Magic Within Us

By the Light of the Moon

"So his dad is back in town and working for the enemy?" Jeremy asked.

"I know, it sounds crazy." Alisha called out from the bathroom as she finished up brushing her teeth.

She had spent the night and slept over because Bonnie had done the same for Elena. But mostly to keep an eye on Jeremy.

He had done something stupid and crazy impulsive for her.

She had a feeling that it must have stemmed from him maybe not feeling too useful in her life.

Which was far from the truth.

But Alisha already had her sisters doing crazy things and taking insane risks for her. She didn't need that from Jeremy as well.

"Try a step over crazy."

Alisha unlocked the door and stepped out of the room.

"He already feels bad about lying about it." Alisha told Jeremy. "And it's not like he wasn't going to tell me. He was just trying to figure a few things out before he did."

"Like how to lie to you properly?" Jeremy asked sarcastically.

Alisha pouted at him.

He raised his hands in defence. "Just saying. You know you don't exactly have the best track record with guys."

"You know, you're technically one of those guys." Alisha spoke as they started walking down the hallway.

"My point exactly." Jeremy spoke.

Alisha shook her head but cracked a smile.

She knew where Jeremy was coming from but she didn't think there was anything to worry about.

She had known long ago that Tobey had a past that he didn't like talking about.

It was his baggage and she chose to like him anyway.

There was a lot of trauma there and she had to be patient with him as he unpacked it all.

"Sasha spoke to him and she doesn't seem worried. You shouldn't either." Alisha told him.

Jeremy didn't say anything. Alisha needed to understand that he would always worry about her.

And even though Alisha was trying to play it cool, a small part of her couldn't help but feel bothered that Tobey hadn't told her initially.

And she couldn't help but wonder, would he have told her if he hadn't been caught?

Jeremy and Ali stopped in the hallway when they heard raised voices coming from Elena's room.

They shared a look and sighed before going there.

The door was already open.

Alisha walked in why Jeremy leaned against the door.

"What are you guys arguing about?" He asked.

Bonnie looked back at them.

"We're not arguing about anything." She spoke.

Alisha watched as she walked to her bag and put something in it.

When she turned around she exchanged a glance with Jeremy and Alisha who immediately knew what it meant.

"I need a coffee." Bonnie spoke as she turned to leave.

Jeremy and Ali remained looking at Elena.

"What?" Elena asked when she noticed their gazes.

"Why are you on some suicide mission?" Jeremy asked.

"I'm trying to prevent everyone else from getting hurt." Elena responded.