Disclaimer: I don't own Wizards of Waverly Place.

A/N: So this is my first Wizards of Waverly Place story. It's just an idea that came to me a couple of weeks ago…then I lost it…but I found it again :D Anyways, let me know if you like it!

"All right…luggage, passports, tickets. I think we're ready." Theresa said, turning to face her three children.

"Okay. Now Justin," Jerry began.

"Hey, why are you telling this to Justin?" Alex interrupted. Jerry looked at her.

"Because you won't do what I say anyways."

"You have a point." Alex said, with a shrug of her shoulders. Jerry looked back at Justin.

"Now Justin, we've left $100 cash in the bottom of the flour canister and $20 in the pages of the cookbook. There's a blank cheque in the desk drawer. All the emergency numbers are on the fridge, as well as the numbers for all the relatives. Don't be afraid to call if you need anything. Mr. and Mrs. Van Heusen know you're alone for the week and are willing to help out-but try not to call them. We don't want a repeat of the whole blood-sucking episode. Mr. Laritate knows we're gone so you'd all better be in school, Alex."

Jerry turned to look at his daughter, who rolled her eyes at him and mumbled under her breath. Jerry looked back at Justin.

"Now, the sub shop has a closed sign on the door, so just leave it like that. And, most importantly, no using magic, Alex."

"Hey, why are you looking at me? I mean, I understand the school thing, but this too?"

"I mean it. No magic." Jerry's voice was stern.

"And Max," Theresa added, "Remember to change your underwear."

"But Mom…" Max whined. Justin smiled and put his hand on his dad's shoulder.

"Don't worry. We'll be fine."

"Alright, baby. Don't forget to call." Theresa said, giving Justin a hug. Then, against their wishes, Theresa gave Alex and Max a hug too.

"Okay, then this is it. 'Bye." Jerry said, picking up the luggage. He followed Theresa out the door. Justin closed the door behind them and turned to face his siblings.

"Okay, you heard Mom and Dad. Now, for the next week, hey, where are you going? Alex…Max….Come back here!"

"Alex, Max, time to get up!" Justin called through the hallway. It was already 7:00 and both Alex and Max hadn't stirred.

"I'm up." Alex half-heartedly called from her room as Max's door opened.

"Justin, I don't feel too good." He said, still dressed in his pajamas.

"Nice try, Max. Come on, get ready for school."

"I'm not kidding, Justin. I really don't feel good."

"Forget it, Max."

Alex's door opened and she shuffled into the hallway.

"What are we all doing out here?" She asked, yawning.

"Max thinks he's sick." Justin told her and then glanced at Max. "Which he's not."

"You believe me, don't you, Alex?" Max asked in his most pitiful voice.

"Nope." Alex said, walking into the bathroom.

"Come on, Max. Get ready for school." Justin said before heading down the stairs and leaving Max standing in the door of his bedroom.

"Cowboy Russo," Mr. Laritate came up behind Justin the hallway. Justin turned around.

"Mr. Laritate, what can I do for you?"

"It seems that Max is sick and since your parents are gone, I'm asking you to take the young cowboy back to the barn."

"But-"

"No buts, buckaroo. Just do it…that way I won't have to ask Alex.'

"Fine." Justin sulked.

Mr. Laritate walked away as Justin rolled his eyes and started making his way to the nurses' office.

Justin pushed the door open to see a very miserable looking Max sitting in a chair, waiting.

"Max, I told you to give up the act. You can't cut school."

"Justin, I'm not lying. I'm actually sick." Max protested.

"He is indeed." The school nurse came in behind Justin. "Fever of 103."

Justin looked from Max, who was trying to look smug but failing, to the nurse and back to Max.

"Fine, let's go, Max." Justin said. He watched as Max slowly picked up his backpack.

"Take care, Max. Get some rest." The nurse said before the two brothers left.

"Trust me, he's in very good hands." Justin said to the nurse. He opened the door and led Max all the way home.

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