The Barrier: The Teorran of Time: Teen Fantasy Action Adventure Novel by Unknown Page B

into a bowl, which was sitting on a wooden table. To his surprise it was warm. He wondered how Mrs. Bailey knew when he was going to be there. He took the cloth hanging on the rod, washed, dressed, and then went downstairs.
    "Shhhh child, don't go getting all worked up, it's an honor to help, and besides he's an attractive young man." Mrs. Bailey said.
    "Fine." a young woman said.
    He rounded the corner and was surprised to see the young woman in the purple cloak standing in the doorway.
    "You?" he blurted.
    "Me?"
    She had one eyebrow raised with one finger pointed at herself.
    Shaz realized how he must appear and cleared his throat, "I saw you from the boat today."
    "Oh." She said.
    "I'm Shaz."
    "I'm Serin."
    "Pleasure to meet you." he said.
    He felt awkward because Mrs. Bailey was staring between them.
    "You too. I hear you are going to stay here with Mrs. Bailey for a little while?"
    She pulled the hair at the side of her face and tucked it behind her ear.
    "Yes, for a short time"
    "Wonderful, now that you two have met, I'll finish in the kitchen while you get to know each other." Mrs. Bailey said.
    Serin shot her a glare. She knew what Mrs. Bailey was up to and she didn't like it one bit. She sat in the chair which was at an angle from the couch.
    "So Mrs. Bailey says you are from far away." Serin said.
    She rested her hands softly in her lap and her legs crossed at the ankles under the chair. She hated making small chat and was going to let Mrs. Bailey have it at the earliest convenience.
    "Yes, from across the sea" He said.
    "I didn't know anything was across the sea."
    Shaz shifted in his seat. He thought he better come up with something else to tell people. Grandfather had told him that only a select few know about the barrier.
    "Well, far away anyway." he said.
    Serin didn't want to give him any idea that Mrs. Bailey's attempt at matchmaking was working. He was probably just like all the other good looking but self-absorbed guys she’d met.
    "So do you live here too?" Shaz asked.
    "Oh no, I live on the outskirts of town. I study the art of healing from Mrs. Bailey."
    "The art of healing?" he asked.
    "Herbs, plants, things like that," she said, “I better go before it gets too late.”
    "You have to leave already?" Shaz asked. You derp, what are you doing? Sounding like an idiot, that’s what, he thought. "It was nice to meet you."
    "You too." she said.
    She said good bye to Mrs. Bailey and left the house, shutting the door quietly behind her.
     
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    Shaz sat straight up with his heart pounding. His hair hung in his face and sweat dripped down his back. The small room was bright as the sun shone in, giving off warmth and comfort. He sagged back into the mattress and pulled the sheets over his face. The pain in his head pounded against his skull.
    "Not again" he muttered.
    He put his arm over his eyes and tried to think of anything other than the pain. All that came to his mind were the images from his dream. He heard a soft knock on the door and mumbled for them to come in.
    "Mrs. Bailey asked me to bring you some new things." Serin said.
    She put the clothes on the side table.
    "Thank you." he mumbled.
    Serin stood a moment, she wanted him to know it was Mrs. Bailey’s idea. She can be a very persistent woman.
    "Sorry to wake you, but Mrs. Bailey insisted."
    Shaz pulled the blanket off his face and labored to sit up. The pounding in his head made it almost unbearable to open his eyes.
    Serin’s heart skipped a beat seeing him without his shirt on. His strong muscular frame quivered. He managed to blink a few times through bloodshot eyes. Serin couldn't help herself, she came to the side of the bed and sat down next to him.
    "Lay down." she said softly.
    Shaz laid back down and put his arm over his eyes.
    "I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be rude." he managed.
    "No, I'm sorry." Serin said.
    For an instant she perceived the pain he was in and shuddered.
    "I get these awful