Part One
*Ninas POV*
"Thank you!" I yelled to the cab driver. I walked the deserted grounds to Anubis house; I was three weeks early so people can't blame me for someone's disappearance. I did a quick check in the pocket mirror Amber had sent me with other beauty things for my birthday. As she would say, "You never know who you'll see so ALWAYS look your best." I didn't know if he was here or not but I could not afford to take chances, I needed to win Fabians heart, even though Amber says I already hold it in my hand. I took a deep breath and walked through the doors, I forgot how much this place felt like home. Trudy came out of the kitchen with a huge grin on her face as she hugged me tightly. "Oh Nina, dear it's so good to see you!" she exclaimed. "You too! Oh, how I've missed this place!" I beamed. "Ah, look who has returned." Victor said sauntering down the staircase. "As you know the rules have not changed, the hallway is not a place for gatherings so SCATTER!" he bellowed. "Victor, how insensitive can you be? Nina has had a long flight, she is exhausted. This is no time to be so devilish!" Trudy countered, putting an arm around my shoulders. "Very well. But I want NO trouble from you Ms. Martin." he said emphasizing my name in disgust. Trudy led me to what I assume was mine and Ambers room. She set down one of my bags and said, "The room arrangements are the same, so I leave to unpack. Supper should be ready in a little bit and Nina . . ." I turned and she smiled warmly. "It's good to have you back." And with that she left. I continued to unpack until I felt a pair of warm hands cover my eyes, my favorite voice whispered in my ear, "Guess Who." His breath sent shivers down my spine; the good kind and my heart skipped a beat.
*Fabians POV*
I love being alone, just me, my bed and tons of books. But I had a longing to see the smart, beautiful American I loved at first sight. As Mick would say, "Buck up, be a man, and tell her how you feel!" If only it was that easy. She left early in the morning the day after prom so we couldn't talk. We didn't really talk all summer, to be honest if it weren't for Amber I wouldn't have known if she was coming this year. I was constantly wondering if she was avoiding me, but I almost instantly shook that terrible thought out of my head, according to Amber and Mick she was as crazy about me as I was for her. I heard Victor grumbling to him as he walked to the cellar, "… that Martin girl hasn't heard the last of it…" It took a few minutes for my brain to process it all. The girl of my dreams was upstairs; there was only me and her, which meant there would be NO interruptions. (We'll see about that) Once my brain processed that last fact I was out of my room like a bullet. I knocked Trudy down at the foot at the stairs. She chuckled when I helped her up. "I wondered how long it would take you to realize Nina got here, in a total of 5 minutes of her arrival." I blushed slightly at her comment and continued upstairs. I stealthily snuck up behind Nina as she unpacked. I covered her eyes, whispered 'Guess Who' and prepared for the worst. She exclaimed, "FABIAN!" turned around and hugged the life out of me. That was a good sign, right? (All those who answer get a shoutout) She started to pull away, me not wanting the moment to end; I picked her up and spun her around. We spun until we landed my back on the carpeted floor, Nina on top of me. She rolled over, a deep shade of scarlet, as was I. Being the gentleman I helped her up, but did not let go of her hand. At first she looked at questionably, then hopefully. "Nina -" I began just as Trudy called "Supper!" Why can't I ever win? I sighed and turned to leave still holding Ninas hand. Nina pulled me back to the point where our faces were barely inches apart. She leaned up and kissed me square on the lips. My brain shorted out nut my lips stilled moved to kiss back. Nina pulled away smiling, squeezed my hand before leaving me dumbstruck. What Just Happened? (You got kissed)
*Ninas POV*
I skipped happily down the stairs, Amber would be so proud. I kissed Fabian but the best part was that he KISSED BACK. I sat in the dining room blessed out until Joy came in looking like World War III was about to ensue. I wanted nothing more than to crawl in a hole and die!
