?'' Xavier said with a teasing tone.

I just looked at him, gave him the middle finger, and walked out of the library.

I walked back to my dorm. All I wanted to do now was to sleep. I climbed into my loft and as soon as my head hit the pillow – I was out.