Think 'Haven' & Take My Hand (girlxgirl)

Chapter 7 Rachel

[A/N] Sigh... I'm seriously enjoying this story. Lol, it is seriously going somewhere. Mix in the romance though and it feels perfect... Also, OMG. more than 1K reads already? I love you all!! - Kewk :3

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I see her and it’s too difficult to explain. I mean, how can you describe that feeling of looking at someone and knowing exactly how they feel at a particular moment? How can you justify that sensation of knowing without actually being told?

I’m not sure but for the few moments that I spent with Stephanie today, I could tell that she hated the idea of a new Section, our involvement, and the United Councils as a whole. Who wouldn’t? She, however, emphasizes her dislike through her emotions. It’s a mix of sadness and anger. And I could so tell.

We trotted up the stairs of the apartment building and walked in silence towards her door. It wasn’t awkward, just comfortable since we were both dwelling in our own thoughts. So when we got there, I knew that I there was no real meaning for me to stay. Steph opened her door and I lingered out in the corridor knowing that I was about to leave.

“I’ll see you tomorrow then.” I said smiling effortlessly, “9:00a.m. again.”

“Are you not going to stay?” Stephanie said when she turned around. She leaned against the door frame and stared at me with her dark-brown eyes.

“Uh… No?” I said.

“Stay.” She said.

“I’m not a dog.”

“But you won’t stay if I don’t say so.”

“…” My eyes were locked with hers, “Fine.”

She smiled a little as I entered her apartment. Immediately, the lights turned on and every useful system started running. Stephanie tapped a wall to turn on her ICN. Her lock screen showed the time, 5.48pm, until she tapped it again.

“Let me check on Jay.” She said but not really asking for permission.

As she tapped on his face again, now with blue eyes, I said, “Sure.”

We headed towards the kitchen during the few seconds of silence. Suddenly, we heard Jay’s voice through the miniature speakers of the ICN system. His image displayed a young man with a light stubble, shaggy brown hair and blue eyes. Jay was so easy on the eyes, and I almost hated him for it.

“Hey, ladies.” Jay said cheerfully. He was definitely energetic at the moment. “How was it?”

Stephanie and I simultaneously glanced at each other. She looked back at the wall and gave him a hard smile. “We went through a few exams. Only 8 were chosen.”

“Us included.” I added.

“So you have to go back there tomorrow?” Jay asked and his natural blue eyes lingered on Stephanie’ face. “Do you know what is going to happen?”

Has she told him yet? I asked myself. He wouldn’t be asking this question if he knew.

I started cutting a few vegetables as I let those two have their own interaction. If Stephanie hadn’t said anything to him yet, it was for a reason. Maybe she hasn’t had time to… Wait, but I thought that they saw each other last night.

“It’s a new Section but…” Stephanie said as she handed me a bowl, “No idea, Jay.”

“Gosh.” He sighed, “I wonder why I wasn’t chosen. It’s interesting.”

My eyes darted to Stephanie and watched her neck move as she gulped. “Yeah… Well, we’re going to cook some dinner now, baby. I’ll call you later and see if we can meet up.”