The next day at school, Benny came up with a plan to deal with Fayette and her trickiness. "She can't just sit there, practically tell me she wants me to ask her to the dance, and then walk off," Benny explained to Ethan.

"Yeah, actually, she can. She's a girl."

Benny had no proper response to that, because it held every truth. Girls did love to play mind games. "Well, I'm going to handle this the Benny way."

"When has 'the Benny way' ever worked to your advantage?" Ethan pointed out, as Sarah walked up.

"It's a trial and error thing," Benny said, sounding a little defeated. "Anyway, how did you two get along on your Fayette research?"

Sarah and Ethan glanced at each other, before Sarah decided to take the reins. "Well, the most we could find about angels is the basic theory: beautiful guardians with wings, surrounded by a glow or light. As for Hercynian Forest, apparently there have been reports of numerous mythical creature sightings. All from loons, I'm sure. Ethan and I will have to work on it some more on Thursday, because tonight I have to work on a project, and tomorrow we're going dress shopping."

"Aw, is Ethan gonna buy a nice dress for the Ball?" Benny teased, pinching Ethan's cheek.

Brushing him away, Ethan responded tersely, "Very funny. Last time I checked, you were the one complaining that you don't have a date."

"Neither do you," Benny said, crossing his arms in triumph.

"Sarah, will you go with me?"

She threw her hands up in defense. "I'm not here to prove a point. Ask me again tomorrow," she replied, walking off.

Benny and Ethan stared off after her. Eventually, Benny asked incredulously, "Was that a maybe?"

The day went on as any normal school day, except Benny had something up his sleeve for science. He got there early to ensure a seat beside where Fayette usually sat, and his Spell Book was propped neatly on his lap for no one to see. He'd had the spell ready. When Fayette walked in, he would perform the deed.

Today, Fayette was one of the first to enter the room. Seeing that she was only joined by Benny, she settled into her usual desk, only giving Benny a quick glance. Benny could've sworn she wanted to smile. Before anyone else could arrive, he muttered a few words into his hand and blew what looked like glitter in Fayette's general direction.

Suddenly, a striped rubber ball and small piece of paper appeared on Fayette's desk. Her natural reaction caused her to jump slightly, before she took the paper in her hands and read the few words upon it. She peered over at Benny, raising one eyebrow and glaring at him until she shook her head. "Really? A 'black and white ball'?" She held up the rubber ball.

"I thought it was clever." Benny beamed, waiting for her response to the rest of his little magic trick.

"I'll admit, maybe it is a little clever. But magic, again? Are you trying to freak me out?"

"Does it freak you out?"

"Well, it's not exactly normal behavior," she said, before continuing sarcastically, "'Oh, hey, Fayette. How was your day?' 'Well, I aced my math quiz. Ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. Also, this guy I know decided he wants to be Harry Potter, and zap rubber balls on my desk while asking me to go to a dance with him. Same old boring stuff, you know.'"

"So is that a no?" Benny grappled hopefully.

"I'm looking for answers, sir. Until then, I'm afraid I have to decline your invitation."

"I'm looking for answers, too."

"I'm not giving you reasons to look for answers."

"You've given at least one, on our date."

Fayette bit the inside of her cheek. Just the word 'date' for some odd reason made her want to smile, but now was certainly not the time to cave. "Fine. I will answer at least that, on one condition."

Benny turned in his chair as students began to come to class.

"Take me to that important place you were going to take me."

"As you wish," he answered just as the bell rang for class to start.

At that, Fayette couldn't contain it any longer. Turning her head, she folded the paper in her hand, and grinned. Benny saw.