The Unexpected

THIRTY

I use my dominant eye to make shoot I hit the perfect spot. With the other eye closed I aim at the tree with my bow and release.

''Fucking hell.'' I look at the spot that I definitely did not mean to hit and sigh. Walking back to my tent I put my bow and arrows in my box and walk back outside, sitting in front of my tent.

Our school has a big forest around it, so once I had a idea to put a tent somewhere deep in it to use it when I wanted to be left alone, practice magic or my bow and arrow or to write. And until now it has been a blessing and I thank my past self every time.

I pull out my pack of cigarets out of my pocket. I take one out and light it up and blow out some smoke.

It's relaxing really, being alone no worries at all. The teachers don't know that my tent is here and I can do anything without being interrupted. The only people who know that my tent is here are Oli and Damien.

Taking another hit I looked up to the sky and sinked deep in my thoughts just all running thru my head. As I look back down I see Oli walking up to me. I quickly throw away my cigaret behind me and smile like an idiot.

She chuckles as she continue's walking towards.

''You think your best friend is stupid huh?''

I stare at her in disbelief when she raises her eyebrows at me. ''You knew?'' She crossed her arms and leaned on one leg.

''It's disappointing how low you think of me Joy'' I chuckle as she takes a seat next to me on the ground as she leans here head on my shoulder. She grabs my hand and interlinks it with hers.

''Life caught up with us huh?''

I feel her head nodding on my shoulder.

''Sure as hell did.'' We both chuckle and I squeeze her hand as we both look at the view in front of us.

''How are you and Noah doing?'' It takes her a minute before responding.

''We're fine J.'' I sigh and tilt my head back.

I know with my own shit going on I just have to make sure she's okay, she's my best friend after all.

Oli turns her head towards me. ''She didn't tell you huh?.'' I sigh and shake my head.

I recently spoke my mother over the phone, I thought I could break her and get her to talk about my dad but no such luck.

''I was so close to getting her to talk about my dad but she just shut me down and started yelling at me over the phone.''

Oli hums and kisses my shoulder as she rubs my hands.

''Eventually we'll found out don't worry.'' I turn my head to her and pout. ''I'm for real! Even it's the last breath I take Joy, I'll get you a father.'' I smile warmly at her.

''Maybe Damien would like to be called daddy aswell?''

I gasp and slap her shoulder. ''You're nasty.'' We both laugh our asses off.

Oli suddenly stand up and reaches out her hand for me to grab. ''Let's go pretty girl.'' I smile again and take her hand as she helps me up.

''Does this mean I can smoke in your dorm?''

''Absolutely not.''

She glares at me as she puts a hand around my shoulder. It was worth a try.

''Not even one-'' ''no.''

Dammit.

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The bells rings and I quickly run to my self defense class. This is the one of my classes that no one in my friend group has and honestly, it sucks.

I have been to the best magic doctors and yet all they say is that I don't know my past and for that reason it's a blockage for me and my powers. And seeing that I basically give up on finding my dad I might aswel take this class just to protect myself a bit better.

''Joy, you're late.'' My teacher says when everyone looks at me. ''Yeah by a few seconds, you won't die by it.'' Few students giggle while my teacher just gives me a glare.

''Just sit your ass down.'' ''Yes sir.'' I smile and take a seat in the front row. Professor Lidden has always been a grumpy one but he can be nice sometimes.

''Actually Joy, can you come in front of the class along side Liam.'' I roll my eyes.

Liam has been on my ass ever since I joined this class. He's always making fun of me cause I'm one of the weak ones.

I stand up and walk in front of the class as I go stand next to Liam.

''As we all noticed since the incident.'' He's talking about when Ellie attacked me and then Oli.

''Joy did a great job defending herself against Ellie, and yet a few students have seen her shield in a different colour than you all thought it was supposed to be.''

Memories flash in my mind. Even tho it was so sudden it did get me a step further to learn about who my father is.

''Let me remind you all, Joy is from celestial background meaning she is royal. Also a reminder that Joy has never met her father so maybe it has something to do with that. You guys can stop whispering about your classmate now.'' I look up confused.

My classmates were talking about me?

I look down again and start playing with my rings. How didn't I know that they were talking about me?.

''you okay?'' Liam whispered in my ear. Is he actually being kind? Didn't know he had that in him.

''Yeah I'm good don't worry about it.'' I whisper back and he just nodded. Everyone was looking at me like I was some alien.

''Joy.'' I looked at my professor. ''Let's see how much you have progressed. I nodded.

Me and Liam went ant stood across from each other waiting on our teacher to give a sign.

''Remember, no lethal spells I don't want any of you dying in here.'' Students started giggling.

Liam started with a spell. One thing I learned about him is not to underestimate him. He can look like a slow poke but when you least expect it he will make someone fall flat on their ass.

I bring back all the things Oli and Kiera taught me. Standing my guard, watch his hands and his eyes to see where and when he was about to hit. He for sure was taking his sweet time.

And yet when I least expected it, he throws his spell at me. I quickly put up my shield and hold it. Have become a bit better at controlling and holding my magic when needed, I should really thank Kiera for that.

Liam stops throwing his spell and I put my shield down as the students clapped.

''Well Joy, seems like you really made some progress.'' My teacher smiles. Told you he can be nice sometimes.

''Goodjob Joy.'' Liam comes up and holds his hand out for me to shake. I smile a little and take his hand and shake it. ''Thanks Liam''.

The bell rings meaning class is over, and lucky for me it was my last class of the day. I was just happy. Maybe I can be as strong as my friends without learning about my father.

I will be one of the strong ones, watch me.