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Chapter 11: Avoidance
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I spent all evening and most of the night sitting in the tree outside Cassie’s house. Nick’s words about keeping her safe echoed in my mind. When the morning arrived, I followed Leah’s car from a distance, as she and Cassie left for school. After everything I had learned, I didn't want to let Cassie out of my sight.
When they reached the school grounds, I reluctantly left them to change back to my human form so I could attend class.
I headed towards my first class, but before I reached the classroom, Cassie walked up behind me and pulled me to the side. My arm tingled from the shock of her touch and a warm feeling engulfed me as something tried to push itself to the surface of my mind.
I looked over to meet Cassie’s gaze, but she scanned the hallway.
“You okay?” I as
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After Leah’s car disappeared in the distance, I glanced at the door with a sigh. I should watch Cassie, but after the day I'd had, I needed some time to myself. Guilt tugged on my conscience, but I hadn’t slept more than a few hours in the last couple of days. I took a deep breath and went inside. If I didn't get some sleep soon, I would end up doing something stupid. When I woke up, the sun was still out. I must not have needed as much sleep as I thought. I stretched my muscles and my eyes landed on the light that was shining through the window. I didn’t get sunlight in my room in the evening. I jumped out of bed and grabbed the phone to check the time. It was morning, and I had already missed my first class. Without thinking, I sent Cassie a text telling her not to worry and that I just overslept. I shook my head. Why had I even bothered. Cassie had made it clear she didn’t want to be my friend.
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I stared at Cassie. Had I felt the shock when we hugged? I had been blissfully distracted with the knowledge that she wanted me around, that I hadn't paid any attention to anything else. I reached for her hand to check, and she was right. No shock, no weird feelings, or memories. I got so used to it happening, it now felt strange to touch her without it. “Yeah, I guess you’re right,” I said in response to Cassie. “I wonder why?” Cassie shrugged. She didn’t seem too concerned by the lack of the shock. I struggled to brush it off. I wanted to know why it had stopped. I couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation, but then again, I didn't know why we had experienced the shock in the first place. Should I go and see Freya? She may have some insight. I would do it later. At the moment I was too busy enjoying the fe
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I landed in the tree and made myself comfortable. Leah and Cassie got out of the car and Cassie looked up at me and smiled. My heart rate sped up, and I jumped around on the branch in contentment. They walked inside, leaving me with my thoughts. The sound of a window opening got me back to reality. Cassie leaned out of the window and faced me. “Good night, Jax. I’ll see you in the morning.” Her actions warmed my heart, I had been worried about how Cassie would react when I told her I was watching over. But if it made her uncomfortable, she didn't show it. I smiled to myself. Maybe she even liked having me around? I Cawed back, unable to physically talk to her in my crow form. Her laughter echoed through the open window in response. When it died down, she closed the window and the light went off.
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