43. Angel's Confusion

"Are you sure you want to join our battle?"

"Hem..." That was all that came out of Angel's lips while he was busy packing his books on the table.

Erick smiled gently, took Angel's hand until the girl's activities stopped. "Thank you."

Angel looked up, flashing a smile that looked stiff. "But you have to explain to me what to do during the battle."

"You can see all our preparations in the palace."

Angel was about to answer when Bella's voice interrupted, "Angel, do you want to come home with me?"

Angel turned around with a sweet smile. "Okay, Bell. Wait-"

"No," Erick interrupted with a firm look, "you will come home with me."

Angel rolled her eyes in embarrassment. "Erick, please... I also want to have time with my best friend."

"Didn't you want to see our preparations?"

"Not now, so let me go with Bella," replied Angel.

"We don't have much time, Angel."

"Time for what?" Bella said with a deep frown.

Angel flashed a wide grin to divert his friend's attention. "It's nothing, Bell. I'