"They are all bitches, that's what. Maybe one or two of them are kind but other than that, they’re EVIL!" I exclaimed, bursting into the room with just a towel wrapped around my body and with my hair still dripping wet.
Orion slowly turned to look at me and I just huffed, going over to the dresser to find something loose and comfy to wear. I was so exhausted from the last three classes that I didn't care if I looked like a wreck for our last class: Magic Manipulation for Advanced Hunters and Huntresses.
I noticed Orion give me a long up and down look, which normally would have made me blush but I was too worked up and sadly not in the more sexual kind of way.
"Is it that bad?" Orion asked. Our schedule had been utterly chaotic for the last two weeks. Classes were separated by gender, which was really not doing me any favors. Apparently my beautiful hair, somewhat lovable curves, and the fact I was the headmaster's daughter were all working against me. It wasn't like I was planning to make friends, but it would have been nice if there was just one soul here who didn't have it out for me.
"If one more girl tries to pick a fight with me, I will fucking kick her ass and break her plastic-looking nose," I declared in frustration. Orion smirked, rising from behind the desk where he was working some advance magic calculations or some shit and came over to me.
"They all have plastic noses?" he asked with an earnest look. I sighed, fixing my grip on my towel to ensure it stayed there as I searched through the drawers in search of where all my sweats were.
"Yes. All of them. I'd be lucky to find even one with a real nose. They talk about plastic surgery and how I must have been blessed with nice genes, since I clearly didn't need any, but of course I didn't fit into their crowd because I'm not perfect. See, apparently my bless marks are a 5/10." I emphasized the score before I sighed, realizing my last pair of sweats had been ruined by Arielle after we'd played around with her being human for a longer period of time than usual and she sneezed, shooting out fire from her nose. Yes, fire from her nose. You heard that correctly.
Orion approached me, placing his hands on my shoulders. I stilled at the touch, my body immediately relaxing in his touch. "Orion," I warned.
"Hmm?" he mumbled, his hands still doing their work at massaging my shoulders ever so slowly.
"No more massaging," I whispered.
My voice lacked conviction and only made Orion chuckle. "Why?"
"Because massaging is going to lead to you kissing my neck and someone is going to interrupt and then I'll just be frustrated," I confessed.
"Really?" He hummed in my ear and I looked at him, proving my point when I closed my eyes and kissed him.
I wouldn't deny Orion and I had been the most intimate out of all the guys the last two weeks and it was driving me insane. Don't get me wrong, I loved kissing him, especially loving that his kisses were growing in depth and he wasn't as shy to go to the next stage, which involved him pinning me down and kissing me until I was breathless and having difficulty remembering who I was.
I also knew it would be dangerous if he pinned me down in my very thin pink towel. I could imagine that he’d unhook the material before stripping out of that lavender shirt of his to let me feel him up while he explored my naked body. The sensual image made my pussy clench and I moaned as he deepened the slow but fierce kiss.
He pulled back to grin at me. "I'm only stopping because you can't miss this class."
I sighed, turning in his hold and resting my head on his shoulder. "I don't wanna go."
He chuckled, wrapping his arms around me and rubbing my back slowly. "I know, Celestia, but you have to beat all the plastic-nosed bitches and prove to them all how amazing you are, not like you would need to do much. Just walk in and throw some glitter for extra emphasis."
I lifted my head with a wide smile, raising an eyebrow at him. "Are you and Sia talking or something? That sounds like something she'd encourage." I giggled.
He smirked. "No, Arielle actually. She talks a lot when she's in her human form, mostly complaining about when you'll be back from class so she can bother you about her inability to find shiny things here."
I laughed. "She's having fun here, I think."
"I think there are other familiars here. Hunter and I saw a group of them on our way to class yesterday. I think that's where she’s been disappearing to when we're all in class," Orion revealed.
"Really? Hmmm. I guess I don't blame her. We aren't allowed to use familiars until month two." I was happy that Arielle would be able to mingle with other familiars in a safe environment.
With all the bullying that happened to me when I was younger, I was always worried she'd meet another familiar in town during her solo flights and get into trouble. Maybe the familiars here were more respectful and better behaved.
"Maybe she'll find a boyfriend,” I mused.
"I'm intrigued that you're supportive of the idea," Orion pointed out.
I giggled. "That way I'll be able to tease her just like she does to me," I said with a mischievous smile.
Orion shook his head. "Women are scary."
"Not even." I giggled. He gave me another kiss and pulled away so I could figure out what to wear.
"What are you looking for?" Orion asked.
"Sweats. I'm too lazy to look good today. We're going to get all sweaty in five minutes anyway. No point of me dressing up like a Barbie doll," I replied, really wishing I didn't have to go to class.
Orion walked over and pulled me into a back embrace. "Close your eyes,” he whispered, his voice sending chills through me. Ugh, c'mon Celestia. Get a grip. He only asked you to close your eyes. He didn't say strip naked and lay on the bed.
"What are you planning?" I questioned.
"Something nice,” he hummed. I smirked and did as he asked, closing my eyes and waiting for whatever he was about to do. He placed his hand on my shoulders and I wondered if he was going to give me another massage, but instead I felt clothes appear on my body, replacing my towel. I opened my eyes and grinned at my new outfit.
The shirt was lavender with "Alicorns are Real" on it in gold glitter text, and an alicorn design beneath it with its wings spread wide. I had on dark grey sweatpants which looked a bit big for me in comparison to my new shirt, which fit my body shape perfectly.
"Orion, since when can you make clothes?" I questioned excitedly. I knew Caio and Cairus could do it, but they reserved it only for when they shifted and ruined their clothes by accident.
"The twins were teaching us the other day. You were fast asleep on the couch at the time,” he explained.
"Ah. Ya, I was tired," I confessed. Ever since getting this necklace, I hadn’t endured any nightmares that the guys had once reported. I didn't know if Sia had been taking over during the night since I still felt slightly groggy when I woke up, as if I'd been battling all night and only just got to rest, but once I started moving, I began to feel better.
I turned around and hugged him. "Thank you. You did a really good job, though the sweatpants are a tad big," I pointed out.
He grinned, the seductive smile made me lick my lips and made me want to kiss him again. "I know they are."
"You made them bigger on purpose?" I asked.
"No, they're mine." He winked as my face grew red.
The door opened, Finn poking his head through the space. "Lovebirds, can we go now?" He paused, taking a moment to look at what I was wearing. "Nice outfit, Cutie Pie."
"Thanks, Lucky Charms." I smiled.
"My sweatpants are better though." He winked and I groaned.
Orion laughed. "You're just jealous. Let's go, Celestia."
Finn rolled his eyes. "I'm proud to say I am, so I'll hide her laundry and replace all her sweats with mine,” he declared.
"No hiding my laundry! I wear more than just sweatpants you know." I argued.
They both turned to me to give me a look. "Finn, you know what to do," Orion said conspiratorially.
"Hey, Cairus. Hide the underwear!" Finn called out.
"What?! Why are you telling Cairus to hide my underwear?!" I huffed, glancing over to Finn, who laughed at my anger.
"Because he's folding your clothes, which includes underwear. The power is in his hands now." Finn laughed, stepping into the room to try and avoid the chest slap I was about to give him.
Cairus walked into the room, staring at us. "Caio's folding them now. Why are we hiding them?"
"No one is hiding my underwear!" I shouted.
"Is Finn teasing Celestia again?" Hunter yawned, coming into the room to stand next to Cairus, who nodded.
"Probably. Something about hiding her underwear."
"Why?" Hunter looked confused.
"I think for undisclosed reasons." Orion chuckled and I picked up a pillow from the chair next to me and threw it at him.
"Ow. Alicorn down," he called dramatically as he fell to the bed.
"That was fucking gold. Someone tell me they got that on camera." Finn laughed.
"You're fucking next," I warned.
"I got it on camera and hid the underwear!" Caio appeared at the doorway, holding his phone with a prideful smile.
I rolled my eyes. "Where did you hide it?"
"Dearest, I think that defeats the purpose of us hiding it if we tell you," Cairus chuckled.
I frowned, crossing my arms to face the others while Finn was backed to the wall in front of me.
"Fine. I'll just walk around the house with no underwear. In fact, who needs a bra?! I'll find the thinnest white shirt Orion has and make sure it barely covers my ass, then go walk around the whole damn house," I declared.
They were all silent as if envisioning what I'd just described. I walked up to the door and Hunter, Cairus, and Caio moved out of my way. I turned back to glare at all of them.
"And guess what?" I whispered.
"What?" Caio asked, looking utterly confused like the rest of them.
"You won't be able to touch me. Not even hug me or anything. It will just be your eyes being able to appreciate THIS. Maybe if I'm in a really bad mood, I'll make sure I shower with the shirt on, seeing as you hid my underwear and all." I was satisfied as they all gawked at me.
"You...wouldn't," Finn whispered and I couldn't help but notice the large bulge in his grey pants. It made me grin wickedly as I ran my hand through my hair and winked.
"I would, Lucky Charms, and all of you know it," I confirmed before turning around. "I'm going to class."
I reached the stairs before I heard Finn. "OW! Why am I getting hit by pillows?!"
"Because you told me to hide the underwear!" Cairus huffed.
"Caio, go unhide it!" Hunter commanded.
"Roger that!" Caio replied.
"You could have just made her new ones," Orion mentioned calmly. There was a moment of silence.
"How did you make her underwear?" Caio and Cairus asked.
"Like any other piece of clothing. I made her clothes...well aside from using my sweatpants instead, but did you really think I'd let our Celestia walk through the halls with no bra or underwear?" he questioned.
I smirked at his comment, loving how he said I was theirs. Just like how they were mine. I hadn't even noticed he'd made me a bra and underwear, making me curious. I pulled back my top to see a lavender bra with gold lace. There was even a bright crystal jewel in the middle. Damn, he's good.
They were silent for a few seconds before Finn spoke. "Guys, Orion's becoming one of us now,” he whispered.
Hunter laughed. "Celestia is working her magic on him."
"I haven't changed," Orion mumbled.
"Ya right,” the twins said in unison, before Caio spoke up. "You just got hit by a pillow."
"And dramatically fell down on the bed like it actually hurt, which it couldn’t have," Cairus continued.
"Totally becoming one of us," Finn reiterated.
I smiled, walking down the stairs. Orion had become more open with us the last two weeks. He would keep up with our conversations and even bring up new topics of discussion when we were all gathered around for lunch or dinner. It was really nice to see how comfortable we'd all become with one another.
I would have never guessed the guys would be doing laundry, let alone MY laundry, but when I'd brought the topic up, the guys looked so confused, unsure why they shouldn’t help by doing my laundry. Maybe I just wasn't used to having a group of individuals loving me to the point of doing things for me, not because they had to or wanted some type of benefit, but because they genuinely wanted to. It just reminded me of my past and made me wish I could have been able to meet these men earlier in my life. Meeting them now is better than not at all, though. I guess everything happens for a reason.
I noticed Theo taking some type of pill. He washed it down with half a bottle of water before he sighed, followed by a yawn. Arielle was on his shoulder and looked back to see me.
"Bru!" She flew over to greet me and I smiled, lifting my hand for her to land her small frame on. "Celestia."
"You're in a good mood this morning," I greeted, lowering my head so she could press her little forehead against mine.
"Bru Bru Bru," she hummed. "I slept and Theo feed me some jerky thingy. I've been having fun being human too, but I'm taking a break today. I don't want to tire you out until we figure out this trial thing."
Oh right, the trials. The night I almost got caught by my father when I was making out with Theo, we were given more of an explanation about New Aslan and how our schedules would work. The whole thing with the gender divided classes was supposed to help weed out the weak with stupid drama and, of course, a few battles.
By the end of the month, we'd begin going through trials. Father explained that we'd have to go through five trials in all. In some, we would be partnered while others would be conducted in groups. The goal was to test us by putting us in situations that we might deal with as hunters and huntresses, some that might be super easy like solving a riddle and others that could cost us our lives.
Father had stressed that some things would be a simulation, but others would be real and could again put our lives at risk. I noticed when he talked about that part, his eyes lingered on me. I didn't think the others noticed, but even though we'd been so far apart for all these years, I could tell how worried he still was for me. Magnor looked just as disturbed, but held more confidence in his expression than Father.
"Morning, Cutie Pie," Theo greeted, pulling me out of my thoughts. Arielle flew off my arm and moved to land on the counter.
"Morning," I replied, walking up to him. He finished drinking his water, then set the empty bottle down. He took a quick scan of my outfit before giving me a hug.
"Did Orion dress you?" he inquired.
"How did you know?" I leaned back to meet his gaze.
"Alicorns are real?" He hummed.
I giggled. "They are, in case you didn't get the memo."
Theo wrapped his arm around my waist, leaning in to give me a slow kiss. I wanted to ask him something, but now the thought completely slipped my mind as our lips moved together and I pressed closer into his side.
"I don't appreciate you being in his sweatpants though,” he pointed out.
I laughed. "Men. You guys are so possessive. Also, I didn't have any sweatpants left because a certain someone burned my last pair."
Arielle didn't even reply, more focused on Theo's now empty water bottle. Theo grinned, wrapping his other arm around my waist so I'd focus solely on him.
"You're going to be late for class,” he reminded.
"Hmm, defending my familiar, are we? What have you two been up to?" I eyed him carefully and he chuckled.
"Nothing, Celestia,” he replied, his eyes lowering to my lips again. I noticed the slight change in his ruby eyes. There was now a little glow to them, which was a little hypnotic when I stared at them for too long. He quickly blinked and then it was gone, and he simply smiled. "Go to class or Magnor will lecture you."
"Hmm." I felt like I was missing something, but again I couldn't put my finger on it. I almost grasped the thought in my mind, but then he leaned in and kissed me again, pulling me closer to press against him. I moaned, really loving being able to kiss the guys whenever I wanted and exploring all of these sensual things with them. Kissing was indeed my favorite so far, although I also loved when they kissed my neck, the twins dual kisses really being the tiebreaker if I added it to the equation.
Theo broke the kiss and gave my ass a squeeze. "Next time wear my sweatpants,” he whispered, his eyes locked on mine.
"Okay," I replied in a shaky voice, trying to catch my breath.
"Bruuuuuuuuuuuuu," Ari mumbled. "I hope you’re late."
I blinked out of my daze and glanced at the clock before cursing. "Ah! I'm gonna be late unless I sprint. Dammit, Ari, don't jinx me."
I leaned in to give Theo one last kiss before stepping out of his embrace and racing to the door. Arielle followed, hovering above me as I slipped my shoes on and grabbed my gym bag, which had a spare set of clothes.
"Celestia, breakfast?" Theo reminded.
"I'll eat when I get back," I called out, taking a final check in the little mirror hanging on the wall to make sure my appearance made me look like a decent human being. An arm circled around my waist, preventing me from leaving. I glanced back to see Theo holding a lunch box. I took one whiff and beamed at the scent of hamburgers and bacon.
"Eat when you get there. We'll see you tonight,” he whispered as he handed me the container. The thought of food seemed to remind me of my question.
"Oh, wait. Why were you taking medication earlier?" I questioned.
Theo raised an eyebrow at me and blinked. "Huh?"
"When I arrived downstairs you were taking a white pill, right? You're not getting sick or anything...are you?" I asked, assessing his appearance. He wasn't really pale like he had been the night of our first meeting but I was still concerned.
"I'm fine, Cutie Pie. Thank you for worrying. Now, you need to get to class,” he whispered, kissing my forehead. I closed my eyes, enjoying the tender display of affection before remembering again I was going to be late.
"Okay. Thank you! BYE GUYS! UNHIDE MY UNDERWEAR!" I shouted and saw Theo blush. I grinned and opened the door to dash off, with Arielle flying ahead.
I was so ready to get this class over with so I could enjoy the weekend with the guys. I also hoped we'd do more than just studying and fighting practice.