They're trapped. The Angel of Darkness trapped the two of them- Justin and Alex looked at each other, and Harper. In each of their own heads, they wondered if maybe they were trapped together because of their sinful feelings for their own sibling, and the lies they had told to keep those same feelings a secret from everyone else. They knew Harper was there only to torment them. The three of them alone… for an eternity? One of them was bound to crack- and it would be one of the Russo's.
Alex thought back- was it something she said? Was it when she enthusiastically said, "My brother is really smart!" In order to find a way to save them? She bit her lip.
Justin tried to remember if maybe he'd given himself away to the Angel of Darkness. Perhaps, the angel caught, when he'd gotten all tongue tied and forgot every spell he'd ever learned, as soon as Alex said he was smart. He let her down. He still remembered her words- "It didn't even glow… Justin you're making me look bad."
Alex didn't like feeling anxious, so she attempted to go out of the garbage disposal when the hand told her to, before it pointed to Harper.
Perfect! Alex thought. Because, even if it's your own brother and best friend involved, the last thing you want is a third wheel when you know you'll be stuck with them forever. She wanted to be alone with the person she loved- and besides, they'll be forever alone. Why shouldn't she confess to him now? She could barely contain herself, watching his long, perfect face… the way his eyebrows curved when he was in a serious situation... Alex! Focus!
She quickly got rid of Harper through the garbage shoot, then turned to look at Justin. They were now alone- two Wizarding siblings… alone… forever?
Justin looked at his sister, dumbfounded. Of all things he expected her to do, throwing out her best friend in the entire world, to be left with the brother she can't stand is the last on that list. He should redo that list. She pushed her hair behind her ears- it was impossible for hair to be made of black silk, right?
"Great, now there's no way to get out." Justin glares at his little sister, exasperated.
"Well, if she can get out, then we can solve something ourselves. Right? We'll think of something. We always think of something!" Alex smiled and nodded at her big brother. She had a bounce in her step, completely confident in her and her sibling's powers.
"Right, Alex. And what plan have you conjured up in the five minutes since we've been stuck in here, that involves throwing out Harper?" His face burned, thinking about the many plans he'd thought of since Harper had gone. Alex stopped in her happy tracks, face turned from him. She slowly began to turn around, an evil smile formed on her smooth lips. Her eyes narrowed, as she contemplated Justin's last question.
"Justin," Alex said, turning towards him. "You seemed so happy when I moved out. So why did you come here, to this building in the first place?" Her sly smile sent shivers down Justin's spine.
"To… er... save you." He looked toward the elevator, trying to focus on something other than his sister's face and his unnatural feelings.
"It's okay to say- I mean, we might as well fill eternity's silence, right?" She took a step closer. Alex knew that if she didn't take initiative in telling him her feelings, it wouldn't happen.
Justin was about to say he didn't know what she meant- when he caught on to that she knew something. His face turned red.
"Well… I didn't see you trying to save Mason too much when they went down the elevator, ALEX," he spat out, smiling at his quick thinking. He sat down, smirking at his little sister.
"I knew that if he left, I could finally talk to you alone, Justin. Since now, no one can get in… or out."
"Alex, we need to try to find a plan to get out-"
"Justin!" Alex screamed in hysterics. How could be so rational? She looked at him, eyes crazy. "Do you love me? Like I love you? Or am I just embarrassing myself?" Look looks away, putting her hand on her head. How could she have been so stupid to believe a brother would love his own sister, the way she did? "You must think I'm disgusting. And now you have to be stuck with me. Forever." Her face slowly became a rosy pink, and she slouched on the floor and cowered her head.
Justin looked around the room. He knew he ran here only imagining his sister being scared. He wanted to be the hero again. Why does he always put himself in these situations? He sat on a chair near the side, watching his sister's shoulders heave up and down. Did she know she was crying for a false reason? She hadn't embarrassed herself- only made Justin feel much better about his own unnatural feelings for his baby sister.
He slowly walked over to her, into the corner of the room. How was he supposed to do this with a girl again? Start talking first, or comfort? Or was it just something natural? Or was this all void since it was his sister he was talking about? He put his hand down onto her shoulder, and rested it there. He knew he couldn't say anything to her, unless he did something possibly drastic.
"Some are evil, some are kind, and now all must speak their mind." He waved the wand above his own head. Sure- the spells wouldn't work to let them leave. But he guessed his powers could be used against himself. He looked at Alex, naturally trying to keep his mouth shut until the right moment to blurt something out. Her head was still down.