*******
Fina got out of the castle few minutes later, heading towards the Cafeteria.
As she got out of the deep foggy forest, she spotted the boys at once.
Suddenly, she felt self conscious.
Fina watched as Jessica gave Ozias Black a kiss on the cheek and beamed at him.
Bridget Faye was talking to Bryce Parker. Xavier was reading his book. Kit and Tyrell were conversing with Coco and Kathleen.
Fina reached for a band to put her hair in a ponytail but forget she didn't bring one. Her hair covered half of her body making her look so small.
At least it's not a frizzy curl- she thought to herself, still feeling weird.
She suddenly looked down at her feet and shut her eyes closed.
She was wearing flip-flops.
Fina turned back to the trees hoping no one will notice her.
"Clark! I thought that was you!" Jessica Young.
Fina turned back to them, pulling back her long, heavy brown hair back.
"Ah, yes. That was me" She said
"Oh" Jessica said "You are okay"
Everyone's attention was on her now, even Xavier.
"Yes, I am" Fina said awkwardly.
Coco Bell have that amused look on her face right now.
Fina forced herself to look away.
Ghostly vibes.
Talon is really getting to her.
Fina plastered a smile on her face and looked at Tyrell.
"Can I talk to you? It's important" She said
"We have class" Kathleen said
"How important?" Tyrell asked
"Oh, forget that. I'll just -" Fina said, walking backwards.
"I'll see you at the library in ten" Tyrell said
All eyes turned to him. All eyes.
"We have class, Tyrell. It's very important. Is it boys problem?" Bridget Faye asked
If the floor could swallow her now.
"I think there are lots of things that are more important than boys. Distractions" Fina said
Ozias cleared his throat, choking on a laugh. He held it for five seconds before giving in, erupting in deep laughter.
Jessica glared at him and stomped away.
"Okay. See you in eight" She said and walked away.
*******
"It's good seeing you are doing well" Tyrell said
They were sitting at his spot by the open window.
Fina looked out the window, gathering her thoughts.
"Does what you are about to say bothers you?" Tyrell asked "You know you can tell me anything"
Fina looked back at him and smiled.
She tucked her hair behind her ear.
His eyes followed every movement, not missing a single thing.
"What?" Fina asked
"You are pretty" Tyrell replied
Fina looked away.
"Thanks? You don't happen to have a band, do you?"
Tyrell brought out his wand and created one with it.
A pink and purple band with shimmering colorful butterflies on it.
"Oh. Sometimes I forget that I'm in a magical school" Fina said "Thanks"
She took the band floating in the air and rushed to put her hair in a messy ponytail.
Tyrell watched her the whole time.
"It takes a while to get used to it. Especially for some who do not even think about it. It comes as a surprise to some"
"What about you?"
"No. It's a part of me. I breathe magic"
Fina blinked thrice.
"Oh"
"You keep saying that a lot" Tyrell said
"Oh"
Tyrell smiled at her.
Fina swallowed hard.
And, told him everything.
Tyrell didn't interrupt. He listened patiently until she stopped talking, a frown marring his face.
"It must have been hard for you. You haven't been in Elfina for a month. You said the snake name was Ruxia?"
Fina nodded.
"I'm proud you could send it away. This dreams… when did they start?"
"Since I was a kid. I can't remember. It changes sometimes"
"I can make it stop"
Fina eyes widened.
"You can?"
"There's a spell called Sentimincus"
Fina frowned.
"Isn't that like a dark spell?"
"Because it sounds dark. Sentimincus is not a dark spell. Well, it certainly wasn't until it got tainted. The spell has been passed down for generations and each generations adds new things to it. Sentimincus have great effect on dreams. It helps in stopping bad dreams"
"Oh" Fina said
"I want you to listen to me carefully, Fina. You have to stop listening to the ghost. There are dark spirits too. And, they sometimes tend to take the skin of a pure ghost"
"Can ghosts takes human forms too?"
Tyrell studied her for a long time as if debating what to tell her and what not to.
"Yes. Some takes human form. Why? Do you know any?"
Fina shook her head.
"No. Just wondering"
"You should probably just ignore the ghost. The invisible coded book"
The air between them grew tense at the last words.
"Leave everything to me. I'll take care of it. Learn and enjoy your time in Elfina, Fina. Drop everything. Some things can never be recovered"
"You are right. I've been nosy lately"
Tyrell smiled.
"I think it's just curiosity"
Her eyes find his sharply.
"What?" Tyrell asked
"Nothing. Curiosity? Right" Fina said
"Let it go" Tyrell coaxed
"I will"
"I really don't want you to get hurt. I care about you"
Fina looked down at her fingers wondering how to respond to that.
"The spell is DEDOCIASENTIMINCUS"
"DEDOCIASENTIMINCUS" Fina repeated. "It sounds like a dark spell, Tyrell"
"I'm certain Mr Walker have told you how spells gets tainted every time. It's what you believe in that is important. I believe in Sentimincus. It's a great spell. It has lots of uses. Fin?"
"Yes?"
"Who else knows about this?" Tyrell asked softly.
"No one"
"I don't think anyone should know about this. It might endanger you. Elfina is a strange school, isn't it? But it's our strange school"
Fina smiled weakly.
"Yes. Yes, it is"
"Not even Mr Walker. I like Mr Walker but he is really something. I'm certain he doesn't hate you. Mr Walker is really protective of his students"
"Yeah"
"I'll protect you"
That got her attention and she looked up at his eyes.
They looked scared and worried.
"It's okay. I… I'll stop"
"About the diary? Return it back to its place in the library. And stay away from the ghost"
"The ghost doesn't look scary"
"Looks can be deceiving" Tyrell said "Or you can give the diary to me. I'll have Kit study it. I won't give anything away"
"Oh. I'll return it. I don't want to bother you"
Tyrell reached over, tucking a stray strand behind her ear.
"You are never a bother to me" He said, looking directly into her eyes.
"Tell me if anything bothers you. If I can't do it alone, my friends will help. I trust them a pure hundred percent"
Fina nodded and rose suddenly, feeling weird.
She glanced around and every eyes were turned at their table.
Widened surprised eyes. Curious eyes.
"Thanks for hearing me out. I'll take my leave"
Tyrell smiled at her.
"Anytime" He said