KAELITH
The Dream
Hilaria's Grandmother
*Smiling softly and stroking Hilaria's hair*
Hilaria's Grandmother
You have soft hair, dear. Just like mine.
Young Hilaria
*Laying on her grandmother's lap*
Young Hilaria
I do?
*beams*
Hilaria's Grandmother
Yes, my dear.
Young Hilaria
Yay!
I am like grandma!
Hilaria's Grandmother
*Chuckles softly*
That you are, my dear. A pride of our family....
Hilaria's Grandmother
*Pulls out a crescent moon locket from her pocket and claps it around Hilaria's neck*
Young Hilaria
*Glances down at the locket in awe*
Granny, what's this?
Hilaria's Grandmother
It's a lucky charm, dear...
Make sure to never remove it.
Young Hilaria
Lucky charm?
Hilaria's Grandmother
Yes, it will protect you from harm.
Remember Hilaria, how I used to always tell you what our ancestors were?
Young Hilaria
Yes, Granny!
Exo...Exor...
*fumbles on words*
Hilaria's Grandmother
*Chuckles softly*
Exorcists.
Hilaria's Grandmother
That's right.
Make sure you keep this locket safe. Never lose it or remove it...
Hilaria Kline
*Opens eyes slowly and sits up on the bed*
Hilaria Kline
The same dream...
Hilaria Kline
*clutches the locket in the palm gently*
Hilaria Kline
Exorcists....uh?
Hilaria Kline
*stretches limbs and yawns*
Hilaria Kline
Ah, I so don't wanna go to the University today...
Hilaria Kline
Ugh, we have Math class today...and I can't miss that and wreak my brain during exams trying to understand where 'a' came from in a problem.
Hilaria gets off the bed and walks into the washroom. A few minutes later she walks out after a warm bath, gets dressed, not missing to wear the locket her grandmother gave, and starts packing her bag. After having a cup of coffee and a few slices of bread and butter she heads to her University.
Liviana Hayes
Ah, there you are.
Hilaria Kline
Hey, Morn'g.
Liviana Hayes
Good Morning!
Right on time as always.
And there's this certain person who's always late.
Hilaria Kline
Maybe she got up late again.
Liviana Hayes
Yeah, AGAIN.
They wait in front of the gate for 15 minutes, passing the time by chatting. Soon, they hear a cheerful voice.
Ayla Collins
*comes running*
Ayla Collins
*Chuckles sheepishly*
Sorry, sorry, Living. I-
Liviana Hayes
*Interrupts*
Got up late.
Hilaria Kline
*interrupts her*
There was heavy traffic on the way.
Ayla Collins
You guys love me so much...
*In a dramatic swoon tone*
Liviana Hayes
*rolls eyes*
Maybe, but not our teacher. Now, get your legs moving!
Hilaria Kline
We have Mrs Cornelia's class. You know how much she LOVES late comers
Ayla Collins
Sh*t.
We have her class at the beginning today!?
Liviana Hayes
We do. For literally months, the semester is ending soon and you still don't know what-
Ayla Collins
Yeah, yeah!
Get moving, we are getting late!
*bolts off towards the class*
Hilaria Kline
Hey, wait for us!
Come, Livi.
*starts walking*
Liviana Hayes
*Sighs softly*
I swear this girl...
*follows them*
Love Stare~
Ayla Collins
*Leans back on her chair*
Oh, Mrs Cornelia isn't here yet. Good we are right on time!
Hilaria and Liviana take their own seats behind Ayla.
Hilaria Kline
Strange, Mrs Cornelia has never been late to our class till now.
Liviana Hayes
*shrugs*
Maybe she got held back on something
Ayla Collins
*grins*
Or maybe on a sick leave!
Hilaria Kline
*Chuckles*
I doubt that. She and getting sick?
That's-
Suddenly, from behind, a pair of muscular arms, palms on the edge of her desk, traps Hilaria in her seat.
William Sanchez
She's in a meeting with a parent or so I have heard.
*leans in from behind*
Hilaria Kline
*Blushes feeling his breath near her ear*
William Sanchez
*Smiles*
Morning, Laria...
Hilaria Kline
Morning
*glances back at him and smiles*
They stay like that for a few seconds their eyes locked on each other's.
Ayla Collins
There they go again!
Liviana Hayes
*Shakes head in amusement*
Martin Reed
*Sits next to William*
What the hell? Again?
*leans in and whispers to Liviana*
Remind me, why are they not dating yet?
Liviana Hayes
God knows why.
Ayla Collins
*Snaps fingers in between Hilaria and William*
Hey, lovebirds, who call themselves 'we are just friends', we are in a class.
Hilaria and William snap out of the trance.
William Sanchez
*Removes arms from Hilaria's desk and leans back in his chair*
Always interrupting...
*mumbles under breath*
Ayla Collins
*grins unapologetically*
Aw, is someone sulking not getting is daily dose of 'Love Stare'
William Sanchez
*Blushes*
L-Love...
It's not that!
*crosses arms glances at Hilaria and looks away*
Liviana Hayes
Wow, very subtle, Will.
Hilaria Kline
*Clears throat, embarrassed*
Alright, enough guys.
Martin Reed
*Pokes William's sides teasingly*
William Sanchez
*Swats his hand, still red*
Stop that!
Travis Parker
*Walks up to their desk*
Someone's all red in the Morning~
Kian Morgan
*follows Travis, hands in pockets*
He is always red around her.
Travis Parker
*Smirks at William*
Hilaria Kline
I am right here...
*more embarrassed*
Travis Parker
Yes, hey, ladies.
You all look lovely as always.
*Shoots them a charming smile*
Ayla Collins
Hey, guys. I was thinking.
Since the semester is gonna end soon and our semester break is gonna begin why don't we all go on a trip?
Martin Reed
Oh! Love the idea!
William Sanchez
A trip, uh?
*glances at Hilaria*
Actually, yes. Sounds good to me too.
Travis Parker
Count me in!
Kian Morgan
Me too. We all could use a good vacation.
Hilaria Kline
Sounds good to me too.
Liviana Hayes
*nods*
But where do we go?
Travis Parker
Good question.
Martin Reed
Somewhere less crowded.
William Sanchez
Hmm.. actually I have a place in mind.
Azure Glade
A few days later, as soon as the semester break begins the group finds themselves standing in front of an old, but newly renovated mansion on a private island called Azure Glade.
Ayla Collins
...should have seen this coming.
*deadpan*
Travis Parker
He never misses a chance to show off how wealthy his family is.
William Sanchez
*Standing proudly and arrogantly*
Hilaria Kline
*In awe of the mansion*
Lucas Moore
You dragged me here for this?
I am leaving.
William Sanchez
*grabs his collar from behind*
Oh, come on, man.
We rarely get your time. Or did you forget you are the part of this gang too?
Lucas Moore
Ugh...all that's fine... but...
*eye twitches slightly looking at the mansion*
Martin Reed
Why a ghost house?
Kian Morgan
Not all mansions are haunted, Martin.
And ghosts in this age?
*fixes his glasses*
Liviana Hayes
So, Will, your family bought this island recently and renovated this mansion?
William Sanchez
That's right. Since this is a private island, I thought it would be non-crowded, and we'll have privacy to enjoy however we want. No restrictions.
(And this place is romantic enough to confess to Hilaria!)
Hilaria Kline
*Takes in the mansion's unique exterior*
(Strange...something about the atmosphere here feels...off.)
William Sanchez
Alright, everyone!
Ready to enjoy your time at the Azure Glade?
William Sanchez
Let's go in.
My parents made sure the staff cleaned up the mansion and restocked the necessities before they left.
Lucas Moore
How generous...
*lifts his bag*
Ayla Collins
Be grateful
*nudges him*
William guides the group into the mansion. As soon as they step in, they are greeted by the obviously luxurious interior design, antiques and portraits.
Martin Reed
Wow...it looks less scary inside
Travis Parker
*Whistles*
Damn, Will. This is something. Your family left no crumbs.
Ayla Collins
I get the best room here!
*dashes off*
Martin Reed
Hell nah!
*runs after her*
I get the best room!
Kian Morgan
Real mature...
William Sanchez
*laughs*
Let them be
One by one all walk in the different direction to explore the mansion. Hilaria stops by the portraits feeling drawn to them. She always had a certain excitement for old stuff.
William Sanchez
(And one of the reasons why I chose this place! Good timing, no one is around.)
*Walks up to her*
William Sanchez
*Stops behind her*
Like it?
Hilaria Kline
Yes, it's amazing.
*smiles*
William Sanchez
(It's working!)
William Sanchez
Come on, let me show you around.
William guides Hilaria around the mansion showing her the other antiques and portraits. As they walk through the long hallway, Hilaria suddenly stops on her steps and turns around.
William Sanchez
*Pauses*
What's wrong?
Hilaria Kline
I just felt like someone was following us, but there's no one here.
William Sanchez
*looks around*
Yeah, I don't see anyone.
Hilaria Kline
Hmm...maybe I am overthinking.
*turns back to him*
Let's continue.
William Sanchez
Yeah.
*glances one last time behind them and falls into step behind her*
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