"So where would you like to go?"
Teddy sighed and leaned her head against the leather seat of Justin's car, which was without a doubt the coolest car she'd ever been in. None of the boys at South High had a car this cool. It was almost too good to be true.
Could it be possible that he'd conjured up this car using his magic wand? No, that was just crazy. But then how could she explain that beautiful beach?
She felt as though she was in some sort of dream. One in which she never wanted to awaken.
"Teddy?"
At Justin's voice she looked up in surprise. "What?"
He laughed at her confused expression. "I was asking where you wanted to go. I promise I'll take you anywhere you want."
God, there were so many ways to answer that question. Where did she want to go? Paris? London? New York? All she had to do was say the words...
"Um, there's a dance at my school and I don't have a date."
Whoa! Where had that come from?
She glanced at Justin who seemed a bit uncomfortable, judging from the way he was running his hand through his hair.
"Justin, did I say something wrong?"
The words came out in a squeak.
"Um... No. I just..."
Her hand went to his arm. "What is it?"
"Um, well... Juliet and I-."
Then she understood. "Oh... Wow, that would be awkward. Um, well... we could-."
To her surprise, Justin turned and took her hands in his. "It's fine."
"Are you sure?"
He reached out and brushed a lock of hair from her forehead. "It's what you want and I can see how much it means to you."
"Wow, wizards can read minds?"
"Well, sometimes. But that's not..."
"All right, then tell me."
"I could see it in the way your eyes lit up. I'd be honored to take you to the dance, Teddy."
She beamed with happiness and leaned in to kiss him. "Thank you, Justin."
As they sat in his car holding each other close, she sighed with happiness. This was going to be the greatest night of her life.