Eternal Legacy by Ayuen Chagai (the speed reading book txt) 📕

   "Are you two dating." She burst out. Willow stared at her in disbelief before doubling over with laughter.

   "No we are not dating." Willow answered.

   "Well than do you like him." She went on.

   "Gemma, where is this coming from." Willow asked. "Of course I don't like him. He's Nolan."

   Gemma didn't know what to believe anymore. She had to know if Willow was into her. The suspense was killing her.

   "Okay, then who do you like." 

   She watched as the emotions on Willows face changed. Thinking that Willow would shout her out if she kept pushing, she reached out to her, touching her arms.

   She felt Willow stiffen and started to pull back. Willow grabbed her waist and pulled Gemma against her. She cupped Gemma's face tenderly. Gemma's breath hitched in her throat. She couldn't believe what was happening. She leaned forward noticing the way Willow's eyes lingered on her lips. Then unable to resist, she pulled her in and kissed her. The feelings in her stomach exploded. Fireworks went off all over. she felt her arms go numb. The moment their lips connected was pure bliss. 

Willow pulled Gemma in closer, unable to believe what was happening. She felt like she was on cloud nine. The kiss was sweet yet it set her body on fire. every inch of her was engulfed in flames. Gemma pulled away hesitantly, leaving her out of breath. The two girls stared at each other, panting heavily.

Unable to contain herself Willow pulled Gemma back against her. Gemma Chuckled lightly before slowly bringing her lips down on hers once again.

This is what love felt like, Willow thought happily. All those years spent together and this is what she had been missing. The kiss was soft, yet it burned every inch of her being.  They breathed their souls and their love into each other in that kiss. That kiss; hard, but soft; fiery but cool; a split second but also forever. In that one kiss, they gave each other the love they had been looking for.

Willow pulled away, looking at Gemma with admiration in her eyes. She opened her mouth to speak but was interupted by Isabel.

"So....this is Gemma." She questioned raising her brows.  

Gemma looked at the two girls, confused as to what was going on.

"She looks nothing like you described." Isabel continued on. Willow noticed she was eyeing Gemma with a look she couldn't decipher.

She knew that Isabel was no threat, but none the less, she unconciously pulled Gemma closer. Isabel frowned at the gesture.

"I need to talk to you." She continued on. She stared Willow down, daring her to deny her request.

As much as Willow respected the girl, she had a feeling in her gut that was telling her not to trust her. She nodded stiffly then turned to Gemma.

"What's going on." Gemma asked. turning to look back at Isabel.

Willow gently put her hand to Gemma's cheeks. drawing her attention away from the dark haired princess.

"I have to go for a while. She started reluctantly. "I have some things I need to go take care of."

Gemma stared at her questionably. She nodded her head slowly. Willow could see the gears turning in her head. She knew that as hard as Gemma tried, she would never be able to figure out what was going on.

"You're not coming back." She asked slowly. Willow bristled, she felt the tension that was emanating off of Isabel, but did nothing to relieve. The sooner they left the more time Gemma would spend away from Isabel's prying eyes.

"I will come back." She began. "But...not today."

She wanted Gemma to carry on, to keep questioning her, but she only shifted her weight slightly onto her left leg. She was silent for a moment, reviewing everything over in her mind.

"Willow, I don't have time for your petty games." Isabel spoke up. She moved closer until she was standing in front of them. "We need to get moving."

From the corner of her eyes she saw Gemma eyeing Isabel warily. The feeling in her gut grew. Gemma was great when it came to judging others. If she didn't trust Isabel, then that meant there was something off about her.

"I should probably go now." She said. She gave Gemma one last look then took after Isabel, who had already started off. They walked silently along the streets for a while, then Isabel veered off into the forest. Willow hesitated for a second before following behind her. 

She tried to start a conversation with Isabel but after to many one-word replies she gave up.

Isabel refused to even acknowledge her existence. They slowed their steps as they reached the clearing.

"There's been a little change of plans." She stated, smirking at her. 

Willow opened her mouth to speak but stopped short when a light haired man came out from the trees. She watched in horror as more stepped out from all around her.

They all stared menacingly at her. Hatred seeping out of their eyes.

"Isabel, what are you doing." Isabel ignored her, instead she gestured to the man closest to her.

Willow stood frozen as he shook violenty. then it was as if he caved in on himself, flames bursting everywhere. His eyes burned red.

When he stopped shaking he took a tentative step towards her, causing Willow to back up into the light haired guy behind her.

He smiled down at her, flashing his sharp teeth at her.

Willow gazed back at the flames just in time to see them coming for her. She cried out as the man kept throwing more.

She dropped down, but her actions were useless. The searing pain worsened. Willow could her someone speaking but was unable to make out the words. Her eyelids drooped as the red hot fire took over her. The last thing she saw was Isabels face leering at her.

Text: Scarlett Reed
Editing: Scarlett Reed
Publication Date: 04-15-2014

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