27 Its a trap! (2/2)

Axel's grin froze on his face as his eyebrows started to twitch. However, his movement didn't go unnoticed as a grin appeared on Makoto's blushing face.

She thought to herself, 'I got you now…' and said, ”Come on Axel, I'm really curious on how you managed to create that flower of ice. Also, I'd like to know how you managed to do ALL your other magic tricks~”

Axel cursed himself for trying to tease Makoto as he could see that her words also caught Sae's attention as she stared at Axel with a burning curiousity in her eyes.

With a sigh, Axel wryly smiled and said, ”Well, if I told you I actually know magic, would you believe me?”

Both Makoto and Sae were about to say, 'No' when they felt a spark ignite inside them. The spark, while small, somehow gave them the feeling that Axel wasn't lying. It was as if their instincts were screaming at them that he was telling the truth.

So, no matter how unbelievable it was, both girls looked Axel in the eye and said, ”I believe you.”

Axel's eyes widened in surprise. He honestly didn't think they would believe him. As he continued to stare in shock, Sae smiled and said, ”While I haven't known you for long, I have this feeling that you aren't lying. It's… strange.”

Makoto nodded at her sisters words and added, ”Just like sis. I feel like you aren't lying. Plus, I don't think your tricks could be explained normally. So, you knowing magic is a quick and self-explanatory reason, even if it seems impossible.”

At this point, Axel didn't know what to feel. The inside of his mind was in shambles trying to make heads of the current situation. After a few minutes of thinking, Axel sighed and said, ”Thanks… for believing me.”

Both girls smiled in a way that made Axel believe the were angels. However, no matter how angelic the two were, what came next was the battle he had been preparing for.

Straight after Axel thanked them, Sae and Makoto kept barraging Axel with questions that ranged from his family life, childhood and schooling to his favourite colour, favourite food and favourite animal.

Sometimes, Axel would tell stories and jokes from his world while Makoto and Sae would share gossip, jokes and facts about Tokyo.

Their talk continued for hours until Sae's phone started ringing. Before anyone could ask what it was, Sae smiled and said, ”Don't worry. It's an alarm I set so I could send Makoto to bed.”

Axel felt something was wrong. With a bit of caution in his voice, he mechanically turned to Sae and said, ”Uh, Sae? What time is it?”

With a triumphant grin, Sae said, ”It's midnight.”

A forced smile appeared on Axel's face as he shot up from his chair and quickly exclaimed, ”Well, what do you know? Look at the time. I… I think I should go. See-” However, before he could finish, Sae grabbed his arm and said, ”What do you mean, Axel? The stations are closed right now so you won't be able to go home from here. I suggest you stay the night. You can rest on the couch.”

Axel looked in the direction Sae was pointing and shuddered. On the couch was a couple pillows and a thick blanket.

With a wry smile, Axel thought to himself, 'I've been set up…'