Chapter 2: I Made the Team!

Emma slipped into her swimsuit, and grabbed her swimcap and goggles and headed towards the pool. When she got there, she saw the Jocks sitting together talking about the next swim meet.

Emma got in line with the rest of the people who wanted to try out, and waited patiently for her turn.

Suddenly, Jax showed up in swim trunks and said, "Sorry I'm late guys, so am I going to ra-" But paused seeing Emma looking hot in a swimsuit and began to say, "Emma... Wow! You look good in a swimsuit... You are trying out for the swimteam?"

Emma blushed at the comment and seeing him shirtless, and said, "Thanks, not to shabby yourself... And yes I'm trying out. Why so surprised?"

"I'm not surprise. I'm still astounded about how hot you look in a

one-piece." Jax said.

"You've said that twice... You can stop now." Emma said playfully.

"Okay, okay."

"So in order to get on the team I have to race you?" Emma said smiling and laughing.

"Yeah. What's so funny?"

"Oh... I'm so going to cream you." Emma said humorously.

"Don't be so sure..." Jax said with faux offense.

Emma was last in line to try out, and finally it was Jax and Emma's turn to race each other. Little did each other know, they both cast the same spells to beat each other. But having cast the same spells on themselves, they are supposed match each other's speed.

The whistles blew, and Jax and Emma took off. As expected, they were neck and neck, unable to pass each other. As they were nearing the edge of the pool about to finish the race, Emma was able to push herself a tad bit faster and beat Jax. They both climbed out of the pool, as the Jocks were staring at the stopwatch in amazement.

"Oh my god! She beat Jax's record time! Welcome our newest member of the Sharks, Emma Alonso!" Andi said.

As Emma started to get excited, Jax said, "Congrats Em!"

Emma felt like she was on a sugar rush, and got even more jumpy from the excitement. She suddenly hugged Jax. To her surprise, when she realized what she did, Jax hugged her back. When they finally pulled apart they stared into each other's eyes and experienced an awkward silence. They all parted to the locker rooms to change out of their swimsuits, and when Emma came out, she found Jax waiting for her, holding a black motorcycle helmet.

"You waited for me... again? And what's with the helmet?" Emma asked surprised.

"Yes I did, and I also don't think you should be going home alone... the helmet is for you." Jax said handing her the helmet.

"What do you mean?"

"Your taking a ride home with me, and we're taking my dirtbike." Jax said.

"Uh... Is this safe?" Emma asked worriedly.

"Don't worry Em. You're in good hands..." Jax said trying to reassure Emma.

"No, I'm in YOUR hands..." Emma said humorously.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah... So are you coming or not?" Jax asked impatiently.

"Yeah, why not?" Emma said.

Jax took Emma's hand, and she felt that spark between them. They arrived in the parkinglot, and stopped infront of Jax's red dirtbike. Jax put on his helmet, and took the helmet out of Emma's hands and put it on for her. They stared into each other's eyes, as Jax's hands were still placed on Emma's helmet that was on her. Jax assisted Emma onto the back of the seat, and Emma wraped her arms around his finely toned abs, and sped off.

When they arrived at Emma's house, Jax got off, took off his helmet, and assisted Emma off. As Emma stood up, Jax took off her helmet for her and tucked a piece of her hair behind her ear.

"Here's your stop, Em." Jax said.

"Thanks..." Emma replied blushing.

As she was about to go into her house, Jax realized that he forgot to give Emma her backpack and said, "Wait a minute! You forgot your backpack."

"Oh, thanks! I almost forgot..." Emma said.

Emma walked back to Jax, as Jax grabbed her backpack for her. When he picked it up, something was moving violently inside it. And all the sudden, a glowing book flew out of Emma's backpack and flew to Emma's side.

"Hexy!" Emma said to the book.

"Is that the Hexoren?! I knew it... Your a witch, the Chosen One!" Jax exclaimed.

"Whaaaaaaat? A Chosen One? Are you insane?" Emma said awkwardly, putting the Hexoren behind her back frantically, "A Hexo-what? This book is just my..."

"Your what?" Jax asked smirking at what a bad liar she was.

"It's my very small pet...uh...um... butterfly? Yeah, yeah! It's my pet butterfly carrying my book... My butterfly is VERY strong, so I trained it to carry my book for me." Emma said unconvincingly.

"Her lies may be bold,

May the truth be told."

Jax chanted, as the truth spell was cast on Emma.

Emma widened her eyes as result of the truth spell sinking in, and as much as she tried to resist, she blurted out, "I'm a witch, and the Chosen one. I cheated in the tryouts by using speed spells on myself. And I don't have a strong pet butterfly, and the hovering book is the book of spells called the Hexoren. I find you and your accent very charming, and you're very cute and sweet."

Jax smirked at what she said, and also laughed Emma's facial expression when she realized she said it out loud. He especially liked the part at the end.

Jax said, "Oh yeah, by the way I'm a wizard."

"Ya, I found out..." Emma said sarcastically and annoyed.

There came an awkward silence between the two of them as Emma finally said, "Goodnight Jax..."

"Goodnight Em..." Jax replied.

As Emma was walking towards her door, Jax suddenly came from behind her and kissed her cheek. Jax left Emma there astounded, as Jax left on his dirtbike. Emma continued her way to the door with wide eyes and her palm touching the cheek Jax kissed.

Emma walked into her room holding the same facial expression. When she closed the door, Emma sighed in complete bliss, and leaned her back against the door sliding down on it slowly.

Emma said to herself, "Tomorrow is going to be a good day..."