Chapter 24: Fading Enchantment: Samantha's Struggle

" hi girls."

Lily replied " hi there. "

Naomi also " yo. What's up? "

" Naomi, mind if I kidnap you? We were supposed to meet."

She replied " I don't know, umm.... You know I'm hanging out with my friend. "

Is she trying to Stand me up? 

Then lily spoke" oh don't worry, I was just leaving. I have um.... A lot of homework to do."

Good girl. " I still have to go..."

Naomi attempted to prevent her from going. " no, wait , we were going to...."

" Oh, there's so much to do. Bye Naomi, it was good seeing you. " 

Lily left us alone. Me and her " well, here we are alone. Isn't it intirely unexpected? "

She replied sarcastically. " uh-huh, unexpected, I'm thrilled. "

" Why do you have to be sarcastic? You're not giving me a chance. "

" Why do I waste my time with you? We can't be friends, James, you're a leonheart "

" Just like your friend lily. Did you forget that she's also a leonheart? "

" Pfffff. That's different. "

" What exactly makes this different ? "

She replied" oh god, stop it. You're the most annoying person I ever met. I'm not here to hang out with just anybody. "

" C'mon, I'm not just anybody "

She responded by mocking me. " oh you're not, why's that? What's so special about you? "

I replied" try me out and you'll find out, baby. You'll be pleasantly surprised. "

She started laughing" ah-ha-ha what's that supposed to mean? Or do you think all girls get wet from a confident voice? 

Didn't want to upset you, but that's not the way how things work in real life. "

She's trying to put me off with her taunts, but I'll get her. " I'm not interested in ' all girls', dear. I'm talking to you. "

" Yeah, and you're doing it against my wishes. Are you okay with that? "

" Wishes can change so fast, Naomi. Sometimes even too fast. "

She spoke with a tone of disgust. " ohhhh, I'm kind of sick of you now.... And I'm absolutely not in the mood to spend the whole evening with you here. Is that all you wanted to surprise me with? "

" Oh, I haven't even started yet. "

" Then start. The suspense is killing me. "

Whatever I do now, she won't admit she's wrong. I need to make it so she can't doubt the outcome. Ohhhhh, I have an idea . 

" You know what ? No." 

She looked surprised " what do you mean ' no '? Then I'm off. "

Before she departed, I halted her. " Wait , I'm not taking my words back. But think about it: you want me to surprise you. Right? "

" And? "

" You think that because I am in leonheart, I am not worthy to be with you from adderin. And I need to prove that I could succesd as an adderin. "

She responded" well... That's right. And you don't stand a chance. Yeah, sorry for the spoiler. "

" Ugh. I've already Heard it. So, I have and idea... I propose this: a problem that only an adderin could solve... Only an adderin could come up with. "

" Hmmmm, I hadn't thought of that.... "

" So the most logical thing would be for you to come up with a challenge for me. "

" I never thought I would say that but you have a point. But what could I come up with that even you would understand you couldn't handle? "

" C'mon, just anything. "

Her eyes illuminated in response to my words. " anything, you say ? " 

That's it. There you go Naomi.... I knew you pass up this opportunity. Let's see what your imagination can do. Tough how am I supposed to deal with this... " Within reason. "

" That's a flexible concept. " She's starting to scare me. 

" Okay I agree . But I need some time to think about your assignment. "

" Nothing comes to mind? "

She grinned with malice. " oh oh , a lot.... But why waste such fun on the first thing that comes to mind, right? It's not even day a hen tries to become an eagle.

Well that's enough for today, I don't have a lot of time. I have many other things to do. "

" Good luck. "

I'm gonna get her one way or another. But for now I need to head home. Cause I'm absolutely exhausted. 

I woke up the next day, changed my clothes, and upon exiting my room, I encountered Audrey, Samantha's friend, I greeted her with a simple "hi."

" Yo" 

" Audrey you look unbelievable gorgeous today..." 

She glared at me with anger. " no-no-no, stop, don't even start. I don't like non-self-reliant-teenagers"

" What ? You don't know me at all, Audrey. And that's what you think of me? " 

She replied" I have an instinct for this kind of guys."

" You can't just lump people together. I will prove that you're wrong. " I don't know how yet, but I'll think of something. 

" He-he , I don't think so . Apparently you're fine with being unemployed at that age. But to me, a man without a job is pathetic. And if you're too young to work. You're not match for a real woman. Are you? Got it? "

" Yes" oh Man, she's cruel . Anyway I need to go to the academy. 

Upon stepping outside the house, I noticed Samantha heading towards the academy. " Samantha, hi there."

" James, hi , how are you ?" Sam has a worries look in her face. 

" Sam , you look worried , what's going on? "

" I don't want to cause a panic, but..."

" You know how the word ' panic' works right? I'm already freaking out "

" Don't interrupt me. Please, it's important. "

" I'm sorry, I'm sorry. "

" There's a possibility that we won't have long to study together. " What's going on? 

" That's why I'm so glad you want to follow In my footsteps. Maybe at least one of us can make it to the end ...."

I stopped her" wait. Samantha, are those tears in your eyes? What's wrong? "

" I'm losing my connection to magic. I can't do magic anymore, at all. I haven't been able to do a single spell since we got off the train. 

And when I try to conjure, my hands cramp.... I've been exhausted my magic "

That's a bummer... Does that even happen? Poor Sam... " How can that be? Does that even happen? "

She replied" I don't know... I can't cast any second year spells. And first year ones only through terrible pain.... "

" Have you tried talking to anyone? Victoria, frollo, the headmaster? Amelie has so many books in the library.... I'm sure someone can help you. "

" As long as the nurse isn't there for medical help, frollo is the one to ask. He might be able to help me, but not in this case.... "

" Why is that? "

" There are very few strict rules in nortale , James. But if you can't do spells, you don't belong in a society of wizards. Everyone knows that. 

Once I confess, I'll be out of her and have my memory wiped. "

" Nonsense... It can't be true. "

" Maybe I've looked into it. There have Been cases. I don't know what to do."

Damn, why sam ? I have to help her somehow. " You know what I think? Teachers absolutely do not need to know about your situation. And you don't have to lose your memory at all. 

I'll find everything out, hypothetically, without mentioning you. And we'll solve this problem. "

" You're so smart, shit .. I'm jealous. "

" Stop it, tell me when I've got something. In the meantime keep your pretty nose up. "

Sam smiled" okay, I believe in you " 

I parted ways with Samantha and proceeded towards the academy, pondering solutions to her problem.