Page 46 of Veiled

Which reminded me. “Alright fuck faces, numbers now.” We started rattling off each other’s numbers and saving them. The buzzing was getting more intensive, I rolled my eyes.

“Are they always so protective and intense?” asked Megan, her question took me by surprise, and I tossed my head back and laughed.Oh, honey, you have no idea.I shook my head and Remi just smirked.

ZANE-You keep tossing your head like that you’re going to give us other ideas.??

RYDER-Like yoga?

HUNTER-Yeah, if yoga comes with handcuffs and paddles.

GRAYSON- I swear, eating was never this damn difficult before. ??

HUDSON- Oh, I don’t know, Gray, you seemed pretty good at it. ????

GRAYSON- ?? No comment.

RYDER- Technically, that is a comment.

GRAYSON-Fuck you.????

ZANE- By the way, I think we all agree that Jensi and Luca are some pretty good guys. You can keep them.

HUDSON-Major eye roll there, ?? they aren’t dogs.

HUNTER- So about this flexibility and sex toys…??

HUDSON-I studied Kama sutra, we should totally try some stuff out. I read about anal beads and those remote panties. I want a pair.

RYDER- Sweetie, you lost everyone at anal. I take that back, you lost everyone at Kama sutra- anal just sealed the deal.

I smiled, looking up from my phone. “Yeah, you can say that they have been like that the entire time I have known them.”

She chewed thoughtfully. “Yeah, I can see that. It’s like they are drawn to you though. Like magnetic. I noticed it at the party, but the energy flare is typically when they are all together.”

At that, Remi’s eyes sharpened, and she looked at Megan shrewdly.

“What do you mean energy flare?” Remi asked, her tone suddenly very interested. Megan looked at her and put her head down slightly, but her gaze met Remi’s. Impressive.

“Like, at the party, the moment she was with them, all their attention was on her and they went into protective mode… it’s hard to explain but when they are in class alone… the connection?” She stumbled through her words trying to explain and I was genuinely interested, as was Remi. “They can pass as close friends, but when they are all in the same room with her, it’s like a deep well of power; like when you’re meditating to find your source of magic. Except they are her source of power? If that makes any sense. I know I sound crazy. It’s just an observation. I feel bad for whoever tries to take you five on.”

Right then, a group of girls walked by and started to flirt with Jensi and Luca, I smiled. They were super attractive guys. I was waiting for the moment they would start to show that side of themselves. Jensi pulled a blonde girl into his lap and whispered in her ear and she perked her head up and looked at Luca, who gave her a devilish smile and returned to his food and our conversation. I winked at him and he laughed, shrugging. “Can’t deny the heat, you know. You’re not the only one with admirers, little sister.” I rolled my eyes at that. We were the same age. I was surrounded by protective people.

My head went back to the conversation, “Wait, five?” I asked. “I can take care of myself,” I stated plainly.

“Oh no. I meant Ryder, Hunter, Grayson, Zane, AND Remi. I didn’t factor you in, you clearly can protect yourself. But with all of them at your side? I think it would be like a supernova.” She smiled. I looked at her and turned my head, she was interesting to say the least. She picked up on energies. That was strange and a rare talent, as in most people prefer to practice their magic but ignore that magic was energy, and picking up on that was just as important. Kalen literally and figuratively beat that into me. If I can pick up on energy and energy spikes, then I can tell how powerful someone is or how powerful their attacks will be.

Jensi stopped whispering in the giggling girls’ ear and leaned over to say, “we would like to be the nova handlers. Lord knows we’re going to have to beat ass next period during swim.” Luca glowered.

“Yup, you heard Alex. Derrick and his crew are spreading rumors that they want to run a train on you. They take swim too, so Luca and a few guys are going to run one on each of their fucking jaws,” Luca growled, looking menacing.

“Well, be careful. They come from pretty well-known families,” Megan whispered.

Luca and Jensi laughed. “So do we, Megs.” With that parting comment, they sauntered off with a wave and the girls but not before pressing a kiss to my cheek. I smiled at how quickly I was okay with the show of affection.

I looked back at Megan, she was… interesting. Like she started picking up on energies because she was a loner and used that time to pick up on energies to pass the time. I said as much, and she smiled at me sadly.

“Yeah, I haven’t had that many friends here,” she shrugged, but I knew it hurt her. “So, I just, I don’t know, kept practicing until it felt second nature. It’s useful. I’m so invisible that people underestimate me, so I can be formidable in a battle because I pick up on little things.”

“You’re not invisible, at least… not anymore. You can sit with and hang with us. Hudson and I pretty much hate people in general. We’re loners and we were drawn to each other because of it. Jensi and Luca just saw us piss ass drunk and we all kind of bonded. We can all be alone, together.” She laughed and smiled. Her blue hair tied back and her green eyes sparkling, she was fierce but had open acceptance on her face. I loved that; she was just so… Remi.

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