SilverStone Academy

Rayah

I reach out for my guitar and play a simple tune before writing it down on my paper.

Jace

I flash a smile and listen but don't look at her, not wanting to come off as strange as I know I am.

Rayah

I glance at him, flashing a smile, "You like music?"

Jace

I shrug, flashing a smile, "Who doesn't?"

Rayah

I shrug, looking down at my paper, "People."

Jace

I chuckle, "You look at things weirdly. Funny."

Rayah

I smile but still don't look at him, "Life is a relay race...If you mess up then you have to pick yourself up and keep going. So. I guess looking at things weirdly is just getting through things without negativity..." I think about what I just said, "If that even just made sense."

Jace

I nod, looking down, "Perfect sense, actually."

Rayah

I shrug and play the song all together, coming up with lyrics next.

Jace

I listen before remembering what Nic said. I excuse myself and stand, locking myself in the bathroom and pulling out my phone. Dialing the numbers, I hold the device to my ear and pray he'll pick up for once.

Rayah

He locks himself in the bathroom and I shrug it off before getting back to my notebook.

Jace

It goes to voicemail and I swear, waiting for the beep. I run a hand through my hair and lean against the wall, "Hey, it's me. You said to call, but I guess you're busy. I'm okay. Haven't been to a class yet, so I won't be able to tell you anything until tomorrow. Just... just call me back when you get the chance."

Rayah

I finish the song and stand, walking to the mirror as I fix my hair.

Jace

I hesitate before hanging up, replaying last night's happening in my mind before walking out of the bathroom and sitting back on the bed.

Rayah

He comes back out and I sigh, checking my phone.