I read and reread the entry at least four times. Then I heard the horrible sound of footsteps, and I closed the book and quickly tossed it back onto the desk, where it landed at least a foot away from its original spot. But I had no time to fix it.

Dani walked in, and I quickly rearranged my features to look like I hadn't been up to anything.

"So, what do you want to watch?" she asked, handing me a cup of hot chocolate. "I have a bunch of movies."

"Like what?" I asked casually.

"Well..." she rattled off the names of a bunch of different movies, but I didn't listen. I was too busy thinking about all of the things she had written.

This was why Dani had been acting so strangely. She had said something about an Elixir running short and having to die if she ran out--And she always looked stress-free whenever she chanted those songs at school.

 She had mentioned falling in love once before. She also mentioned being afraid of dying.

But how did this all add up?

I picked a movie at random and we watched it--I don't remember what we were watching at all, because I was thinking about the diary the whole time.

I left when the movie was over--I told Dani that I had to finish some homework for geometry. But I had really just wanted to be alone and think.

Again, I asked myself how it all added up.

She looked stress -free after her chants. Had been acting strangely. Saying something about an Eixir keeping her alive. Mentioned being afraid of dying.

And then I finally came to the conclusion. My friend is a witch--but I had already figured that out.

What I came up with made all the pieces come together.

She had been alive for hundreds of years. She had been living life and making herself young again when she was too old.

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Danielle is posing as a high school student.
But she's really a witch.
She's been living for centuries off of a mythical potion that makes the drinker choose what age they want to live at, and progress in life normally again.
This potion has lasted for centuries.
She has lived since the 1700's.

It is time for her to finally face the light. But she can't do it on her own. I must help her.

She must learn that death is never something to be afraid of.

MAIN CHARACTERS IN "That Sly Smile":

Jacqueline (Jack, Jackie)
Age: 15
Appearance: Long, dark brown hair and clear, fair skin. Is about 5' 7", with eyes that change color; Either green, gray, or shades of blue. Usually wears skinny jeans, sneakers, and Abercombie shirts.
Personality: Kind, but hates secrets being kept from her. She doesn't usually lead and is comfortable with letting someone make choices for her, but will also make her own. Notices small things, which is why she's very good at judging people's characters.

Danielle (Dani)
Age: +300
Appearance: Shoulder-length, choppy caramel colored hair, as if she cut it herself with safety scissors, but still manages to make it look good. Short, maybe only 5' 5" or 5' 6". Her skin is pale and clear, not a freckle or zit in sight. Her eyes are dark brown, like dark chocolate. Usually keeps up with the latest styles.
Personality: Is very secretive and shut off, but is willing to take risks as long as they aren't life-threatening.

Reed
Age: 15
Appearance: Dark brown hair and olive skin. Is very tall, about 6' 2". His eyes are dark blue or ice blue, depending on the lighting. Can usually be found wearing Nikes, blue jeans, and tee shirts.
Personality: Seemingly perfect, except doesn't really know when to make a move on a girl he likes and they end up moving on. He's kind, overachieves, and likes to play sports like basketball and baseball.

updated Mar 5 by MoonBean