Lightbringer | Kai Parker Fanfic

Three

"Alright, I think that's gonna be all for today," Carla says, taking a look at her wrist watch. "The video of our Cinco de Mayo gig will be uploaded online over the weekend, so feel free to like it and share it on social media, you guys did a very good job. Oh, and don't forget to confirm whether or not you'll be singing with us at the End-of-the-year-fiesta, it will be our last gathering of this school year and it's gonna be a lot of fun. I have emailed you the list of the songs we'll be performing, nothing new to learn, just the couple hits we've all liked to sing together. Alright, have a good one, see you on Tuesday."

We all nod, respond or applaud Carla's words and our group disperses, people gathering their stuff and leaving for lunch. As I see Bonnie get closer to our club president in a somewhat timid step, I wave a distant goodbye to my suitemate Tina and decide to join my target. I haven't seen much of her lately, and though I was a bit surprised that she showed up this morning, my senses were on alert mode right away.

The first time I ever saw Bonnie Bennett was last semester, at a party where Jessica dragged both her suitemates in order to have fun and get to know each other. I didn't really protest and decided to roll with the flow, and that's when I spotted her in the crowd: a little bit shorter than me, black hair, dark skin, beautiful green eyes, and this strength and joie de vivre despite her bleak witch Light. I knew right away that something was off with my witch's magic but the girl didn't seem affected by it, she was simply enjoying life with her two vampire friends, Caroline and Elena.

I am clueless regarding what's happened to her magic but throughout the year, I always thought she had this presence and this chin-up attitude for someone who couldn't practice witchcraft anymore. I am a rather good observer and this pale version of her, all lost and shy and discreet as hell, is not the powerful-yet-magicless witch I am accustomed to. This is what tipped me off.

"...So I don't know yet whether I'll be able to join on our last gig," Bonnie is saying as I step close enough to signal I'm waiting for a chat with Carla as well, without seeming to eavesdrop.

"I understand," our president tells her with a heart-warming smile, placing a hand on Bonnie's wrist, "But if you can join us, even if it's last minute, please do; it'll be an absolute pleasure to have you."

"Thanks."

Bonnie tries to smile and looks at the ground and this is when I gently step in, "Hey Carla, Bonnie, sorry to interrupt, I just gotta be quick 'cause I'm heading out to work but I wanted to let you know that I'm very not sure whether I'll be able to attend our last gig. I have a lot of personal stuff going on and I really don't know if I'll be able to make it."

"Oh no, you too?" Carla asks and we can both hear how much it simply pains her not to have us at this last performance of the year.

I hate to ditch her and the others because this is my only normal-person hobby and I like it a lot, and I like our little group, but if my witches continue running around, talking about Travelers, there's a high possibility that I'm gonna be very busy for the next few weeks.

"I know; I'm sorry. I'll try to make it but in case I don't, you should definitely make sure to bring your own guitar for the music accompaniment."

"Yes, of course," Carla nods and I can see her eyebrows knitting, already worried that this something personal of mine could be really bad. "But as I was telling Bonnie just now, try and keep me posted, and if you can show up in the end, even if you don't have time to text me, please do come, it'll be a very good surprise. Okay?"

I nod, both Bonnie and I looking as sorry as we feel to be missing our last gig with the team, and we watch her leave, left to our own thoughts. A minute passes by and I stand near the witch, who is still lost in thoughts, until the silence of this empty room seems to wake her. She gathers her purse and her jacket and I say, "Hey, it's been nice having you this morning."