Sunday, September 22, 2013

Generation One - Amethyst White - Chapter Three

It's been about three months since I first met Tanner and our friendship has blossomed. I've never been so comfortable around someone else, and he's always there when I need him. We go out together but nothing romantic, he's my first real friend I don't know if I can go that far just yet. Tanner also doesn't care about being seen with me in public.
Even when Honey and Sylvia are taunting me he's there for support. I'm unsure if he has feeling for me but, Tanner always tells me that I'm beautiful and how I deserve a better town than this.
"So you don't have any brothers or sisters right?" He asked one day while we were sitting by the fountain at the art gallery.
"No. Just me." I said. "What about you?"
"Well Sylvia's my sister." Tanner replied with a shrug.
"Oh. Wait what?" Had I heard that right? I thought, Tanner, the nicest berry ever is related to Sylvia?!
 I spotted a red man stop by the door way to the courtyard. Tanner turned to see what I was looking at, but swung his head back around sharply, a scowl slapped on his face.
"Great, him." 
"What's wrong with him? Who is he?" I asked as he turned a corner and disappeared.
"Coal Flame, don't associate yourself with him." He grumbled.
"Why?" I asked, staring at the spot where the red berry was a few moment ago.
"Just don't!" Tanner spat, directing his anger onto me. I flinched and stood up on the lip of the fountain. He jumped up as well.
"Hey I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put that on you." He reached forward, placing a hand on my arm just above my elbow. I took a half step back, not meeting his gaze. Tanner took hold of my other wrist and pulled me closer.
"Tanner stop." I said sharply, jerking myself out of his grasp. I suddenly felt very frightened of him. Who was this forceful and rude person and what happened to my Tanner? Backing away, I jumped off the fountain.
"Amethyst!" Tanner cried as I raced away. I hurried up the stairs and into the gallery. Luckily it was a very slow day so no one was there to see me. I hurled open the door to the women's restroom and let the tears fall.
What did I just do?! Why did he do that and why didn't I kiss him? I stared into the mirror, I looked the same as I always did, purple skin, curly teal hair with purple tips. But I felt so different. I no longer had a longing to be with Tanner. But he's teal! And the only one who will accept you! A voice in the back of my mind screamed.  I wiped my eyes and decided to sneak away. I opened the door...
And walked right into Coal.
"I'm sorry." I squeaked. Not waiting for his answer I moved around him and began to hurry towards the door.
 "Hey wait." I felt his hand grasp my wrist. Not the forceful way Tanner had but gentler. Coal's touch sent a small shiver up my arm, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I stopped and turned to face him.
Oh my Berry he's handsome. I thought, raking my eyes over his features. Messy red hair combed back, a slight stubble, and very...soft looking lips.
"Hey, he messing with you?" His voice was husky and very very sexy.
 "I-no-um." I stuttered, trying to pull myself together. I always felt so weak in these situations. Like I was falling apart and there was no one to pick up the pieces. My hands felt clammy and my heart beat pounded in my ears, I wobbled slightly before falling into his arms.
He flinched at first but then wrapped his arms lightly around me, his hands resting on my back. Thank Berry no one was at the gallery that day.
"M'Sorry." I mumbled.
"No problem Amethyst." He replied softly.
"You..know my name?" I said as I stepped back. Coal snorted and grinned.
"White we've been in school together since junior high." He explained, calling me by my last name.
"Amethyst!" A voice called, causing us both to turn around.
"Berry Am, I'm sorry." Tanner cried before turning to Coal and pushing him away. "And you, get your hands off her."
"Sorry Ocean, a bit protective today aren't you?" Coal said with a sneer, not at all threatened by Tanner. I moved towards Coal but Tanner thrust his arm out, catching me.
"Trying to play nice eh?" He spat back.
"Watch yourself White." Coal grumbled before pushing between us and stalking out of the gallery. I cast a nervous glance at Tanner before hurrying out the door as well.

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That night I sat on the couch thinking about the days events. What had gotten into Tanner? Does he...does he have a thing for me? I thought nervously. My muscles ached in protest as I stood up and switched off the TV. Yawning, I headed towards the bedroom, flicking off the lights as I went. I hesitated by the door as a thought crossed my mind, Did I have a thing for Coal?

2 comments:

  1. This is great so far! Love the teal-purple :) I'm also doing a rainbowcy at afterrainfall.wordpress.com

    Excited for the next chapter :D

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  2. Well this is interesting. I'm curious as to why Tanner's opinion of Coal is so harsh and if Coal really is as bad as Tanner thinks he is.

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