She always had to remind herself to keep cool whenever she was near him.
Bryce Parker have a way of making you feel goody whenever he's near.
"Are you heading back to your room?" He asked
Fina nodded, not trusting herself to speak.
She needed to go to her room to digest everything she learned.
To dissolve her feelings for Tyrell.
To think more about Jessica's bracelet.
To know the spider that taunts her.
"It's not really good to go to bed soon after dinner. Walk with me?" Bryce asked
"Walk with us" Tyrell said "You've been avoiding me for a while."
Bryce turned to see Tyrell behind him.
"Have you seen him?" He asked
Tyrell glanced at Fina before looking back at Bryce concerned face.
"Not yet. He'll come back. Won't he, Clark?" Tyrell asked
They both turned to her.
"I….. don't have a clue what you are talking about" Fina said, pretending to be confused.
"Xavier. He's missing" Tyrell said
Bryce glanced at the two as if trying to decipher the meaning behind their words.
"Oh. Then, you can alert the teachers about it" Fina said, faking concern.
"You know what? I think you are right. We should definitely alert the teachers. We might need a lot of help from them" Tyrell said
"Xavier will come back when he's ready. No need to make anyone uneasy" Bryce said
Tyrell gaze landed on the book Fina was holding.
"New book?" He asked
"Yes. I… wanted to relearn more about chemistry. It's been a while."
Bryce gave Fina a questioning look but didn't call her out.
"I can teach you" Tyrell said
"Thanks" Fina said "Don't worry. I'll just go to bed. Zo must be getting worried. Night"
"Wait" Bryce said
He walked closer to her and without looking away from her face, brought out a green potion from his pocket.
"It makes wounds heal more faster. You should use it. For your face"
"Oh. Thanks." Fina said and walked away.
She made it halfway to the hospital when someone grabbed her on the arm.
Fina spinned, trying to hit the person but he perfectly dodged her blow.
"Stop"
The choking smell hit her nose suddenly.
"Ozias Black?"
"Yes. It's me. Black."
"Hi."
The glass walls have dimmed so she couldn't really see his face.
"What are you doing here?" Fina asked
Ozias adjusted his red scarf and Fina's nose twitched.
"I.. Just want to tell you that Tyrell means well. He's been trying to protect you since you set foot in Elfina. Truth is, he likes you. And the Tyrell I know is extremely protective. He's been taking care of Xavier all this time. He's always there for us anytime we needed him"
"Why are you telling me this?" Fina asked slowly.
Ozias looked her straight in the eye.
"You've been avoiding him and it's hurting him"
"I heard he has a reputation with his girlfriends"
"Yes. He did dated Xiana Kang. But that was before they came to Elfina"
Fina's head snapped up at once.
"You remember Xiana?"
Ozias nodded.
"I never forgot her. Xiana had issues. She's been working with evil people and dragged Tyrell into it. Tyrell left her because of it. She's been fighting to get out but never escaped."
"That's not all" Fina said
"Yes. He did dated Mélanie Crest too."
"What happened between them?" Fina asked
Ozias looked torn for awhile.
"Xiana dragged Mélanie into her games. It's complicated. Bryce, Kit. They all know about it. Xiana's not who you think she is."
"Then, who is she?" Fina asked
"She's a cast away demon."
Fina's eyes widened.
"And, his last girlfriend?" She asked
"He never dated her. It was all a game. Jess had to pretend with Tyrell to make a senior jealous. I understood. I wasn't against it. His last supposed girlfriend was Camilla" Ozias said "Camilla's mother was strict. She doesn't want her daughter with anyone except a future unit"
They both stared at each other in complete silence.
"Fina"
Fina turned to see Anne walking out of a room.
"Ozias" Anne said when she saw Ozias Black.
"Anne. It's the truth, okay?" Ozias said and walked away.
Anne made a gesture with her head for Fina to follow.
"He's okay now. I've taken the poison from his body" Anne said
Fina touched Talon's forehead.
"Do you work alone?" She asked
"No. I dont. I'm just the head. This unit is just mine to attend. It's private. I don't know how to make you understand but you'll soon" Anne said
Talon reached carefully for Fina's hand and held it with his weak ones.
"Clark?" He whispered
"I'll give you two time to talk" Anne said and excused herself.
Fina sat on the bed beside Talon.
"How are you feeling?" She asked
Talon opened his tired eyes.
"Like I've just made a brief visit through hades and back again" He said, still holding Fina's hand.
"I don't have to thank Jefferson for bringing me here, right? I don't want to"
"You don't have to. I wonder when you'll both grow up"
Talon rolled his eyes.
"I saw some strange people treating me. I thought I was dreaming. They were many and never mind. Do you know who poisoned me?"
Fina looked at their hands.
"There have been a lot of things going on that I can't really explain but I want you to stay safe. There are some people searching for a book. They are killing students because of it. Anyone can be their victim"
"I wasn't expecting to hear that but thanks for the warning"
Anne walked back in.
"Night, Tay" Fina said and kissed him on on cheek.
"Night, Fin" Talon said drowsily.