Glassheart but realistic

Part 24 - The Looking Glass

Chloe pov:

Can't believe someone signed us up for this contest. At least Red doesn't mind it. She just has to say the word, and I'll make it right. I have swords and shield practice after school.

Chloe: Red, did you want to come watch me at my swords and shield practice?

Red: Sure.

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Red pov:

So we headed to the gym. There's were 8 boys and 5 girls. I think they changed the rules because of Jay and Lonnie, so now girls can also join. I find that pretty awesome, honestly, especially since Chloe's is amazing with her sword. After 30 minutes of hearing swords hitting each other. Chloe and I finally got back to our dorm. I can still hear the pings ringing in my ears. I was starting to have a headache. I lay on my bed rubbing the sides of my head. 

Chloe: You should rest while I shower. Maybe that will help your head feel better before supper.

So I took a nap. I just passed out holding a pillow in her arms.

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Chloe pov:

Poor Red, I think she got a headache from all the swords hitting back to back. She's probably more used to quiet spaces. I'm happy she came to watch me, but if it hurts her head, I'd much rather her stay here, or maybe I can give her earplugs to help. I'm used to the noise so it doesn't bother me... now I feel bad I didn't consider how she would handle it. Didn't even think twice about it. Let's hope she can sleep it off. I took a steaming shower. The hot water on my skin felt so nice. The heat just makes me melt and relax. Showers are also my favorite place to let my thoughts wonder. I aimlessly think in the shower all the time. Today, my brain was thinking back at our trip to the new Wonderland. It was beautiful. I knew Red also loved it. Her face was practically glowing with delight at every corner. It's almost like she didn't recognize the place. What an amazing day. She got to bond with her mother. Something I've been wanting her to do since we came back. Her mom even  gave Red her looking glass. We know that the Bridget we know from Merlin never once looking into it. Something about not wanting to spoil the future. It was sweet that she gave it to Red.... I wonder what would appear in the mirror now. I mean, we saved Auradon and all, so what could it possibly show. I'm getting way too curious right now. I shouldn't it not my mirror it's Red's. I do not think she'd appreciate me looking at it without her permission.... now all I wanna do is look into it, even if it's only for a minute. I could feel my heart starting to ache. I placed my palm over it.... the feeling isn't going away. It's like my body is telling me to just go for it and look. I quickly got out of the shower, hoping the feeling could shake off. I go to our room and see Red sleeping. Her eyebrows always looked furrowed yet relaxed at the same time. I have no clue how it possible yet it sjust how I see them. Kinda like she's relaxed yet still on edge, just a little. Her hand was beside her head and her other arm over her stomach. Her jacket is being opened. I could see her mirror right in her jacket right against her chest. I couldn't stop looking at it. Why does it feel like I'm being pulled towards this mirror. I know it's wrong, but it's like I can't help myself. I got closer to her bed and kneeled. My hands placed on my thighs as I'm facing the sleeping girl in front of me. I took a few deep breaths, hoping to collect my senses. I blink a few times since that usually helps me process. I l9ok at Red's face. I could notice a few small details I hadn't before.  How her lips are always slightly parted. Her amazingly perfect makeup. And her hair... don't get me started on this girl's hair. It's the perfect shade of red, her curls as so well done, too. There was a small strand of hair that covered a little bit of her face. I gently took my middle finger and gently moved it to the side away from her face. I accidentally touched her head as she scrunched her brows a little. I froze, I don't want to wake her up. I then looked down her body. Her chest rose and fell with every breath. Slow and steady. I noticed the mirror again. The feeling came right back to me. It went away when I was ogling Red, but now that I remember the mirror, it's back again. Ok, I think I now need to know what's in it. This feeling it clearly not gonna go away til I look in it. I slowly pushed my hand closer to Red's jacket. I carefully try to grab the heart-shaped mirror, my fingers slightly grazing her chest. I pause, getting slightly flustered as I was touching her. I then carefully pulled it out of her jacket. I let out a sigh once I fully had it. I crawl away from Red and go into the hallway. Once I took the hallways, I sat on the floor, leaning my back against the wall. Holding the closed mirror in my hands. The bejeweled cap looked amazing. It glistened when the light hit it. I gulped, took a deep breath and took my other hand, and opened it. It took a moment moment from the images. I saw me and Red and we were arguing in the room.

Red: Why would you do this, Chloe!

I can see Red pacing back and forth in front of the balcony window. 

Chloe: Because I had to, Red! Do you think this is easy for me? I know what I did. You know what I did.

I looked just as upset as Red.  I look deeper in the mirror.

Red: What you said hurt me! A lot! 

Red started to tear up a little. She's shaking her head as she walks closer to the balcony, looking outside. She holds the side of the window, avoiding turning around.

Chloe: You know I would never do that on purpose! You know this!

Red swiftly turned around, pointing her finger at me. Anger and sadness filling her eyes.

Red: You don't say that on accident Chloe... that's not something anyone says on accident. You had your intentions straight.

Red hard swallowed.

Red: But you just had to go and say it!

I then see myself almost lunging myself towards Red.

Chloe: Well, I'm sorry if I said it was the truth. Red. I didn't do anything. You did... and I know I'm not the only one who thinks so, too.

I then saw my expression becoming angry. I then start walking closer and closer to Red, slowly taking small steps.

Chloe: it's not my fault. Red. It's all you!

I then pushed her in anger. Both hands on her chest made her fly back. I could see Red's panicked facial expression as she then trips over the balcony and falls off. She tried to grab on with her hands, but to no avail, she just backflipped off the balcony.  I then shut the looking glass. I couldn't take another second of that. I was crying with a lump in my throat. I clutched the mirror in my hands, pressed on my chest. I start to sob as my breath hitched again and again. My heart hurts so much right now. I then dig my hands in my face. What even happened? Every word said was so vague yet cut like a knife. I don't even know anything about what happened before this argument. I thought we were doing ok, I thought we would be fine... how could this have happened? Why did it happen? I need to fix this. Whatever I saw in the mirror, I do not want it to happen. Not to us. Not like that. I took a few moments to adjust my breathing and calm down. I can't wake up Red or let her know what I saw. After a few deep breaths, I felt ready to sneak back in the room. I went to Red's desk and pulled the drawer out. I found her watch. My breathed hitched again. I quickly turned to see if she woke up. Thankfully, there has been no response. I take the watch out the drawer and carefully walk to Red. I placed her looking glass. Back in her jacket. I then go to the courtyard. I got there and looked around. I need to do this. I have to be brave and try. My thumb hovering the button. I look around me once more before closing my eyes as I press the button, sending my in time.

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