Her arms wrapped around my neck, and I hated how sweet she smelled. Apples and strawberries, life. It made me sick. "Oh Angelo!" she said. Zach scoffed behind her. Oh, they did stick the poor mutt on guard duty didn't they? I grinned at him, dipping my love.
"Mi amo, the day hath been too long without your beautiful face." the words tasted like her. I felt truth in them. Was there a spell that would make me love her? Was it taking tea before it settled in. I didn't like this in between feeling.
She laughed. Did she feel it yet? Her eyes seem brighter today. More alive. A Halfling. If we were together, the Balance would be fine. I would not be a demon. "I'm sorry."
"Whatever for? Being with the mutt?"
"Watch it Potter." he growled. I laughed, spinning the girl I have known all my life in my around. She squealed with delight before pulling away. I pretended to pout, crossing my arms.
Amelia. Amelia. Amelia.
I felt the faintest of a fluttering heart.
She smiled brightly at me, taking my hand in hers. "We're going to the store."
"I know." she wasn't in love. Not yet. The thought had started to play in her head, teasing her. She had thought it would be best if I was her Mr. HSB, but she didn't think she would be that lucky. Her heart leapt at the prospect. The way he was acting just now-was it him, or was it flirting? She could never tell with Angelo. He was the type of boy you couldn't label, even if he told you.
Besides, she was somewhat shipped him and the-
I pulled her close by her waist. "Love, that is the most disgusting thing you have ever thought."
"I hate it when you do that."
"I hate it when you 'ship' me with things that..." no. No, I would not give that mutt a clue. Not even if it killed me. "I'm going to be sick."
"You were kinda flirting-"
"I was not flirting. You do not flirt with the enemy."
"Angelo..."
"Amelia, I'm destined to be with you!"798Please respect copyright.PENANAeFLgBrZekv