Samsara

A choked sob slips from Emma's lips, the screen blurred by her tears as her fingers clutch at the keys. Her mind dull, trying to find a way to escape the emotions pounding into her. The music in her ears nothing more than harsh noise, the screen a bright blur, as her fingers find the lid. Forcing the lid of her laptop down, it snaps shut, bringing silence and darkness to Emma's room.

Seasons of Change - Ch 03 Samsarā
Lexi's Note: Starting next chapter, I'm going to be starting the 'non-linear' part of the story, where we get to see the growth of Jean and Emma's relationship. There will still be a bit of organization because, well, I don't need it to be overly complicated.
May 17, 2009The Xavier School for the Gifted - Salem Center, New York7:18pm
    Walking down the empty corridor towards her room, Emma reflects on the unnatural silence in the normally lively girls' dormitory. Her fellow students were sent home after the attack on the school, leaving her the sole occupant. As if hitting a wall, the young blonde freezes in place, her heart p