A Witch Thing

5️⃣

Elizabet stuffed the last thing in her bag and headed to the front where Jasper was waiting with Alice to go pick up Nicolas and head to school. She rushed down and said, "Sorry, I was finishing Bella's present and lost track of time."

Alice told her, "It's fine. But come on! I want to go get Cole and get done with school!" Elizabet laughed as she climbed in the car. Jasper headed out and they headed to Cole's house. When they got to the school and saw Bella walking in with Edward, Elizabet reached out to hug her awkwardly. "Hey, Bella," she greeted, leaving out the whole 'happy birthday' part. She knew Bella didn't like the whole 'birthday' thing, so she left it out.

Bella accepted the hug and greeting just as awkwardly as Elizabet had given it. Alice caught sight of Bella as soon as she gave the hug and smiled brightly. Alice went in for a hug, exclaiming, "Happy-!"

Bella cut her off with a smile and accepted her hug, 'birthday' whispered into her ear by Alice. Alice shuffled the present she'd given to her, Bella hiding it behind her back as Alice pulled away. Jasper gave Bella a polite nod and Elizabet rejoined his side.

Bella asked her, "Alice, didn't I say no gifts?"

Alice beamed, "You did, I didn't. I've already seen you open it and, guess what, you love it!"

Bella spoke, "You had a vision about my birthday."

Alice shrugged, "And about the green dress you'll be wearing to your party tonight. Great color on you."

"My party?"

"Please! It'll be fun," Alice begged.

Bella sighed after a little bit of hesitation, "I...guess I can deal."

"Great! See ya at seven!"

Alice hugged her again, earning a giggle from Elizabet, and raced off before she could change her mind. Bella realized then that Jasper was doing something, an act Elizabet had slowly started to pick up on, noticing when he was using his gift, but putting it in the back of her mind like it was just some casual thing people did.

Bella told him, "Wait, Jasper, no fair with the mood control."

He muttered with an awkward smile, "Sorry. Happy..." She gave him a look and he nodded, "Nevermind." She silently thanked him.

Alice dragged Cole away and Elizabet walked a little slower, slipping beside Bella. She subtly handed her a small box, "I know you said no presents, but I thought this would be a good idea."

Bella gave her a look before glancing at the box, removing the lid and seeing a simple bracelet inside of it. It wasn't flashy and didn't look expensive, it was just simple and could be worn with anything it seemed.

Elizabet explained simply, "It's kind of like a protection charm. If you're in trouble or something, Edward knows. Since it was used with my magic, I'm alerted too...but it was the most privacy I could give. Um, never take it off. The magic in it will fade away and I wouldn't be able to put the spell back on."

Bella smiled at her, "Thank you. It's great, Elizabet."

She smiled back and then slipped away, giving a little nod. Elizabet muttered to Jasper, "Let's get to class." Jasper nodded with a little chuckle and they escaped to their class together.