These Bare Threads of Ours: Cor Cordisfectum
By: M14Mouse
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
Timeline: Takes places after Perfied Xander.
((Xander's POV))
Cor Cordisfectum
Cor Cordisfectum, as known as the Heart Reading spell, is a three spell. When the first part is cast, there is a strict time limit that must be followed. If the spell performs correctly, there are no side effects. But due to the complex nature of the spells, it is success rate is less than half. It is should interest the reader that the spell dated back to the raise of Merlin. Its prime purpose was for courtships between a wizard and a witch. The dark side of the spell didn't show up until a war broke out between nobility.
Blah...Blah…I didn't need a history lesson on the stupid spell. Maybe, I am just nervous and this waiting is killing me. I got up early to make sure everything was ready. I had to lie to Toby to get him to let me open the shop for him. An excuse of a school project sealed the deal. I had to make sure that the schedule that it was only me, Chip and Vida were opening the shop. The sad thing is I never would have to use magic to get my friends together. It wasn't part of the original Plan Xander. I prefer the old fashion way of getting people getting together. I would go in, drop a few hints, and let it move from there.
But for the last few days, I took the time to really watch Vida and Chip. I must be blind because I didn't see it before. Now, that my eyes are open. They act like a married couple! Even when Vida was mad at Chip, she kept shooting looks at him. Sometimes, the look would be angry and other times, the look would be mixed. It was so unlike Vida to look like that. Chip was quiet which was creepy. He kept looking at Vida with concern looks then he spent the rest of the time shooting evil looks at Nick. It does make sense since Nick threaten to take away his cape if Chip ever did that again. The look on Chip's face was priceless. I almost wished I had a camera. I think Nick would lose if ever came to Chip's cape. He tends to be tiny bit protective of his cape.
An interesting thing happened at lunch break, Chip finally had enough and drag Vida away from her equipment. She looked surprised as Chip dragged her out the door. About thirty minutes later, V and Chip returned. Everything seems back to normal. They were happy and joking around. I was curious on what Chip said to Vida. It doesn't matter. I have gotten to really see them in action. Well, I have seen them in action before but this is different. They always seem touching each other. It may be hug, pat on the back or shoulder, piggy back ride, or chasing each other round the room. It is something I notice happen quite a few times. Don't get me started on pranks and other things they do when they are bored. One time, they had a contest on who get build the highest cd castle. I still cannot reach the paper plane that Chip made in their little air plane contest. Don't let them playing paper war. They cannot work for an hour because they are laughing so hard.
I hate it when it is April Fools. Chip is the brains and Vida has the sneakiness to do the pranks. Let me correct myself. Vida is one that does pranks but she gets her ideas from Chip. To this day, I cannot find out how she did it! She had this innocent smile on her face and asked me what have done to my hair. I had to dye my hair back to its original color because the stuff she used. Only Chip knew how to do stuff like that. He gave me this long explanation how she mixed something into my hair gel. Green! I looked like one of those little green men. Oh, I got her back. It was so sweet. Focus, Xander, Focus. Remember the task at hand.
Oh, yes, they understand each other personal quirks. Chip stopped me once when I was about to ask Vida something.
"She is making a new track. You better wait." Chip said.
"What?" I said.
"Do you want her to get angry? Wait a few minutes, she will be finish." Chip said.
"How do you know she isn't just messing around?" I asked.
"That is connecting to that." Chip said as he pointed to Vida's headphones to her keyboard.
"I don't see it." I said.
"It is your head. I warned you." Chip said.
I should have listened to Chip. She gave me a killer look and hit me in the shoulder. Bloody hell she left a bruise.
"I told you so. Probably, she didn't mean to hit you. It is that time of the month, too" Chip said.
"You know when it is Vida's time of the month. You know how sad that is." I said.
"You do realize you are sporting a bruise and I am not. My best friends are girls. I learn a few things like hair dye will never get out of armor and film equipment shouldn't be use on a swing. During that time of month, a secret weapon for superheroes everywhere is chocolate." Chip said as he left to help a customer.
My mouth dropped at that point. A thought almost gave me a heart attack right there. Chip knew more about girls than me. Do you realize how sad that is? I am the master of charm. Then I realized that wasn't true. Chip hasn't dated anyone. Well, that may be because of Vida. Thank you, Vida.
Then a few hours later, Vida did the same thing.
"Where is Chip, Vida? His shift is almost over. I wanted to see if he wanted a ride home." I said.
"He is asleep. Don't wake him up." Vida said as she point over to where the sofa and chair meet. It was a tiny corner and I couldn't see how Chip could fit into that small space. I walked over and sure enough, there was Chip sleeping with a blanket wrapped around him.
"You know that isn't going to help his ribs." I said as I walked back over to Vida.
"Maddie says the bruising is fading. He should be good as new soon. Beside, dad said he looked awful when he woke up yesterday. It is good that he is getting some sleep." Vida said.
"I don't think he needs to sleep in the corner. No one would say anything if he slept on the sofa." I said as Vida made a face.
"He always found the oddest places to hide during hide and goes seek. If we didn't find him fast enough, he would fall asleep or get into trouble. That is why mom said that he couldn't use the second floor to play anymore. One time, he fell asleep in the laundry basket. We didn't found him until mom went to do the laundry. You should have seen the look on my mom's face when she picked the basket." Vida said with a smirk. Vida walked over and shook him awake. Chip popped his head up and looked up at Vida. He mumbled something to her. Vida laughed at whatever Chip said. Chip smile brightly as he waved his arms. Vida helped him to his feet by grabbing his arms.
They really do make a cute couple.
I suppose the original Plan Xander would have would work if Chip and Vida weren't so close or such wildly different personalities. One plan may work on the one but wouldn't work on the other.
I shot my head up when the bell rang. Vida came in and dropped her stuff on the counter. She mumbles good morning to me as she goes to clock in. Quickly, I opened the spell book and read the final part.
Cupula Cor Cordis
The spell can only be cast if the requirements of the first two parts of the spell have been met. The only requirement of this spell is that two chosen must in the same room.
Vida came back from the office and goes to set the music selection for the morning.
The door rung again and I took out my wand pointed at the direction of the door.
"Cupula Cor Cordis." I said. A blast of magic flew from my wand. I looked up in horror.
It wasn't Chip standing at the door. It is Nick.
I am so screwed.
End of Part 5
A/N; Cliffy! Whoa! Hehe…this chapter was a lot of fun to write. My reviewers deserve cookies or chocolate. Both of them are very yummy.
Paper war is a game where you have a single sheet of paper and table. The person or team is one side of the table and the person or team is on another side of the table. Your hands are behind your back. Your objective is to blow the paper off the other person or team's side of the table. You can image the game doesn't last very long. You end up giggling and laughing for a good thirty minutes after the game has finished. Ahh…the joys of camp.