The Reflection

8: Love hurts

(Brody's POV ) ( sorry I haven't been focusing that much in Brody.)

I see Joslyn running down my driveway, and sneak to the back of my house. It's 3:26 in the morning and yes, I'm usually awake. Joslyn's been busy is all she can say, but I don't mind her. She's an only child and her parents except a lot from her.
" Bang! Bang!"
Rocks start flying to my window. I look out to see Joslyn smiling, and tossing up rocks.
I open the window, and wave up to her.
" I'm coming down! Meet me in the tree house." I call out.
She nods, running towards the tree house. I just love that girl. The way her hair bounces off of her shoulders, and her snarky personality. I love it all. I want to be with her, but she's holding back. Last time she told me she couldn't do it anymore.
Damm. I'd do anything to be with her. Wonder what's she's up too. Got that big bag over her shoulder as usual.
I climb up the ladder and plop myself down.
" Hey Joslyn. What's up?" I ask.
" I need to tell you guys something." She smiles. Her eyes are glowing with excitement.
" Ok. Wait guys? What guys?"
" Oh. Ya whoops. Jade is coming over. You remember Jade right? She'll be here soon."
Jade. I remember her. She's hot. But not as hot as Joslyn. Wonder what she has to tell us. Joslyn is looking gorgeous even when it's 3am. I'll try to move in closer. See what she does. She knows we're meant to be.

( Joslyn's POV)

I see Brody slowly moving in closer.
Not this again.
" Oh hey look! Jade's here! I exclaim, hoping to switch the subject.
He looks uncomfortable.
" Hey Joslyn! Oh hi Brody." Jade smile slowly fades. She and Brody never really liked each other. When Jade used to like Ryan Gatsbey, Brody got jealous, because he liked her. Jade doesn't usually get mad unless it's really bad, but Brody messed up her relationship with Ryan to get Jade to like him, so..
Let's just say they didn't start on good terms.
Jade settles down next to me and jabs my huge bag.
" What's in there?" She chuckles.
" Something. I'll show you in a sec. But first let me say something." I announce.
They stare at me waiting for me to saying something.
Oh gosh I haven't thought about Brody. He doesn't know I have a twin. He's going to freak. More like think I'm a freak. I can't do this with him anymore. One day he's true love, the other he's a player.
" So are you going to say anything?" Brody asks, breaking the silence.
" Oh yeah. Um. Jade knows about the book. But I found a magical book. One that should've been gone by now. But I found it. And it has the secret to finding Evelyn. That's all I'm going to say. But I need you guys to help me. I need to conjure a Breaker potion. And that's really hard. Brody your good at chemistry, and Jade's good at piecing things together. And she knows about this. I need you guys to help me." I say.
Their expressions are priceless. Jade looks like she's going to scream out of excitement, while Brody looks confused.
Wonder what Brody's going to say. Not surprised he's confused.
" Wait what? Who's Evelyn? What's a Breaker potion. Is there something you need to explain to me Joslyn?" Brody asks.
Wow. He looks pissed. Go ahead call me a freak. If you do, you and me are over. For real this time.
I sigh, and take a deep breath. I look over to Jade who just nods.
" I'm going to tell you something. If you tell ANYONE else, you will die. I am not lying. It's up to you if you choose to believe me. I can just erase your mind. Listen closely." I say, staring straight into his eyes.
I explain the whole story to him, every last detail. His jaw drops when I tell him about my twin sister. I continue telling the story, ignoring the fact that he's uncomfortable, and when I finish he has a disgusted look on his face.
" I'm guessing you don't believe me, or think I'm a freak. Good thing I brought the book! I'm going to erase your memory. Hopefully you will forget about me." I say, simply taking out the book.
" No. No! Sorry. It's just a lot to take in. Were  you lying to me the whole time?" Brody asks.
" Yes."
" Why?"
" It's for my own safety. If I get found with my powers, I'll be banned. Or killed. Being banned is worse though." I blankly say.
Being banned is worse than you think. They throw you in a pot, yes like their cooking you, and hold you over the fire. I've seen it with my own eyes. It's horrifying.
" So. Will you guys help me? I need to get Evelyn back. There are not only spirits after us, but bad witches. Their not even witches. They will take your soul. They want power." I plead.
" Of course! I'll do whatever it takes." Jade smiles.
" Yeah. No problem." Brody looks hesitant.
" Thank you." I say sheepishly.
I take out the book and some Oreos I brought along. I explain to them the potions, and the things we need to do. And after a couple of minutes, we have a plan.
I love these guys. I'm just worried though. I wonder how Evelyn's holding up. If those witches get to her... Those witches want power, they want to know the secrets to life. They will take any living energy, any living soul ( mostly witches) to get power. One day they'll come. Hopefully not. Evelyn please stay safe. I can sense the danger.

( Brody's POV)

After Joslyn and Jade leave, I snuggle back to bed thinking about all the lies Joslyn has been telling me.
She should've told me earlier. No. It was for her safety. I can't believe this is true. Gosh. I just put myself in the most dangerous situation I've ever been in.

( Joslyn's POV)
I left my bedroom window open for a reason. I slip in, throwing off my clothes and change into pjs. I hide my bag behind my makeshift spot, and curl into bed.
Mmm. Sleep.
" Where were you?" A voice hisses into my ear.
" Were you at the pond?"
" I know your awake Joslyn."
" It's your father."
" Dad?" I whisper.
" Yes? Where did you go?" He asks.
" I went over to Brody's with Jade."
" Hmm. Tell me next time k?" He ruffles my hair.
" Sure dad. Sorry." I say apologetically.
" Go to bed munchkin." He kisses my forehead.
He turns to leave the room when he asks,
" I'm guessing you found the book?" He grins.
" How did you know?" I say, sitting up.
" I put a spell on it. I knew you'd find it." He chuckles.
" Now go to bed." And he closes the door.

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