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Video is made by FragilexDesires of YouTube. I really love the Owl City cover of T. Swizzle's song <3

A little note before you read:

NCT means this is the time at Elsa's place (North Carolina Time)

LAT means this is the time at Jack's place (Los Angeles Time)

I know there is a place called North Carolina, but this really isn't the same. I'm just really guessing and stuff. Maybe my calculations on their time difference may be different at some times, but hey, nevermind about that! :D

Eight: Wonderstruck | Enchanted

From: [email protected]

Sent: Monday, June 5, 10:30 p.m. [NCT]

To: [email protected]

Subject: DC RULES AF

Dear Jack,

I kinda freaked out a little when you really replied, but hey. This is not normal.

Anyway, it's "Elstarfire" because my best friend's name is Robin, and we thought that it could be kinda cool if we were like a dynamic duo, so I thought of that name.

It's also because of my undying love for Princess Koriand'r of Tamaran.

Love, Elsa

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From: [email protected]

Sent: Monday, June 5, 10:41 p.m. [NCT]

To: [email protected]

Subject: DC RULES AF [as if.]

No, no. I do not agree with that subject. But I do agree that it's pretty cool. "Elstarfire" has a nice ring to it ;)

Your undying love for Kory sounds like my undying love for Deadpool. We're pretty crazy.

By the way, how's your day?

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From: [email protected]

Sent: Monday, June 5, 10:50 p.m. [NCT]

To: [email protected]

Subject: DC RULES AF [as if] [no way, it totes rules.]

Sometimes you gotta accept that Marvel fails in their comic books, seriously. DC ftw.

And no, my undying love for Star isn't like your undying love for Deadpool. Deadpool is just. ugh. Nope, nevermind about that.

My day has been eventless. I just sat down trying to resolve my sister from her breakup, but I don't wanna linger on that. It's late in the evening here, just so you know.

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From: [email protected]

Sent: Monday, June 5, 11:02 p.m. [NCT]

To: [email protected]

Subject: DC RULES AF [as if] [no way, it totes rules] [wait 'till you see the deadpool movie.]

Late in the evening? Then you should be getting to bed. Let's talk when you're available, because I always am.

It's just roughly the start of the afternoon here, so I think I could wait for you until you wake up.

Sorry that you stayed up pretty late because of me. Don't do that again. I'll do it for you :)

Good night Elsa. Sweet dreams.

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From: [email protected]

Sent: Monday, June 5, 11:20 p.m. [NCT]

To: [email protected]

Subject: DC RULES AF [as if] [no way, it totes rules] [wait 'till you see the deadpool movie.] [no, you guys should hella wait for suicide squad.]

If you say so. Good night, Jack. :)

Love, Elsa.

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I did try to sleep. Trust me, I did.

Every time I tried to close my eyes, they would shot right back open, and dream in wanderlust. My heart was steadily beating, but I felt like it would burst from excitement of the new day. Tossing and turning, trying to sort my mind out.

I was wonderstruck.

Every message he has sent me, even the littlest humor on his replies, had left me blind-sided. The image of him laughing back seemed like an enchanted fairytale I would never want to end.

From the dim lights from my bedside table, I could see his dazzling smile on my poster. He's like everything I thought he would be. Caring, humorous, dorky in a cute way.

I wish we were just together. Just beside each other. Perhaps that would have changed everything in a blink.

Maybe we would have been beautiful, a miracle, unbelievable... Instead of just...

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I fought with myself for a thousand times on whether not to tell her to sleep. I know she had been waiting. I know she stayed up late just to wait for me. She would do that without asking anything in return. I know she was tired and restless from her day, but she waited.

I know I still wanted to talk to her, to tell her about my day. God, I even wanted to continue our silly argument in the subject section.

All I know that I was enchanted to meet her.

Even not in person, I knew she would simply walk right through the door and knock me over without complaint. I may not even hear her voice, but I know that it would send relentless echoes in my ears, hoping it would make a mark on my heart. I know her. I feel like I already do.

I turned off my phone with a sigh, and turned back my attention to the director.

"We're still looking for a place where we can shoot our last scene.", the director fixed his eyes on all of us. "Perhaps a quiet, quaint spot with lovely fire trees and a lake. A lake where Calvin and Ruby could meet up, as if it were the center of the world, and continue their long-distance relationship."

A few other people raised their hands, and suggested a few far off places like Austria, or a countryside in France.

"No, no. We need a place right just in this continent, so we could connect with the people.", another person spoke out. "This could save us some time and money to promote the movie."

"I was really hoping for the France plan.", Deandra argued. "I mean, that's totes what Calvin and Ruby's love story needs, right? A vast vineyard, a cozy chateau? Perfect for me!"

"Yes, Miss Paisley, but that would cost us to rent the entire place for nearly the entire summer.", the director replied. "France truly is remarkable, but I don't think our small movie is ready for that."

I rolled my eyes and turned on my phone again, and it was still on the email page. Seeing "Elstarfire" made me smile again for a moment, and then it hit me.

"We should try shooting in North Carolina.", I said without a blink. "It's exactly what we're looking for."

The director quickly reviewed the details of the state, and his face immediately lit up, "He's right. It's perfect!"

"Pack up, boys.", the director stood up with a smile. "We're off to North C. for the summer."

The crew was brightly smiling, high-fiving each other in response to the business vacation. Deandra was bummed in the corner, pursing her crimson lips in disgust.

"This better have good hotels nearby.", she sneered at me. "I can't just live in a small cottage for the night. That's absurd."

I ignored her, and wrote a quick reply to Elsa, so she might see it when she wakes up in the morning.

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From: [email protected]

Sent: Monday, June 5, 5:36 p.m. [LAT]

To: [email protected]

Subject: [no subject]

Seeing new places ;)

A/N: Hey guys! It's pretty short, but I hope you all still love it.

The title is deeply inspired by my new perfume, Wonderstruck Enchanted xD

My grandpa just came home from the US, and he got me Tay's perfume, and I'm just too happy right now :D

Please do comment, since I'd always love your insights on this book. Plus, it supports the whole thing to get more reads :D

Again, thank you so much for reading :3

xoxo,

Julienne