Peace is a fragile thing

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣: 𝙖𝙘𝙩 7

My eyes flutter open, I can't remember the details fully, but it was a dream about the book again.

One interesting thing is that me and Polli don't share the same dreams or memories, otherwise she'd know of the future already.

I looked at the calendar and groaned, it was that amusement park gathering.

It was in the earlier part of the afternoon, so it was still safe to do despite the warning being in effect for the vampire new moon.

So Polli took over to eagerly get ready for the amusement park and drive to the location.

“You think Jace would like a style like this…?” She usually puts on makeup, but now especially so for this occasion, and she made sure to look multiple times in her compact mirror after parking.

“Yeah sure…” I didn't put my opinion in, it was useless.

“Well, I made sure the foundation matched my skin and it was harsh on it either.” As she came in, the others did too.

“Men don't even know the difference between a natural face and ‘natural’ looking makeup, you think he'll notice something so-” I immediately stopped talking.

Hyunwoo was working the front counter, I already felt incredibly awkward at this. 

“The new moon sucks doesn't it…?” I felt a chill when I saw Ashley come in with Jace, “I was hoping to stay a little longer, I suppose 2 hours is enough though, huh?”

“Yeah, but totally next week…” as Polli talked I felt a slight knot.

“Mm…I won't have time, because I have to report back to the hunters institution…” It seems Ashley looked at Hyunwoo as she was staring for more than 5 seconds.

“I have special reservations…” her tone had turned cold as she put her purse on the counter and gave a golden ID, likely a specialized pass her mother would've given her.

He mechanically scanned the ID and unsurprisingly it went through, this should be more tedious for him and yet I was the one sweating bullets.

“Yes, you're confirmed.” I relaxed slightly hearing his voice, surprisingly it was all deep and velvety, definitely different from what you'd expect from anyone of their age group.

“What sizes are you all?” Another employee, possibly a manager came in to take over the service being given, which I found comforting, it means they wouldn't bother him.

“Isn't it that strange kid from biology..?” I heard Paige say, “He is so creepy…I'm surprised he even has a job here.”

“Come now, not everyone can afford basic essentials, let alone luxury items, that's usually what sorry people have to do.” Ashley had slightly snickered and I kept silent over seeing the glint in her icy looking at him simply minding his business, I clenched my fists.

But as he was to the side I noticed we met gazes again and I saw his unique sea green eyes in a more clearer light, I noticed he nervously raised his hand but-

“Polli, your idling again.” I pursed my lips as she brought me out of my thoughts again, “Are even sleeping? This seems to be your new normal ever since school started again.”

“I…I'm fine-!” Polli switched back due to her anxiety with Ashley. 

“Are you sure…?” Her icy face looked up at Hyunwoo, “Was something forgotten!”

“N-no of course not! As if I'd get caught up with some loser!” She caught up with them and I sighed.

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