Auctioned off to a School for Magic

Chapter Ten: I like her

Jezebeth’s P.O.V

Detention wasn’t all that bad when you think about it. This was our second day of detention and I’ve been spending my time staring at Ruth who was sitting one desk ahead of me diagonally. I loved her dark skin and curly honey blonde hair. She doesn’t have horns, pointy ears, wings or anything like that. Humans are pretty smooth but I liked that about her.

Julie who was seated next to me called to me. “Pst pst.”

I turned to her. “Yes?”

Julie smiled. “Why are you staring at Ruth like that?” She whispered. I guess it was naive of me to think no one would notice when I’m staring at her so intensely. I did it anyways because I wanted to admire the way she looked today. Her blonde hair was in a few braids pulled into a ponytail. We all had to wear the same uniforms but hers looks so good on her.

I blushed. “I wasn’t… I was just deep in thought and looking anywhere.” I lied. “I was m-more looking in her direction not at her...”

Julie shrugged. “I don’t know that’s kinda how Zander used to look at her.” I guess I was being pretty obvious.

“No talking.” The officer in charge of detention said so we stopped whispering. I wasn’t too worried about Julie being suspicious because I didn’t think she’d say anything to Ruth. I’m not even sure if I’m even in the same league as Ruth she’s so beautiful. I might just be kidding myself. Last night I almost told her that I love her when I woke up from a nightmare and she came to sleep in my bed with me. She was so close and comforting but I couldn’t say it.

“Okay you’re all dismissed.” The officer said and we left detention.

I walked to Ruth. “Are you seeing Natalie today for psychic training?”

Ruth nodded. “Yes and I’m so excited. What are you going to do?” She picked up her things and we walked out of the room.

I shrugged. “I’ll figure it out…” I muttered. I was probably going to study or just hangout until she was done. It’s a little pathetic that she’s my whole life but I could find a hobby if I wanted.

“Okay, see you later.” She said as she walked went into the elevator.

“Hey Jezebeth.” I jumped when I heard Julie suddenly behind me.

I turned to her slowly. “H-hey…”

She was smirking which made me uncomfortable. “You like Ruth don’t you?” I thought she’d let it go but she caught up with me just to continue the conversation.

My heart was racing now since it’s not like I’ve ever admitted it to a person or even said it out loud for four years. “W-what gave you that idea..?”

She laughed. “Don’t worry I’m not going to her or anyone. I want to help you.” She offered.

I couldn’t look her in the eyes I was too embarrassed. “But how? She doesn’t really like anyone and she doesn’t want to focus on anything except becoming stronger.” I was always contemplating with being her best friend so I never thought of strategies on how to confess my feelings to her. Zander already liked her and I know other people might start liking her too. If I don’t act fast I might lose her to someone else.

We started walking down the hall. “Yeah for now because she doesn’t know you like her. What you should do is make her jealous then she’ll have to realize she has feelings for you.” I felt like that defeated the purpose. I didn’t want to have to force her into realizing her feelings for me. Her feelings for me might not even exist.

I frowned. “I don’t think I want to play games.”

“If you don’t play the game then you can’t win.” Julie groaned out of frustration. I didn’t see feelings as a game to be won or lost. It’s a lot deeper and more complex than that. If anything playing games could have the opposite affect. “Wait, I know, you can confess at the school games. It’ll be all intense and you’ll have a few months to flirt with her. I think it’s a good idea and if she says no you can just say you got wrapped up in the moment.” It didn’t sound like the worst idea. At least it was a lot more straight forward that trying to make her jealous.

“But how do I flirt with her?” I sat down at a bench.

Julie sat down next to me. “If you’re not good at flirting with words then do thoughtful things for her.”

I nodded. “Okay I will.” I guess now I had some sort of plan which felt nice to set a goal.

Julie looked away. “I do have a question for you if that’s okay.” She sighed. “Is Ruth the reason you’re holding yourself back? I know you’ve been given opportunities to get ahead and you turn them all down.”

“I’m not holding myself back.” I started down at my hands on my lap. “I’m the strongest with Ruth.” Before I met her all I felt was powerless. Especially right before I met her since that’s when I was taken from my father and we were both powerless to stop them. “We don’t want to be officers, we don’t even want to be here.”

Julie frowned. “You mean she doesn’t?”

I took a deep breath, I didn’t know what I wanted other than to be with Ruth. “Why does that matter?”

She shrugged. “I guess it doesn’t because you’re both still individuals. I have a study group with a bunch of friends and we meet after classes on weekdays. You should join us, I’ll text you the details.” Ruth was meeting with Natalie everyday after classes on weekdays so maybe I did need my own thing. “I’ll see you tomorrow Jezebeth.”

I nodded and watched her go. I don’t know what the point of trying to be with Ruth would be. My species of demons have mates, someone I’ve been chosen to be with. My mate might not want to be with me like my fathers. I won’t find out until I’m seventeen. I can’t imagine loving someone as much as I love Ruth… That was the point of mats though, to be drawn to the person who’d make you the most happy.

After an hour she was done with her training and I we met up in our room. “How was it?”

Ruth panted. “It was exhausting. Using Telekinesis for an hour is not a walk in the park my brain hurts.” She whined. “It’s my fault for not training my abilities the right way. I was kind of doing whatever I read about before but there was no structure in that.” She sat down on her bed. “What did you do?”

“Nothing really I just hung out with Julie a bit but I think I might join her study group.” I mentioned.

“That sounds like a good idea.” Ruth said. “You should do it, you should make some more friends since we’re going to be here for another year or so. And some extra studying is always good so we could be as ready as possible when we break out.” She laid back and stared up at the ceiling. “Where do you want to go first? When we leave.” She loved talking and fantasizing about when we leave. I felt just as excited as her.

I stared at her. “Anywhere, I don’t know where I was to go first I just…” I just want to be with her. “We could go to the human realm or to a kingdom far far away. We could do anything but I don’t care about where I just care that we’re gone and together.”

Ruth sighed. “I don’t think I want to go to the human realm. It reminds me of my father. Is it bad that even though he lost everything that I don’t think he’s suffering enough?” Her father lost all his money and status because of karma.

I shook my head. “No I think it’s normal. I just miss my father.” I sighed. “I want to see him again.” A tear ran down my cheek and I saw Ruth coming over to wipe it away.

I could never tell anyone the kind of things I tell Ruth. Ruth knows my deepest desires, all of them except my desire for her.