The Zodiac Signs - Time And Space

Chapter 20 - Waves Of Emotions

[Aug 1, 2023- Aug 23, 2023]

Pisces' POV
Song: Story Of My Life By One Direction

I was lying down on my bed. It's kinda boring at home, though. I'm an only child, so I don't have a sibling to talk to. I kinda wished I did, though. My dad had moved away a few years ago for work when I was 4, though I've kept in contact with him through video calls. That doesn't mean I don't miss him, though. I looked around my room out of boredom. I then caught sight of my sketchbook. I could always draw my boredom away. I got out of bed, picked up my sketchbook, and plopped back down on my bed to draw. I sketched a circle and then added onto it to turn it into a head. Then, I began drawing facial lines to keep the face in line and started on hair. I just now realized it looked like Dad. Maybe I could turn it into him. I was about to make the facial features when I heard a knock at my door.

"Son, I've got a surprise for you." I heard Mom's voice. "Really? What is it?" I turned my head towards my door. It opened, and Mom was there. "Your surprise is something very special." She looked to her left and smiled. I was still confused. What could she mean?

Then, all of a sudden, Dad appeared beside Mom. I was in shock. "This isn't real...is it...?" I murmured. Dad just chuckled. "It is. Come here, kid." He held out his arms. I dropped my sketchbook, jumped out of bed, and ran into his arms. "Dad! I missed you so much!" I was crying. "I've missed you too, son." I felt his arms wrap around me, and I wished I could stay in his arms for all eternity.

"When did you come back?" I sniffled, wiping my tears, smiling. "I just got back, and I surprised your mother as well." Dad chuckled, wiping tears from his eyes. "Yes, I started crying when I saw your father walk in the door." Mom chuckled. "Well, at least you're back!" I hugged Dad again.

Then I pulled away. "But, how long are you staying for? You're not leaving again, are you?" I looked up at him, worry in my eyes.

"Nope, I'm staying. For good this time." Dad softly ruffled my hair up. I immediately smiled and hugged Dad again after that. I never wanted to let him go.

"Oh yeah!" I went and picked my sketchbook off of the ground. "I started drawing a picture of you." I showed him. "I see. You've always been so creative, kid. It looks awesome." Dad ruffled my hair again as I chuckled. I hugged him again. "I'm glad you're staying, Dad. I've missed you." I felt his arms wrap around me again. "I've missed you too, son, and I promise I won't ever leave you again." His voice was soft and soothing. It made me happy to hear it in person again.

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The next day, I went to school a lot happier than I usually was since Dad was back home! But my happiness soon faded when I saw Gemini. She wasn't her normal, cheerful self. Instead, she looked sad and scared. "Hey, why the long face?" I asked her. She just gave me a sad look. "This is about what happened the other day with Aquarius, isn't it...?" I saw her nod, and before I could do anything else, she hugged me. "I just want her back..." I heard her murmur. Gemini never sounded so sad before. "I know, we all do." I rubbed her back, trying to comfort her.

I closed my eyes and wished that everything would stop so I could keep comforting Gemini.

"Your wish is my command..."

I heard a mysterious voice, and I think Gemini heard it too. Soon, everything actually stopped. Literally everything. "Oh god, not again." Gemini groaned. "What do you mean?" I asked her. "Remember that day when I split into two? This is where I was when it happened." I looked around. "That's right. And I'm here for a curse." The same mysterious voice called out. "Curse? What curse?" I asked.