Riptide

Chapter 8

Dear Diary,

I snuck into Lily's room today. I just needed to borrow something, but I found her diary in there too. She should really hide it better, it was sticking out from under her pillow. I didn't read much (I couldn't resist, I was curious), but it said something about a boy named Jacob. Maybe she knew him before Phoebe took her in.

I don't really like her room, everything's pink. Like, I get liking pink, but surely most people would have some diversity in their closet. She only has dresses and skirts too, no pants. Don't her legs ever get cold? And how does she train without sneakers, surely it's hard? I know it's none of my business, but I can't help but wonder.

Anyway, me and Robin made cookies last night and they were so good. They're such a good baker. I wish I could bake with them more, but they're busy most of the time. I shared the cookies with Danny, Angel and Michael and they all loved them too. Angel's making Robin a thank you bracelet, which is so sweet. She invited Michael to help her, but he went out to the stables instead.

Michael seems to like hanging out with the horses and pegasi, and they seem to like him too, which is good. He's told me a bit about his past life - he ran away from home because he doesn't like his mom - but not much, which is understandable. I'm still basically a stranger to him so it makes sense that he wouldn't just start telling me everything.

Everyone's hesitant to open up at first, most of the time they've had bad experiences opening up, or don't want to relive train, or just don't want anyone know their personal life, which I totally get. If I'd run away from home or grown up on the streets, I'd probably be the same way. I try to make sure they feel like they can talk to me though, everyone gets a fresh start when Phoebe takes them in.

I've got to go now, Phoebe's calling me. Bye!