-Chapter 2, A Slushie and a Book-

I had five dollars sitting in my pocket and I was looking for somewhere to spend it. I still had that nervous feeling in my chest that didn't want to go away. I stopped infont of a store called,"The Frosty Mart."
It caught my eye and it was a place where I could get food. Especially since I hadn't had a bite to eat all day.
I walked in and heard a little bell go off when the automatic doors closed. A bored and tired looking teenager was standing at the counter.

"Welcome to the Frosty Mart," he grunted.

"Uh...okay." He stared at me.
"Have I see you around before?," he asked.
"Uh,no," I replied,"I just moved in down the street." He nodded.
"Well then, welcome...again," he greeted. I walked through the cold isles of the store and picked up a bag of sour cream and onion potatoe chips. I saw a large machine that took up the back wall. There was a small sign that read,"Frost Freezy Freeze, $1.00" Infront of the machine were the two boys I saw earlier. They were laughing with eachother. They both turned around and saw me.

"RIMA!," they shouted.
"Oh, hey guys," I waved. They pulled me in a hug.
"What are you doing here?," Fanboy asked me.
"I got a little hungry," I replied.
"Why did you leave earlier, Rima?," Chum Chum asked. I thought quickly. Why DID I leave?
"Uh...lots of unpacking to do," I lied. But they seemed to believe me. "Well since your here," Fanboy started,"You REALLY MUST try the FFF special."
"Oh, I was going to," I replied. The boys smiled, HUGE, smiles. I filled my cup with pink slushie and headed to the register.

"$2.25," the teen said. I read his name tag "Here you go...Lenny?"
"That's me," he smiled. I grabbed my chips and slushie and headed to the door.
"Oh by the way," I said,"I like your glasses." He fixed them and snorted.
"He-he, thanks," he replied. I hoped that would make him a little happier. I walked down the street with my two new friends.I took a sip of the slushie.

"This is really good!," I smiled.
"We know! What would life be without it?,"Chum Chum added.
"Nothing!," Fanboy answered. We laughed and walked into the park. There were soo many kids playing and running and having a good time. But it was soo hot out. I decided to sit under a large tree for shade and let the boys play. I ate my snack, drank my slushie, and watched them swing. I noticed someone talking on the other side of the tree I was sitting under. I felt compelled to look on the other side, so I did. It was the boy from earlier. I turned away quickly. That nervous feeling came back to me again. Why?

"Hello?," he smiled at me,"Rima, was it?" I nodded. He was reading the book he was holding earlier.
"Yeah," I replied. I hid behind my hair again.
"Well, I didn't get a chance to properly introduce myself," he added,"My name's Kyle." I smiled. I always forget the most common names.

"Nice to meet you, Kyle." I looked at the book he was holding. He followed my gaze until he saw what I was looking at.
"Oh, this?," he asked holding up the old book,"This is a Necronomicon." I raised an eyebrow at him.
"It's an ancient book of spells and charms...from the dead."

"Oh," I replied,"Why do you have that?" He leaned in closer to me. I lost my breath. We were face to face and I know my face was red.
"You may not believe me, but...I'm a wizard." My eyes widened. For some reason, I actually believed him.
"I do believe you," I answered almost in a trance. He smiled.

"Good girl," he replied. We moved away from eachother. Then suddenly he shouted,"SCRIVNER ELF!" A cloud of smoke appeared, along with a few sparkles. A weird looking creature appeared. Didn't really seem like an elf to me. He looked depressed and tired. Almost everyone I met seemed to look depressed and tired.
The 'elf' looked at me.

"Who's this? Your girlfriend?," he asked. I held my breath. Kyle snarled.
"QUIET!," he commanded,"Take a note for me Scrivner." A notepad and a feather with ink floated infront of the elf. He prepared to write.
"Jot this down quickly,"Kyle started,"Go to the gift shop and buy a gift for Rima."
"How do you spell that? You know, her name?"
"YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING!-" before he could finish, the elf disappeared. Kyle folded his arms and mumbled to himself.

"Why did you want to buy me a gift,Kyle?," I asked.
"Well, I wanted to do so for tweedle dee and tweedle doof," he replied,"but they have their own problems.
I try to do it for those whom believe in my abilities as a wizard. But for you, also a welcome gift." I smiled.

"Well, thanks," I replied,"Wizards are...cool." I know I sounded stupid. My nerves were getting the best of me. I mean, this AMAZING dude who I now find out has MAGIC POWERS is talking to me. And all I could think to say was,"Wizards are cool." He stood up and dusted his jeans. I noticed he was wearing a cape and we had the same red colored high-tops. He held a hand out towards me to help me up. I hesitated, but took his offer. I signaled to walk towards the swings, where Fanboy and Chum Chum were.

"So...," he started,"Do you have any secrets as great as mine?"
"Me?," I asked,"No, nothing special about me." He raised an eyebrow at me and continued walking. Fanboy and Chum Chum had caught a glimce of Kyle and I talking and rushed to takle him. When they all ended up on the grassy pavement, Kyle exploded.

"GET OFF ME YOU HALF SENCED EMBASILES!," he shouted. They didn't really listen to him. I let out a giggle.
They all looked up at me and smiled. I helped them up off the floor.
"Simpletons,"Kyle mumbled as he dusted himself off. He turned his attention back to me."Since it's becoming dark,
I probably should walk you home."
"OH! OH! US TOO!,"Chum Chum added. I noticed Kyle gave them an annoyed look, but they didn't. My face flushed red again.

"Oh, thank you," I replied. We walked down the street. I made sure I walked next to Kyle. He seemed to notice. "Are you watching me?," he asked. I jumped and quickly shook my head. I saw a small grin appear on his face. Fanboy grabbed my hand and dragged me forward.

"YOUR HOME!,"he shouted. I looked back at everyone.

"Thanks guys,"I said,"I had a great day." I waved goodbye to everyone and watched them go. Kyle turned back around and looked at me with a confused look before completly turning away. I heart sank again. I quickly went inside and locked the door behind me. I ran straight upstairs to my room and closed the door.

"What is wrong with me?,"I asked myself again. I gasped. I couldn't be...could I?