I still can't believe this happened. How could I be so stupid? Thats not the right question.

The right question is:

Why doesn't she love me?

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Flashback-5 hours earlier

My parents just came back yesterday and ever since I've been wondering if I should tell them about Mitchie. Jacob and Justin, who came back a week a ago from college, are both in my room. I had told Justin about my crush on Mitchie 2 years ago. He was the only one I had trusted.

"Alex stop pacing and listen to me for once in your life. You NEED to tell Mom and Dad about Mitchie and you. You can't hide something like this from them. They'll find out eventually anyways. Wouldn't it be better if you told them?"

Boy, sometimes I wish I hadn't told Justin about Mitchie and me. In Justinland you always have to be honest with your parents. Nothing bad could happen, they'll love you no matter what. Lie. My Mom doesn't even let us watch Ellen because she could "effect us in negative ways". She'll throw my ass out. "Oh come on Justin. Theresa won't even let yall watch Ellen." Ah Jacob..sometimes I don't understand how Justins my brother and Jacobs just my cousin. We're exactly alike. "Its different when its your own kid. They'll accept you for who you are Alex. Our parents love you and they always will. Plus, if you mess up all we have to do is rewind time. Another plus of having magic."

"Magic! I forgot all about that. Damn, I haven't used magic in forever. With Dad gone and Mitchie being around all the time I never really used it. Wow." I never thought about using magic. This makes it easy. I can tell Mom and Dad about Mitchie, if they don't accept it I'll rewind time and it'll be like I never told them. I take what I said about Justin back. I'm so glad I told him. "Justin, you're a genuis! This way I can tell them and if they don't accept it I can rewind time and it'll be like it never happened! This is perfect!" "OK. When are you gonna tell them Alex?" Jacob asks. "I'll tell them after dinner. I really hope they're OK with it." "They will be Alex. Our parents love you no matter what."

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After Dinner

"Mom. Dad. I need to talk to yall." "What is it sweetie?" I hear my Mom reply. "Oh wait. Before you tell us whatever it is you have to tell us I got a message from the Wizard World and they are having some problems with spells lately, so they are temporarily took alway all wizard's powers." "WHAT!" Justin, Jacob, and I yell. "Whats wrong the spells Dad?" "I have no idea Justin. All the letter said was that they were having problems and that all wizards have lost their powers until further notice." "So they don't know when we'll get our powers back?" "Nope, no idea. I'm sorry guys."

Great. Now theres no way I can tell them. Hopefully I can sneak outta here with out telling them. I slowly begin to edge towards the metal staircase as Justin and my Dad are talking about the power issues. Just as I get to the first step my Mom say, "Wait, Alex. Weren't you going to tell us something?" "Theresa, I think the power problem in the wizard world is a little more important then whatever Alex has to tell yall" Jacob's a life savor. I need to thank his for this. "NO! This can wait. Alex has to tell yall this. NOW Alex."

After Justin said that Jacob punches Justin in the arm. I hear him whisper, "What the hell are you doing man!" "Justins right," my Dad begins, "the wizard issues can wait. Now, what do you want to tell us Alex?" "Uh..no its OK Dad. We can talk about it a different time." "Uh no Alex you really should tell Mom and Dad now." What is Justing DOING? I only agreed to telling Mom and Dad because I could use a spell to reverse it if they don't take it well. Now, if they don't take it well, I'm screwed. "Alex, sweetie, you can tell us anything, You know that, right?"

I sigh, here we go..."Yeah I know." "Then what is it?" My dad asks. "Umm..well...Yall know Mitchie?" My Mom smiles, "Of course we do. Shes such a nice girl. And very pretty too." That makes me feel a little better about telling them but I'm still not sure. "I'm...ugghh..I can't do this..." "Ales, would it be OK if I told them?" I turn and look at Jacob confused. He wants to tell them? He's the one who didn't want to tell them to begin with. "You want to tell them?" "Yes." "Umm..well I guess thats fine..I just can't say it. I'm sorry." "It's cool. Mr. and Mrs. Russo your daugther is dating Mitchie. They're in love and we really hope that you accept this."

The room falls into a silence after those words. Nobody talks. Nobody moves. Nothing but silence. Until my Mom speaks up, shattering my dream that my parents would accept me.

"Alexandra Russo tell me that what Jacob said isn't true!" Oh god. She looks horrified...and pissed. I don't say anything, silently confirming Jacob's words. The horrified look on my mother's face goes away. She only looks pissed now. "Get out of this house. I WILL NOT have a gay person person living under my roof. Until this disease is gone you are no longer welcome in the Russo household."

"MOM! You can't do that! Alex can't help who she is!" "Excuse me! I can do whatever the hell I want to!" "She's your daughter! Whats wrong with you! Can't you understand that she can't help who she is!" "This is not who she is! That girl has tricked my daughter into thinking she has feelings for her when she does not! And until Alex realizes that she IS NOT welcomed in this house!"

By now tears are pouring down my face. My own mother doesn't accept me.."If she leaves then I'm going to Theresa" WHAT! "Jacob! What are you doing!" "I'm not letting you go out there on your own Lexy. You're like a sister to me. We're in this together, no matter what." "FINE! Go with her! I don't care! She IS NOT staying under this roof! Both of you have an hour to pack your things and get out. Or Jerry and I will throw you out ourselves."

Justin finallys speaks up, "I'm going to Mom. Alex and Jacob are still minors. They wouldn't be able to get a room somewhere. I couldn't allow them to sleep on the streets. Unlike you, I accept and support Alex. She can't help who she is. Being gay is not a disease. You can't cure it and it doesn't just go away. You need a wake up call Mom. This is who Alex is and you should accept it. You would accept it if you were a good mother. And Dad, if you were a good father, you would have already said something. You would have stopped Mom. For once you should have put your foot down, but like always you just go along with whatever Mom says. You don't have the balls to stand up to her. Both of you are terrible parents and don't deserve to have a daughter like Alex. She is a smart, talented, beautiful girl. And she has more of a heart than both of you. Frankly, she deserves better parents."

And before either of them could respond, Justin takes both of our arms and leads upstairs. He tells both of us to grab all of our money, pack half of our clothes, and whatever else we think we might need for a couple weeks. I do as told.

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50 Minutes Later

I have just finished packing up my room. The last thing I put into my bag was a picture of Mitch and me, from 2 years ago. We had both decided to skip school that day and go to Central Park. We found a tree and Mitchie pulled a knife out of her pocket ( which made me freak out and ask hundreds of questions about where she got the knife, how did she get it, why does she have it, etc. ) and both carved are name into the tree. After I carved my name into the tree above hers I gave back her knife. She added something else to it but wouldn't let me see until she was finished. It said:

Alex +

Mitchie

Friends

Forever

It was surronded by a heart. I got out my camera and stopped a guy walking by. I gave him my best puppy dog face and asked him to take a picture of Mitchie and me under 'our' tree. He said he would, so we both sat down under the tree. I put my arm around Mitchie and just before the guy snapped the photo Mitchie turned and kissed my cheek. The photo was snapped like that. I will always keep this. It's my favorite picture.

I set it in my suitcase and zip it up. This is really it. I take one last look around the room and see my Dad standing at the door. "What do you want?" I try to say coldly, but it comes out shaky. He sighs, "Alex, I'm sorry about you mother. And I'm sorry I didn't say anything earlier but I accept you. It's perfectly fine with me if you want to be with Mitchie and I will try to convince you mother to accept it to. Mitchie's a great girl and I'm sure Theresa will come around. I love you Alex." I run up to my Dad and hug him. "Thank you. Thank you so much Daddy. I love you too." He kisses my forehead, smiles at me and walks out of my room.

I turn around and take one last look around. It's almost empty. Nothing but a bed, a nightstand, and pink, furry walls. I head downstairs after grabbing my bags and see Justin and Jacob waiting. We walk out of my old home with tears streaming down my face. I need to talk to Mitchie..but it can wait until tommorow. Right now, we need to find a place to stay.