“Oh, I’m so sorry, you’re…” she paused, staring at his perfect, unmarred chest.
“You healed us, Hazel. With your magic.”
“You did so much more than that, more than you even realize.”
“But I don’t understand,” She said, shaking her head in confusion. “I didn’t do anything.”
Jayce snorted a laugh, “Only you would slay one of the most powerful dark spirits and say she didn’t do anything.”
Hazel just shrugged, silent while he continued. “Last night.” It was his turn to wait but she shook her head, still not understanding.
“Last night, when we were all together, your magic flooded over us, all of us, linking us together. You cast a spell that night. That is what saved us.” Nika explained, staring at her in wonder.
“That wasn’t a spell,” Hazel scoffed, “I just…I just loved you, that’s all.” She finished bashfully, but then her chin firmed as she looked up at them, both of them. “I love you. It took me a while to realize it, but I do, and I hope you…” She stopped, gasping, staring at them wide eyed.
“I can see it. I can see it in your minds, like a bright violet light.”
Jayce smiled softly, “We can see it too. We are connected somehow. Forever connected. Forever in my heart.”
“And in mine.” Nika said, taking her hand in his while Jayce took the other. Hazel didn’t even try and fight the flood of tears as they washed over her, it was no use.
I hate it when she cries.
The sudden thought flooded her brain and she jerked back in chock. “I heard that. And lucky for you, I don’t cry that often, it’s just been a difficult past few weeks.”
Jayce and Nika stared at her open mouthed for a long moment before bursting into laughter. It was the sweetest sound she’d ever heard.
I love you.
I love you, little witch.
I love you both. Hey, who are you calling little?
The End