Violet Barnes

Magic Tricks

It had been two days since Katrina's sudden disappearance. Bucky, Steve, Katie, Michelle, Rachael and Josh have been searching, and calling people around the street to see if they had seen anything, but there was no luck.

Freya became extra quiet, and read most of the day. Rachael spent most of her time with Josh, and Katie basically haunted Steve. Violet and Bucky stuck together, and no matter what anyone said, it wouldn't make them feel better, unless it could bring Katrina back.

They didn't send news to Aunt Betty, because she had a job to do, and they didn't want to worry her. So Bucky told them not to mention Katrina in any of their letters if they sent one to Aunt Betty.

One night there was a knock at the door. Everyone else was either busy talking or playing Uno, so Violet went and answered it. To her surprise, it was Anthony Sydney.

"Hello, Violet," He smiled.

"What are you doing here?" Violet asked, and was too upset about her sister, that she didn't blush or anything.

"I heard about your sister's disappearance," He said. "I've come to see if I can do anything."

"Well... we've got the police searching, and we've been searching day and night, calling people near our apartment to see if they've heard or seen anything," Violet said. "But we haven't had any luck at all."

"Well, is there anything... anything at all that I can help with?" He asked.

Violet didn't even bother asking how he found where they lived; she only said, "Well, we could use some cheering up."

"I can do magic," Anthony said.

"Sure," Violet said. "Come on in."

She led him to the living room where everyone was. "Everybody, this is Anthony Sydney, he's from the hospital we were at."

"Hello," He said, taking off his hat.

"He came to try and cheer us up a little," Violet smiled. "He has a few magic tricks to show us."

Steve and Bucky shook his hand. "Hello, I'm Bucky. Violet's brother and these are all my sisters."

"Yes, I know, I've met all of them," Anthony smiled.

"Nice to see you again," Steve said, shaking his hand. "How's work?"

"Well, I'm not an official doctor yet, I'm just a college student studying to be one," He said. "They just show me around and let me see how they do surgeries and stuff."

"Nice," Steve nodded. "Have a seat."

"Thank you," Anthony smiled, and stood in front of a chair. "Now... everyone take a seat, and let my magic show begin."

Violet and her sisters were excited to see a magic show. Rachael was glad she had stayed home today. She's always wanted to see a magic show. It even seemed to have an effect on Bucky and Steve.

Anthony did a bunch of different card tricks, and disappearing tricks, and he called on Violet to help him. She was glad too. They all had a splendid time.

Anthony was very glad he could help this family... and see Violet again. Even though Violet was four years younger than him, he couldn't help but have feelings for her. And he didn't know that Violet felt the same way about him. She didn't even know he had feelings for her.

After the magic show, they all chatted for a while until Anthony had to go. He said goodbye and gave Violet and her sisters a hug, and shook Bucky and Steve's hands before he left.

Violet walked him to the door. "Thank you," She said.

He looked down at her and nodded. "I'm glad I could help a little," He said, and handed her a piece of paper. "That's my phone number. Call me if you ever want another magic show."

"I will... and I mean we will," Violet said and her face started turning bright red from embarrassment.

He just smiled, and nodded. He had noticed her face turning red, but he didn't say anything, so with one last smile, he left. Violet closed the door and sighed. She looked down at the paper, and stuck in the front pocket of her jeans. She almost couldn't wait to find a time to call him. She smiled.