Now You See Me, Now You Don't(The Academy-Ghost Bird)

Chapter 44 - Trust is hard, but Silas is sweet!

Hello Birdies,

It's time for another update, it's short and sweet. But I'm planning on another update this weekend. As always, thanks for reading my story and any and all comments are appreciated!

Love,

Lunaloo

CHAPTER 44



Sang pov


I feel someone nudge me gently. "Aggele, it's time to wake up." I hear as I float in a haze of lack of sleep and ocean/moss and berries scents. Slowly, my eyelids flutter open and I freeze. The last things I remember was my nightmare, my chaotic emotions for the guys, and falling asleep in Victor's arms. I start to tremble as my emotions start to overwhelm me again. How can I feel this way for so many boys?

Silas lays down next to me and cuddles up to me. As he nuzzles my neck, he strokes my hip. "Aggele, you need to get up and start getting ready. Vic already left and I'm going to head next door and grab a shower. How are you feeling angel?" I roll onto my back and look up in to his large soulful eyes. He's looking at me as if I'm so important to him and my answer really matters to him. It's such a strange feeling for me.

"I'm okay, Si. Still struggling with my reality and I have no clue where I want my life to go. Really confused as to how I should feel about anything in my life. Do you think I would be able to your Academy? You know, really be part of your family." Silas looks at me with a frown, his large eyebrows wrinkle. "Sang, you already are a part of our family, whether you believe it or not. But remember, it is a choice. You have a lot going on right now, so please be patient with us and most importantly yourself. I'm not big into literature, but I have a quote that I want to share with you. I'm not sure why, but it moves me, so I hope you like it."

"Time is very slow for those who wait,
Very fast for those who are scared,
Very long for those who lament,
Very short for those who celebrate,
But for those who love, time is eternal"

"Oh Silas, that's beautiful. I want to try and trust of all of you, but it's so hard for me to trust anyone. I'm scared, so scared. I'm starting to have feeling for more than one person and it has been pounded into my head that liking boys means you're a whore. What happens when someone gets jealous or decides they don't like me anymore or everyone just deserts me?" My voice's rising as panic starts to take me. My body starts to shake in fear as my emotions spin out of control.

Silas sits up and scoops me up into his lap and his large body envelops me. His warmth and strength calms me slightly. "Aggele, nothing has to happen right this minute, except for us getting ready to sign up for school. It will take time for you to get to know us and for us to get to know you. Let me pose these questions... What if you get sick of us? What if you decide you only like one of us or even none of us? Family is a choice and only you can decide, if you want to be part of ours. If you want us, then we will be always be there for you. Just like you will be there for us. C'mon angel, give me another hug and let's get moving. Did you already pick your classes?" Silas is such a great person, so strong, but you can see how much he cares. I will have to be very careful to never hurt my... my Superman.

"Of course Superman, I picked my classes as soon as I got my booklet. I just hope I can take everything I want to take." I smile at Si and give a quick peck on the lips. He stands up and sets me on the bed. "Superman, Aggele? I like it." I lean back on my hands and watch as he gives me a devastating smile and winks at me as he walks out my door. Maybe I can care for all of these amazing guys and more importantly trust them. Caring is the easy part, trusting is hard.

BONUS:

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