Iridescent

39| Didn't Think Opening a Door Would Be Terrifying But It Was

Yoan shrugged, "I see where you're going but I'm running out of ideas."

"Once we locate Robin again, we're planning to conduct a secret mission," Professor scratched his chin. "We're going to get Robin out first and expose the secret location."

I swallowed, "Are they... you know?"

"Us?" Yoan lowered his voice, his expression soft and his smile reassuring, "I don't know but I'd like to think they're not."

"Okay..." I said, my voice growing quiet. 

"Jax ought to ask you soon."

"Sorry?"

"You know, to be his... girlfriend."

I was resisting the urge to cover my face but Yoan still held an expression of seriousness. Professor simply shook his head at his son and drank some water. 

"That way, you'd have the excuse to bring him to see your parents."

"What!" I exclaimed, breathing a quick breath. I still had to deal with my parent's being mad at me for running away, but now I had to bring Jaxton along too?

"And he'd show you his 'home', ya know?"

"I apologise on my son's behalf."

"We-we... we haven't gotten that far yet!" I flushed and looked at Professor, giving a sheepish smile, "Thanks Sir, don't worry."

"You know, Yoan's plan..." Professor raised his brows, his eyes to the ceiling. "Not too bad, actually. Besides the fact we have to force one person to express their affections of love and one to drag him back to their home."

"Sir, not you too," I chuckled lightly, and once it died down, I tucked a strand of loose hair behind my ears. "Um, so... where does Jaxton usually stay when he's not in school?"

"He normally stays in the school dorms with Vel and Robin," Yoan helpfully added, "before he disappeared."

"I'm pretty sure he doesn't want to drag Vel into this."

"I know Vel and I don't think she'll want to stay out of this."

We went into silence again but my mind was never as silent. Did I really have to hide all this conversation away from Jaxton?

"Do you think Jaxton should know about this?" I looked at Yoan. "By the way, he's already growing suspicious of your powers."

Yoan rubbed his head, "I don't know if that's a good thing. Do me a favor, Cassie, don't let him know."

"Really?" 

"It's better that way."

When I thought Jaxton and I were finally going to march towards the realm of truth and honesty, it seemed that I was the first to break the pact — I had to hide the fact that Yoan had the power of Iridescent and possibly hide the fact that there was news on Robin. 

For now, I needed to know what Jaxton had found out about Robin. 

***

The next few days, I spent my time wisely on studying for exams. I also wrote a message to my parents (my dad, specifically) on whether I can return and stay during the break. I even promised I'll convince my mum to forgive me — in which I had no confidence in doing. 

I returned to my dorm after I finished my last exam. I knew Jaxton wouldn't be free at this time because he was just starting one of his exams, so I spent it in front of my tablet.