Entry for pearlecentmoon12335's writing contest

Chapter One - Paris POV

TW: gore(minimal), blood, fainting.

"PARIS! PARIS!" An anxious voice called urgently through the dust and debris.

"I—" I was cut off my by own coughing fit, and shouted again, "I'm here!" Pearl's footsteps were getting louder, until finally she rounded a corner and flung herself at me.

"Oh Pa—"

"Hurricane" I corrected her. She always forgets.

"Sorry. It makes you sound like a villain though. You're nothing if not a hero!" She apologised. I looked down. I hate people saying stuff like that.

"Are you ok, I can heal that," she said gesturing to a few scrapes and bruises, "but we're going to need to get you medical attention for that." I followed her finger and saw collecting blood down between my stomach and chest. 

"I'm fine! Pearl you worry too much, and look at you you need medical attention too!"

"Oh," she replied darkly, "crimson did this, pointing to the gash in her arm." I started to move away to try and help people who had been affected.

"Ow!" I shouted as my ankle seared with pain. Pearl put her arm through mine and said,

"Come on Paris, let's get you to hospital, your wing looks funny too." It feels weird, I wanted to say but I felt light headed and felt my legs give out as I fell onto Pearl.

The power of Grian compels you to read on after this time skip.

Today's the first day I've been allowed to go out, I've been on bed rest for a week. I took my normal root to the coffee shop but stopped in at the florists.

"Hiya Paris! Heard what happened, you ok?" A cyan haired man asked from behind the counter. I smiled,

"Hi Scott, I'm doing better, been on bed rest for a week, nice to stretch my legs. How's Xornoth and Erin?" (ERIN!) (not my character)

"Erin is crazy as normal and Xornoth is fine." He answered, "Glad to hear your better. Are you here for some flowers? Or did you just want to chat?"

Flowers please, can I get a flower crown of blue orchids and...ummmm... pink tulips?"

"Yep! That'll be £3.50, blue orchids are your favourite flower, right?" I nodded as he handed me the flower crown and I passed him the money.

"Now before I go, I need to ask you about what's been happening between you and a certain fish boy." I asked, lowering my voice. He turned pink and I smiled, I had heard that him and jimmy had started dating.

Before I could force Scott to answer, the bell tinkled and I turned to see Erin walk in. "Hi, I was just asking Scott about Jimmy." I greeted her.

"Oh yeah they're dating." She answered back, taking a sip of her coffee. Who knew, Erin Major could get through a sentence without a death threat. (Pretty sure AJ has used that exact sentence but oh well).

"Who said you could drink coffee," Scott said in mock anger, putting his hands on his hips.

"Me, anyway, Xornoth might stop by with his boyfriend later." She made mock sick noises. I laughed and said,

"Alright, I need to go say hi to Pearl so see you sometime soon."

"Say hi to pearl for me," Scott asked, waving
at me.

"Will do, bye you two!"

This time skip is bought to you by Sir Strawberry and Lady Marcaline

"Oh, hi Paris! Cute flower crown! Did you get it at Flo's" Pearl greeted.

"Yea, saw Erin and Scott there, it's confirmed, Scott and Jim are dating,"

"I knew it!" She squealed.

"Pearl! You're needed in the kitchen!"

"Yes Gem! Well, I'll see you in a bit, we still on for movie night?"

"Of course, The Princess Bride?"

"Obviously, hey Scarlett!" Pearl shouted to someone behind me, "Serve Paris before your break please." Pearl walked away and a girl walked behind the counter. I could feel the heat on my cheeks, Scarlett Sinclair is the hottest person in my school. She had long blonde hair in a low ponytail today, and hazel eyes that looked like they were changing colour in the light. "So, what would you like?" She asked and smiled, her smile was so bright and beautiful, it enhanced all of her features.

"Could I have a honey tea?" (I don't know if this is a thing, but it should be).

"Of course, to go or to stay?"

"S- stay,"

"Okay, find a seat and your drink will be with you soon."

"Ok, thank you." I inwardly cursed at myself for stuttering, she probably thinks I'm weird. I sat at my favourite booth, it was by the window and I have an excellent view of the community gardens. I draw them all the time. I found a playlist of songs I like and put my ear pods in.

I felt a tap on my shoulder and it was Scarlett putting my tea on the table and then she slid into the booth opposite me. "You go to my school, right? Is it penny, poppy?"

"Paris." I corrected her, taking my EarPods out.

"That's such a pretty name," she said in awe, "I'm—"

"Scarlett, you're very popular. And aren't you working?"

"I'm on my break and you're cute so I figured I'd talk to you," she shrugged. I couldn't help but blush at this.

"O- oh, ok."