WOW. It has been YEARS! I recently rediscovered this story and felt a sudden urge to write and continue it! I will spare you all the excuses of why I haven't been around. But I have written a new chapter and started to write the next one too :DD I hope you haven't forgotten about me and enjoy!

*I do not own WOWP*

Chapter 8: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

-Monday at School-

General POV

Alex had spent most of the weekend thinking about the double date from Friday night. Mostly of Justin telling her he didn't want her to go anywhere with Drew, and him walking her to her door. But she also couldn't help but feel confused. Why did it seem like the Justin that she first met was there, but then the jerk Justin that seemed to hate her was around at other times. Still, whatever Justin was around…she knew she felt something for him. Although she put much effort into denying those feelings, they were in fact there.

She sat in Science class and though she was looking down at the textbook her teacher was asking them to read, she instead was trying to make sense of Justin's feelings for her.

Justin's POV

'Its Monday, so ill get to see her again…

Ugh what am I talking about! I have to stop thinking things like that. YOU. CANT. HAVE. HER. JUSTIN. But then again, I can't let Drew have her either. I also have Harper's feelings to consider. Harper clearly likes me, and I mean she's a nice girl. I can't just leave her hanging like that. But Alex...those brown eyes just get me every time. Its like they're screaming at me to just hold her, keep her safe, be with her...but these are just things that can never happen.'

General POV

Justin received a text message from Jerry Russo. It read: 'Hey Justin, Mrs. Russo and I would like to invite u over for dinner today. Can u make it?'

Justin looked down at the text. He knew what the answer should be. He knew he should write back No. He knew that the more he saw Alex, the harder it would be to push his feelings away. But he also knew that in order to get close to Jerry and for his plan of revenge to work, he had to say yes. 'Id love to' he wrote. He studied the words hard, as if second-guessing his decision. But then hits send anyway.

The rest of the school day was sort of a blur for both Alex and Justin, during History they made sure to make little contact, for they did not know how to even act after Friday night. And of course Harper was now attaching herself to Justin's hip, leaving Alex and him no room to talk. They wouldn't want her to suspect anything again. Justin also didn't have the chance to mention that he would be joining Alex and her family for dinner tonight.

-Later that Day-

Jerry knocked on Alex's bedroom door

"Honey can I come in?"

Alex was lying in bed reading a text message Drew had sent her. 'What u up to beautiful?' Alex rolled her eyes and laid her phone on her night stand

"Yea dad"

"Hey just wanted to remind you to please mind your manners tonight. I noticed you were quite angry the last time that Justin was here."

Alex jumped at the sound of his name.

"Wait what. Justin is coming here? Like tonight?!"

"Yes your mother and I invited him over for dinner."

"B-b-but"

"I think he's a great kid and I think it'd be great if you two got along. He's a good role model for you as a wizard and as a student."

"I don't need him to role model anything for me."

"Honey just please promise you'll try to get along with him?"

"Fine."

"Alright he should be here soon so come downstairs when you're ready."

As soon as Jerry closed the door, Alex bolted out of bed and immediately began to fix her hair and makeup.

'He's really coming again…this should be interesting.' She thought. 'Well I already promised dad I'd be a "good girl" tonight, but if he pushes me then i cant help but to push back! Who knows though, maybe we can get along...'

-8 o'clock dinner-

Justin's POV

'Ok here we go again. The closer I get to this family, the more trust ill gain from Jerry. And then when he least expects it, I'll be pulling the rug from beneath him. I won't let you go unavenged dad. I promise.

A flash of Alex's face sprints into my mind and I shudder. Part of this plan involves keeping my distance from her. But how can I when every detail of her is drilled into my head? How could I keep my distance when I'm standing in front of her door ready to eat dinner with her?

I sigh, and finally ring the doorbell.'

General POV

Max opens the door

"You again?"

"Max!" Theresa yells.

"I mean, hey come on in"

Justin laughs at this and steps in.

He is first greeted by Theresa who kisses his cheek, and then by Jerry who shakes his hand and pats him on the back.

"Please sit. Make yourself comfortable"

Justin greets them all but looks around as if expecting someone else to be there.

Theresa seems to notice this and yells for Alex to come down.

In her room, Alex takes a deep breath and makes her way out of the door and down the stairs to the living room. There she finds her family of course, and then Justin...

They look at each other with eyes directly in contact. Justin slowly stands from the couch and fails at hiding his smile.

"Hey"

"Hey" she says back

"Why are you guys staring at each other like that?" Max cuts in which embarrasses Alex and Justin. They both look away

"Don't push it Max or ill tell mom and dad about the thing in your room." She whispered to him.

Max immediately shut his mouth and walks into the kitchen

She didn't really know what thing Max had in his room, but figured the threat would apply. 'What an idiot.'

As Jerry and Theresa were doing some last minute preparations with dinner and the table, that left Alex and Justin alone in the living room.

"So"

"So..."

"How are you...and Harper?" Alex asks

"Great. She's great"

"Yea she is..."

"How are you and Drew?"

"Never better" she nervously chuckled

They stood there awkwardly until finally they were told that dinner was ready.

It was already arranged by her parents that Alex would sit next to Justin, and so that's what it was. It seemed to be a good time and everyone enjoyed Theresa's cooking. Even Alex was enjoying herself and was engaging. There were many topics of conversation throughout, mostly about magic and some funny stories. It was all fine and Justin almost forgot about why he was really there. Until the question came.

"So Justin how did u become a wizard? Your parents wizards? Jerry asked

"Umm well my mom used to be but gave up using magic a long time ago. And well my dad...he was a wizard."

" He still practice?"

" He actually died when I was younger."

An awkward silence filled the air.

'His dad died? I didn't know that…maybe that's why he's so angry sometimes' Alex thought

"I'm sorry to hear that sweetie" Theresa offered.

"Yea that sounds like a tragedy… But I'm sure he knows he raised a good kid." Jerry smiled.

Justin's POV

'Shut up. Just shut up. You're the reason why. You killed him! Look at him trying to act all innocent. But I must keep my composure.'

"Thank you."

General POV

Just then, Alex's phone started to ring.

"Alex you know it's rude to have your phone at the dinner table with a guest." Theresa said.

"I know sorry." She looked at the caller ID and saw Drew's name light up. Because Justin was sitting next to her he saw it too. He didn't know what happened, but he felt a jolt of jealousy rush into his veins violently.

"Oh it's fine. Go ahead, answer it Alex." he said looking at her hinting that he knew who it was.

Suddenly feeling like she was being put on the spot, she answered.

"Hello?"

"Hey cutie, you didn't answer my text, so I thought id call. What are you doing later tonight?"

"Hey...Drew. Listen I can't really talk right now. I'll call you back."

"Alright well I'll be waiting for you sexy"

"Bye."

Justin was close enough to hear Drew's voice on the other line.

'What's with this Drew kid?' Man did he want to ram his fist through his face. But there was no way he could do that without revealing his feelings. So he didn't say anything. He and Alex just snuck a glance at each other and then continued to look back down at their plates to eat.

"So Alex what's going on with this Drew fella?" Jerry asked. All eyes were on Alex except Justin's.

"We're just...you know dating"

"Dating? So does that make him like your boyfriend now? Alex has a boyfriend! Alex has a boyfriend" Max ranted

"No! He's not my boyfriend!" she specifically looks at Justin when she says this but he doesn't seem to be looking back.

"We're just dating. Like you know, hanging out. That's all."

Even this drove Justin crazy inside

'It's better this way' he thought. 'It'll keep me away from her.'

Dinner was over and Justin thanked the Russos for the invitation

"Oh it was a pleasure having you. You should come by more often!"

"Alex be sure to get the dishes done" Theresa reminded her

"What!"

"Now young lady you know tonight is your night for the dishes"

"Yea" Max stuck out his tongue

"Now you're going to bed mister. you have school in the morning."

"Aww man" and with that went upstairs.

You know I don't mind helping with the dishes" Justin said

"How nice of you to offer Justin!" " Cute and nice" Theresa whispered to Alex.

"Well goodnight" Jerry and Theresa said

"Goodnight"

Alex and Justin were left alone to do the dishes.

"I didn't need your help you know" Alex said to him

But then remembered promised to be nice

"But thanks." She added

"No problem"

They washed the dishes in mostly silence

At one point they grabbed the same plate and Alex immediately dropped her hand.

"S-sorry"

Justin finally broke the silence

"So drew called you huh?"

"Yea..."

"Hm"

"What?"

"Nothing nothing. He seems cool, except for the fact that he's a complete arrogant douche"

"Excuse me?"

Alex knew this was true but still felt angry that HE had the nerve to say it.

"Oh yea and what makes you so much greater than him?"

"Well for one, when I talk to you, I'd look straight in your eyes…not everywhere else like he does."

Alex looked up at him into his beautiful blue eyes. They resembled deep oceans, the kind you would see only on a beautiful island. She saw the Justin she saw when they first met. The one she fell for.

And he looked straight into hers.

They stayed that way until Justin realized what he was doing.

'What are you doing. Stop looking at her like that!'

"Well not that me and you would ever happen anyway. I would never go for a brat like you. I don't know what Drew sees in you."

'Little harsh. But this is how it has to be' he thought

Alex immediately felt anger

"Yea well I don't know what the hell Harper sees in you. You asshole! I don't know who u think u are coming into my house and insulting me!"

Alex was now yelling

"But this stops now. This little thing u have going on with my dad!"

"Lower your voice. Your parents are in bed, they're going to hear you"

"Good! Let them hear! I want them to know who you really are!"

"Shut up Alex. You're going to cause a scene"

"Don't tell me to shut up! Ill keep yelling until the-" she was cut off

In a state of panic Justin planted his mouth onto hers.

She immediately stopped yelling and returned the kiss

It was hard, almost in desperation. They both let out every craving they had for each other, as if it was spilling out into this one kiss.

Justin grabbed her face and wouldn't let his mouth be released from hers

She rested her hands on his waist and willingly accepted his parted lips

They wanted this so much

It's what they wanted since they met

They heard footsteps upstairs and abruptly parted.

Still holding the position, they listened closely and realized it was just Jerry getting up to use the bathroom.

They looked at each other in shock

Alex finally said "what the hell is wrong with you…"

Justin slowly backed away.

"I gotta go" and rushed out of the door to leave.

Alex was left standing there still stunned about what had just happened.

There it was! What'd you guys think? Sorry if the format is off or if there were any errors. I actually typed it on my phone first. I hope it's what you were expecting it to be. Or pleasantly surprising Please review! Thank you for following my story even though it's been forever. Expect the next chapter in about a week or so. See you next time! Xoxostorytellinqx3