Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 70 – The Date

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.“–Dalai Lama XIV

Kiyn

I was going to regret going on this date, wasn’t I?

It shouldn’t be considered a ‘date‘ because we weren’t in a relationship. We were going as friends. Nothing more, nothing less.

Odessa, unfortunately, got a whiff of the news. She lurked from the wall when I spoke about it with my friends. Lorelai, an angel, offered to take me shopping for a ‘date‘ outfit, despite telling her it was not a romantic date, only to find the outfit destroyed after dinner.

She covered it in blue ink, deeming it unwearable. I was sure she did this! My dumb ass forgot to lock my door. again, granting Odessa full access for her destruction. Her scent remained long after she left. I was hurt because Lorelai spent her money on it, and it went to waste.

So, what did 1 do?

Nothing. I couldn’t prove it was Odessa who did this, despite my gut telling me otherwise. I had the idea of throwing the destroyed outfit back at her face, but I didn’t want to stoop to her level. Causing trouble with her wasn’t worth it in the end. With a heavy sigh, I mourned the outfit for a minute longer before tossing it in the trash. This high school bullshit was getting on my last nerve.

I couldn’t bear to tell Lorelai the truth, not without solid evidence. She worked so hard to pick out an outfit for me and I don’t know if I could handle her disappointment. But there wasn’t much I could do, and this is the first date I’ve ever been on. I needed her fashion advice. Eventually, I sucked it up and told her what had happened.

“Oh…” Both disappointment and suspicion swam across her youthful face before breaking out into a small smile. “No worries, hun. It is too late to head to the mall, so let us look in your closet for an emergency

outfit.”

“You think I have something date appropriate in there?” I asked, quirking an eyebrow.

Lorelai chuckled and nodded. “We can make it work. We just need to tweak and add a few things and it’ll be perfect!”

We spent the next hour going through all the clothes in my closet before she tossed a couple of her chosen pieces on the bed. Lorelai also worked on matching my jewelry with the outfit and offered me one of her flat irons to use, commenting that I needed more gold. Despite it being a time for her to help me, I was more than happy to spend more time with the Gamma Female. There was something about her energy and aura that made me comfortable enough to trust her, even when we went to the mall last week.

Ah, I love her already!

Nightfall fell over the territory and the stars twinkled to their silent tune around the silvery moon. An unexpected visitor flew into my room, wings fluttering as she walked around on my vanity, narrowing

Chapter 70 – The Date

avoiding my bracelet stands and makeup palettes. I smiled and petted Diana on the head as she explored. I stood in front of my vanity mirror with my hair completely straightened to my mid–back. I wore blue ripped skinny jeans, an off–shoulder long–sleeved black–and–white striped crop top, and ankle–high black boots. My selenite bracelet jingled on my wrist. I left my necklace for tonight. Diana hobbled over with one of my tied headbands in her beak.

“Oh! Thank you, love.” I took it from her beak and tie my hair. A sense of completion washed over me while I stared at my finished look. I look good and feel good! “Thanks for your help, Diana.”

“Hoo!” She nuzzled her head into my palm and departed through the window. I stuffed a pocketknife in my pant pocket in case someone tried something with me tonight. A woman must be prepared for anything. I grabbed my off–shoulder purse from the hook and walked to the common room where I saw my friends and their mates chilling in the common room. Odessa shot me a dirty look, which Darien was oblivious to. I shook my head, not wanting to start a scene, so I turned to the others.

“So, how do I look?” I asked the group. All pondered in silence for a moment before I saw Jackie’s face twist into amusement. Oh, Goddess.

“Badonkers.” She gestured to her breasts. Both Abigail and I hit her with pillows while laughing. “What? They look amazing in that top!”

lovely, Miss Kiya.” Mikhail, Galen’s mate, grinned. “Where

“Odyssey Park.”

“Oh, you’re going to have

Ashley and Steven took Raina and I to Odyssey Park when I was six and she was eight. We road in bumper cars, carousals, and filled our stomachs up with funnel cake until we got sick. We’d always complain about not being able to

than a fancy dinner–Selene knew how awkward I was at formal events. Plus, what was the harm in acting like a kid for a

pressure, just

“Holy shit.”

jeans with a grey buttoned–up shirt with the first two buttons open. He adorned a silver–chain necklace with a triangle pendant. His

the rising heat on my cheeks.

His hand gently takes a lock of my hair. “How long did it take

shampooing, conditioning, deep conditioning, the blowout, heat protectant, and

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about four hours.” His eyes widened in shock as I burst out laughing. “Coily hair requires:

Abigail, and Jacqueline snapped

still the same

for our date. Curly or straight, you’re still the same Kiya I adore. I got

No gifts.”

engraved.” From behind. him, he gave me a small velvet box. I raised an eyebrow, opened it, and rested inside a full–moon

I whispered, tears pricking my eyes. “This is…really thoughtful.”

the necklace out. Turning around, I lifted my hair so he could hook it on me. It was cool on my chest, but Neron’s gentle fingers sent fire rushing through

weren’t red. “Aww, she’s

to Neron, patting my cheeks. “When

to my friends, promising

and now, it was on mine. I have, unwillingly, stolen what was once hers. My eyes glanced at the oblivious Darien, his hand on his mate’s arm. How can Odessa not see it? This petty feud she has with me isn’t worth it,

cause trouble‘. I tell myself, feeling the night air comb through my hair. ‘It isn’t

Never have I thought I’d be going on a date with someone I once detested so much. Neron’s presence has become tolerable. The music from the radio didn’t drown out my thoughts as I spared glances

I was not sure if it was

child, it was adorable to see. The smell of greasy food and people were pungent, but after a while, I got used to it. It officially got dark and the

necklaces.

Chapter The Dala

go on the Wave Swinger?” He pointed to the ride with multiple seats attached by chains. When lifted, everyone spun around in the air like they were on a

ever been

of his head, his eyes avoiding my gaze. He looked afraid that I’d say no. Under past circumstances, I would have. It wasn’t that I was afraid of heights, but more so

inner child begged to come out and play, to be goofy and Innocent. The children running around while dragging their parents was a

scrunchie, I tied my hair in a high ponytail, so it wouldn’t get in my face. “Let’s do it.”

seats were made for two people. I underestimated Neron’s size and mine because when we sat together, our thighs and arms touched. The hairs on our arms hugged one other. Powerful heat and explosions of fated sparks from our bond bathed me, acting as a blanket against the cool breeze. I was sure Neron felt it too because I could see his

off the ground and spun in the air that was so freeing. At that moment, I wasn’t an avatar. I wasn’t a Delta. I was just me; I was Kiya. A woman that valued

of cheerfulness. Neron looked free, he wasn’t weighed down by

remembered Neron as a child. We didn’t hang out often, but I remembered him as a free–spirited child. He had a passion that never faded: the world was at his fingertips and he was the explorer of the universe. It had been a

at the glimpses of

Absolutely beautiful.

urge to touch his face proved a formidable task. I wanted to see more. I wanted to see more Neron’s smiles and happiness before the darkness took