Magic [Alex Russo]

24 - Graphic Novel

"Hey, Justin, Matt, why don't we invent an edible flaming sandwich for kids?" Max asked as he, Justin and Matt walked back to the kitchen of the substation and entered the Russos's lair.

"Because I think most kids like having their eyebrows," Justin said.

"Why would you even want to invent an edible flaming sandwich?" Matt said. "Sounds kinda cool, but still?"

"It is cool," Max said. "And I'm telling you guys, there has to be a way to put something on fire in my mouth without it hurting."

"What are you doing in here?" Justin asked Alex, who was in the lair.

She was bent over pushing something to hide.

"What does it look like I'm doing in here?" she asked.

"Uh, to try and come up for a reason to why you're here," Justin said.

"I swear, Alex can just breath and you think she's up to something," Matt said.

"No, I don't," Justin scoffed.

"Yeah? Did she look like she was doing anything suspicious?" Matt asked.

"No," Justin said, defensively. "But she could be."

"One of these days, I'm going to smack you upside the head so hard..." Matt threatened.

"Your threats don't scare me," Justin said, trying to sound braver than he actually.

"Wanna bet?" Matt said.

Matt crossed his arms above his chest and started at Justin.

"N - no," he stuttered.

"He's younger than you and more intimidating," Max laughed.

"Where's Jack?" Alex asked, changing the subject.

"On his way here," Matt said. "Speaking of Jack, I'm gonna wait for him out there."

***

At school, Matt and Jack talked to the basketball team outside of Mr. Laritate's office.

"Hey, Matt, hey, Jack," Alex greeted Matt and Jack.

"Hey, Alex," Jack said.

"What's up?" Matt asked.

"So, I heard your guys temporary tattoo business is really taking off," Alex said.

"Oliver, show her," Jack said.

Oliver lifted up his sleeves to reveal a bunch of temporary tattoos on his arms.

"Hmm. So do you ever give those to cute girls?" Alex asked.

"Who are you thinking about?" Matt asked.

Matt's heart beat quickened.

"Harper," Alex panicked.

"Harper?" Matt said, caught off guard.

Harper shook her head.

"Uh, she's totally into it," Alex lied. "We'll get back to you on that, okay?"

"Oh, um, okay," Matt said.

Jack bit his lip and looked at Matt.

"We'll see you later, I guess," Matt said.

As they walked off Jack said, "Oh, she definitely wants to spend more time with you."

Matt didn't say anything.

"Dude, you like her, she likes you, ask her out," Jack said.

"I can't," Matt said.

"I get that you don't want to ruin your friendship with her, but still," Jack said. "Why?