Escaping Fate

Chapter 9

(Lyssa POV)

I woke up in the morning to find Oliver's arms around me. He looks so cute when he's sleeping! How in the world is it legal to be this adorable?!

Madame Raja interrupted my thoughts by walking in and shaking Oliver awake. "Breakfast is ready, young ones," she smiled at the two of us, "I'm guessing there was no problem in sharing a bed?"

I blushed and saw a tint of red on Oliver's tan cheeks. "N-no, Ma'am. I-I was just comforting Lyssa. It's not like that," Oliver answered hurriedly. The older woman just smiled and replied with a skeptical grunt.

She left the room for us to change and get ready for breakfast. "Thank you, Oliver. I didn't have anymore bad dreams last night," I smiled and kissed his cheek, "You're the bestest friend ever."

Oliver yawned and put his arms behind his head nonchalantly, "I know I am."

I rolled my eyes and giggled. "Can I get up, now?" I asked looking at the arms that he had rewrapped tightly around me.

"O-Oh, yeah," he answered blushing lightly, "Sorry."

I smiled and walked to the bathroom to change. I washed my face and quickly came out in ripped jean shorts and a light purple tank.

When I walked out, Oliver still didn't have a shirt on and it was starting to affect me. "Can you please put a shirt on?" I asked with a slight blush.

"Aww, don't you like what ya see?" he answered smirking.

"You wish," I said as he put a shirt on.

He feigned a hurt look and walked out of the room. I followed him and soon ran ahead at the smell of waffles. "It smells so good!" I exclaimed making Oliver laugh.

Madame Raja smiled handing each of us a plate before sitting down, herself. "You two looked adorable, cuddled up like that,"she smiled.

I blushed and Oliver nearly choked on his waffles, "M-Madame Raja, we're not a couple. We're just friends. It's a habit, we've been doing that since we were little."

My face fell and I knew Madame Raja saw it. Just friends. Always, just friends. I was ready to break down into tears, but I couldn't in front of Oliver. 'It's alright darling...' I heard a voice say in my head. I quirked an eyebrow in confusion.

'This is one of the common powers that I will teach you. I can see your sadness. It's alright,' she smiled at me from across the table. It was comforting. I think I've found someone who I can count on.

(Oliver POV)

I watched the whole exchange between the two women and it kind of weirded me out. My guess was that she was talking to Lyssa using her mind. I hate what I said about Lyssa and I and I know that Madame Raja could see it. I love her so much it hurts.

"Well, since everyone's done eating, let's get started!" Madame Raja clapped her hands before leading us to a big room filled with targets.

I sat in the corner to watch while Madame Raja began her lesson with Lyssa.

(Madame Raja POV)

I feel so bad for that poor girl. Oliver keeps toying with her heart, but I can't put all the blame on him either. He's confused as well.

"Okay, so how did you do this last time?" I asked Lyssa as I began my lesson.

"I got really mad and thought about what Mark had done to me over the past few days. I felt something like a ball of heat in my stomach and  there was something different coursing through my veins and I just let it go," she answered me.

"Last time you didn't control it, did you? It just went everywhere?" I asked and she answered me with a nod.

"Okay, I want you to do the exact same thing, but this time try to channel it." She nodded and I gave her a reassuring look.

I saw her close her eyes and begin to focus.

(Oliver POV)

Lyssa started focusing and the same light began to light up her veins again. Her hair and eye color changed again and she aimed a hand at the target in front of her. She released it, but instead of it hitting the target, it hit the wall right next to my head.

"Oliver! I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" she rushed over after her eyes and hair returned to normal.

"I'm fine," I gave her a hug and all three of us started laughing.

This might take a while.

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Hey guys!! I hope you enjoyed! I tried to put in a little Olisa fluff! Olisa is the perfect ship name that FrostylemonCat came up with. Please check her out! She is amazing! I would also like to thank you guys for all of your votes and feedback. I am so happy that you're enjoying my story. It all started out when I was bored, but thanks to some gentle nudging from Loving_life_forever2, I published it on here! I am so glad to share the work that I take pride in and have so many people like it as I do. Once again thanks for reading and don't forget to:

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Jess ;)