“Why are you going to our old high school?” Melanie asked, surprise evident in her voice. “You’ll see,” was Brad's cryptic response. Melanie decided to patiently wait, they were almost there anyway. Once they reached the deserted parking lot, Melanie was engulfed by nostalgia. She had so many memories here, good and bad. Her gaze lingered on the front lawn. So many memories of sitting outside and basking in the sun. It had always felt so rejuvenating and now she understood why. Because she was an Earth Witch and being close to nature made her stronger. It's why even before her powers manifested, she'd sit outside or choose to sit at the picnic tables during lunch when the weather was nice. Her body craved being close to nature. “I used to watch you sitting outside during your free

