Chapter 9: Flowing Water

"Ouch," Evelyn exclaimed. She was so lost in her thoughts that she wasn't looking at where she was going and bumped into something hard.

"Are you okay? Be careful. You almost ran into a pole." Evelyn glanced up to see Night looking down at her worriedly.

"Oh," Evelyn blushed. She was surrounded by Night's scent, and it was making her a little muddle-headed. "Thank you," Evelyn replied, softly.

"We're at your dorm. I'll see you tomorrow," Night said with a slight smile. Evelyn was slightly dazed by his handsome face, but she quickly recovered.

"See you tomorrow," she replied. Night watched as Evelyn walked into her dorm before turning to leave.

Evelyn's thoughts were still preoccupied by the Flowing Water technique. She had forgotten how complex the technique really was. There were nine forms, and each one was more powerful and difficult to comprehend than the last. The nine forms were split into three categories: strength, flexiblity, and clarity. When one mastered all of the forms, their movements would become like water -- both fierce and flexible. Evelyn began focusing on the first form. The goal of this form was to make one's body soft and flexible. It was essentially based around stretching. Evelyn knew the first few forms were to help her prepare her body to learn the later forms. If her foundation was not solid enough, she would not be able to truly master the technique.

When Evelyn got back to her dorm room, she was relieved to see that Ivy was nowhere to be seen. Evelyn would not have been able to begin practicing the Flowing Water technique if Ivy had been in the room. Evelyn went to go put her stuff down. Oh, I forgot I was still wearing Night's jacket, Evelyn thought. I guess I'll return it tomorrow. Evelyn cleared her thoughts and sat on her bed cross-legged to begin practicing the first form.

After about an hour, Evelyn finally finished practicing the first form. This is enough practice for today, Evelyn thought. It was already well into the night, and Evelyn knew she should attend class tomorrow morning. Evelyn stood up. Her body already felt much lighter and more supple. Wow, this technique is better than I expected, Evelyn thought. Hopefully, I'll be able to master the first form soon and be one step closer to my revenge. Evelyn clenched her fist tightly, eyes burning with vengeance.