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Sleeping was overrated.

That's what Sonny seemed to decide the night of her signing. She rolled in bed, side to side, finding a right position, but never seeming to do so. Sure, she was tired. In fact, throughout the day Sonny couldn't wait to get to bed and finally rest. Although, that was before she magically popped out of nowhere.

Now, the big smile on her face wouldn't allow her to go to sleep. Her mind was like...high... off happiness.

Sonny giggled at her comparison.

"What?! Are you still not asleep?" Stanley groaned from the other bed. "Go to sleep!"

Sonny chose to ignore him, hoping he would think the noise was his imagination and that she was indeed asleep. Really, at that moment, nothing could bring her down.

Not even the numerous doubts running through her head. All the 'what if's?'. What if Stanley wouldn't allow her to go to the Substation? What if her schedule denied her free time? What if Alex thought that she was forced to give Sonny her card...

Scratch that last one, Sonny decided.

Alex was the one who came to her. Ignoring the sudden butterflies in her stomach, Sonny continued with her thoughts. This meant Sonny might have been on Alex's mind just as much she was in Sonny's. She even offered her number!...well, somewhat, the actress noted, thinking back to the odd confrontation.

Sonny buried her head once again in her pillow feeling a blush coming on. Oh god, she did not fall on Alex, again! She was really clumsy...though, it did seem Alex didn't mind. In fact, she seemed highly amused, from the way she spoke to her...their conversation had been replaying over and over again in her head from the moment she left the place.

Sonny found herself, while speaking to the brunette, falling for her voice . Alex had a special husky voice that sent chills down her spine, especially when she spoke directly to her ear after the fall. This was only one of the many great qualities Sonny had picked up in the 30 minutes they've known each other.

At that, Sonny sighed. Her mind was so wrapped up in one girl. A girl. Who shes known for less than an half an hour.

The doubt's the actress had been keeping away, flowed in. Why was she so obsessed with this girl? What does Sonny even expect from Alex? Why can't she just focus on work?

Groaning into her pillow, Sonny closed her eyes.

At the end of the day, though, like all addictions, Sonny couldn't get enough.

She was going to the Waverly Substation no matter what.

Alex turned the page to another teen magazine. She huffed and threw the papers onto the counter, looking up to the empty sandwich shop.

All the pleasant feelings from two days ago had vanished.

It was stupid of her to even feel pleasant, when nothing was.

It's because it's all your fault!

A rush of pure anger and frustration washed over her. "Goddammit!" Her hand grabbed the nearest glass cup and flung it across the room, shattering it to pieces as it hit the stone wall.

That actually felt good...

Alex stepped up to the counter and grabbed a few other cups. Her first instinctive was to throw it against the wall, but Alex began crashing it on the ground below her, rapidly.

Why am I so stupid?!

The pieces dissolved all around her.

Why can't I do anything right, for once?!

Tears were cascading down her face.

You are a wizard, and you couldn't do anything to help him?

The screaming match she had earlier that day roared in her ears, even drowning the sound of the shattering glass.

Why does Justin have to be so...

Her mind jumped to the stupid magazines and interviews of that stupid celebrity.

Do you honestly think she'll come here? A celebrity, Alex. She probably threw the card away!

After her tenth cup, Alex ceased; in a fit of deep breaths and small sobs.

"Alex, what the hell did you do?!"

Her temper rose at the mere sound of Justin's voice. She already had enough of him that day...

"Nothing," she hissed, grabbing her wand. Her free hand quickly wiped the tears running down her face. There was no way she was going to let her brother see them. With a nice flick of her wand, the pieces gathered back together on the counter, good as new. She sighed, turning, and made to shove pass Justin.

His hand grabbed her shoulder before she could walk away, "What is wrong with you?"

"Justin, I'm in no mood to start a fight again, so leave me alone."

He scoffed, "Neither do I." He paused and looked passed her head, slightly annoyed, "Look, I came down here to a-apologize about before. We both made mistakes that night."

Alex rolled her eyes, "I know you're lying. We both know bloody well that you think it was all my fault-"

"Alex-"

"And it was my fault!" she threw her arms in the air, "It's always my fault. I make mistakes, because I'm just stupid like that. I don't think before my actions. I don't give a crap about anyone but myself. And because of this your vampire girlfriend is dead, and..." her voice wavered, lump rising in her throat, "it's all my fault that Mason's gone."

Her voice was small and weak. Yet, as she gazed at Justin, who was blankly staring at her, she felt a hundred pound weight lift from her heart.

Alex's truth was now out in the open, her guilt lain before them, free for Justin to take and trample on. Suddenly, vulnerability struck her harshly through chest.

Fortunately, Justin broke their gazes. He nodded slightly at the glass cups before turning back to the stairs.

"Don't play with glass, you'll hurt yourself next time."

Alex closed her tightly.

God forbid she ever admits this, but the thing she felt most guilty about was the unhappiness she brought upon Justin...

Sonny tiptoed around a sleeping Stanley.

It had been three days since the encounter and she'd be damned before she'd let another day pass without her seeing Alex again.

In her opinion, Sonny had worked enough. She was interviewed countless times, joined numerous organizations, been to dozens of signings...she needed a well deserved break.

On a small note, Sonny began writing: I'm taking a break today, don't freak out, I'll be back tomorrow, please understand this. Thank you!

Smiling widely, the actress made her way through the lobby, stopping only to get a quick breakfast. She also made a small detour to the gift shop, where she searched for large rimmed glasses to go undercover with. Sonny looked at herself in the store window, satisfied at her semi-disguise.

The whole time, a small business card was tucked safely in her back pocket.

Waverly Place wasn't far off from where her hotel was located.

As soon as Sonny was dropped off from the cab, she took in the fresh breeze of the city. This area was far less hectic than downtown. Sonny was thankful for that.

The Substation itself was a few blocks away from the main road.

Once she laid eyes on the store sign, her palms began sweating. Why was she nervous? No, the question really was...why was she so desperate to see Alex, again?

The family sub shop was really original, in her opinion. The actress found herself staring wide eyed at all the unique things.

Her legs led her to the cashier, where she was faced with a beautiful, middle-aged woman.

"How may I help you today?"

Sonny bit her lip, "Um..." Should she flat out ask for Alex or order something? The ladder seemed more appealing, considering her empty stomach. "I'm just going to look at the menu for a second."

"Here you go dear," the brunette handed her a folded menu. "Specials are on the side."

"Thank you," Sonny retreated to a nearby table, eyes scanning the folder, quickly. Her sight shifted to behind the counter, checking to make sure Alex wasn't there, which she wasn't. There was a man, who Sonny guessed was her father. Her eyes began trailing up the spiral staircase. Perhaps she was up there...?

Oh, what was she doing? Just ask for her!

Sonny hastily stood up and made her way back to the woman, "Actually, I was wondering if Alex was here...?"

The ladies brows rose a mile high, "Oh? You're here for Alex? U-Um, are you a friend from school...?"

Sonny smiled, "Y-yes. From school." She didn't feel comfortable revealing herself just yet, even if this woman wouldn't know her.

Maria, Sonny read from the name tag, seemed highly surprised. "Wow, Alex never really mentions her friends." Under her breath, she added, "I never thought she had any..."

Scratching the back of her head, the actress laughed nervously, "I'm new. She was just helping me...around. Yeah."

"Okay, okay." Maria smiled and turned to her husband, "Jerry, Alex's friend is here, can you believe it?"

Wow...these parent's had low expectations of their daughter.

"She's just upstairs, probably on the couch, why don't you go meet her?"

Sonny shook her head violently, "Oh no. I think it's better if I just wait-"

"Don't worry, dear. Come along now, I'm sure Alex would be thrilled to see you." Maria was now pushing her towards the spiral staircase.

"No, no." This was going to be so embarrassing, Sonny thought. Now Alex is going to think she's some creepy, obsessed stalker. "Please, god, no."

Wait, she's the one who came to YOU.

Holding on to that one little excuse wasn't going to stop the uneasiness in her stomach. Sonny groaned as the mother pushed her on.

Where the hell is it?

Pushing another drawer shut, Alex ran across her room to her nightstand. "Shit..."

This could not be happening. The one thing...the one thing she could cling to after all this time...

"Max!" Alex stormed out of the room and headed straight to the kitchen. "Max, where the hell is it?!"

He sputtered on his drink as she shook him violently. "W-what?"

"You know what!" she shouted, "I know you have it."

"Have what?!" Alex was surprised when the kid gripped her wrist and easily yanked it off her shoulder. When has this kid become so strong...and tall?

"My necklace." she hissed. Her ears picked up some footsteps behind her, but Alex was too busy demanding an answer from her little brother. "Where the hell did you put it!?"

"What necklace?!"

"Ugh," Alex stomped her foot, "For once stop being so stupid. The one Mason gave me!"

Max looked passed her shoulder. "Um, Alex..."

"You're always going through my stuff. But this is going too far." he wasn't paying attention to her, "Damn it, Max-"

"ALEX!" her mother cried behind her.

Alex quickly turned, "Mom, not now-"

The wizard froze in place at the foreign figure standing in her living room next to her mom. She had a sweater on and thick rimmed glasses. Alex didn't know her.

"Your friend is here."

Her friend? "I don't know her. Mom, Max lost my special-"

"Allison, your new friend!"

Okay, clearly no one cared that her most prized possession was missing. "Ugh, mother, I don't know an Allison- oh, hey-"

Maybe she didn't know an Allison, but Alex was pretty sure the teenage girl standing before her was Sonny Monroe. "Sonny?!"

Sonny had removed her glasses and was wearing a nervous smile upon her face. It kinda hit Alex, then. That she was just screaming at the top of her lungs at her brother in front of...a celebrity.

"Sonny?"

Behind the star's shoulder, Maria shook her head, "No, dear. It's Allison. I'm sorry, sweetie. Alex forgets a lot, you'll get used to it.."

"No, no. Um, Sonny is my nickname..."

"Ah, alrighty then. Well, I think I should leave you two alone. Alex, you can have the rest of the day to yourself. Catch up with your friend.. here...bye!" Maria ran down the stairs, happily humming to herself.

"Um, okay." Some of the bitter emotions she was feeling earlier eased at the thought of no work. "Awesome."

Max was the only one left in the room, feeling out of place. "Max, leave."

"I don't have your necklace."

"You better find it, or else..."

"Yes, sir."

Alex smiled apologetically as her brother rushed out the room. "I'm sorry about that."

"Oh, don't be. It's fine..." Sonny seemed awkward standing there. "I was in the neighborhood when I remembered the card you gave me..."

"Ah, yes!" Alex exclaimed, "You see, I didn't recognize you at first. Cause you're normally on top of me on the ground every time I see you."

"Ha. Ha. Very funny." The room felt more relaxed as the two exchanged words. "Well be thankful this time, young lady. You don't have a giant bruise on your forehead, as usual."

"You say it like it's my fault!"

Sonny shrugged, twirling herself as her hands locked together behind her back, "Maybe it is. You just need to be aware of your surroundings, dear."

Alex scowled, playfully. Somehow this girl was able to erase all her previous pain in an instant. Something Harper wasn't so good at, despite being her best friend. She usually annoyed her further on. "Ah, I see how it is." The two found themselves slowly walking towards each other. "Blame the poor innocent fan."

Sonny took a step back, surprised, "You're a fan?"

Alex dropped her head in a defeated manner, sighing loudly, "You killed it!"

"Huh?"

"We were having like an awesome moment there." Her hand was at her hip.

Confusion was replaced by realization, "Oh! Right, I'm sorry, start over."

"We can't just start over-"

"Please?"

Alex felt a smile creep on her face, "Okay, fine." she coughed a bit, preparing, "Just blame the poor innocent fan."

Sonny narrowed her eyes and leaned in, smirking, "So you admit you're a fan?"

"I never denied it."

"Well," she put her foot down. She fell into silence. Her eyes traveled over Alex's face, clearly wondering what to say next. "Um..."

"Yeah, you just killed it."

It was then that Sonny exploded into a fit of giggles. Alex chuckled along. "What are you doing here, anyway. Aren't you like...super busy being a celebrity."

"I took a day off." the star merely said. Alex nodded, suddenly unsure of herself. "You have a nice place."

Finding this a good way to start up a conversation, Alex took it, "Yeah, let's talk about it."

"Guess what, Justin?"

The older Russo turned slightly to his mom, "What?"

"Alex is hanging out with a friend, isn't that amazing?" Maria handed two sandwiches to a customer and made her way over to where Justin was standing awkwardly on the stairs.

"But Harper is away..."

Maria shook her head, "No, silly, although we were a bit surprised, as well. It's that new girl from school- Allison."

Justin pondered this, "Nope. We have no new girl."

Just then, Jerry came around holding a fresh tray of bread, "Are we talking about Alex's new friend?"

"Yes, dear. Anyway, you might know her as...uh, Sonny! That's her nickname." Maria said.

Justin took a step down from the stairs, suddenly suspicious. "Once again, there is no new girl named Sonny. I would know."

Maria and Jerry exchanged glances. "Are you sure? She has long dark brown hair...a cleft chin. Really gorgeous once she took off the glasses..."

"Cleft chin? Sonny?" He was now high on alert, "As in Sonny Monroe?"

"Who's that?"

"Sonny Monroe! The girl from So Random! She moved to New York just recently!" Justin shrieked, "Mom, dad, don't you get it? Alex used magic to bring a celebrity into the house!"

The Russo's were silent for several minutes, taking in this new information. In reality, they thought Alex was well over the whole 'using-magic-behind-your-back' thing...Jerry sighed, irritably. "Alright, Justin, go take care of her. I really don't want to face that girl and her temper."

Maria nodded, patting her son on the back, "Go, dear."

"And that is how you swallow a whole pickle spear in one go."

Sonny's mouth was hanging open in awe. So far Alex had taught her all the incredible way's you can eat a pickle. Girl was obsessed. "But to tell you the truth...I kinda hate pickles."

Quietly placing the jar on the island counter, Alex muttered, "Get out."

Placing both hands in the air, the star dropped from the stool, "Fine."

"Ah, I was just kidding."

"I was too." she beamed. The muscles on her face were starting to ache from all the smiling she was doing. But Sonny couldn't help it...she was falling for Alex's charm.

From behind her, a man's voice called. "Alex! Can I talk to you?"

Before Sonny turned to see who interrupted yet another 'moment' of theirs, she caught a glimpse of Alex's expression. It was a mix of pain, anger, sorrow and something else Sonny couldn't recognize. Furrowing her brows, the star looked back to see who would of brought these emotions upon Alex.

On a first impression, Justin looked like a handsome, well-built man, but from what Alex had informed her before, the oldest Russo child was quite the nerd. Which was weird, because he was really buff...

"Justin! You know Sonny-" Alex was immediately cut off by her brother, who now towered over her beside the island.

"You used magic to bring her, didn't you?" His voice was loud and clear.

Alex gawked at him for a solid minute, then snapped back to reality, "Justin...what are you talking about..."

"Come on, Alex, did you really think we'd fall-urmffgh." His sister's hand covered his mouth, immediately. If Sonny wasn't focusing too hard on the abnormal scene before her, she wouldn't have picked up the swift and hard kick Alex placed on Justin's shin. "Ow!"

"Justin, let me introduce you to Sonny Monroe." her smile was bitter. She pulled her brother by the hair towards the star, and hissed, "The real Sonny Monroe."

As his eyes widened in realization, Sonny wasn't quite sure what had happened. What did they mean by 'magic'...?

"You're probably wondering why my idiot brother said magic and all, huh?" Alex said, laughing nervously. Justin pulled away from her, rubbing his knee, "That's because my brother is...retarded."

"Wha-"

"He believes that everything that happens is because of magic. He's really...retarded, yeah."

Justin glared at her, "Yeah, kind of like this morning, when Alex was clipping her gigantic toe nails- I could have sworn she was using magic, I mean how the hell could you clip those-"

"Enough, Justin!" Alex elbowed him angrily. "I hate you."

"Yeah, well you're not so great either." He began walking away.

At this point, Sonny was beyond words, and truth be told, she really had no need for them. Her mom taught her that in situations like these...just let them pass...

"Wait, Justin, you're not going to freak out over the fact that Sonny Monroe is at our house?" Alex called.

Justin glanced over his shoulder, "No."

Pursing her lips, Alex gave Sonny an anxious look, "But that is what you used to do...remember Misty-May?"

"Yeah, well..." He gave Alex a look that Sonny could only guess was meant for the Russo to understand, "Times have changed."

Alex stalked over to the stool next to Sonny and slumped down. "Do I even have to apologize?"

Sonny soothingly rubbed her back, "I think we've had enough apologizes for a life time, you and I."

"Agreed."