《Rheostat》26.Albatross
Advertisement
"Why do you always look so sad?"
I looked up from the bird I was drawing in sand to find Noah looking down at me.
"I'm sad." I answered, going back to drawing my bird.
"Will you tell me why?" He crouched down beside me and picked up a stick to draw with me.
I nodded my head, "Big brother took you and Eve to the amusement park. I wanted to go, too."
"What are you drawing?" He asked, pointing at my drawing with his stick.
"Bird," I mumbled.
"It looks like a cricket bat." Now that he said it, it really looked like a cricket bat. But Kai said I'll get better if I keep practicing.
"I can teach you how to draw one."
"You will?"
Noah didn't answer instead started drawing lines, showing me step by step how to draw it. I copied his movements.My drawing finally started to resemble a bird.
"It looks like a real bird!" I exclaimed.
"It does," Noah agreed, pulling my cheeks.
He taught me how to draw an omelette and ribbon after that.
"I think I hear Stephen calling us." Noah said after a while.
"Oh," I felt sad our playtime was over. Noah rarely played with me. And that too, when Diego wasn't around. I know he won't play with me tomorrow again.
"You look sad again." He remarked.
"I'm sad."
"Don't be." he pulled my cheeks again, grinning at me, "I'll take you to the amusement park when I grow up."
"I'll hold you on to that promise."
... ... ...
After last night, I had realized I had to somehow stop the voices. If I continue to slip up, Stephen will catch on fast.
And that's something I can't afford to let happen.
But I was clueless on what to do. So I took the next best option. I googled for a remedy.
The Google was indeed helpful. I noted down the names of anti-psychotics that popped up. But the only problem left was I needed a doctor's prescription to buy them.
This is your time to shine, Ezra.
Rummaging through my drawers, I fished out my assignments of last week and headed to Ezra's room. It was still early in the morning so he should be sleeping.
"Ezra, are you awake?" I knocked on his door. When I didn't get an answer, I pushed open the door and went inside.
Advertisement
Like I guessed, Ezra was soundly asleep in his bed.
Quietly, I searched through his table and found what I was looking. A notepad his hospital provided him.
Tearing a piece of paper from it, I put it inside the papers I had brought with me. After that, I shook him awake.
"Aylin?" He half opened his eyes.
"Aylin, is something wrong?" he asked in panic at my morning visit. All the sleep from his eyes was gone as he sat up straight.
"No, nothing's wrong." I assured and he visibly calmed down.
"Why are you here then, buttercup?" He asked, leaning against the bedrest.
"There was this exam last week. I didn't score too well and now they want my guardian's signature." I lied, showing him the assignment papers I had brought with me.
"I'm too scared to ask Stephen. Can you sign it?" I requested.
He took the papers from my hands and studied it. Thank God, I changed the grades.
"But only this time. You have to study harder next time, buttercup."
"I will." I nodded, "You don't have to read it. You can just sign here." I passed him the pen and showed him where to sign.
I held my breath when the blank paper I had slipped in came in view. Thankfully, Ezra wasn't paying attention and signed it.
"Thank you, you are a lifesaver!" And I mean that literally.
I went back to my room and copied all the names of anti-psychotics I had noted down earlier in the signed page.
Step one was done.
... ... ...
I listened to Iris's advice. At least half of it. I bought a box of homemade cupcakes from the coffee shop I worked at. Of course, I changed the parcel it came in to make it look like I made them myself.
'This is called deceiving.'
No, it's called improvising. I didn't let the stupid voice interrupt my plans to get a boyfriend. Stephen had specifically told me I wasn't allowed to date until I graduate.
But I really liked the idea of having a boyfriend. And besides Stephen can't get angry about something he will never find out.
"Hey, Aiden." I greeted once I reached the council room. Aiden, Ethan and Rose were busy sorting out the paperwork of the upcoming function.
"Hi, Lili."
"No nicknames." Ethan coughed from the side.
I rolled my eyes at his childishness. "Stop calling me shortcake, then."
Advertisement
"You know, shortcake, you are late for the meeting. So have fun staying after school. Alone."
"I can accompany you if you want." Aiden smiled at me.
Oh, such a sweetheart he was.
"She doesn't want you to." Ethan snapped.
I was already in good terms with both Emma and Bryce. What was his problem?
'Maybe he's got the hots for you.' the voice chided in.
"Do you have a crush on me?" I asked Ethan. By the way his cheeks turned crimson red, I think I got my answer.
"Don't be so full of yourself." Ethan scoffed, still blushing.
I cursed my luck. Just what I needed. A guy with superiority complex has a crush on me who thinks bullying me would win my attention.
Why, God?
Why do you hate me?
"Whatever." I focused my attention back on Aiden. Taking out the box of cupcake from my bag I passed it towards him. "I made them last night. I thought you would like some."
"You shouldn't have gone through so much trouble." Aiden smiled. He's always smiling.
"I am not very good at baking but I hope you like them."
I should get a degree in lying.
"I hope you like them." Ethan mocked, shooting daggers at the cupcake box.
I ignored him. He would shut up on his own in a while.
"Damn, you should open a shop." Aiden exclaimed, biting into a cupcake.
"It's only so-so." I humbly refused.
"No, seriously. They taste just like Pedro's café."
Okay, maybe, buying it from the most famous café in the area wasn't the best idea.
"I am glad you like them."
We were finally done with all the arrangements of the upcoming function. I was glad I won't have to see Ethan before and after school hours anymore.
"Lili, wait!" Aiden called when I stepped out from the school gate.
"Yeah?" I asked in a sweet voice even though all I wanted to do was cuss at him. I want to go home and lie down.
"Uh-I was wondering," he drawled out, scratching the back of his neck.
"You were wondering?" Make it fast, Aiden!
"Yeah, I was wondering."
I sighed.
Patience, Aylin.
"Do you want to go get coffee sometime?"
You should have started with that.
"Yes, absolutely. This Saturday?"
"Yeah, okay." Aiden smiled, his dimples showing.
I walked the rest of the way to home with a smile on my face.
Life's really being kind to me.
I stopped at the pharmacy on my way and showed them the prescription I had faked.
Not really faked, everything was authentic in it.
The chemist looked at me with narrowed eyes, "They're for you?"
"No, it's for my brother. He recently returned from the army."
"And the doctor prescribed five different anti-psychotics?"
Maybe, I should have thought it through better.
"Well, no. He said to buy whichever one was available." I couldn't find a better excuse.
The chemist still looked at me with suspicion, "We have all of them. Which one do you want?"
"Uh, the most effective one." I replied. "Also a bottle of vitamins."
I dumped out all the vitamin tablets from the vitamin bottle and filled it with anti-psychotics, just to be safe. I decided to try one right now to see if it's really effective.
And a hour later, it really worked. My mind was blank. The voices had completely stopped.
Why didn't I buy this magic pills earlier?
... ... ...
I was in the kitchen, taking out the plates for dinner when Stephen stopped me for a 'chat'.
"Sweetheart, can I talk to you for a bit?"
Was it about last night?
"Yeah, sure."
It's better to do it now than later. If he asks I'm just going to act clueless.
"You know you can talk to me about anything, right?" He made me sit on one of the kitchen stools and kneeled before me. Somehow he was still taller than me even while kneeling down.
"Yeah, I know." I laughed awkwardly.
"I know I've disappointed you as a brother countless times before. I wasn't there for in your most desperate times." He said, guilt flooding his eyes.
"But I want to change that. So, give me one more chance. Even if you don't need me, I'll be there for you to lean on."
"So, if there's anything bothering you, anything at all, I need you to tell me."
"And, I swear, we will get through that, together."
He paused after that. Giving me the opportunity to speak up.
"Thank you, but there's nothing bothering me, really."
Stephen sighed, giving up.
"Diego's still sleeping. Go call him for dinner." He commanded.
Why me?
"Can't Eveline go instead?" I frowned.
"Aylin, if I tell you to do something, I expect you to do it without protesting." He said in a stern voice.
"Alright." I sighed, knowing I can't go against Stephen.
Advertisement
Trails of Ascension
At the top of countless universes that constitute the Great Cosmos, stands the Divine Realm also known as the "Peak of all worlds" where the Gods reigned supreme and all ascension stopped. But the Path is endless, and upon the discovery that there were actually higher realms in the path of ascension, a revolutionary army of ascenders and warriors of many dimensions rose up to overthrow the reign of the so-called Gods. The resulting Cataclysm shattered the Heavens and the death of the majority of powerhouses threw the Cosmos into chaos, but it also granted freedom to all.Upon the destruction of the chains that oppressed them and now that the seal upon the countless worlds has been broken, how will the new ascenders face these challenges and how will their paths intercross each other? This is the story of how new powers rise into existence, heroes and overlords ascend to the higher realms and the new order of the eras is formed, now that the regents of the laws and elements of the multiverse are gone, new paths are created and a future of infinite possibilities opens!
8 149Truck-kun Gets Sacrificed
Driscoll is my own version of a world with a game-like "system" of endless possibilities. MC has his own status, classes, skills, magic, and a living greatswordstaff in a world of monsters, demi-humans of all kinds, and even the supernatural. Sound good? Well, at first for Tru, it was a dream come true(I'm sorry). At least until reality hits him again and again. His quest from God is vague and must be discovered by him along the way. Hopefully, he can figure that out someday but for now, this new world's threats and his potential for power are motivation aplenty. With His new partner by his side, he's ready to embark on his mission of infinite sacrifice, however many lives it takes. The setting is pretty standard for fantasy, with my beginner attempts at writing. Litrpg elements are definitely involved here but It'll calm down as the story progresses and the world's foundation is laid. Judeo/Christian themes and principles take a major role and will be a backbone for much of the story. The fights will paint a picture in the mind rather than just be a bunch of number crunching. While he is meant to be a sacrifice to save all of Driscoll, he needs to gain enough power and influence to be a worthwhile sacrifice, or so he thinks. And so carnage will ensue as he avoids death as best he can while at the same time sacking himself for others. Truck Coon is your average determined, jiu-jitsu practitioner, tax associate that just started his new career. He dies to save kids from a semi-truck(Truck Coon got truck-kun'd, making him Truck-kun) and is transported to another world rather conventionally by God. Upon his arrival, he is quickly confronted with his first conflicts in the wild. Give it a shot and let me know what you think. Chapters are currently between 2300 and 4000 words and I try to post weekly, but also deal with severe limitations that cause late posts often. I have zero actual experience with writing stories and only recently started reading web novels in 2020. If you end up hating it, let me know your thoughts in a detailed comment or review, especially if you love it though :D I want to get better and welcome the feedback, so expect changes to be made with any flaws that y'all point out which I don't already have plans to address in future chapters. That being said, keep it constructive in nature, please. I have no Idea how the formatting and such will go, so if you like or dislike some techniques I try, give me that well-appreciated feedback! Thank you for reading.
8 544THE KINGLY LEADER
THE PLANET ARIA, WHERE THE LAW OF THE JUNGLE PREVAILS AS STRONG SURVIVES OVER WEAK IS WHERE OUR JOURNEY GOES WITH ZANE OUR MAIN CHARACTER . WHERE OUR MC IS REINCARNATED AND GIVEN A CHANCE FOR A LIFE AGAIN WHERE HE BRAVES CONTLESS TRIALS AND FIGHT HIS WAY UP AND MAKE HIS OWN MARK IN THIS FANTASY WORLD WHERE DANGER LURKS EVERYWHERE AS HE BRINGS HIS WRATH WHILE HE IS KIND AND RUTHLESS! THE IRONY REMAINS .....LET'S JOIN HIM AS HE BUILDS HIS OWN DOMAIN AND SEE WHAT BECOMES OF HIM...... I will be posting at my site a little earlier than here.so you can visit my sit at : https://noviceauthorblog.wordpress.com/
8 138beautiful time | nct dream (✓)
"excuse me what?! i cheated on who?!!"[ social media au + lowercase intended ]well let's just say that their friendship starts off on the wrong foot.-started: july 26th, 2020ended: december 15th, 2021© yoonohverse | 2020
8 154The Banishment of the King
A banished dragon. A boy. An epic tale begins. How far can a dragon go to regain his lost respect? The Vampires and the Werewolves are at war, and the kingdom of Sura despite being a neutral zone is increasingly becoming more supportive of the Werewolves. Xuhn, a Suran, has always wished to see the fabled beast said to be sleeping under the Frozen Lake. When a man he saves turns out to be a vampire, and he becomes curious about the true identity of the newcomers to his village, Xuhn just might get a chance to fulfil his wish... Note: This book is a second version of my A Dragon With Fur book
8 234My American Boyfriend (Bakudeku)
Who would have thought that Bakugo would be in a relationship?How would the class react when they first meet Bakugo's lover?How will they react to America ?•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
8 157