The Owl and The Crow

Chapter 30: Shameless

Misty's POV

The doors started closing and both of you were too slow to get to the door and it slammed closed before you could get there. You tried the door handle and scoffed a bit...locked.

"Seriously?!"

Miranda huffed in frustration as soon as she saw you couldn't open the door. She looks at the handcuffs before slashing the middle with her nail jewelry, to both your surprise it doesn't break. Your eyebrows furrow as you try to blast the chain with your magic but to your shock nothing happens...but then that's when you finally noticed the owl symbol on them.

"These are mine! They have a binding spell on them

You said with the sudden and dawning realization.

'Oh by the Devil, this is golden!'

The voice mocked and laughed in your mind and you just rolled your eyes. Although it surprised you a bit, as they've been quiet for...months. Why speak now? Just then Miranda's shrill and surprise voice brought you out of thought.

"Why do you have handcuffs with a binding spell on them?!"

She snapped and you scowled a bit.

"Personal reasons!"

You snapped back, getting a bit louder. Miranda groans in irritation and rolls her eyes.

"Whatever, how do we unlock them?"

She asked in an irritated but not too harsh tone. You think for a moment before shrugging a bit.

"I don't know. They come undone when a specific word or action is either said or performed."

You explained and Miranda slowly nodded, calming herself down. For the next ten minutes you and Miranda stand there and throw a series of words out into the air relating to the three girls, Alcina, Miranda, and even yourself. Eventually you both grow silent as you run out of words and phrases to say. This spell was so easy to perform that a 5 year old could do it simply by accident, and you're not surprised that the girls had somehow figured out how to work them. Question was, how to get out of them?

Feeling a bit chilly and tired from just standing around, you go to sit by the fire. You forget that you're attached to Miranda for a moment and you both nearly fall when you suddenly move.

"Sorry..."

You muttered an apology.

"I forgot we were attached for a second."

Miranda nodded slightly as she looked down at you...damn her for being so tall.

"Are you cold?"

She asked in a stoic tone but it held a hint of curiosity and...concern?

"Yea...a bit."

You nodded and she walked forwards to the fire. You walk with her and sit on the floor comfortably while she sits in the chair right next to you. For a moment the room is filled with silence, not an awkward silence so much, more like anticipation. You take this small moment to let your mind wander, and the topic of your own feelings creeps into your mind. Did she feel the same as you, that same spark you felt just before Halloween when you both nearly kissed? The silence continued on with your own spiraling thoughts until Miranda's dull voice reached your ears again.

"You said certain actions could unlock this thing...right?"

She asked and you leaned against the chair, nodding your head lazily.

"Yes, why?"

You asked before you suddenly felt a pull on your arm. Before you knew it, you were pulled up and were sitting in Miranda's lap. Your breath hitched a bit and you held her shoulders as she held your waist in return to keep yourself steady. Your cheeks turned a pale pink as you looked down at her, the air filled with thick tension.

"Is this okay?"

Miranda asked in a surprisingly, and almost shy whisper. You gulped a bit and nodded, not trusting your voice not to squeak or crack, especially when you felt the cold yet sharp jewelry when Miranda caressed up your arm. For a moment everything freezes and it's like the universe is screaming at the both of you to do something. The thing you've been avoiding. The thing that makes everything awkward between the both of you. The reason you're both on edge.

Miranda's hand suddenly cups your cheek and turns your face to her's, her own cheeks dusted a light pink with blush. Your face softens and you could feel her thumb caress across your bottom lip. You both move close, close to where you're both sharing the same breath and you hesitate.

"Are you going to run away this time?"

You whispered in a worried tone, not wanting her to just disappear from your grasp like she'd done so many times before. You could see Miranda's cold eyes soften significantly before she shakes her head.

"No."

She whispers back before finally pulling you into a kiss. Again that electric feeling spread through your body and you kissed back with a happy sigh. The sound of the handcuffs unlocking was faint and forgotten as you both embraced in a complete and soft make out.

"I guess I really do like you pest..."

Miranda muttered against your lips with a soft chuckle and you chuckle back.

"I like you too Miranda."

You muttered back and both your little giggles could be heard in the silent library as you both continued your soft make out.

(Word Count: 892)

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Finally! Here's yall's chapter, I'm so sorry it took so long and it's so short. I haven't had the energy to write nor the brain power to come up with a chapter idea, but this one is out and that's all that matters :,)