Loving Her

We're Being Punked, Pedro

Eva POV

Class is so boring. Even witch classes are boring. At least I have Hope and the twins to suffer with me.

"All right, gather together." Dorian said at the beginning of class. We all sat in a circle like kindergarteners. Hope sat next to me and I kissed her cheek. "Chain spells are about the fluid movement of energy from witch to witch. Where's Penelope Park?" Dorian continued.

"Boning her new boyfriend over FaceTime." Lizzie snarked and I could see Josie's face fall temporarily.

"Sorry I asked." Dorian said in disgust. I felt that too."A disharmonious group makes for an uneven flow." Dorian explained, then a message from the headmaster came in.

"Uh-oh, who's in trouble with the headmaster?" Josie said and Lizzie bob said as Dorian grabbed the paper.

"Probably the people who started a rumble with the local high school." Hope spoke up and I had to stifle a small laugh.

"Lizzie Saltzman, Josie Saltzman. And baby makes three." Dorian said, turning to each girl as he said her name. "Off you go."

Hope looked confused as she stood up. I squeezed her hand reassuringly and kissed it before she left.

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After class, I was sitting on the couch when Hope came over and sat down next to me. She rested her legs over mine. She looked pissed.

"So, what did you do." I asked her and she sighed.

"Used dark magic and then tried to use more." She explained. I couldn't help but laugh slightly.

"Of course you did." I laughed and Hope shoved me lightly, also laughing.

"Oh, and you are also in trouble." She told me. What the hell did I do?

"Wait, what? ¿Por qué?" I asked. Hope giggled and ran her fingers through my hair.

"Everyone involved in the game got in trouble too. So you, Josie, Lizzie, Carlos, MG, Kaleb, and everyone else." She explained and I groaned.

"Sounds like fun." I said sarcastically.

"Yeah we all have to go do community service." Hope said and I groaned again. This sucks."We're leaving now."

"Alright, one sec." I said, standing up and walking over to Jed and Carlos."Jed, can you watch the twins? Carlos and I have to go do community service."

"Are you serious?" Carlos asked and I nodded. "Son if a bitch." He groaned.

"I'm on it." Jed said, patting Carlos's back."Come on little dudes, let's go light shit on fire." He said, walking off with the twins.

"No." I called after him. Carlos went off with one of his pack mates and Hope came over to me."Sit with me?" She asked. I took her and and walked to the buses with her.

On the bus, the two of us sat together. Hope leaned her head on my shoulder. I kissed the top of her head and she closed her eyes. The bus ride was relatively quick and as soon as we arrived, Lizzie decided to be snarky.

"So, what did you do? My dad never gets mad at you. You're the prodigal daughter. Must have been juicy." Lizzie asked, being more obnoxious than normal.

"Sorry, no time for girl talk. Public service awaits." Hope said, walking away from Lizzie without sparing her a glance.

"All right, listen up. It's a beautiful day. You got options: Litter, weeds, graffiti. Your choice." Dorian explained as we all gathered in in the park.