"It feels really good, you guys," reported Rory.

"Okay, Rory! We don't wanna here any more about how great anal sex feels, okay?" Benny rolled his eyes after stating.

It was the end of the school day and Benny, Ethan, and Rory had just walked out of the building.

"The only thing that kinda sucks is that Tad doesn't wanna have sex as much as I do. He says I wear him out."

"That's probably because you're a vampire, Rory. Humans just don't have as much stamina," Ethan explained with a shrug. "And Tad has to do a lot of the work, since you're on the receiving end of things."

Ethan didn't mind discussing Rory's sex life. He was just happy that Rory was happy, and he understood Rory wanting to talk about something that was so fascinatingly new to Rory.

"I guess that makes sense," Rory accepted cheerily.

"Anyway, he's giving you a ride home from school, right?" asked Benny.

"Yep. He always offers. I never actually need a ride home, because of my vamp speed and all, but I say 'yes' sometimes just so he won't feel bad."

"Good, good," said Benny while leering ominously and executing the evil finger pyramid of contemplation.

Ethan quickly pulled Benny to the side.

"Now what are you planning? You know, I'm really getting sick of this," Ethan reprimanded.

"Oh, don't you worry. My masterpiece is nearing completion," foreshadowed Benny.

"Just tell me what you're gonna do, so I can at least be prepared to stop you."

"You may not remember this from earlier, because we've been hearing so much about Rory's blossoming sex life throughout the day that it's probably fried your brain, but I told you that I found a truth spell that I intend to use on Tad."

"Do you really think it's right to be casting spells on your friend's boyfriend?"

"That's what makes it right. I'm protecting a friend."

"Whatever. I'll allow it if it puts this whole thing behind us."

"It's cute that you think you had a say in the matter," jeered Benny, before he walked away from Ethan due to seeing Tad exit the school.

Benny didn't waste any time. While Tad was distracted amorously hugging Rory, Benny quietly casted his spell and the usual twinkly sparkles shot from his fingers and into Tad's back. A very concerned-looking Ethan was standing by Benny's side.

"There. For the next hour, Tad will only be able to answer questions truthfully," Benny whispered to Ethan with a devilish grin.

"I've gotta admit: if this works, I will be genuinely impressed," commented Ethan.

"Let's find out," said Benny.

Benny walked up to Tad and tapped him on the back, which finally ended Tad's hug with Rory. Tad turned around.

"Can I help you?" asked Tad.

"Ah, yes. You actually can. Rory, pay attention. Say, Tad, tell me again why you're dating Rory?"

"Because he's hot."

"Okay, that may have been too vague. What is it you want from Rory?" Benny tried again.

"Sex."

"Okay, you're killing me here, because you're not exactly saying what I need you to say to prove my point, but you're not lying either."

Rory looked confused and Tad looked annoyed.

"Look, spaz. I don't know what you're trying to do, but I don't have time for it," said Tad.

"Okay, okay. Just one more question."

Benny knew he had to get it right this time, because Tad probably wouldn't answer any more questions than just one more, based on his prominently displayed level of irritation. Benny snapped his fingers when it finally clicked in his head exactly how he needed to ask his question.

"Are you only dating Rory for sex?"

Benny smiled in anticipation of all his hard work finally paying off.

"No."

"What!? But you told me...dammit!" Benny stormed off and grabbed Ethan's arm, pulling him away from Rory and Tad. "Regroup!" Benny yelled in Ethan's face as he was dragging him somewhere the other two wouldn't be able to hear them.

"Calm down, Benny," said Ethan. He dusted off the sleeve on the arm Benny was pulling, after he finally let go. "So your spell didn't work. Big deal. Wouldn't be the first time."

"But I was extra careful this time. I even tested it out on my dad. No, something else is going on here...maybe Tad's...also a wizard!" suggested Benny before gasping dramatically.

"Or!" Ethan prepared to present an alternative. "Maybe Tad just really does like Rory. Why is that so hard for you to believe?"

"But, he told me...ah, forget it. I'll figure out what's really going on here myself."