Noelle made her way through Finral's portal directly onto the hot sand of the beach. She sighed, content. The sand made its way through her perfectly pedicured toes, spreading the warmth of the sun through her feet. Finally, a time to relax and finally hang out with that idiot alo-

The royal was abruptly cut off bu Asta, who in excitement ran past the silver headed girl, covering her in sand in the process. She spit out the terrible texture, rubbing vigorously at her mouth, hoping to get all the grains out.

The reasons why the midget had run past her in the first place was because Rebecca had just arrived, and surprisingly she came alone. No younger siblings were seen within a 5 mile radius. Could she have left them home so that she could be alone with Bakatsa? Noelle narrowed her eyes at the threat in front of her. Wait, threat? No way she cared about keeping the demon wielder to herself! Utter blasphemy. Spitting out the last grains of sand from her now grossly textured mouth, Noelle huffed and made her way to a free spot on the sand.

Vanessa was at her side in seconds. The witch needed to get her hands on some of Noelle's thoughts and emotions, maybe that way she could help her friend get rid of any insecurities or distractions.

"Soooo. I just saw how the little runt ran over to that girl... what's her name again?"

Noelle immediately answered, venom clear in her voice: "Rebecca."

"Mmmm...right." Vanessa watched as the royal angrily and aggressively laid down her towel, and stabbing her parasol into the sand; probably imagining Asta was the target. Not sure what to do, the drunk witch laid down her stuff as well, seating herself right next to her brooding friend. Taking a long look at her, she comes up with an idea.

"Hey, how about i get you a drink."

Noelle's pouting face was immediately replaced by shock, how could she even think of drinking? She was only fifteen after all. Laughing at the younger girl's reaction, Vanessa reached into her bag. After a thorough search through her large arrangement of alcohol she had brought with her, she pulls out a few bottles of what seems to be beer.

"Come on girl, I think you can relax and have a drink just this once." She adds a wink at the end, trying to sell her idea. Noelle eyed her nervously, not quite sure what he elder was up to, yet slowly but surely she gave in.

"Alright"

This will be interesting. Vanessa thought to herself.

Heloo everyone im so sorry for the long wait and short chapter, this year is very busy and my mental health has been declining. But I am still tryin gto update and be actif so please be patient with me. Have a great day and stay safe, because this pandemic is real!