We Live To See The End

Tomorrow Comes Today

Gia is now wrapped up in a fluffy blanket, with a cup of hot honey, lemon, and ginger tea. Gentle jazz music plays in the background, snow falls outside the darkened window. Alexis sits facing her, Ashton stands against the doorway, and Cheri leans on the radiator. Alexis scrapes her hair into a bun, clearing her throat awkwardly.

'So, Gia. Why did you pick to come here?' Alexis asks, waiting for Gia to set her tea down.

'Well, I remember you telling me where you were going,' She shudders, her voice still wobbling with nerves. Ashton raises an eyebrow, his eyes flicking between the two women, 'And I know you two are magic. And I'm assuming she is too?'

Gia motions at Cheri. She nods in reply. Gia looks down and notices that she has one prosthetic hand with a futuristic look. She opens her eyes wider at the sight, 'My father made me leave his house. I only just found out my magic a few days ago. It horrified me at first, but... I like it. My father didn't, he's terrified of me.'

'Well, we're here,' Ashton grins, 'We've got a few spare rooms, a magic society, and plenty of friendship to share.'

'I feel rude for bursting in on Christmas but thank you so much!' Gia gushes, smiling as best she can with her still shuddering jaw.

'I'm sorry to be rude but what is your power?' Cheri pipes up, her eyes narrowing in mild suspicion. Gia clicks her fingers, creating a jet of flames from her thumb. Ashton's eyes expand to the size of dinner plates in terror. Gia grins back at Cheri.

'There you go. That's what I can do,' Gia squints at Cheri, extinguishing the flame from her fingers.

*

Ashton leans over the kitchen counter. The clock above the outside door displays 11:48 pm. He sighs heavily, head throbbing slightly. He holds a glass of red wine in his left hand and his phone in his right. Everyone else is asleep. His headphones blast music while he scrolls through social media, looking for something to catch his interest. Nothing does, though. A text message pops up on the top of his screen.

krispiercebridge

I love the jumper, it's super cosy! :)

By the way, is the SPMP happening tomorrow?

This is it. This is the moment he's been waiting for. All these years of waiting had led up to this. His heart throbs out of his chest, his hands fumbling to type a response.

rockingverywell

omg great i worked super hard on that jumper lol.

yes the spmp is happening tomorrow. are you planning to come along?

krispiercebridge

I was actually. Is that fine with you?

rockingverywell

totally is. you can show me how the jumper looks?

krispiercebridge

Sure, LOL.

Also, where do you host it now?

rockingverywell

the darkville theatre. starts at 10:00 am. meet me backstage.

happy christmas ❤️

krispiercebridge

Happy Christmas ❤️

*

'I've done it again, Alexis,' Ashton grins, sitting down for breakfast. Alexis brings a pan with mini chocolate chip pancakes through to the table, giving everyone a few before turning back to make more. Gia turns to him in confusion, her hair a tangled mess of hair. Cheri looks up from Rise of The Ogre, one pale eyebrow cocked at him.