SilverStone Academy

Jace

I groan and stand, running a hand through my hair.

Rayah

He circles us, telling us to go to mudcrawls next. I sigh and start it, remembering to climb with my elbows, not hands.

Jace

I stand in front of the thing for a moment, actually sure I won't a have a problem with this. A memory flashes across my mind before I drop and get started. Don't focus on the past. Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Rayah

I finish, trying to keep clean, but fail epicly. I moan when I finish, wiping the mud from my arms.

Jace

I finish and shake my arms out, another onslaught of memories surfacing. I bring a hand to my head and close my eyes, trying to calm down.

Rayah

I sigh and catch Jace in a weird position. I step next to him and look at him, "You alright?"

Jace

I nod but don't open my eyes, taking a deep breath, "I-I just am going to see if I can sit out the rest of the way through. I'm not feeling well."

Rayah

I nod and take a deep breath, "Good luck with that."

Jace

I don't even ask the coach. I head straight for the locker room and change, washing my arms off.

Rayah

I watch him walk away and shake my head, waiting for everyone else to finish as I glance around.

Jace

I wash my face and close my eyes again, staggering back to my room and lying down.

Rayah

Class ends and I realize it's the last class of the day, walking to my dorm. I pass Jace and lock myself in the bathroom, planning to take a shower.

Jace

I try to clear my head, reading through the most recent messages from my brother.

Rayah

I finish my shower and dress into a tank top and shorts, blow drying my hair. I outline my eyes and take a deep breath, walking back out and running a hand through my hair.

Jace

I get out my homework and try to forget everything in that, doing three classes worth at once.