Saviors of Deflorna

Edward 2

The day of the Summer Festival started out hectic, later it was better when Tamera joined up with me. She helped finish setting up. All that was left to do is arrange the candles and hook up the last two streamers. The whole time she never stopped talking. Magnus and I were going to leave in the night allowing us to hide in the cover of darkness. So we have to rest before the Summer Festival so that we will be well rested by the time that we leave tonight. My mind was somewhere else while she was talking and she noticed.

"Ed are you okay? Never mind, can you tell me what's on your mind?" I look up at her and try to smile but I feel like crying the pressure on my heart is smothering me. I know that if I save Deflorna from Crystallin then I will get to come back and marry Tamera but I cannot read the future. That's why I haven't asked her after all these years. I don't want for her to lose me at all but it seems that if I at least distance myself from her then she won't lose so much.

"Tamera I just have to say, thank you. For staying with me. I have enjoyed all my time with you and with Trenton. You have made all my 21 years' worth it "When I said that she looked about ready to burst into tears.

"Why are you talking like you aren't coming back? "

"Tamara, I don't know if I will but I am glad we have had all this ti..."before I could finish she flung herself at me in a hug. She buried her face in my shirt. I hugged her tightly. I whispered her name but she just let go. She had tears running down her beautiful face. She looked at me once then turned around and fled. "Tamera..."

I don't want to run after her and alert everyone here. Why had I said that? I am not good with girls, at all. Magnus could be if he wanted to. He is charming. Like Tamera said he had a snake tongue and silent feet. It is almost like he doesn't have to try to be silent, he just is. I will see Tamera later and apologize. I have to rest for the events later.

Walking back I hear footsteps approach me. I turn around and almost run into Trenton. I just want to hide right now. I didn't want to hurt her nor did I mean to say what I did. I wish that I could go back and make it better or something. All I ever do is mess things up.

"Oh hey. Uh... I have to go and be somewhere else." He walked away quickly and then started to run. I wonder if Tamera told him or saw her crying. One of the other in sure the whole town noticed her tears. That's one of the many things I love about her, she says what's on her mind. At least she almost always does.

'Stop you need to get some rest and these thoughts won't let you sleep.' I say to myself when I enter the house. I hadn't even noticed that I walked this far. I open the door to Magnus's room and he was laying there in his bed with a book on hand and spectacles in his face. His face was somber like usual. He didn't even look up at me when I walked into the room. "Maggy, I thought you said we are supposed to sleep"

He looks at me and then his face changes into an expression I don't see on his face often. "Edward, you look like you haven't slept a wink and you are concerned for me? What happened? Don't lie. "He held up his hand to emphasize his point.

I sighed. There is no reason to lie to him we are leaving tonight anyway. "I said some stupid things to Tamera and I think I ripped her heart out. She burst in tears and ran. I wasn't trying to hurt her feelings but we have to leave to... Gah! I don't even know, but I can't guarantee that we will return the same as we left. Nor can I guarantee that we will come back at all. I just thanked her for being there for me and basically said goodbye forever to her. What do I do? I act like a jerk and she is there for me. I don't understand her attitude but I love it. Maggy please give me some of your advice. "

"One, stop calling me Maggy and two you don't have to ask for advice. You know that I say whatever comes to mind. It sounds like you need to let her be for some time and then come back and tell her what is bothering you. Talking through it is what you both need. "He turns his head back to his books and then grabs the string to hold his page. He flings his leg over the bed and stands up. He slowly removed his wire rim glasses and places then on the dresser.

"How are you so good with this if you have no experience with girls? " I don't know where his wisdom comes from. Nor have I ever known him to take an interest in a lady.

"I may have no true experience with women but, I can tell you that knowing Tamera as I know you, this will help the both of you out. Speaking to someone comes easily to you, as it seems to with Tamera." He places the book on the shelf next to his bed and walks towards me. Patting my shoulder he leaves the room.