The Inn

Bella

I glare at the guy grinning. "Then I'll hurt you."

I doubt that she can do that, but I say anyhow, "Fine. I don't even know your brother, but if I ever do, then I shan't tell him anything about magic. That way, no one gets hurt."

Rayah


I walk inside the Inn and see Bella. "BELLA!" I yelled and ran towards her, hugging her. "How you've been?" I smiled.

Bella smiled and looks at me, "I've been here. Hanging out." She laughs.

Ace

Bella jumps up and squeals as she hugs another girl. Ace turns to see what's happening.

Bella

I turn to Ace. "This is my best friend Rayah, Daughter of Aphrodite." I said proudly.

Rayah shakes Ace's hand. "Nice to meet you."

Ace

He shakes the girl's hand and introduces himself as another boy walks in and sits on the far side of the bar, looking a little roughed up.

Rayah

I nod and look over at the other boy that sits at the bar. I give a slight smile and turn to Bella. "Do they have good drinks here?" I ask her. She nods and I sit down at the bar. "Great, because I haven't drunk anything in a day." I laughed.

Jace

He glances at the girl who smiles at him before turning back to the glass of water in front of him. Thoughts of what previously happened throb like the bruises on his face and torso...

Rayah

I started getting bored so I turned to the guy that just sat down. "Hey, I'm Rayah." I said smiling at him.

Jace

"Jace." He introduces himself, trying not to make eye contact.

Rayah

I nodded, "Nice to meet you." I said turning foward. "You seem defensive. I won't hurt you." I laughed and sipped my drink.

Jace

He can't help but flash a smile at her.
"I'm...not defensive. I've just gotta lot on my mind."

Rayah

I smiled, "Whatever you say..." I looked at him playfully. I turned to the bartender ."Yo bartender, Can I get a refill?"

Jace

She keeps looking at him, which makes Jace a little warm inside. He decides to make some conversation.
"Are you from around here?"

Rayah

"Nope, Let's just say I'm...from a place like heaven." I took a sip of my drink. "What about you?"