So a guest left a review and I could not resist. I told you what was in the box, but what if Salena knows something Leila doesn't.

I do not own magi or the characters. I do own my oc.

Chapter 7: Find that Box!

—Salena's POV—

"Shut up," I scold Latif as he walks casually behind me. "You're too loud. Be more like Maat."

"She's part cat," he says with a glare. "Don't compare us."

"I'm not part cat," snaps Maat quietly with a hiss. I stop and look at her as everyone watches her. "I'm just…cat-like."

"Shush," I say checking that the coast is clear. I run forward as Latif, Amina, and Maat all run into Sinbad's room. I follow them after shutting the door quietly. "Look for a box like the one that Leila's earring came in. It has to be here somewhere."

"Okay," says Latif making no moves to look. His light brown eyes staring daggers at me. "I'll ask the obvious question. What's so important about this box?"

"Actually, you haven't told anyone," says Amina as I sigh.

"Listen," I say opening a drawer. I hesitate but start moving Sinbad's pants to check for it. "I found the receipt for that earring in the box. That wasn't the only thing he bought."

"So what else did he buy," asks Latif, plopping into a chair. He jumps up though as Star climbs out from under the chair. "What the fuck is wrong with this dog?"

"Nothing is wrong with Star. You just like to complain," I say petting the dog as he nudges me with his nose. I stop quickly before searching through the drawer again. "I think it was a ring."

"Like a matching earring," asks Amina opening a draw only to shut it immediately. Maat goes over opening the drawer only to have the same response. "Do you think Leila knows about that?"

"Knows about what," I ask as Latif goes over. Maat holds the drawer shut as Amina pushes Latif away.

"It's not for innocent eyes," says Maat looking scarred. I am curious but know better than to look. "So what then?"

"What are you doing," says Ja'far from the doorway. I let out a short scream as he looks over at Maat and Amina. "Tell me you didn't go in there."

"You know about that," whines Maat, her ears flattening. "Warn us next time. I won't be able to sleep."

"Now I'm worried about Leila," I say watching Ja'far narrow his eyes at me. "I think Sinbad bought a ring."

"And…?"

"For Leila."

"And…?"

"I want to find it."

"Isn't she already wearing the ear-Ring," he say emphasizing the last part.

"You're so stupid sometimes," I whine. I take the paper out of my pocket and hand it to him. He looks at it, and just shrugs.

"I still don't see what the big deal is," says Ja'far.

"What if it's an engagement ring," I say. I watch as everyone pauses. The responses are mixed. Amina looks surprised, Maat a bit excited. Ja'far looks angry. And Latif… "Really, Tif? You don't care?"

"Not really," he says going to leave. "Have fun snooping through-"

"Help us look," orders Ja'far. I watch as he starts digging through another drawer, surprising me. He pauses and looks at me suspiciously. "What?"

"I didn't think you'd help," I say.

"You think I'm just going to let Sinbad do whatever he wants," snaps Ja'far. "He has certain things he has to do first." Ja'far pauses and looks upset. "There's a lot I have to do… Well, I guess I have to. Who else would?"

"What are you all doing," says the hesitant voice of Leila. I turn slowly seeing Sinbad clearly amused as Leila looks intrigued. They both stay in the doorway.

No one gets to say anything else, because Latif slams the door on them.

"We're busy in here," says Latif, locking it. "Come back later."

"Hey there's one drawer-"

"We already saw," says Maat cutting off Sinbad. I'm even more curious as I hear Leila start to laugh.

"I'll handle them," says Sinbad quietly. "I know Rurumu was looking for you. I'll catch up with you later."

"O-okay," says Leila we all wait in silence. Leila's quiet enough that I don't hear her footsteps.

"She's gone," says Sinbad. "Open the door."

"Maybe later," says Latif moving away as Star approaches him. He really doesn't like that dog. "They aren't done."

"What are you doing in there then," asks Sinbad. I can just hear the edge of amusement in his voice.

"He's trying to get Star to leave him alone," I say with a laugh.

I can hear Sinbad laugh as Ja'far just rolls his eyes. He's not impressed with this noble from Balbadd.

"Let's just ask him," says Maat.

She unlocks and opens the door. My jaw practically hits the floor as Sinbad stands there leaned against the doorway holding the very box I'm looking for. He smiles clearly having know that was what we were searching for.

"Looking for this," he asks, a cocky tone. Sometimes I want to smack him.

"Let me see it," I say quickly. He tosses the box to me as Maat and Amina quickly come over, Ja'far already being next to me. I open it only to find…

"It's empty," I say looking over at Sinbad. "But it said…" Was I wrong? Does he…does he not think of Leila like that?

"I don't have it right now," he says as I pause. "I had to have something engraved on it. And before anyone asks, I'm not asking her yet. I just wanted to have it ready."

"So…you are going to propose," asks Maat. I watch as he smiles. "Wow…from what I heard you didn't seem the type to settle down."

"Trust me," he laughs. "Nothing is boring with Leila. Not a word from any of you. I don't want to scare her."

"What the hell," says Ja'far. I watch Sinbad's smile fall as he turns towards the young former assassin who now is generating lightening. I move and hide behind Maat knowing Ja'far won't accidentally hit her. "You have literally said nothing about this! Don't you think you should have asked us?!"

"Calm down Ja'far," says Sinbad stepping back terrified. "I had time before I had to ask someone. I wanted the ring to be done first."

"Let's give him the benefit of the doubt," says Amina very hesitantly. Now I'm just impressed that he's intimated the half-Fanalis this much. "He may have said something to Rurumu maybe. Or Hinahoho. He has a soft spot for Leila."

"Well…I haven't told anyone," says Sinbad honestly. I watch as he backs away from Ja'far who is about ready to use his Household. "I swear I was going to. I get the ring back in two days!"

"What was the engraving," asks Maat hoping to change the topic. I duck as her cat tail nearly hits me in the head. It moves a lot when she's nervous.

"Qumraa," he says with a smile. I watch as Maat's eyes soften as Ja'far looks between the two. I meet his eyes and just shrug as he stops…sparking.

"What does it mean," I ask. It has to be important and meaningful because Sinbad seems extremely embarrassed.

"My moon," clarifies Maat. She smiles as Sinbad rubs the back of his neck a bit sheepishly. "That's really sweet. She told you what her mom used to say."

"Yeah," he replies a gently smile. "She did. I figured I should let her know how I feel about the saying."

"What does that mean," asks Ja'far.

"He'll tell you when your older," says Maat taking the box from me and tossing it to Sin. "We'll talk to you later," says Maat pushing me and Ja'far out of the room. Amina has taken Latif and shoved him roughly. "Your secret is safe with us."

"Oh," says Sinbad coming to the door as we go to leave. "Salena."

"Yeah?"

"Just ask next time," he says. I look away embarrassed. "Otherwise I'm locking all my drawers."

I watch Sinbad go back into his room before turning to Ja'far and smiling.

"I'm not teaching you how to pick locks, Salena."

"You're no fun," I sigh. "I'll just ask Leila then."

"I'll tell Rurumu," warns Ja'far. I narrow my eyes not sure if he'll go through on that threat. "I mean it."

"I think I'll push my luck," I say. Before Ja'far can stop me I take off down the hall with a levitation spell.

"Get back here, Salena!"

—Leila's POV—

"It's not funny," pouts Sinbad as I sit on his bed laughing.

"Yes it is," I say standing up and wrapping my arms around him. I pull one of the silky lengths of fabric out of the drawer choosing to leave the other items in place. "Now what would you use this for," I tease.

"That's it," he says turning and quickly pinning me on the bed. "If you're going to tease me I guess I'll have to show you."

"I'm okay with that," I say before he kisses me and he slides the fabric to cover my eyes.