The Lost Flame

Chapter 6: A confession under a firework

On the twenty-third of December, we went early in the morning to the stores to buy Christmas and New Year's food, there was a lot we would buy so we had to use three cars, when we returned from the stores what we had to do was start cook, we made desserts, salads, appetizers. In short, many things for lunch, coffee time and dinner.But in the afternoon, exhausted from the kitchen, we were drinking hot chocolate in the living room. "Ugh, my arms hurt from kneading," Newt said, stretching slowly and letting out a heavy sigh. "Luckily, tomorrow we will be able to enjoy all the rest." food that we have cooked - he rubbed his hands anxiously - Newt, you really have a sweet tooth, if you keep eating it brother - I told him while he drank from my cup - I'm just going to toast everyone at midnight and then relax around the fireplace, enjoying the company—Rena had her legs over mine while she also drank from her cup—Hey Serena, do you want to see pictures of Alyssa when she was a baby? There are some that are very cute and a few years ago he had his emo phase, he had dyed his hair black and he didn't want anyone to know his real eyes, so he wore contact lenses ha, ha—when I heard him say that, I took a pillow and threw it in his face, he almost dropped the cup –Shut up, stupid, or I'll show your girlfriend yours when she comes for New Years—he smiled macabrely – Oh... So, Serena and you?... Are you two dating?—I was hard and speechless, the damn juice with my words, but I was also drinking my chocolate, it seemed that we had both been surprised, because we almost choked and our faces began to turn red from embarrassment, My mother's laughter could be heard from the kitchen. "I'm going to kill you," I said to my brother, looking at him threateningly, getting up from the couch, and then starting to chase him around the house, since he ran away as soon as I got up.
It was a hectic day, but to tell the truth we had a lot of fun, even despite my efforts, my mother managed to show the photos to Serena, I was in a corner plunging into darkness, it was not a pleasant thing for her to see my photos, it was embarrassing , but she clarified that I looked tender and I shouldn't be ashamed of it... A few hours later we were in my room –Hey, have you ever felt like a part of you is lost?—she asked me while we were getting ready to go to bed – What do you mean?—she sighed—I've always felt that I don't fit in here, in the human world, I feel like I'm missing something, something important, something that makes me feel comfortable in Iri—I lay down and look at the ceiling—I felt That's when I was a child, there were times when I didn't have control of my magic and I received criticism, looks that judged me with every step I took...-- I cleared my throat since those memories gave me a bad feeling -I wished... so many times I could be normal, but there came a time when, I woke up and their words stopped caring, I started to be my own person, I don't hide my magic, of course I don't hurt anyone but I don't hide now I'm happy, with my family, my friends and with you-- I took her hand and looked at her -I know it's difficult, but...The less you care about the opinions of others the better-- she looked at the floor -Yes, I suppose you're right, it's difficult, I've barely entered in adulthood and I already feel like I want to give up-- I smiled a little -Okay let's not think so negatively, rest and tomorrow we will have a wonderful Christmas Eve, we won't have to worry about others, it will just be you, me and family, which He loves you-- we laughed a little and lay down to rest.The next morning after breakfast, we cleaned the house, arranged the tables and chairs to have enough space for everyone, in the afternoon we began to get ready, I helped Rena with her hair, subtle makeup for both of them and we dressed in leggings and Christmas sweaters, they were warm, we arranged the gifts under the tree and then we had dinner, we ate a lot, there was glazed meat, potatoes, salads, it was a huge feast and there was also dessert, we were so full that we could barely talk, but we decided to play at and dice to pass the time until midnight, we toasted a Merry Christmas and hoped that in a week it would be a prosperous New Year.As it was quite late we went to sleep to be wide awake when it was time to open the gifts. At seven in the morning from my room, Serena and I listened to everyone having breakfast and chatting, we went down and sat down to have breakfast, a few moments later, my parents came up to us and gave us an envelope – We hope you like it, they are for spring break, so you can enjoy getting to know a new place—Serena and I looked at the tickets and then we looked at each other with a smile and a slight blush, but we quickly got out of that trance and I looked back at my family—I have something for you -- I got up and brought the gifts for my father, my aunt, and my grandparents, everyone opened them, my grandparents had some necklaces with the medals that my uncle had received, the jeweler shrank them and turned them into pendants, they also had a photo album that his classmates had taken, my father had, like my brother and I, a bracelet of my uncle's magic and my aunt had a necklace that had some words engraved from a letter that he had written to her.It was a very emotional moment for everyone, especially because they had things about my uncle that they didn't know he had left for them, and now he would accompany them forever.In addition to the tickets for a trip, I received clothes, money and some things for the Academy, then among my gifts I saw an envelope that was from Fayna, which she motioned for me to open later, I was curious but I didn't. I questioned. I gave her hers, which was a painting with her portrait, painted in acrylic, she thanked me saying that it was beautiful - If there is something my daughter doesn't make mistakes in, it is drawing the true beauty of people, She is good at judging people, so Serena, we are grateful that she has met you, we have never seen her so happy—my father said looking at us, I scratched the back of my head, blushing, my father was right and I couldn't deny him, she smiled—You They have a big and beautiful family, I would love to be part of one like that one day, but for now I thank them for welcoming me into their home and allowing me to be part of their festivities, I am truly grateful for what they have done for me-- my mother He got up and hugged her tightly -You don't have to thank us, we are delighted to have you here and if it were possible we would ask you to stay with us, obviously we know that you have your family-- she was shocked and her emotion was evident, I think she never expected to receive a proposal like that - Maybe one day she will be part of the family - my brother said - in some way or another - he laughed a little looking at me, I cleared my throat, looking away.It was a beautiful morning, and a day full of emotions as a family, almost at night we went up to my room, I warmed up my room so that we wouldn't be cold -Let's hope that what my family said doesn't pressure you to make a hasty decision-- she shook -I honestly didn't expect that they would propose something like that to me, but I must admit that I like the idea... Being part of a big family... I mean my parents, they have no family left and they adopted me, I don't know my real family but hearing what they died, so it would be nice-- god this girl went through so much and yet she is so sweet, and I still wonder why she drives me crazy, I covered my face with my hands she had a goofy smile on it, blushing - -Geez, why do you have to be so pretty? It's not fair-- I lay down on the bed feeling completely exhausted, I was trying to contain myself from taking her in my arms and simply kissing her, but that would be something that I didn't know if she would want--What I did miss were your brother's words, What did she mean that in some way or another, I would be part of the family? - I remembered what my brother said and sighed - Oh, don't pay attention to him, he's a fool, he only says things to say - she shrugged her shoulders --If you say so, will we go see Dali and Ray tomorrow?-- I denied --No tomorrow, in fact I was going to pick up a friend of mine from the Academy and he is the son of a General-- she opened eyes a little --Look at you, hanging out with important people-- I acted important --I do know who I should look for to hang out with them, maybe James is a great friend and very sweet, and he's also one of the smartest in the room ...I envy him for that...-- she placed her hand on my shoulder - Hey, don't be so hard on yourself, you got to fourth place in your first semester, that's impressive and I congratulate you for it, Alyssa, don't be discouraged, you'll improve and you will reach a higher position-- she lay down next to me--Hey, your bed is very comfortable, now I understand why you enjoy sleeping here so much-- I just smiled, she was right, I can't get discouraged, it's just a score, one that I can overcome and become better, plus a score would not define me.The next day Rena accompanied me in my brother's car, I drove towards the portal - You know? I always feel chills when I approach the portal and my hands tingle, it's strange, right?-- I looked at her curiously, it was definitely strange, and I had never had that kind of sensation, in fact the only thing I felt when I approached the portal was as if my magic expanded even more throughout my body, I guess we all felt something different being close to the area.We waited a few minutes until James and his father crossed over to Geo, I greeted them and helped them load their things into the car, and then they got into the car and on the way to the hotel we were talking, in fact it was the first time they were together. in Geo, so I planned for James to spend a lot of time with my group of friends to take him around the city, while his father spent time with mine, in addition to my grandparents and my friends' parents, it would be a busy week, even though I must say that General Deer, as soon as he saw Serena, was somewhat stunned. I found his reaction strange, his expression when he saw her, although I decided not to give it importance.We dropped them both off at their hotel after a somewhat long trip, and I invited James to spend the day with my friends and me tomorrow to celebrate Christmas with the five of us, he accepted and then I drove back to my house, with Serena, who was coming asleep in the passenger seat, she looked so peaceful sleeping like that, it was a half hour trip and it was a long morning and afternoon, so I didn't blame her for sleeping, I would sleep too if I could. When we arrived, I carried her to enter my house, everyone saw me and I made signs that they should not make noise while I went up the stairs to my room and left her on my bed resting, and I went down so I could have dinner - I don't want a word. From no one, was it understood?-- They smilingly nodded and we ate in silence, a few minutes later I went up to my room with some snacks in case she woke up, then I silently lay down next to her and hugged her to fall asleep with her, purring in her chest.I woke up to something furry and purring, I opened my eyes seeing some ears on my chest, brown like my hair --Mmm...Aly?-- she complained --Mmm don't move, it feels very comfortable here- - I didn't want to laugh but she sank into my chest and purred - I assumed you could purr but it's the first time I've heard you - in an instant the purring stopped and she got up sleepily and then threw herself on the mattress where she was supposed to I was sleeping, she had turned red - Ha, ha, ha What happened to you? You sounded very tender-- a moan was heard on her part --I didn't mean to, I don't want to sound like that-- I looked at her confused --Why not?--.--It's not... well... attractive-- I raised my eyebrow --It's a joke, right? Aly, your cat-like qualities are some of the most attractive things about you, well at least for me, but I think that many girls and boys will fall for that gift-- I raised my eyebrows in surprise--do you find me attractive? ? - She seemed like she wanted to be swallowed by the earth - I think you said something you didn't want, sweetheart, although thank you - I got up and went to my closet to look for some formal clothes so I could shower, since we organized a reservation at a linen restaurant to celebrate Christmas with friends and give our gifts --I'll go take a shower and then I'll let you go while I get ready for us to go out-- she nodded looking at my clothes --Will you be wearing all black?-- I looked at the clothes and I shrugged my shoulders. "I think it's fine, it looks elegant." She shook her head, not happy with my answer. "God, we have to give it some color." She looked in my closet and pulled out a dark green shirt and put it on. I deliver --Perfect, put this on, that's how we will combine-- she took the black shirt and put it away, I took the green shirt and went into the bathroom to shower, she stayed to look for her clothes calmly, I showered slowly and after leaving, I got dressed and I noticed that the shirt was open in the back, I had never worn this shirt, but my back looked very good with it, I loved it, I came out of the bathroom and showed Rena my back -Hey look, I hadn't noticed that The shirt had an opening in the back, it looks good, no, do you think I should get a tattoo? -- I didn't hear an answer so I turned to see her, she looked at me surprised and with her mouth open -- Rena, is everything well?-- I saw her react and nod blushing--Y-Well, and if you should get a tattoo on your back it would look incredible on you and you could show it with different t-shirts or shirts that show your shoulders and back-- she took the clothes that were she would put on and she headed to the bathroom. "Okay, let's go take a shower so we're not late." I nodded and finished getting ready while she took a shower and waited for her.After we were ready, we had a quick breakfast and since everyone was sleeping without making a sound, we left my house with the car keys. First we went to look for James since he was the one who was furthest away. When we arrived at the hotel, he was already waiting for us. outside, he went up to the back and while we were talking, he was driving to Dalia's house, we arrived at her house and fifteen minutes later she came out with her gothic dress as well as her corset and she adjusted her purple hair - Gosh, I-is she your friend Aly?-- James looked at Dalia open-mouthed, Rena and I were holding back our laughter -Hello girls...-- he said entering the car and then he looked at James and raised his eyebrow -Oh and hello strange boy -- James continued looking at her statically -- Is he okay, girls? He's paralyzed -- Serena laughed quietly and I said to Dalia -- Oh yes, yes, I just think an angel dazzled him -- she laughed a little. little --Pff, well I have that effect on people-- she fixed her hair like a diva and put on her seat belt and that's when James reacted --Ahem, sorry, my name is James Deer, it's a pleasure Miss Dalia —She raised her eyebrow and smiled —Dalia Dagger, just tell me Dalia, Dali, I don't have a real title—she shook his hand and we continued the trip to the restaurant, Dalia told us that she had been with her parents and her uncles at the Christmas, her grandparents had also gone, which was the first time - It was a very fun Christmas, I don't think I've ever liked it so much - I arched my eyebrow - Dalia, honey, you don't laugh very often, I think You rarely laugh truly, you prefer that others laugh at the misfortunes of others - she cleared her throat - Lyss, honey, if the world knew that a half-demon like me had a sensitive heart, it would ruin my reputation, I prefer to be seen as heartless-- Serena laughed --Heartless or not, I still love you Dali-- she smiled at him and caressed his cheek --Awww, and I love you baby—I kept driving --Awww, and they know that I You my babies-- we all laughed, although it seemed that James felt strange between us, Dalia looked at him--Do you want a hug? Maybe that will cheer you up a little-- he looked at her surprised but nodded a little blushing--Yes, it's definitely better that no one knows about your good heart, not even Ray, you know he won't keep quiet about it-- she shrugged. shoulders -Raymond knows that it is not convenient for him to bother me, especially if he hopes to continue having his legs and arms-- she said while still hugging James who seemed to be having the time of his life.