Lost InspirationAnthony had only recently become relevant in Rosie's life. The more she saw him, the more she enjoyed his company and missed him when she went a while without seeing him.Rosie kept telling herself that sooner or later he would see how difficult she is, how difficult it is to be her friend. It wouldn't be the first time that someone gave up on her because she was "different".She was afraid of getting more attached to him just to have him also eventually give up on her. The only thing she could think to do was distance herself and stop their connection from building further before he ultimately would decide to leave her life himself. Ruin things herself before they had a chance to potentially get ruined some other way. She thought it was the most rational thing to do to save herself from getting hurt and save Anthony from getting disappointed by her.Rosie spent her weekend staying busy in her room with her painting. She only left her room later in the evening to get

A Full HouseRosie had wanted to say something to Anthony about Blaze. She knew Blaze may have deserved it but she didn't like resorting to violence. Not to mention, it wasn't Anthony's battle to fight nor was it what Rosie wanted. She had dealt with people making fun of her and taunting her her whole life. She could deal with it. She didn't want to care enough about what other people said about her to react in such a way that Anthony did.But she didn't have the heart to say anything to him. She knew his intentions were well and she was grateful that no matter what the circumstances, Blaze was done tormenting her.She also didn't want the excuse to talk to Anthony. Although she felt bad for being a jerk to him and cutting him off like this, it was still the only thing she thought was a smart move for both their sakes."Hey Rosie, you don't mind if I invite some friends over, do you?" Rosie paused pouring herself some coffee, not turning to look at her cousin. "We usually hang out at

Portable Magic"What is this?" Rosie stared down at her phone screen, looking at an e-invite her cousin had texted her."Friends-giving dinner party," Tamara grinned. She leaned against the doorframe of Rosie's room with her arms crossed over her chest.Rosie narrowed her eyes. "Why am I invited?"Tamara rolled her eyes, "Why wouldn't you be? You're not only my cousin but news flash, I consider you my friend, Rosie."Rosie gave her cousin a flat look. "I appreciate the invite but you know I don't fit in with your friends. I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable without me there."Dismissing the invite, Rosie tossed her phone onto her bed and started grabbing her things so she could head out for work soon.Tamara heaved out a heavy sigh, walking further into Rosie's room. She took a seat on the end of Rosie's bed as she watched her collect her things. "I've decided to host thanksgiving dinner at our apartment this year. You've met my friends. We're keeping it small and I know for a

A Light in my LifeThe library was closed so Rosie stuck to sitting outside on the steps of the library. The campus was completely remote at this time of night. The streetlights lit the area, the sound of the swirling wind filling the lonesomeness."You forgot a coat."Rosie looked up. The moonlight and streetlights hit Anthony's eyes, making them sparkle in the darkness of the night. He held her jacket in his hands, a tender smile resting on his face as he looked down at her.Rosie sighed. She felt guilty that he had left the dinner with his friends to follow her out here. "What are you doing here?"Anthony shrugged lightly. He moved to sit down beside her, placing her jacket over top of her shoulders."Thank you," she exhaled. She was grateful for it being dark out so her blush could stay hidden. She tilted her head, peering up at him. "Why are you here?"Anthony smiled softly, keeping his gaze on her. "You forgot your coat and I knew it was cold out."Rosie gave him a flat look but

Unforeseen CompanyLater in the week, the weather had started to get worse and worse. It was snowing heavily all the time, the wind being so cool it felt like it was pricking at your skin. Rosie had started taking her car to work, it being too difficult to walk in the inches and inches of snow that was piling up.Lately, the library had been more vacant than usual. With the weather this terrible, classes were starting to get cancelled. With it being hard enough to manage the cold and the swirling snow, the library hardly got half a dozen visitors in a day.Rosie slipped off her sweater, grateful for the bubbling heat inside the library building. She leaned back, sitting behind the clerk desk as she read a book to pass time.It was nearing the end of her shift at night when the lights started to flicker. She glanced up, waiting for the flickering to stop.After a few minutes, they did stop.She sighed in relief and turned her gaze back to the book she was reading. But it wasn't before