Used too much magic - Part 3 (Patreon)

From her vantage point between the library shelves, Jessica watched Patricia with a mixture of curiosity and admiration. Her best friend had undergone a remarkable transformation that left Jessica in awe. Gone were the days when Patricia was the life of every party, a wild spirit that could not be tamed. In her place was a studious, dedicated young woman who seemed determined to excel in her college classes.

Jessica had been concerned that Patricia's party lifestyle would lead her down a path of academic failure. It was a fear she had carried since they started college together. But now, as she observed her friend poring over textbooks and scribbling notes in her study corner, Jessica's worries dissipated.

This change in Patricia was unexpected, but Jessica couldn't deny the positive effects it had on her best friend's life. Patricia's once slipping grades had improved significantly, and she seemed more focused and determined than ever before. Jessica couldn't help but feel proud and relieved that Patricia had taken a step back from her partying ways to concentrate on her future.

Although Patricia had become shyer and more introverted, Jessica didn't see this as a negative development. It was a sign that her friend had matured and grown, embracing a calmer, more purposeful way of life. It was a change that Jessica wholeheartedly supported.

And as Jessica watched Patricia from afar, she couldn't shake the desire to be closer to her friend. She wanted to share in Patricia's newfound dedication to her studies and to offer her support and encouragement. The bond they shared was still strong, and Jessica knew that together, they could face any challenge that college life threw their way.

Gathering her own books and materials, Jessica approached the table where Patricia sat engrossed in her work. Patricia, sensing her friend's presence, glanced up and offered a small, shy smile. Jessica returned the smile as she sat down across from her best friend, ready to embark on their academic journey together.

Before she could open her mouth, Jessica noticed a faint glow in her friend’s eyes. “What was that?” She asked.

Patricia blinked and tilted her head as she quickly closed one of her textbooks. “What was what?”

Jessica studied her gaze for what felt like an eternity before shaking her head. “It’s nothing,” she murmured softly before she opened her books. “Nothing at all...”