Queen of the zodiac ( zodiac city duology #1) [ undergoing revamping]

Brooke

Class ended, and I made my way out of the classroom, tapping away on my phone. I was so engrossed in what I was doing that I nearly collided with Damien as I turned a corner.

"Watch where you're going," I blurted out, my frustration evident in my tone as I rubbed my shoulder, which had taken the brunt of the collision. "Oh, it's you again? Why do you keep bumping into me?"

Damien turned to look at me, his dark gray eyes locking onto mine. "My apologies," he said with a sly grin. "I didn't realize I was in your way."

I raised an eyebrow, trying to maintain my composure. "I'm starting to think you're doing this intentionally."

"So, what's on your agenda today?" he asked, his tone casual as he fell into step beside me.

"Oh, we're doing this?"

"Doing what?"

"Small talk."

"It's only small talk if you make it one."

I sighed inwardly, realizing that Damien had no intention of letting me go without some form of interaction. "Well, I am making it one."

He chuckled, seemingly undeterred by my lack of enthusiasm. "Well, you know, we should all make some time for more interesting pursuits." His eyes twinkled with a mischievous glint.

"What are you even saying, are you dumb?"

I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his flirting. "If by 'interesting pursuits' you mean what I think you mean, then no."

Damien grinned, clearly enjoying our banter. "You wound me, Brooke. I promise, I have more than just trouble on my mind."

I shook my head in annoyance. I had a spa day planned with my friends later, and I didn't want to get caught up in any distractions.

"Fuck off, bye."

Once in my dorm room, I decided to freshen up before my spa day with my friends. I needed to wash away the stress of the day and focus on relaxation. I quickly changed into a comfortable dress and headed to the shared bathrooms for a refreshing shower.

The warm water cascaded over me, easing the tension in my muscles. I took my time, savoring the tranquility of the moment. Thoughts of my friends and the spa day ahead filled my mind with anticipation.

After my shower, I returned to my dorm room to get ready. I reached for my shimmer, Auriana, who was a shimmering spirit linked to me. With a mental connection, I called Auriana to assist me in getting dressed and looking my best.

"Ready for a spa day, Aura?" I asked with a smile as the shimmer materialized in a radiant display of ethereal light.

Auriana's voice resonated like a gentle breeze. "Of course, Brooke. Let's make sure you shine even brighter today."

The shimmer's magical touch helped me style my hair, apply subtle makeup, and choose the perfect accessories. With Auriana's assistance, I felt confident and ready to face the world.

I grabbed my bag, which contained essentials for the spa day, and headed out to meet my friends at our designated meeting spot, a majestic tree near the water fountain. I couldn't wait to unwind and enjoy some quality time with my best friends

As I approached the tree, I spotted Paris, Renee, and Maylee already gathered, and they didn't seem pleased.

"Brooke, you're late!" Paris exclaimed, annoyance evident in her voice. "We were supposed to meet here around 5 p.m., and now it's 6. Who do you think you are?"

Renee and Maylee joined in the frustration. "Yeah, we've been waiting forever!"

I raised my hands defensively, trying to diffuse the situation. "Relax, everyone. I had a rather...annoying encounter, and it made me run late."