Eli

Iro was getting kind of worried. She hasn’t heard from Eli in a couple of days now. He hasn’t been answering her texts and the calls would lead straight to voicemail. So what was going on?

Well Iro finally got her answer.

One day out of the blue, Eli texted her back.

“I’m so so so so sorry for not contacting you sooner Iro! It’s been a little bit hectic for me recently. But I promise to make it up to you and spill everything. How about we meet up at Starbucks tomorrow? My treat obviously.”

Iro rolled her eyes before texting back.

“Fine. But you better have a good reason. Otherwise I’ll beat the living crap out of you.”

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It was already the next day as Iro entered their local Starbucks. She looked around before eventually spotting Eli. He was sitting in the corner, all by himself, while scrolling through his phone.

Iro didn’t waste any time and walked over to his table. Once Eli heard the incoming footsteps, he looked up from his phone and smiled at her.

“Hey girl, how’s your day been so far-“

She held up her hand to instantly silence him before sitting down. Clearly not in the mood for small talk. Iro wanted to get to the bottom of this.

“Look, save the sweet talk Eli. You’ve got some serious explaining to do alright? When you weren’t responding, I...” She looked away from him and crossed her arms. “...assumed the worst. Since you’re normally such a chatty person and all. I thought something bad happened to you.”

Iro could hear Eli sigh as he mumbled. “I know Iro and I really am sorry for making you concerned. But you’re right. I shouldn’t beat around the bush any longer now.” She reluctantly made herself glance back over at him. Truly believing his words.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Once they opened, Iro could see a glimmer of fear, mortification, and nervousness in Eli’s gaze. His lips trembled apart as he rambled in a fast pace.

“So I unknowingly took this potion that can turn people into animals! Which made me into a Pegasus. Then the person behind the incident said it was an accident. But decided to help me and a couple of other guys turn back into humans.”