Sorry! I know I haven't updated in a while, but I finished this yesterday and couldn't upload it then, and then yesterday I wasn't allowed on the laptop at all, so yeah. Ummm, anyways, I'm not gonna make any promises for Chapter 9 now, but I know there will either be 9 or 10 chapters (not including 'Info'). Soooo. Yeah.

Enjoy!


Diego had run to get some supplies – i.e. a fire extinguisher – when he hit the janitor's closet door straight in the face. "Ow!"

"Did that hurt?" Maddie asked, closing the door and turning to face her boyfriend.

"Yes! A bit," he said, shaking his head to get the pain out. It wasn't working.

The pain hadn't left Maddie just yet either. She was currently conflicted as to if she should laugh at him, finish up the conversation, or confront him head on to make sure he and Katie held the same side of the quarrel. That picture looked pretty convincing (it so did not), and Katie had been known to lie on more than one occasion, such as when she 'exaggerated' how the plastic wrap would 'help' Diego's safety during the witch power transition.

"Hey, who took this picture?" she held the photo out, taking on a gentler tone than she had with Katie.

Diego held it, and then almost threw up. It looked like he and Katie had . . . a thing. No! "This isn't real, Madds, I swear!"

Maddie breathed a sigh of relief, her hair moving at the slight impact. "Thank goodness!"

He took her hand gingerly. "Were you worried?" Diego asked quietly, looking into her eyes.

"What? No!" she defended herself, glancing away.

"Maddie . . ."

Maddie grunted, shifting her eyes until he came into her peripheral vision once more. "You know I'm not the type to talk. You know, heart-to-heart."

"Madds, I'd never do anything to hurt you."

"I know."

"I'm serious." He desperately wanted her to believe this. She was the only person for him, and if she regularly got worried about his loyalty, that would crush him.

"I know, Diego. I always remember when you practically killed yourself bringing me back from limbo." At the word 'killed' Maddie's voice cracked. "I'm never going to forget that."

Diego smiled a little. "I gotta go, Maddie." (Another fire could cause a little too much attention than he or Emma needed.) "I'll see you in the morning."

"'Kay," she said quietly, the corners of her mouth turning up. As Diego walked past her she heard herself calling out, "Wait!" Diego turned back around. This was going to be the most emotional thing Maddie Van Pelt had ever said (and meant) in her life, but she had to say it. She had to tell him. "I love you."

A huge smile burst across his face. He ran toward her and picked her up by her waist, holding her close as he twirled her around, Maddie giggling. Once she was on solid ground again they embraced each other tightly. "Love you too, beautiful," Diego whispered in her ear.

Maddie pecked his lips lightly. "Now I'll see you tomorrow morning."

"Same too you," he grinned, pecking her back.

As they parted ways, Maddie thought giddily, I said it! Yay!

The next morning came as a very rude shock to most of the partners. While many scrambled to throw together an invention (Emma had caught a glimpse of something that resembled a hand turkey; it needed glitter), Diego and Emma desperately tried to keep away from their project. As the aftermath of last night's discovery, they decided to demand being taken outside before demonstrating. Less chances of people dying.

At this point, Jax and Emma had to reverse all the spells they had cast in the gym to avoid any questioning, and were curled up together on a bench.

Diego was wandering the halls, replaying his conversation with Maddie back. She's so adorable, he merrily thought to himself, a goofy grin slapped across his face.

By some miracle, Sebastian had survived one whole night with Maddie. Even though he and his mop hair had spent a large amount of said night worrying about Camera 1, the Diego Effect had taken control of Maddie and she fixed the camera using an easy spell. After throwing Sebastian out before he cried.

They had gotten their project done, but it was . . . well . . . a little disturbing, to say the least.

As for the other partners, Jax, having been hidden from Sophie for quite some time, didn't have an input on their invention, so koala flier it was. If they failed, who cares? Jax changed his grades regularly anyway.

Katie had come up with a very thoughtful and helpful invention that was guaranteed to garner an A+.

Daniel and Andi had quickly finished their miniature chain saw fairly early the night before, and were currently sprawled across the hallway floor sleeping.

Mrs. Jones was set to begin grading inventions publicly at around ten-thirty that morning, but for now, the children were relaxing. As it appeared, no one was really interested in the grading part of the assignment. The showcasing would be enough of a laugh.


Daddy Directioner: Haha, Sophie. XD Thank you! And lately the EWW rumors fly around so crazily, so you never really know what sources you can trust.

Everywitchwayjemma4ever: Thank you!

Anonymous Girl: Sorry, nothing real exciting happened this chapter, but the next one will be a bit crazier.