A/N: Here we are; it's finally time for Chapter 8! This is the longest chapter yet, clocking in at over 4K words! As always, take your time, and be sure to comment any thoughts, theories, and/or questions you have!🩷🩵🩷
I hope you're as excited as I am, and without further ado, here's "Stronger Than Steel"!💞✨🦋
"Never wield such power, you forget to be polite. And if I didn't know better, I'd think you were listening to me now."-Taylor Swift (from her song, "Marjorie")
Kenzie's POV
"I'm queen of the world!" I grinned, looking down at Laur and Ange.
"You're sure the flower crown isn't going to your head?" Ange jested, and Laur snickered next to her.
"Of course I'm sure; the crown's just a bonus," I replied, adjusting it as I spoke.
"C'mon inside, girls, it's time for dinner! You don't want the kitchen fairies to get to it first, do you?" Aunt Lyla called.
"Alright, alright, we're coming!" I laughed, starting to climb down.
"Be careful, Kenz," Angel cautioned.
I was shifting my weight from one branch to the next, but my foot slipped. Shock seized me and I fell back before I could catch myself.
"Mackenzie!"
Panicked footsteps and my sisters' cries for help were the last things I heard before the world went dark.
~ ~ ~
Bolting upright, I winced at the head rush, and someone reached out to steady me when I tried to sit on the edge of the cot. "Hey, Kenz, you're alright."
Looking up, Ally handed me my glasses and I put them on, reorienting myself. "Thanks, Als, and sorry about that; just a nightmare. What time is it?"
"You have nothing to apologize for, Ells, and it's 2:25," she replied, setting aside her sketchbook and setting my bag next to me.
"I should still be able to make it to Choir, then," I nodded, lacing up my Vans and digging my phone out of my bag. There was a new message from Dad, "The office called to let me know what happened. I hope you feel better soon, and let me know if you want me to pick up anything on my way home.🧡"
"Don't worry, I got some rest in the nurse's office and I'm feeling alright now. Alice invited me over to her house, so I'll be going there after the audition workshop; if it's a sleepover I'll stop by the house to pack a bag. Pick up some cherry cordial for me?🍨 I love you, have a good day.💜"
"I'm glad to hear it, and will do. Break a leg, kiddo; I love you too!🎭"
Smiling at the last message, I slid my phone in my pocket and grabbed my bag. "How are you feeling?" Nurse Cheney asked when she walked in.
"A lot better, thank you. I guess I didn't get as much sleep last night as I thought I did," I replied.
"Good, just don't push yourself too hard, alright?" she smiled.
"Yes, ma'am," I agreed.
"Let me write you girls passes, and then you can go," she nodded, taking a seat at her desk and jotting something down on two slips of paper. "Here you are," she finished, handing us each a note.
"Thank you for everything," I said.
"Of course, have a nice weekend, ladies," she waved as we left.
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