House of Memories (Book 2)

Chapter 46- Shadow Virus

"Oh my God, I can't believe the Trix gave you tickets for Reneé Rapp." Robin said, excitedly staring down at the tickets in Ruby's hand as they walked through the courtyard of Alfea Castle.

"Keep your voice down, Rob. We don't need the whole school to know. The Trix are still feared criminals." Ruby reminded them.

"I'm sorry, I'm just so excited."

"No shit." Kaylus said, rolling her eyes before summoning a permanent marker and flying off towards a Fairy that was sleeping on a bench nearby.

"So, who are you taking?" Robin asked, an hopeful look in their green eyes.

"Hmm, Kaylus definitely, but she doesn't really need a ticket so... maybe that cute girl from potionology. Asterin? I think that was her name." Ruby replied, smiling at them. Robin looked down dissapointedly and nodded sadly. "Jesus Christ, I'm just kidding. Don't be so gullible. Of course I'll be taking you."

"Oh thank God." Robin said, exhaling relieved. 

 "And, anyways, Asterin is cute, but I think we both know that I have my eye on someone else far superior."

"Ah yes, your little forbidden love with some evil Witches." Robin teased, nudging Ruby with their shoulder. "Got any plans with them?"

"We might meet tonight in the woods." Ruby said, smiling happily as the two friends entered the Castle and headed to her appartment.

"Be honest with me. Have you ever done it in the woods?"

"What, no? What the fuck?"

"What? It's not that weird. I've done it."

"Oh my God." Ruby laughed loudly at their confession. 

"With Liam?" Kaylus teased, wiggling her eyebrows

"I wish. But we are hanging out this weekend. At an ice cream shop."

"Ugh, boring."

"It's a solid type of first date, Kay, don't be like that. Though I'd do something better."

"Ah, yes, I've heard you're quite the romantic. What are you going to do for them?"

"They won't let me plan the date. They say they'll be doing everything tonight." 

"Can I come?" Kaylus asked, throwing a water balloon at a student passing by. The Fairy shrieked in rage, having been a recurrent victim of Kaylus pranks, and immediately ran towards the three, tired of the Pixie's behaviour. "Run!"

Kaylus flew off, followed by Ruby and Robin, who ran as fast as they could. Somehow they believed that the girl wasn't just after Kaylus. The three of them continued to be chased by the girl, who hurled several curses at them, through the whole school, until Ruby got tired of her and stopped in her tracks. She turned to face her and with a flick of her wrist, teleported the Fairy to the other corner of the school.

"Short answer. Not in a million years will I let you, you little troublemaker, be in my date with them." Ruby said, panting heavily.

"Wow, what was the long answer?" Kaylus asked crossing her arms and tilting her head to the side smirking teasingly.

"The same thing, but with a lot more curse words and insults." Ruby replied, but Kaylus only laughed and began quickly flying around her head.

"Well, now we got here faster." Robin commented, pointing to the door of Ruby's appartment.

"See? I was helpful." Kaylus said, stopping her route around Ruby's head.

"Agree to disagree." Ruby argued, feeling dizzy and almost falling to the ground if not for Robin catching her in time.