"Be a good girl and behave, Okay?" Aurora ordered Dawn.
"And don't annoy auntie, please." Elliot chimed in.
They were both standing next to each other right in front of the door, Natalie put her palm on Dawn's head and ruffled it a bit.
"Don't worry guys, she won't!" Natalie giggled with a smirk on her face, then she looked at Dawn who was visibly excited to spend time with her aunt.
"Once again, thank you… Dearly! I owe you one." Aurora smiled as she made a small nod with her head.
"Don't worry, you're lucky I'm free today, so go enjoy your date together!" she said, dismissing them.
"Bye mommy!" Dawn yelled as she bounced out of excitement.
Finally, Aurora and Elliot walked out the door, closing it behind them, after a few seconds of silence, the two girls looked at each other.
And immediately they began giggling, Looking at each other like they were criminals about to rob a house without guilt.
[1 HOUR LATER]
The house is a mess, Dawn and Natalie are laying on the living room floor, they had ran around and played all sorts of games.
They played princess, fought with imaginary swords, bounced on the beds, and a lot more tiring but fun games.
"That was fun, although I just drained my energy." Natalie sighed as she panted from exhaustion, her chest weaving up and down.
"Yes! It was! But the whole house is a mess now…" Dawn said, she was slightly panting but not as much as Natalie was.
"Shall we watch a movie?" Natalie sat up, putting her hand behind her back and leaning on it.
Dawn got up and nodded, she immediately pounced on the couch, settling in and turning on the TV.
Natalie also got up and dragged herself to the couch, although the ground was filled with pillows all over.
"Wanna watch… Hmmm… 'The electric slayer'?" Natalie suggested with a smirk.
"REALLY?! YES YES YES!!" Dawn squealed as her eyes sparkled.
"Just don't tell mom and dad that we are watching a 13+ movie… Or they'll say I'm a bad babysitter, although I am." She let out a slight chuckle.
"No! You are the BEST babysitter in THE WORLD!!!" Dawn once again yelled.
They watched the movie in silence, Dawn watched it with wide amazed-eyes at how the characters fought and the different powers, fire, electricity, super strength, super speed.
After the movie, Dawn jumped around, screaming about how she wants to have wind powers and how she would use them.
"Calm down, kid" Natalie giggled, "don't break anything in your jumping fit."
"Haha! I won't!" Dawn yelled as she still kept jumping around, over the pillows, and the toys.
And soon after she tripped from one of her toys, which was a doll, Dawn slowly got up before falling down again into a sitting position with her right knee infront of her.
"AUUUUNNTTIIEEE!!!!" She screamed as she held her right foot.
Natalie got up and ran to her, immediately picking her up and setting her down on the couch.
"Don't worry, you just twisted your ankle, it'll happen alot in your life…" Natalie tried to assuage(just learned this word lol) Dawn's pain by slowly moving her foot, up then down, then left and finally right.
"It hurts!!" She cried.
With no idea what to do… Natalie just kissed her ankle and ran towards the first aid kit, taking one of those small bandages they give to kids and gave it to Dawn on her ankle.
"That should make the boo-boo go away… uh…" Natalie immediately felt awkward, how should she act? She's a kid but not THAT young…
"I know! I'll just tell you a story from when your mom and dad met! They said you like those… for some reason." She hastily suggested, having no idea how to calm her down.
"REALLY?! YAY!!" Dawn's eyes sparkled, she now forgot that she was experiencing the worst pain she ever felt.
"Uh… yeah…" she said… she did not expect that THAT would work… "So uh…"
——————
Aurora had just got out of the hospital, fully healing, she had alot of lessons to catch up to… so immediately after, she developed the darkness under her eyes.
Her eyes blood shot, everyday she took a new test that she had missed, doing assignments that she also missed.
So I decided to confront her, trying to ask why is she working so hard, why even care about grades… with her looks, she can land some random rich billionaire…
No not random, it's obvious she likes Elliot, she it's either to surpass him… or she wants to be in the same footing… but still… I'm sure that Elliot will be a billionaire in the future.
"Hey, Aurora?" I whispered, getting concerned for her, although the darkness under her eyes was hidden behind makeup, it was still visible.
Her whole head snapped to look at me, like she was an owl that was looking for prey.
"Just wanted to ask if you are okay or not" I whispered once again.
"I got no time for talk, I need to finish this." Aurora said, her tone filled with resignation and determination, but most notibly was Coldness.
"Let's visit Elliot after school, you know! As a… bre-" I was cut off as she immediately yelled.
"-SHUT UP! LET ME FINISH!"
I stared at her, shutting my mouth and slowly walking away… wanting to give her time for herself…
I hope she doesn't die from stress… we NEED to finish this love story with a good ending!!
The whole day went by, it was slow… I was used to being in a Trio, me, Aurora, and Elliot.
Even with my other friends, it wasn't the same, I need them both… but it's not possible for now.
After school I visited Elliot, he was fine, I told him about Aurora's condition… he just mumbled out "I hope she takes a break."
I need to get them back together… I need to lure her in here… I need to do my job as the cupid side-character.
So the next day, I went to Aurora who was still overwhelmed with things to study and catch up on.
I sat at the desk left of her, which is usually Elliot's place, taking a deep breath, then talking.
"You know after so much studying the brain refuses to memorize anything else? You know brain overload and whatever." I said, trying to make my tone convincing.
"I know, but if I stop… I'll end up dead… They'll kill me. If I fail they'll put me through hell." She mumbled.
"They"? What does she mean by "they"? Her parents? Oh…
"But if you keep like this, you'll end up failing anyway." I said…
"Yeah… I know… but-" I cut her off, this bizarre thing MUST end.
"No! No buts! Visit Elliot! Visit your crush, your rival, your… soul mate!" I made my voice stern, something I never do… but they are so compatable that I think they ARE soul mates.
"Fine… just this once" She sighed, finally giving in… YES! Phase one finished!
Next I need to get her to confess, to and then? Overcome her parents, rebel against the empire!
After school, I was at the hospital, sitting next to Elliot's bed, waiting for Aurora. Come on, don't give up on me.
And just as I thought that, Aurora dragged herself in, her tired form was barely standing, like it was one of those shambling zombies in old movies.
"Hey! I'm gonna leave you alone with Elliot here now!" I quickly said as I zoomed towards the door, slamming it behind me.
Phase two, done! Now we wait… she'll come out with heart eyes! Because she may or may not have confessed but that's just my prediction.
I wandered around the hospital, even leaving to get some snacks from a nearby supermarket.
But when I came back, I saw Aurora peacefully sleeping on a chair, her head put down next to Elliot's leg…
Cute…
"Hey… Did she tell you?" I whispered, hoping that she had told him about her feelings.
"Yeah. She did, man she has it hard with her parents… I wish I can help her." He said with a muffled voice.
Not that! I mean-! Maybe she didn't tell him… damn you Aurora!! The writer wants to write about other things yet you are too scared to let this series end!!
Damn it, I need another way to do it. Should I drug her? No… get her to drink alcohol… I'd go straight to juvie!
Plan failed, need a new one!… What's the point… maybe Aurora IS stupid after all… she has the opportunity yet she doesn't seize it.
The next day, I went to Aurora with my final plan… if this doesn't work then I'm as useless as coloring with a white pencil on a white sheet of paper.
"Aurora? I need to be honest… You HAVE to tell Elliot about your feelings… Do it!!" I desperately tried to convince her, I'm standing right infront of her desk.
"No… love is unnecessary… I need to study." her tone was Cold, she didn't even look at me.
"They say this phase is what determines your love, so it's not too late! If you spend these years working and studying, you'll NEVER find love and WILL end up ALONE!" I let it All out, please work please work!
"I… Its not my choice, it's my parent's-" She sighed, her tone was sad, filled with depression.
"No… IT IS your choice! It's your choice to listen to them! It's your choice to study! It's your choice… to love!" I yelled, the whole class heard me, going silent…
But as I waited for a responce from her… I get one. Seems like this is an end to this story… and ending filled with angst…
But as i almost gave up… I heard it.
"I'll think about it…" Yes!! That means she'll consider this and MIGHT tell him, it's not the end!!
I guess I just need to give them time… that's good.
I sat down in my desk, staring at the window, thinking of different situations of how they would end up together… but alas, all I have to do is wait.