Just an Olde Fashioned Love Song by Usoki R

"Okay then, I can help."

Gunther rolled his eyes. "Alex..."

"Hey man, don't look at me, I'm not the liar. You're the one who said you'd stare at me until I explained myself."

"Better?" he replied, glaring at him.

"Much better," said Alex, smiling. "Okay, look, normally I wouldn't lead you on like this, but I'm kinda nervous about telling you this. I'm...a wizard."

"Uh-huh..."

"No, really, I am!"

"Don't you think I would've noticed that fact by now? I live with you, if you hadn't noticed!"

"No, Gunth, you wouldn't've noticed, because all magical things are enchanted to be overlooked by those who don't know of their existance!"

"Alex, that's enough!" he said, getting up off the sofa. "If you're trying to cheer me up, you're failing miserably! I am having a serious problem, and you come in here spouting crap?"

"Geez, Gunth, I know you're shocked, but do you have to be so grumpy? Think back to your high school days. How long have you known me?"

"Alex, come on! We go way back! Same high school and everything! What's up with this?"

"Do me a favor- think of a memory we had together. A specific event, if you would."

"Sure, Alex, what about that time we...umm...or when...we...y'know, umm..."

"You can't think of anything, can you? Don't answer, I know it's true. I used an instant friendship spell on you. You'd never even met me before. I just went up to your door, cast it, and you let me in like an old chum."

"I...but...then, you...you don't even care about me!" replied Gunther, shocked.

"No, Gunth, that's not true. The spell made me befriend you, too. I mean, come on, otherwise magic users would just cast it on rich people and mug 'em. It's a safeguard. We can't use the spell to do evil, because we form a bond with the victim. I'd feel guilty if I tried to take advantage of you."

"So, what, you go out and befriend people at random?"

"Oh, come on, Gunth, I know you're surprised 'n all, but stop being so fuckin' dense! Do you really think I'd go out and create deep emotions with just anyone? You're the nicest guy I know! And, you know, maybe the fact that your parents are loaded and I wanted to live in this house. But after the spell I had to split rent evenly!

"That's why I chose you, and that's why I wanna help. Eh, Gunth? I can help you, or I can just wipe your memories now."

"What do you mean, 'wipe them now?'" asked Gunther.

"It's simple. You can't know about magic. Out o' my hands. You're gonna get a mem-wipe no matter what happens. You can get it now, or I can help you out first. Wha'd'ya say?"