The Girl In The Back Row

Chapter 3

Ashton POV

At home I can't stop thinking about her and how she seemed so worried that I heard her sing Forest.

And why did she keep up this good girl/bookworm mask, and then I remember that she had shelves of books along walls. So maybe it wasn't an act, but she also had up Twenty Øne Piløts posters.

AND My Chemical Romance. I don't know any nerds who would listen to that. I figured it would be Beethoven or something that she liked.

I want to rip off her mask and see the real her. I doubt that she'll let me in, though.

I will find out, though. And I know how.

I use my powers, don't tell anyone about those please, and tell a bird outside my window to follow her.

I lay down on my bed and smile, thinking about her. And, as I do, I get a warm feeling in my stomach. I've never felt that think of a girl or a boy(I'm bi. If you have a problem, I don't care). I'm only with Ashley because I have to be. And if this feeling, and my life, works out then I could be happy.

That would be something new.

And something nice.

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Autumn POV

I walk to my friend's house and use my powers to lift the shield covering it. I inhale the aroma of baking cookies, wood, and fire. I've loved it here ever since I found it, the night the depression and doubts took hold of me.

The night I lost control.

I shudder just thinking about it.

No, Autumn, you have to focus on now. Pretend you only have two days to live.

I walk into the lounge and see them watching the water sprites move around to make the illusion of a TV. I smile at my only true friends.

Actually, more like sisters, we've been bound since that night years ago when they saved my life.

See when a sprite (nymph, whatever you prefer) saves the life of a halfy like me they become bound. It also works the other way. They saved my life and for some reason I'm the leader.) Being in a sisterhood is almost a second family. I adore hanging out with them and they seem to like being with me. There are some things that some people consider weaknesses with the sisterhood like the fact that we can draw on each other's power. This scares a lot of people and others see it as a way to lose your power to others. I think it's really cool and helpful in a fight.

Tonight is our weekly hangout and I'm the most excited I've ever been and that's saying something. Also when Josh leaves we can play manhunt using our powers. It's one of my favorite things to do.

Marley can use the earth and Clarissa can use fire. I'm an elemental (animals, plants, wind, weather) and we always have the best time on Fridays.

We chat for a couple hours then I sense Josh at the door (it's almost Fall) and walk away a little (*cough* lot *cough*).

I'm ready for this I tell myself over and over again.

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That was bad sorry. I had a really good one but then Wattpadd deleted it.

But if you're still reading this thanks I guess. I have big plans and I can't wait. I'm going to try to update more often but no guarantees because I have homework.

Bye!