The Distance Between by Blair Cousins

Author:Blair Cousins [Cousins, Blair]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780998462158
Publisher: Office Space Publishing
Published: 2019-06-07T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Ester and Murk stormed out of the testing area and into the waiting area with the rest of their teammates. Everyone had seen what happened. Samay and Fermit ran after Ester to try and cool her down, but Murk stormed up to her first.

“This is all your fault!” Murk shouted.

“My fault?” Ester yelled.

Fermit stepped in between them as sparks crackled around Ester and Murk. Fermit pushed his friend aside with the help of Samay. Their group had been through enough. There was no telling how many points they lost from that little hiccup, but Fermit was going to see to it that they didn’t lose anymore.

“Come on, let’s go.” Fermit dragged Ester away by the arm.

“That’s right, run! Run away, you brainless twills.” Murk turned to Kiakit and Bue. “Can you believe them?” Murk said, but Kiakit stepped back. “What?” Murk glared.

Kiakit balled her fists up. “You went too far this time, Murk.”

“Bullshit, you saw what they did?”

“It doesn’t matter!” she snapped. “Your little fight could have cost us the test.”

“Whatever,” Murk said as he folded his arms.

Kiakit scoffed and stormed off.

“What a bitch.” Murk turned to Bue.

“No, Murk,” Bue shook his head. “You really overdid it this time.” Bue turned and walked off too, leaving Murk alone.

Ester exited the testing area into the hallway. She was seething mad and wanted nothing more than to pound Murk into the ground. Fermit and Samay caught up with her and tried to calm her down, but she pushed them away. She needed sometime to calm herself. Fermit and Samay watched her leave, both with frowns on their faces. Ester walked through the side doors out into the courtyard where the testing center was. She didn’t want to see anyone right now. She walked down the path ignoring the glances she was getting. Everything about the test could have gone a lot smoother if it hadn’t been for Murk. He messed everything up with his bad attitude and arrogance. Why was he even allowed in? Ester wanted to pull her hair out. Sparks flew when Ester punched a tree and hissed when she felt a sting go up her arm. Sounds of crunching grass distracted her. She looked behind her and saw Angel.

“Damnit, Ester.” Angel’s face was red, his hair frizzy.

“What?”

“What do you mean ‘what’?” Angel’s face twisted in disgust. “I saw what happened.”

“Then you know it’s not my fault.”

“No, Ester.” Angel balled his fists. “You could have walked away.”

“Walked away? You saw what he was going to do to Samay. I couldn’t stand by and let him hurt her.”

Angel lowered his head, but she could tell he was still mad. “No, you could have walked away. Stood between him, something. You should have taken the high road.”

“I can’t believe what I’m hearing and from you of all people,” Ester said in anger.

“It’s not just about you, Ester. Everyone’s dream rides on the cooperation of everyone. When you act you have to think about the consequences.”

Ester’s heart raced as the sparks started to flare up her arms.

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