Our Lord of Light Academy. Ghost BC FanFic

Ghost Project

In the morning you're watching Cumulus put on her make-up for Mass. She stops and cocks her head for a minute like a puppy.
She gathers up some make-up and hands it to you. "Uhh, no thanks?" You mumble. You wear black eye-liner and mascara and not much else.
She chuckles "No, Emily needs your help, im pretty sure shes room 8, go".
"What?"
"Just go".
You get up fumbling with the handle. Wandering down to room 8 slowly not sure what the hell Cumulus is on  about. You move one hand up to knock on the door, you pause at the sound of sobbing. Oh.

You knock gently. Mallory opens the door "What do you want?" She glares at you.
"I just want to help".
"You've done enough" she says angrily.
"Let her in Mal, please" Comes Emily's voice from inside.
You walk in, past Mallory who has her arms folded glaring at you. Emily is sitting at a vanity with piles of make-up open, she stares at herself tear streaked.

"Are you ok?" You ask softly.
She shakes her head "I can't cover the bruise" she whimpers.
You understand the pile of make-up Cumulus shoved in your arms.
"Ooohhh, that's why Cumulus gave me these" you hold up the make-up.
"She heard me? They're not supposed to use their powers like that" Emily glares at the make up in your hands.
"I dont think they can always control it" you shrug.

She nods as you pop the make-up down on the vanity looking through them while Emily dries her eyes.
You look at her eye and try to ignore the pang of guilt.
It's purple and yellow now. You sigh.
It's not a big bruise thankfully but it's there none the less.
You grab her make up brush and mix a few foundations together dabbing it on gently.
Eventually it looks decent enough that you can't tell its there unless you're looking really closely.
Emily looks in the mirror and then at you, "thank you".
"It's the least I can do" you say standing up, "I'll leave these with you, you can give them back when you don't need them anymore". You smile weakly.
Emily stands up, "I'm...I'm really sorry about your head" she mumbles looking like she's going to cry again.
"I'm fine, I'm ok, really, please don't cry, we'll have to start all over again!" You both chuckle. Mallory is looking really confused.

"But" Emily continues "it was cruel and I don't.... I just.... I'm so sorry" she hangs her head.
It's a moment that makes you realize Emily is not a monster, she's someone that's been hurt just like you but took it out in the wrong way.
You reach over and hug her, she hugs you back this time.

You open the door to leave and Cumulus is waiting for you. "Oh! Is it ok if Emily keeps the make-up for a little bit?" You ask sheepishly knowing you've already told her to. "It's fine" Cumulus smiles warmly at Emily who's behind you. You turn back, "see you later".

Walking off you breathe out, Cumulus looks at you, "that was really nice of you" She smiles. "You didn't give me a choice!" You laugh.
"Youre telling me you'd have stayed in our dorm if I told you I what I heard?" She stops to watch you.
You look at her, "No, of course not".

"I should have bought a dress for mass while we were out" you mumble tugging at Cumulus dress you've been wearing every sunday. She laughs.

Mass starts off with Papa welcoming everyone. "Where's Cardinal Aaron?" You whisper to Terzo whos grinning.
"Just wait" he chuckles quietly back.

"-With the Hunters Moon Ball approaching, which we are all very excited about. We are taking this time to announce the return of the Ghost project that began with my father Papa Nihil".
Everyone applauds, you look over at Terzo who is clapping but snickering aswell.

"Yes, yes, it's all very exciting" Papa I nods smiling. "It will be a very big month for us all, I will be stepping down and Emeritus II will be instated while i take on Ghost and spread the word of our Unholy Father".

There is a shocked murmuring throughout the cathedral. You look at Terzo who seems to have been expecting this news but is not happy about it.

"I will let my brother take over from here". There's a tension in the air, Secondo hasn't been up since his first sermon which scared a lot of people.

Copia notices you tense up and grabs  your hand. Surprisingly Secondo is much more like the Secondo you know, he speaks powerfully but his words have a softness about them that they didnt have last time.
You feel the entire room relax with you in relief.

After mass you start walking back to your dorm, Copia catches your hand, "where are you going?" He asks confused.
"Get this stupid thing off me" you mumble tugging at the neckband. His eyes light up, "Ok, lets go!" He grins laughing.
You shake him off, "by myself, thank you sir!" You laugh, jokingly pushing him away.
Something unreadable flickers in his eyes and he steps closer "say that again?" He says quietly his eyes not diverting from yours. Your heart flutters a little with the way he's staring at you, stirring the butterflies awake.
"Um? By... myself?" You mumble confused.
"No"
"Thank you?" You smile knowing what he means now.
He raises a brow at you.
"Sir?" You bite your lip having to hold in your laughter.

His eyes close as he takes a deep breath, he's holding his hands behind his back, you think he must be using all his self restraint right now, which you're thankful for since everyone is filing out of the cathedral, and youre both standing in an area where everyone can see you.
He leans forward slightly, you're eyes dart around the area but everyone is in their own worlds not paying attention.
"Youre so lucky we're not alone right now" he whispers in your ear.
Your breath catches in your throat, eyes widening at his words.
He smirks at you, "go and get changed, ill see you in a bit", his voice back to normal.
Two can play at this game.

It's your turn to lean forward, "Yes. Sir." You say both words slowly and deliberately. Quickly pecking him on the cheek, turning without looking at him and walking off laughing.