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Maybe if I tried, I could use the fire to teleport me again. I close my eyes and focus on my house. I focus on the spot that I landed last time, in my front yard. A warmth envelops me. I open my eyes in time to see the fire. As it dies out, I am standing in the same spot I envisioned in front of my house.
I have no idea how that works, but that isawesome.
Maybe Will is wrong. Maybe I am a fire elemental. That would make sense. But what would explain the wings?
I should talk to Parker and tell him everything. But if I do, and he figures out what I am, he’ll send me away. And as much as I want to knowwhatI am, I can’t stand the thought of leaving here. I don’t want to leave Parker or my dad. I don’t even want to leave Blaine and Will—they’re my friends, even if Will can’t stand me half the time.
No, this has to be a secret. I can’t leave here. It’s the only place I’ve ever truly felt at home. I won’t give that up for anything.
That night, I feel better than I have in… well, since I can remember. I finish up all of my homework and start knitting a new sweater while I listen to an audiobook.
The next day, Parker arrives at my house a little after lunch to get me. The bonfire isn’t until later that evening.
“You’re early,” I say, as I open the front door.
He grins. “I didn’t want to wait to see you any longer.”
My heart swells at his words. But then I feel a sharp pain in my stomach as I realize I’m deceiving Parker. I should tell him the truth. And I would, if I wasn’t such a coward.
Parker holds my hand as he leads me toward his Jeep. “What did you do last night?”
I grin. “Would you be surprised if I said I stayed up late knitting?”
He chuckles. “No, I wouldn’t. What are you working on now? A new pair of socks?”
“A sweater,” I admit.
He opens the passenger side door for me. “I can’t wait to see you wear it.”
“It’ll be a while.” I turn toward him, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear. “I’m glad you don’t think I’m weird.”
“You are weird.” He takes a step closer to me. “But I like that you’re weird.”
My heart skips a beat.
Parker’s smile widens as he puts his hand over my heart. “I like the way you react to me.”
My cheeks grow warm.
“I also like that you blush so easily.” He rubs his thumb over my cheek lightly. His eyes glance at my lips. He sighs and backs up. “We should probably get going.”
I nod, but I don’t move just yet. Part of me wants to demand for Parker to kiss me—I know he wants to. But I can’t do that. If we kiss… it would only make things harder for me.
How am I going to survive Parker meeting his soulmate? It’s going to absolutely crush me.
Maybe Will is right. Maybe I should stay away from Parker.
Feeling dejected, I climb into the Jeep. Parker shuts the door behind me. I take a second to breathe as he walks around to the driver’s side.
When Parker gets in, he smiles at me as he starts the vehicle. He is back to normal, like what just happened didn’t affect him at all. Meanwhile, my heart is still racing and my stomach is full of butterflies.
“You look really pretty today,” Parker says. “I meant to tell you that earlier.”
“Thanks.” I glance down at myself, wondering what is so good about today. I’m wearing what I always do and my hair is styled the same. But then I remember yesterday. Maybe I reallydidneed to let my wings out. I definitely feel a lot better.
Parker holds my hand as he drives toward his house. We’re barely in the car for a minute when we pull into his driveway.
“You know, I don’t mind walking to your house. It’s not like it’s far,” I say, as I unbuckle my seatbelt.
