Spell Break

6. Doritos and Drama Queens

Hey guys Im really excited for this part cuz it makes everything worth it. I know this story stinks, but its about to get better haha. The song for this part is "Better When I'm Dancing" by Meghan Trainor. The song is really upbeat, and introduced to me by one of my best friends. I hope this song can change your mood. Read and Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N4BKYMuAYo

{(2)} Arise by E.S. Posthumus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWsYRBULM-g

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I open the door, and welcome some school friends in. They are wearing their swim suits, and sporting beach towels. I direct them through my house to the backyard where they can enjoy their time in the hot tub with the view of the valley lights.

The doorbell rings again, and I excuse myself before running to the door and opening it up to see roughly ten people in the doorway, all sporting pajamas and toting blankets. They apologize and explain that they feel under the weather and don't want to get everyone in the hot tub sick. I chuckle good-naturedly and guide them to the u-shaped couch, handing the remote to the most healthy looking person in the group. They thank me and switch through my Netflix account just as the door bell rings again.

Group after group files in and I match them with the activity they seem most fitted to do.

Then someone not only rings the door bell, they knock and push the button repeatedly. I know by this obnoxious habit that it could only be one person. Nat.

I pull the door open, surprised to see that Nat has a boy with her. Id totally forgotten that she was bringing a friend, and I recognize him as the person at the game. The one who made me hit that lady's car.

"Hey!" I say enthusiastically. "Who's this?" I ask once they are inside.

"This is Blake." Nat introduces us, and Blake extends a hand.

"It is nice to meet you, might I ask your name?" His voice is soft, gentle, and very British.

"Oh, uh. I-It's Corinne." I stammer when our hands touch. Nat stares at me with an open mouth. I just gave a stranger my name. My real name. "Uh, but I go by Crash."

We stand in awkward silence, and I hastily drop Blake's hand, realizing Ive been holding it too long.

I clear my throat and lead them to the kitchen after mumbling "um, anyways... Food anyone?"

We make our way to the kitchen, and I make small talk with Blake, pointless chatter to calm my nerves. Something about his touch was so... familiar.

But before I can really finish the thought, the door bell rings again, and I go to answer it.

I open the door to see Parker and McKinley holding hands and smiling, nose-to-nose. As soon as they notice, she puts a bit of distance between them, blushing and obviously embarrassed. They aren't wearing swim suits, thank the gods. They aren't wearing pajamas, and they don't seem like they want to binge eat doritoz with Nat and I.

My match making side tells me they would fit right into the Garden. A long, magical walk through the dim paths lined with roses. Arm in arm, hand in hand...

My normal side almost barfs. There is no way I am going to give them the perfect romantic getaway. No. Match making might be my gift, but so is revenge.

In an instant, this information flits through my mind. I smile and invite them in, still determining how best to make them break up.

I shake my head. This is ridiculous. I am not out for revenge, who am I kidding?