Everlasting Curse

Chapter Five- Happy Birthday

  Juliette woke up to the smell of something burning. She tumbled over Harmony, struggling to get out of her room and bolted towards the kitchen, only to find Wes and Hazel covered in flour. They were screaming at each other. Hale was also part of this argument, who had caught something on fire.

"How was I supposed to know we shouldn't use fire magic to bake a cake!!" Wes shouted as Hale locked eyes with Juliette.

"You're supposed to be the smart one!!" Hazel growled back, and Hale stalks over to Juliette.

"I'm not the smart one!! That's what Thea's for!!" Wes exclaimed, and Hale pulled Juliette out of the kitchen.

"Don't mind them, princess," Juliette felt a shiver run down her spine as Hale practically purred the pet name. "They're just having a lovers quarrel." Juliette nodded and stiffened as Hale put a hand on the small of her back. Hale must've noticed, because he let out a low chuckle.

"If I wanted to do something, I would have done it already, princess." Juliette felt her mind turn to putty at Hale's smirk, as if he knew what he was doing to her.
 
"That doesn't make me feel better." Juliette mumbles as Hale leads her to the living room, where both Leo and Thea are sitting together.

  Thea spots Juliette and pats the spot next to her, a small but soft smile on her face. Juliette hesitates, before slowly walking over to Thea. As she sits next to Thea, she spots Leo, staring at Thea. Obviously, Thea didn't notice, but Juliette realized how much Leo actually cared for the girl in front of her.

"Juliette?" Thea's soft voice cut into Juliette's thoughts. "Were you listening? Do you want me to repeat what I just said."

"Um- yeah. Sorry." Juliette mumbles sheepishly.

"It's no problem. Leo and I found out that we can create whatever we want in this space. It's like our own little world. Leo, Hale and I were going to ask you if you wanted to come with us. We created a small town while you were asleep." Thea explains slowly, the small smile never leaving her face.

  Juliette pretended to think, even though she already knew she wanted to go. She needed new clothes, seeing as her clothes only changed when she was in a scenario. Juliette smiled at Thea and nodded.

"I would love to go!" Juliette exclaims, and Thea's smile gets bigger.

"Great, go put on your shoes and we can get going." Thea says, then she and Leo get up and walk to their rooms.

  Juliette gets up and all, but walks to her room. As she's slipping her shoes on, she hears a soft knock on her door. She glances up and spots Hazel and Wes sheepishly smiling at her.

"Can you tell Thea and Leo we need more flour... and eggs... and milk... and sugar... and-"

"Okay, we get it Wes!! Just tell Thea we need cake ingredients, please. Thanks, Juliette." Hazel gives her a grin before dragging Wes out of her room.

  Juliette looks at the flour on her door and shakes her head. She finished tying her shoes and rushes out to meet with the other three. When she reaches the front door, she realized that Thea was wearing glasses.

"I didn't know you wore glasses, Thea." Juliette smiles. "They look good on you."

"Thanks, Juliette. At least someone knows how to give a compliment." Thea turns her gaze to the boys behind her and sends them a glare.

"Oh, right!! Wes and Hazel need cake ingredients, for some odd reason." Juliette recalls.

  Thea sighs and Hale chuckles.

"Are we leaving or what? Come on you guys!!" Leo exclaims as he bounces out the door. Thea rolls her eyes as Hale runs out after him, before turning to look at Juliette. Thea gives Juliette a soft smile.