𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐀 // 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐍

𝟽. 𝙳𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚎

the witching hour began, and you are standing in the hall of the academy, in pitch black.

Behind you is Sabrina and Nick, and you all snap up, looking at three figures in front of you "How do you wanna do this?" Prudence whispers. "We just give him a good scare, that's all" you smirk. Nick looks overly excited, so does Sabrina. You sneak up to Faustus' bedroom, opening the creaking door slowly. As a sign for the others stop, you put up your hand, hearing him grunt. Your eyes adjust to the light, the only source being an almost burned out candle on his desk. Pulling out some yarn, you divide it between all of you. Standing around Faustus' bed you whisper Repeat after me" Prudence nods, looking at her sisters. She usually wouldn't do a curse on father Blackwood, of all people, but since you asked, she knew that it wouldn't happen wether she was in or not, and she loves everything that spelled out chaos.

"Aranea telam, aranea telam, cingite malum est homini, quia non ei, qui me oblivisci." you say, barely audible. The others repeat your words over and over again. You can't help but smirk, feeling a sudden wave of sweet revenge coming over you. Never had you done something like this, but it felt so good. It felt so good to get some justice in this world.

You see spider web slowly crawling from under the bed, sleeking over Faustus' calm body. You all tip toe out again, hearing a scream coming from the room you just left. You can't help but laugh, as you grab Sabrina and Prudence's hands, running frantically to your sleeping chambers.

The next morning, the vibe is off.

You are doing morning prayers as Faustus comes in. He has dark circles under his eyes, and a fuming look on his face. He looks around, until his eyes met yours. You look around, getting eye contact with Nick, who is looking slightly nervous as well. "You think it's funny?" he growls, anxiously removing some cobweb from his arm. You say nothing. He clearly knew who had done this little 'prank' but you got help from someone, and you didn't want to get them in trouble. The silence was almost loud, and you felt all eyes burning on you. "May i borrow Marble for a second?" he asks though gritted teeth "I don't think it's a particularly good time right now, Faustus." you say, standing up. You were not to be ruled over again.

He tilts his head "You know, you are this close to being kicked out of the academy" he says, squeezing his index finger and thumb "Like you threw me out of your home?" you ask, crossing your arms "If you ever lay a finger on me again.." you say, taking one step closer. Sabrina and Nick are also standing up, and the three of you surround Faustus, who is sweating pinballs

"I just learned a brand new curse, Blackwood, I think you'll like it" Nick says with a smirk "Back to your class" he hisses, practically running out of the room. "Thank you" you sigh, looking at the others "Anything for you, Blackthorn" Nick says. Sometimes you weren't sure he could anything other than talk flirty.

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"Did you get Blackwood?" Ambrose asks. He is astral-projecting to check on his cousin, but he seems more interested in talking to you "I think i'll get a few days of peace, yes" you say, you want to grab his hand, but it's kind of impossible at the moment considering he isn't really here. "The feast of feasts is coming up soon" you sigh. "Since i am officially alone in my family, if i get chosen.. well" you clap your hands "What is that? Feast of feasts?" Sabrina asks. You look at Ambrose with a smile, before explaining "That is cannibalism!" she exclaims when you're done.

You nod "Exactly, people love it" you say in disgust. "Why does witch traditions have to be SO weird?" Sabrinas question are fair, but hard to answer. You shrug your shoulders.

You chat a little, until Sabrina has to go "Hey uhm.." Ambrose begins, "When can I see you again? Like in real life?" he asks, rubbing his hands together "Soon, i'll come over in the weekend with Sabrina, okay?" you say, flustered that he wants to see you again "Okay, great" you stand in a moment of silence

"great"

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"have you fallen for that Spellman boy?" a husk voice says behind you, the second after Ambrose is gone. The hairs on your neck raises, as you twist around. It is Faustus. He looks a little better than this morning "You know, I could extend his house arrest. Maybe I should just lock him up? That would teach you not to mess with me" he says, walking closer to intimidate you "You wouldn't" you hiss, gulping. If he did anything to Ambrose, because of you.. you couldn't even handle the thought of it. "We'll see darling" he says, walking out. You are almost shaking. Like hell he should call you darling.

Maybe this isn't just a harmless fight. Nothing ever is with you, is it?

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Authors note: Thank you for almost 1k, I honestly can't believe it! The spider curse, was one i came up with myself, so don't judge! I feel like my writing isn't at its best atm, so please tell me what to do better!