The Second Coming (Avatrice fic)
Chapter 2
“And you?” Beatrice asked the next recruit in the formation.
"Isabel." She replied with a warm smile.
Beatrice was taken aback. All the recruits tried to appear serious or tough in front of her, but this girl didn't care, she smiled probably because she felt like it. Beatrice respected that, and she liked it. She responded in kind.
After a few months, Beatrice had befriended some of the recruits, including Isabel, with whom she seemed to be growing closer than to the others. Maybe because of her vibrant personality, her stubbornness, or maybe her will to do exactly what she wanted. Well, the fact that they came from rich families also helped them bond, as it did with Lilith.
"When it was my family's turn to serve the order, I let my mother know I'd be happy to do it, but there was no way I was becoming a nun." Isabel had once told Beatrice. "To save time and face, she had no other choice but to accept." She smirked.
Beatrice was always impressed by this girl. Her determination and freedom were enviable, she wished she'd been as brave as her and rebelled against her parents and their ever-relentless pressure. It was too late; all she could do now was enjoy the company of this girl who somehow felt so familiar.
At one point, Isabel hosted a gathering.
Beatrice and the other recruits drank and talked for hours, with music playing in the background.
When it was all over, Beatrice volunteered to help Isabel clean up. Later, as she was about to leave, Isabel walked her over to the door.
"Thanks for the help," Isabel said nervously.
"Um yeah, no problem," Beatrice replied, noticing Isabel's sudden change of mood, but decided not to mention it. "Anyway, see you on Monday." She said politely.
"Yeah, sure. Right." Isabel babbled.
This time Beatrice was worried, this behavior was very unlike the usually cheeky girl. She was about to ask Isabel if everything was all right when she was interrupted by Isabel's lips on hers...