Lost Within The Magic of Love

Chapter One Victoria Meadows' Secret

'I had transferred to Brakebills College once I had discovered that I had power, but I had a lot of work to control them. Each day, I gained a different ability, I was 19, still adjusting to the fact that I was no longer normal. My name is Victoria Meadows, I am a young magician in training and this is my story.' 

“Quentin! We’re running late. Hurry up!” A girl called, as she had sent me falling backwards, my books falling to the ground

“Oh, my God, I’m so sorry. I didn’t see where I was going.” She said pulling me up, and I had picked up my books with my mind

“Hey, it’s fine, this happens a lot, actually.” I said “

So, you’re the new student?” She asked

“Yeah, I just moved here from Boston. I’m staying with my father, my three brothers and two sisters. I’m Victoria Meadows.” I said

“Erin Coldwater.” She said

“Nice to meet you.” I said, shaking her hand

“Let me be the first to say, welcome to Brakebills.” Erin said

‘I glanced over toward the entrance, a young man with dark hair and brown eyes had slowly turned to meet my gaze, I then turned towards Erin, almost blushing. He was the most gorgeous creature I had ever laid my eyes on.’ 

“Hey, Erin, who is that?” I asked

“That’s my brother, Quentin. He is incredibly skillful. But if you’re interested, I could talk to him, see what he thinks.” Erin said

“Well, he is kind of cute.” I said

“Follow me.” Erin said

“Erin, who’s your friend?” Quentin asked 

“That’s Victoria Meadows, she’s the new student here. She just moved here from Boston.” Erin said

“You should get with that, man. Before someone else tries.” A boy said

“Shut up, Eliot. She’s not into you.” Erin said, jabbing him with her elbow

“Ouch.. What is your problem, Erin? You need to control your kid sister, Coldwater. Besides, that Victoria girl is cute. I might just ask her out if you don’t, Quentin.” Eliot said, walking up to my locker.

“Can I help you?” I asked

“Victoria Meadows, Eliot Waugh. I’m a friend of Quentin’s. I was wondering if you were doing anything this Friday night, that maybe you would want to go see a movie, or whatever. Totally up to you.” Eliot said

“I’m sorry, I don’t know how to put this without hurting your feelings, but I’m not interested in going out with you.” I said

‘Eliot had calmly turned around walking back toward Erin and Quentin, crossing his arms and pouting like a stubborn child.’ 

“We saw your performance, especially when she turned you down. Priceless.” Erin said laughing

‘I had then followed Erin to my first class, which had gone by surprisingly fast, I had the seen a tiny note folded into a paper plane on my desk, I decided to wait and read it after school hours, that’s when Erin came up to me..’ 

“Victoria, I see someone sent you a note during class, who do you think it’s from?” She asked

“I don’t know, but that’s the fun about surprises.” I said

“Hey, Victoria!” A voice called

‘I slowly turned to look at the guy I actually wanted to go out with, but instead of Quentin, it was Eliot, pushing  past a crowd of people I turned to leave, but somehow he ended up in front of Erin and I.’  

“God, Eliot. Take a hint already.” I said

“Hi, Eliot.” Erin said, with a dream like tone

“Erin, could you give me a minute?” I asked

“Sure, I’ll just be outside. See you, Eliot.” Erin said, walking away

“Alright, I’m just going to ask you calmly; did you write that note last period?” I asked

“You mean this note?” Eliot asked as it suddenly flew into his hand.

‘I jolted once it had left my pocket but one way or the other, I was about to get my answer, even if it was from the guy I just met who I was already slowly starting to hate..’  

“Okay, you got me. I wrote it, and signed it under Quentin’s name.” Eliot said

“I should’ve known, it was your handiwork, because it smells like a cheap bar. I have two words for you Eliot; breath mints.” I said, turning toward the outdoor courtyard meeting up with Erin

“So, who was your secret admirer note from?” Erin asked

“Eliot wrote it under Quentin’s name.” I said

“I wish he wrote it for me.” Erin said

“You’re crushing on Eliot?” I asked

“A little. But don’t tell Quentin, please. As a friend, I’m trusting you with this, Victoria.” Erin said

“I suppose you don’t know any cloaking spells?” I asked

"Sorry." Erin said

‘Erin had become my first friend at Brakebills, I still had yet to control my abilities, and find ways to avoid dodging Eliot, I had to know if Quentin was interested, before I lost him to another...’

~End of Chapter One~