It took about 30 minutes for Esmae to take her shower, usually it wouldn't take that long, but today she just wanted to sit under the warm water. After, she dried off and tried to sneak away so questions wouldn't be asked. She wasn't ready for any right now.
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Sparrow nodded "at least you can still walk. Did you get a brace?" She asked
"Uh… Yeah, I did," Cyrus said, "That should help a bit, at least. It was pretty painful the first few days. Now it's just certain stuff."
He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.
"I'm not really worried about my injuries anymore. I'm a lot more worried about Esmae, and then of course, Uriah…"
"Any word from him?" Sparrow asked, spending one year with him had made them really close. Their bond was similar to that of siblings now
The bird with the letter landed on a window, waiting for some one to take it. Esmae was done showering and wiped the steam from the mirror to look at herself. A sigh escaped her lips and she looked away. Getting dressed and brushing out her hair, when she was done she walked out of the bathroom and saw all the other kids in there. It was weird, but now she felt lower than all of them.
Luna spotted the bird. She walked up and took the letter before quickly glancing over it. She would have to tell the others about this and set out to find them.
Katya looked up to Esmae. She didn't say anything, but kept in her little ball of guilt.
Cyrus shook his head. "Unfortunately, no. I almost wish we hadn't sent him, but I… I don't think there was any other choice."
Vida began to stir a little when Esmae walked into the room, and she woke up all sweaty and gross, but was too tired to move or do anything about it. She cast her gaze to the other girl, but was completely silent. Something seemed different about her.
Esmae just stood there for a few moments before walking to the door. But before she walked out, you could hear the click of the dog collar. After she put it around her neck is when she walked out. Instead of going to sleep like most of the people here, Esmae went to the gym. She could still work out even if her arm was hurt. If her weak shoulder was going to be in the way, she would just have to make the other one even stronger. But for now, she would work on her legs. Esmae did squats and everything else you could think about.
"Its been too long without any word from him. I wonder if he's alright." She sighed
Nathan came out of the shower and gave a small smile to Esmae as he headed to his bed
"Damn it. Stupid shoulder just heal already!" Esmae shouted and it echoed throughout the room. As sweat dripped from her forehead, she laid on the ground. Her chest pumping up and down from the work out. Feeling out of it all day, it was only after working out and cutting up a few dummies is when she felt normal.
"Are you– are you ok?" Nathan called from his bed
"Yeah…" Cyrus sighed, "I'm only very terrified of what could've happened to him."
Luna spotted Cyrus and Sparrow and made her ways toward them, "W-we got a letter from Uriah. H-he made it there and nothing seems to have happened yet."
Cyrus let out a breath.
"Oh, thank god…"
He covered his face with one hand to realize he was trembling a little.
"You heard from Uriah?" Esmae stumbled out of the room wide eyed and covered in sweat. She realized this was the first time she had spoken to any of them in a while and looked to the ground. "I'm glad he's okay." Her heart ached. She hadn't realized it then, but now, now she knows how important he was to her. Never giving up on her no matter how many times she pushed him away. "Well, better get back to training."
"You're being careful, right?" Cyrus asked, genuine concern in his voice, "If you need help with safer and more efficient training, there are a lot of people here who would be willing and able to help."
"Don't worry, I'm being safe." From down the hall came foot steps and someone shouting Esmae's name. The red headed boy who seamlessly always had a smile on his face. "Aaron?" Esmae lifted her head and her eyes lit up for a moment, that was until she remembered her appearance. Using her arms she tried to cover her uneven hair. Then she moved around Cyrus a bit to hide her shoulder. Embarrassed to show herself in front of him. "Why now?" He came to a stop in front of Cyrus. "I heard you got hurt. Are you okay?" Esmae then hid even more behind Cyrus. "Yep, all good." Aaron frowned and moved around Cyrus to see. And without hesitation he gently went in for a hug. "I can't believe you were going to leave without saying goodbye." Something new arose in Esmae something she had never felt before. And without noticing her face turned a bright red.
Cyrus stepped aside and looked to Esmae and Aaron. He managed to smile, just a bit.
"P-please l-let go." Esmae stumbled over her words and looked to Cyrus for help, as her face grew even more red. Aaron didn't budge. Even though Esmae was a tiny bit taller and could probably take him down, at this moment though, she had no strength, it was as if he was stealing it. 'Help' she mouthed to Cyrus.
Cyrus put a palm on Aaron's forehead and tried to push him back a bit.
"Alright, I think that's enough hugging for now," he said firmly but gently.
"Ah, right sorry." A slight blush on his cheeks. He let Esmae go and she back away a few feet. "I thought I was going to die." Her hands chest and her breathing was a bit heavier than normal. Aaron looked at her with confusion. "I didn't hug you that hard." Straightening up, she wiped off her clothes as if they were dirty. "I-I know that." Esmae again walked closer to Cyrus, still unsure of what she was feeling.
Sparrow put a comforting hand on Esmaes shoulder "come, I'll teach you a special but deadly art." She smiled
"Okay." As they walked away, Esmae looked over her shoulder and saw a face she has never seen on Aaron before. Sadness. She felt a bit bad, but she also need to figure out what was wrong with her before hanging out with him again. Putting a hand to her chest she felt that her heart rate was normal again.
"I see you have formed a crush on thos young man." Sparrow smirked
"A crush, me? No way. I'm pretty sure I'm not capable of liking anyone." Her voice squeak a little while talking. Do I really feel that way for him? The feeling she had back there stared to come back and to calm herself down she played with her fingers. "Even if I did, which I don't, I'm sure he doesn't feel that way."
Sparrow sighed and smiled "love, I know what it's like to be in love and not know. You are friends right? Well Cyrus and I grew up togather. I had always admired him and his skills in medicine. But as we got older, my feeling for him shifted and i didnt realize what it was until it was too late. Dont be afraid to try out new things. However I will hurt that boy if he does anything to you." She said, ruffling her hair. Sparrow switched topics and a mischievous glint appeared in her eyes. "Would you like to fly?"