Ice and fire

Soul connection

I heard a small whisper before I left my house. I was always hearing an seeing things since I was a toddler. My dad called it a gift, my mom called it a curse. I just always knew things. Today I was being warned not to take fifth street on my way to school. I was late again as usual. I just knew I couldn’t leave the house without my Angel pendent my Grandma had given me on my 13th birthday. She said it would protect me from harm! She was always looking out for me. I came from a long line of healers, and empaths. We were gypsy an proud of it! My Great Grandmother made a living doing palm readings, and tarot readings. All over Europe and some of America. She passed away before I was born, but she told my dad on her death bed, that I would be the strongest in the family. I would help a lot of people, and I would walk with the big Irishman at my side! I tried to hide my gifts, and I certainly hadn’t lived up to my namesake! My dads mom had moved in with us after my grandfather had passed and she was doing readings to make some money and keep herself busy. She worked her gypsy magic making potions and doing healings for the townsfolk. Drove my mother crazy, because my mother was seen as a very important woman at church. Mom always worried it would affect her reputation. Mom had gone through a few churches in my time and she was always looking for answers, but this was the new church in town, and my mom felt it was the one she had been looking for. I tried to stay neutral and stay out of the way when it came to religion and politics in my house. It always turned into a huge argument and dinner or the evening would he ruined and I would run off to my bedroom while they argued and my mom told my dad that him and my grams ways were corrupting my fragile mind. My dad would always say she is very powerful and on the full moon of her 18 and a half birthday she will come into her gifts. So six months into my 18th birthday on the full moon I was supposed to be some huge prophetess in my family or something. Least that’s what my grams said, and my soulmate or twin flame would come in and it would all make sense. Whatever that means I just blew it off, but today was the full moon and I was 18 1/2. Anyway, enough of that, Bambi was my nickname, Delaney was my real name. I hated my real name, my family called me Del an it irritated the s**t out of me! Sounded like a guys name, and reminded me of Del from my parent’s favorite holiday movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. The characters name is Del! Anyway, . I lived in a small city of about 1200. Everyone for the most part knew everyone. It was one of those towns you dreamed of leaving an never coming back. My mom hates drama so she stuck to herself. My dad knew everyone an was always helping everyone out. It drove my mother crazy, because he was never home. If he wasn’t helping people he was out at the bar, laughing and having a beer. Playing the jukebox, and dancing with the ladies that had husbands who didn’t have time for them. He was charming for 39 and I guess what people these days called a dilf. He had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Tan skin and dimples and was muscular and 6’1. His name was James, but everyone called him Jimmy. My mom was Patricia, but her friends called her Penny. She was tiny, and always wore flashy clothes and had her hair and makeup done. So her friends called her penny, because she shined like a bright penny every where she went. When she was around people she liked she talked non stop.

She had auburn hair and silvery blue gray eyes. She was tiny about 5’ and weighed maybe 100lbs. My dad adored her and she him. They were always laughing and kissing each other. I wished for that kind of relationship one day.

I was walking to my car, when I heard don’t take fifth street again. So I rolled my eyes and nodded an took eighth street to cherry to get to the school. It was the first day of my senior year of high school. I walked in to go register for my locker and get my class schedule.

I turned around the corner to find my locker number 111. Aww 111 is an Angel number, but I forget what it means. I’ll have to look that up later. Just as I was deep in thoughts about Angel numbers and signs, I ran right smack into the most beautiful boy I’d ever seen. He smiled at me an apologized. Little did I know, that he would be a very important man in my life! He told me his name was Keith. Keith towered over me. He blushed and said I’m so sorry are you ok. I didn’t even realize he had sent me flying onto my ass, and my books all over the floor. He smiled a shy smile and said what’s your name? My names Delaney. He smirked, that’s a different name. It’s Irish right? I smiled yes! Not many people know that. Are you Irish? He smiled an said yep, an Keith is a strong Scottish name, but I’m Irish too. He winked at her and said my name Keith is taken from a very powerful Scottish family who were Great Marischals of Scotland. He laughed a deep throaty laugh. I don’t need to bore you with all of that. Although I do need to do my research on the name Delaney. It’s very beautiful, just like you! I blushed not only was he beautiful, he was still talking to me. He started picking up my books just as I reached for one his hand touched mine. Sparks flied, an I felt like electricity jolted through my entire body. He quickly pulled his hand back. Had he felt it too? He must have, because he was rubbing his arm. I looked up and said sorry I didn’t mean to give you a shock. He laughed and said I’m not sure what that was, but it felt like more than a shock. He said I gotta get to my locker and get ready for my class, but if we have the same lunch schedule you wonna save me a seat? I blushed and said sure. Just as he said that Annabelle walked by. She was blonde, blue eyes, 6’2 and all legs. She was skinny and looked in my opinion like a boy, flat as could be, just like her personality. I always giggled with my friends and said she was just like the doll, evil! She smirked at me an said aww Keith why are you digging through the garbage? You know there’s plenty of other girls to talk to, like me. You don’t need to go dumpster diving! Right as she said that I wished that she would fall right into a garbage can. She kept walking and I heard a scream. Annabelle had just tripped over the janitors broom, and fallen head first into the garbage can in front of her. Screaming and mini skirt exposing her lace thong and zits on her ass. Everyone was laughing and pointing. Omg did you see that Delaney? Annabelle just fell in the garbage can?! I was in shock did I just cause that to happen? Whoa too funny Keith said, didn’t you just mumble I wish you’d fall into a garbage can? She blushed and said I’m not sure. Too wicked he yelled and high fived some football players as he got up to walk to his locker.

It was first period and I kept looking at the clock on the wall. I couldn’t wait until lunch, hoping he would sit by me. Everyone was still talking about Annabelle falling into the garbage can. Which made me think about my wish. This had never happened to me before, but my father always told me words in our family after you turned 18 were very powerful. Always saying be careful what you wish for. I mean I knew we were gypsy by blood, and our family back in the old days used to curse those that harmed us. I’d never believed it though. Earth to Delaney! Hello?! I looked up to see Brooke standing in front of me. Delaney I’ve been trying to get your attention all morning. I’m selling tickets for band to send us to New Orleans, to play in the parade. It’s a super big deal! Would you like to buy a raffle ticket? You can win t shirts and first place is a limo and romantic night for two for homecoming! I was in and bought five tickets! I felt my luck was changing. The Luck of the Irish I heard in my head and giggled. I was off in space when my art teacher came over an tapped me on the shoulder. Delaney I thought you loved art?! I do Mrs. Crapple , but I’ve just got a lot on my mind yet. Senior pictures are due next week, an mine aren’t in yet. They were announcing homecoming court, and I wasn’t even paying attention. That was until I heard my name over the speaker as part of homecoming court! Wait how the hell did I end up on homecoming court? Omg Brooke squealed, you made homecoming court this is so exciting! I scrunched up my face at her and yes, but why and how??? Mrs. Crapple gave me a written pass to go to the gym where they were organizing homecoming an I needed to be there for the meeting. I was shaking an felt like everyone was looking at me. I wasn’t used to being in the limelight. I mean I wasn’t a total dork, but I wasn’t full on popular either. I slid my chair out and walked to the gym. My legs felt wobbly, and I was super nervous. Who had signed me up? An why had they voted me in? When I walked into the gym Keith ran to me an hugged me. What world was I in? I had been thinking all morning I wish he would be more open with me and ask me out, but this was weird. He smiled and said are you surprised? I said oh I’m more than surprised, I’m totally confused! He laughed his deep throaty laugh. Delaney I signed us up for homecoming court, and we won! We’re on it! Well I mean, I’m on the football team, star quarterback. So that’s a given for me, but I wanted you to be my date! You’re not a cheerleader, but I want you by my side! You don’t even know me Keith, so it’s a little weird? I want to get to know you! Don’t you feel what I feel? It’s like I’ve known you my whole life! My soul knew you as soon as I looked into your eyes! What about Stacie? Isn’t she your girlfriend from another school? Well ya, but she can’t be on court, she doesn’t go here. He looked at me like duh! I was trying to process everything. When the principal came over and handed me a clip board. So the homecoming committee has voted these colors and this is the theme. The theme was Paris, and the colors were white, silver, black, red, and pink. I had a lump in my throat, I needed to go home, I felt like the walls were caving in around me, I felt like I was going to pass out! Right in that moment Keith grabbed me. You don’t look so good little one, an than everything went black. When I opened my eyes I was in Keith’s arms in the nurses office. She said don’t get up, you need to rest. I think you had a panic attack! I’d never in my life had one of those. We’ve called your mom she’s on her way, but Keith won’t leave your side. So I told him he could stay until she gets here. I looked up an Keith’s eyes looked so worried. I didn’t want you to wake up by yourself staring at the ceiling wondering where you were. So I figured at least when you wake up you’ll be warm an I’ll be the first thing you see! Delaney made a face, what was going on? Why was he being like this? He had a girlfriend and it was getting weird! What about Stacey? What about her? She doesn’t control me, and she’s kind of a b***h. I took one look into your eyes and I knew that I had known you in another life! I’ve seen you in my dreams since I was a kid. I have dreamt of you in a old fashioned style dress and curls and walking down a staircase towards me. I’m wearing an old military uniform like confederate soldier. I’m holding my hand out towards you and I wake up. What does that mean? I’d say it means we’re true soulmates! Our souls recognize each other! Aren’t you curious about it? Delaney wasn’t sure what to think. On one hand she was thinking Keith was crazy, and this was all too much, on the other hand what if he was right? She had felt something, but this was happening way too fast! Keith you are pushing things way too fast for me, I feel like I can’t catch my breath! Delaney you are fighting this connection! We are meant for each other and I will prove it to you. Delaney started to say something, when her mom came in and was talking to the nurse. Her mom saw Keith with her and had a funny look on her face. She grabbed Delaneys hand and kinda pushed Keith out of the way. I’ll take it from here thank you. Giving Keith a look. The nurse told Delaney to sit up slowly and take her time. However her mother wasn’t letting her take her time. Well that’s that she said,let’s get you into the car and get you home to bed. She thanked the nurse and nodded at Keith as her thank you and drug Delaney out the door. Mom wtf?! Don’t talk to me like that Delaney I had a long morning ahead of me and your Grandmother is parading towns folk in and out of my garden doing tarot readings and palm readings! Can you imagine the talk of the town an what people must be saying. I won’t be able to show my face in church on Sunday. Oh mom you should be used to it by now, dad told grams she could move in and be herself. An that’s her being herself! She’s got spells going in my kitchen, since it’s the full moon tonight. Something about it being a super full moon and extra powerful. I mean it’s just too much for me. Anyway dear what happened why’d you pass out. Delaney explained to her mom what happened since she ran smack into Keith. The tingles and Annabelle falling into the garbage can after she wished it. Her mom Isabelle was twirling her hair around her finger. She always did that when she got worried or nervous. You need to go talk to your Grams. You’ll find her with a client as she puts it, sitting in the garden with her tea and tarot cards. I suggest you talk to her soon. I’d rather not get involved in this, but I’ve heard stories over the years of who and what you are. I don’t believe in all that nonsense, however judging by the way things went down, who am I to say that your crazy Grandmother isn’t right about who and what you are? With that she told Delaney to get in the car and put her seatbelt on. They drove the rest of the way home in silence. Her mom deep in thought and Delaney trying not to think. When they pulled in the driveway Delaney looked at all the cars parked down the road waiting to see her Grandmother for their reading, or help with a spell. Isabelle rolled her eyes and walked into the house. Delaney made her way to the garden to talk to her Grams about what was going on. She was greeted with a smile and a wave of her grams hand to find a seat and not distract her. Grams was doing a mediumship reading an trying to connect with the lady’s daughter on the other side. Delaney watched an was quite fascinated by what she saw. Her Grams had her eyes closed and was speaking and saying things she couldn’t possibly know. The woman was crying and saying yes, yes that’s her. She paid Grams her money and told her she would be back. Grams said that’s enough I’m taking a break for the afternoon. If anyone wants to come back I’ll be continuing at 5pm. Grams looked at Delaney and motioned for her to sit at the patio table. Delaney sat down and began describing her weird morning. Grams let out a huge sigh. Wait her child I need to get out our family book. She came back with an old leather bound book. It smelt musty, but with a hint of ginger and rose pedals. The pages were yellow and made out of a thick paper. The cover and binding looked like a very thick old leather hide. It felt smooth an worn out, but had a strength that came off of it. When Delaney touched it she got tingles down her left arm. She looked at her Grand an said what is this? She smiled and said answers to your questions my Dear. Delaney opened the book, and now got tingles up both her arms like electric currents. She told her Grams and she said that’s a good thing! It means the book recognizes who you are. This is many many centuries of ancestors that have written in this book. An one in particular is a prophecy of you and Keith. Delaney mouth fell open in shock. What does this have to do with us? What’s so special about me? You’ve always known you were different my child. Deep down you knew you held a special purpose, just like your father an I have always told you that since you were born. When you were little about maybe five you always talked about seeing a blonde boy in your dreams and is Diamond eyes. You told me he was the other half of your soul and he would find you one day. Your mother will never understand this connection, and it has always scared her. She will stop at nothing to tear you both apart, because she sees your gifts as evil. An your connection you’ve always felt with Keith as evil. You shared telepathy as a child with him, and we would find you in this garden talking to him. Sometimes you swore you could see him in your bedroom when you would read stories to him. I told your father he was remote viewing, or astro projecting to you. An how strong this soul bond was. A lot of people talk of twin flames, but not many realize how rare this connection is. It’s become some sort of fad, and a lot of my clients wish to be on the journey, but they have no clue how tough it really is. Keith is in the chasing energy at the moment, while you’re scared and running from it. It’s too strong for you at the moment, and you’re thinking you’re crazy for feeling what you are. For him being obsessed with you like this, especially since he has a girlfriend. However, this is how this connection works. Time is an illusion honey, and you will always be drawn to one another. One will run and one will chase and you will swap roles, until you balance your energies out. Keith is very strong in his gifts, and I feel he doesn’t know how to fully control them. An you have always tried to run from yours, because your mother has made you terrified of who an ever you are! I can only do so much to help you grow, and teach you about yourself. You have to make sacrifices on this journey and have a lot of faith. You an Keith will be tested non stop, and many will try and tear you apart. Jealous and scared of this connection. At times it will break you up, but you have never fully been apart, because you have always been one soul in two different bodies. There’s so much I have to tell you, but it could take years before you two finally get it. Right now it’s just the start of it, but it’ll trigger you both to go through a merge already. Which is what I think led to the blacking out. The energies were too intense it’s like a battery and you putting it on your tongue and you feel that jolt. Or where your car battery dies and you need the jumper cables to give you a jump, that’s what happens when you two are within six feet of each other. Yes Gram, but why now? He went to grade school with me, and I didn’t give him a second look. Than he moved an went to a different school I never gave him a second thought. Now he’s back and with his childhood friend Stacey. Why wouldn’t I have known who he was to me when we went to school together, when we were little? Your mother made you block it out, when she said enough of these childhood fantasy games. You don’t have an imaginary friend! She took you to a shrink, and had you put on pills for delusions. Having you seen for your fragile mental health. Until today when she went to get you from school an saw Keith with you. I feel she figured out you weren’t delusional, and he wasn’t imgainary

Keith was pacing back an forth at the school. He knew she was the girl from his dreams! He knew she was the girl he had been talking to since he was a child! His dad had told him, that she was the other half of his soul, but he had also warned him that this connection would not be an easy one. He told him that her energy seemed cut off and distant. That, she might not remember him the way he remembered her. She’s blocked out her gifts and who she is. So his dad had contacted Delaneys Grandmother an told her that they were moving back. They had talked for a long time on the phone, but Keith only knew of what he had been told of Delaney since he was a toddler. That he had a connection with her and that it was too much for her mother at the time and they had to move away, before she had Delaney put in a hospital. He explained that they had a special connection that not many would understand. He explained to him that we were two lost souls who had been separated over and over again in past lives, and that was part of our family curse. That for many lives we were separated and not able to be together, and that our souls were drawn to one another, because we were the same soul. An we would continue to be drawn to one another in every life until the curse was broken. His Father didn’t bring it up again until before they moved back. Keith had some what forgotten about Delaney, but he dreamt of Elizabeth every night. He often would wake up at times like 3:03am and 11:11pm and 12:34am 2:22am.

His dad said those were signs that he was on the right path and to look up the meanings of the repeated numbers. So that’s what he had done. He had made friends with a lot of really cool people at his school and was sad to leave. His best friend Ethan was on football team with him and told him he should just stay and drive back and forth the extra half hour, but he told him his dad insisted it was easier for everyone that he transfer back to his old school. It was weird he barely remembered his old school. He was fairly young when they had moved and couldn’t even remember any of his old friends. He never kept in touch with them an barely ran into any of them, even though they were only a town over. Stacie was his girlfriend since he was 11 years old. She was one of his best friends and first kiss. She was a junior cheerleader at his peewee football games and she slipped and fell doing a catcher and had hit him in the head with her show when he was running into the field. He was a quarterback and thankfully had his helmet on already. She had run onto the field to make sure he was okay, and that was all it took. They did everything together, from biking, hikes, tree house slumber parties. Fishing, kayaking, you name it she was there. She held his hand when he had his tonsils out, and brought him soup when he had a cold. They both got mono together and he insisted that they stay in the tree house while they got better. She wasn’t his dream girl, but she was sweet and always there for him. Well sweet to him anyways. He heard from his friends she gave a lot of the other girls in school a hard time. She had a lot of money and she was an heiress to a big company. She hung out with the Kardashians which he never understood. He let her do her own thing and just followed her to Red carpet events and never questioned the lifestyle. He had money and his mom never agreed to the life with Delaney. She always told his dad it would need the same way in heartache and death. An this life would be different for him, and he had a good life with Stacey at his side. She would be the best thing for him and they weren’t moving. Well dad found the mansion of his mothers dreams and they decided to move, just like my dad said we would my senior year. He paid off the principal an made it so my credits weren’t a mess. An got me a spot on the football team as the star quarterback. Everything I wanted and more, but Stacey would not be coming with me, or my friend Ethan. Ethan had his license so I knew he would be coming to visit me, and he was laughing at playing against me in games as he knew all my plays and now I worked. I said bring it buddy you’re going down. Stacey was a mess and hadn’t talked to me in days, and now I had to tell her I wasn’t going to come and see her tonight. So I got out my cellphone and dialed her number. She picked up on the first ring and was so excited that she was going to see me tonight. Sorry I can’t bagel I gotta study for a big test with this girl they paired me with because she’s super smart. I can’t fail this test or I’ll get kicked off the team and I want this scholarship to ucla. Whatever Keith you promised me and you told me you don’t break your promises. Just have your dad pay to have them pass you and come over. You know you went to, I’ve got my hair in pigtails and I’m wearing my cheerleading outfit. It’s extra short today and no panties! In that moment I was irritated with Stacey. It’s not always about you and your needs Stacey. An it’s not always about s*x either! I wits wrong with you Keith? Don’t you love me anymore?! You’ve never ever turned me down! What is wrong? You have any idea how many guys I could have over you?! Do you know how many guys I have turned down, for Kim Ks event! I’m taking you! I could have the pick of Hollywood and I chose you. Kim K is doing my hair and her designer is doing my dress! An you can’t even come over to watch them for me for my dress. An to think I’m thinking of getting a boob job just for you! You don’t deserve me! Just let me have some space right now and go hang out with nerd girl! I hope you choke and fail your exam so your dad makes you come back to this school!!! Oh she was mad and I didn’t even care! I was so sick of her stuck up ways! It wasn’t always about her and I was so tired of her crap! Stacey I hope you chip a nail and get a zit! Omg Keith you’re horrible! I’m calling your mother and telling her that I’m not getting you the baby blue limo you wanted. You suck! You can get stuck with the black one and I’m not getting you the concert tickets to see Metallica.