A Z R I E L (A Freenbecky Fanfiction)

CHAPTER 11

Blair had just returned to campus after visiting her family for the weekend. A small, warm container rested in her hands—her mother's homemade cookies, a favorite of Kali's.

She smiled to herself, already imagining her best friend's face lighting up.

Turning a corner only a few doors from Kali and Bella's room, Blair suddenly stopped on her tracks when she caught a glimpse of blonde locks exiting one of the rooms down the hallway.

She gulped as she felt her heart beats faster. It's been a few days since she saw her.

The blonde walked to where Blair is standing, the latter felt her knees about to give up when the blonde looked up and locked eyes with her

"Hey, Blair." The blonde acknowledged her presence throwing her a warm smile.

Blair returned the smile a little awkwardly. 

She's nervous, and it's always been like this everytime she sees her. The blonde has this big effect on her and Blair.

"Hi, Ria." She simply greets back, swallowing the nervousness she's feeling.

They weren't exactly friends—Blair wouldn't go that far. Sure, they'd shared moments, conversations, hung out in the same circles thanks to Celestine, but they never really knew each other. And Blair had worked hard to keep her distance—mostly because she liked Ria. A lot.

Too much.

"Where are you headed?" Ria asked, stopping in front of her.

"I'm on my way to Kali's room. Why are you here though? Isn't your room on the right wing?" Blair knew because she's from the right wing too, Only a floor higher than ria's.

"Oh, yeah. I actually just transferred, Room 2-07. Ely's roommate just left so she asked me to move in."

Blair blinked. Ely's room... That was only two doors down from Kali and Bella's. "Oh. That's... nice," she said, trying not to sound disappointed. "Anyway, I should get going. Kali's waiting."

"Oh, okay. I'll see you around Blair."

"Sure. See you around, Blair," Ria replied with a nod, then turned and walked away.

Blair watched her go, releasing a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding. Her chest still fluttered.

She reached Kali and Aelia's room, knocked, and the door immediately flew open.

Kali grinned and tackled her into a hug, like they hadn't seen each other in years instead of just two days.

Blair reciprocated the hug.

"I missed you." Kali said as she released the older woman and allowing her to enter the room.

"I missed you too. Brought you something." Blair held out the container.

Kali's eyes widened with delight. "Are these...?"

"Mom's cookies."

Kali squealed and immediately popped one in her mouth. "Mm—bless your mother's soul." Then, between bites, she frowned. "You seem tense. What's wrong?"

The moment Kali saw Blair standing outside her door, She already can tell something's bothering her best friend. She can read her easily, even without using her powers.

"I've met Ria on the way here." Blair sat down on the bed, Bella's bed to be exact.

"Ria?" Kali squints her eyes, a smirk slowly forming on her lips ready to tease her best friend.

Just as she was about to open her mouth, Blair quickly threw a pillow at her hitting her straight in the face. "Don't even try, Kalliste Neredras."

"What?" The younger pouts. "I'm only just going to ask what happened."