So, I'm a little bummed because I was bidding on a doll on ebay and was outbid with less than 10 seconds left in the auction and no time for me to react (besides muttering some oath against the other bidder, heh). Oh well, I'll live, I'm probably still going to offer on another doll but I'm still just not totally sure. If I buy this one, I won't be getting any other dolls for quite some time so I want to make sure it's one I really want and can be satisfied with for a good long time.
Here's the next installment in my continuing story. This story does have an ending so it won't go on forever, just so you know. But once it's over, I'll probably make others, they all kind of go together.
Part 10:
Rayna: *write, write, write*...*sigh*
*Jonas enters*
Rayna: *looks up* Oh, hi.
Jonas: *uncomfortable* Oh...hi. Um, sorry...I'll leave you alone. *starts to leave*
Rayna: Wait, please don't leave!
Jonas: I think I should, your boyfriend probably wouldn't like it if he saw us together.
Rayna: He promised me he was going to apologize to you for overreacting. Didn't he?
Jonas: Er...no.
Rayna: *rolls eyes and sighs* It doesn't matter anyway...we broke up.
*Jonas sits down tentatively*
Jonas: Wow...I'm really sorry.
Rayna: Don't be. Really, it's for the best and I'm okay with it.
Jonas: Your breakup...didn't have anything to do with what happened with me...did it?
Rayna: Don't worry, it was a lot of things and didn't have anything to do with you.
Jonas: Then...is it okay if I stay?
Rayna: Of course, I'd like the company.
*They smile at each other*
Elsewhere...
Madison: Did you hear? Alex and Rayna broke up. Isn't that terrible?
Sebastian: *looking elsewhere*
Madison: Sebastian, are you listening? You are so distracted today!
Sebastian: What? Did you say something?
Madison: Nevermind, it's obvious your mind is elsewhere. I'm going to see what Sabrina is up to...maybe she'll actually listen to me.
Sebastian: ...oh...okay...have fun...
Madison: *sighs and shakes head, walks away*
Sebastian: What is she doing?
Paige: So, Psychic Butterfly...Flutterfly. Why is it I can understand every other butterfly but you?
Flutterfly: - - -
Paige: Can you understand me?
Flutterfly: - - -
Paige: Somehow I think you can.
Paige: You know, if I work hard enough I think in time I might be able to understand you. Is it okay if I try?
Flutterfly: *nods*
Paige: *smiles* Good! And hey, you can understand me! That's a good start. I don't use my magic very often but this time I think it might help.
Flutterfly: - - -
Paige: Okay, you try, too.
*Paige closes her eyes and concentrates*
Paige: *deep breath* Okay...say something...
Flutterfly: - - -
Paige: Odd. I'd swear you said, "He's coming." But that doesn't make sense...
*Sebastian approaches*
Sebastian: Pardon me, but what were you just doing?
Paige: Oh...uh...well, I was just trying to talk to this butterfly. Normally, I don't need magic to understand them, but this butterfly is very unusual. I was using a little magic to see if it would help.
Sebastian: Did it?
Paige: I'm not sure...I will probably need to try a few more times to know.
Sebastian: You know, I know all kinds of magic but I have never been able to speak to animals of any kind. Would it be too much to ask if you would be willing to teach me this skill?
Paige: I've never tried to teach anyone before but I guess I could try if you really want.
Sebastian: Thank you.
*awkward silence*
Sebastian: I won't trouble you any longer. Until later, ma'am. *nods goodbye*
Paige: Okay...bye.
*Sebastian leaves*
Paige: That was...strange.
To be continued...
Just in case you don't care to read the photo story (I know it's not everyone's thing), here is my favorite photo from the story:
It took about 20 minutes to make her eyes stay shut but the photo was worth it, I really like this one, and even out of the context of the story it's just a nice picture.