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exotic flowers planted in a large black pot that almost looked like a witch’s cauldron, which I thought was pretty cool.
    “Calm down , idiot,” I mumbled to myself as my heart began to race. “He just invited you to check out his mom’s store. He’s much too cute to be interested in someone like you.”
    Taking a deep breath, I pushed through the entrance and into the dimly-lit store. It was cool inside and smelled strongly like vanilla incense, which made perfect sense.
    “Welcome,” said the woman behind the counter. She was tall with long, brownish-red hair and a friendly smile.
    “Thanks,” I said softly , stuffing my hands into my hoodie pockets.
    I gazed around the store and noticed t here were only a couple of other people inside, one of them old Mrs. Buchaard, who was in her seventies and a little creepy. She’d never seemed to like children much and had always kept to herself. Some of the kids in my neighborhood used to claim she was an old witch. I didn’t really know one way or another and didn’t really care.
    “Is there something I can help you find?” asked the woman.
    “Um, no,” I said , walking towards some dragon figurines. “I’m just looking around.”
    She smiled warmly. “Well, if you need help, don’t be afraid to ask.”
    I nodded and started wandering through the aisles. The shop wasn’t anything like I’d expected. There were large bookshelves and glass cases throughout that held everything from candles and colorful crystals to books that appeared to be hundreds of years old. It almost felt like an antique shop, without the usual junk.
    “I have some lovely handmade jewelry in the front of the store,” said the storeowner, suddenly standing next to me. She smiled again and I knew at once where Tyler had gotten his vibrant green eyes, although hers weren’t quite as penetrating. “That is, if you’re interested.”
    “I’ll help her, mom,” stated Tyler, coming out of the backroom wearing a different pair of dark sunglasses this time. In this dimly-lit store, I wondered how he could even see anything.
    His mother studied me closely for a minute then went back behind the counter. “Okay, have fun.”
    “Hi,” he said , standing over me. He seemed taller and even more mysterious in the shadows of the store.
    I licked my lips. “Hi.”
    “Find anything interesting that you just have to have?” he asked.
    Besides h im?
    I just smiled. “I don’t know, I really just got here.”
    Then he surprised me by grabbing my hand. “ I’ll show you around.”
    My heart was doing flip -flops in my chest at the feel of my hand in his warm one. I cleared my throat and grinned like an idiot. “Okay.”
    “ So tell me, do you believe in witchcraft?” asked Tyler as he pulled me towards the back of the store.

Chapter Six
     
     
     
     
     
    I stopped I my tracks and laughed. “Witchcraft? Like in casting spells and stuff? Let me think about that. Um… no.”
    “Why not?” he asked, a serious expression on his face.
    I snatched my hand back. “Not you, too? Listen, witches aren’t real and either is magic, so quit teasing me.”
    A slow smile spread across his face and he removed his glasses. “Everything is real , Kendra. It’s what you believe in that brings it to life or lays it to rest.”
    His eyes were hypnotizing me again. “What a re you doing to me?” I asked hoarsely. “Your eyes…”
    “Oh, sorry,” he answered, replacing his glasses.
    I took a step backwards, feeling the hair stand up on the back of my neck. “Maybe I should just go.”
    He grabbed my left hand again and gave me a sheepish grin. “No, not yet, please. I have some really cool things to show you.”
    How could anyone resist that smile?
    I nodded. “Well, alright.”
    He let out a sigh of relief. “Cool. Okay, this way,” he said, pulling me towards the door to the backroom. “Back here is where the magic begins,” he said all mysteriously.
    My eyes wi dened in surprise when we