Chapter 4

Alana raced down towards the lake the next evening. She wanted to sit by the calm water , but also she was left with a feeling of curiosity and possibly excitement after meeting Alex. She smiled when she saw Alex sitting her rock.

" You checked this time " he commented.

" No " cried Alana , I didn't know you were down here , I came...oh " she laughed. " You mean I checked the rock of course." Alana blushed and sat down under the shade of the tree.

" We didn't really meet on good terms yesterday " said Alex. " I should have acted more like the Prince I am."

" Sure " said Alana as she rolled her eyes.

" Of course " continued Alex. " I would have jinxed you first , but being the gentleman I am. I dared not strike a girl. It was tempting , but I controlled my male urges and behaved like a true prince."

" Really " said Alana. " Id call it poor reaction. I thought you had first time spell caster effects. "

" I have had my wand five months " cried Alex.

" I have had my wand a day " replied Alana. " But I can perform magic without a wand."

Alex sighed. " But you are different. I cant help it of I wasn't born with those powers."

" Sorry " said Alana. " But dont you mean born without talent."

Alana laughed as she walked out onto the fallen tree branch that lay across the water. She yelled as her foot slipped and she lost her balance. A hand grabbed her waist. Alex held on tightly , for a moment he wanted to pull her close , just looking into her eyes transfixed him. He cleared his mind and a naughty grin spread across his face. He loosened his grip and presses close to Alana. " Payback time Princess". He dropped her into the water and disappeared with an incantation.

" You devious , arrogent , wonderfull , I mean horribly , handsome , shut up mind. Your confusing me. That horrid boy , dropping me ,and yet for a moment she felt deeply transfixed by him. She coughed and got ready to go home.

" How silly of me , all the magic I did today , it must have fogged up my mind. " Falling for a self obsessed prince. I dont think so."