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Fabian's POV

Over the summer, my father heard me practicing guitar and singing. Because he is a record producer, he immediately brought me to his studio for some tracks.

During the last week of August, the week I was supposed to go back to school, my dad told me that I couldn't since I was now famous. I wouldn't have minded if it wasn't for the fact that I never got together with Nina.

And now I wouldn't see her again.

To my surprise, Mum rushed into the room, telling Dad that I could in fact go to school. As long as it was that particular school, anyway.

"Fabian is a big-time star now!" Dad shouted. "He cannot go to school, where there are potential super-fans. The super-fans are what always end, let me tell you."

"Fabian needs to grow up like a normal teenager!" Mum flashed back. "He has a house filled with friends who will protect him from any such fans. He has Trudy, Victor, the teachers. Four girls and three other boys in the house who won't freak out about his being famous. And one in particular who probably wants to see him more than ever after this long break."

Dad sighed, nodding his consent. Grateful, I hugged Mum. "Thank you so much!" I half-whispered, half-exclaimed to her ear.

"Don't let your grades drop," she warned.

"I won't," I promised. Now I can go see Nina! I added silently. I headed to my room to finish packing for the next day.

Nina's POV

At first, I was happy my cousin and her friend would be going to the school with me. Now I'm not so sure. She used to think I had to do whatever she said because of my younger age, and apparently she still thinks that. Her best friend only adds to every demand she makes. With them in the school, it would be nearly impossible for me to have any break in my life. At least I got one year out of it.

That reminds me… Fabian and I kissed at prom. I wondered why he never did anything to get together with me. It would have put all of our housemates – not to mention me – out of our misery. I know Amber would love it if Fabian and I ever started dating.

With Jessica here though, and her being only a few months older than me, I don't stand a chance.

"Nina!" her call broke me out of my thoughts. "You haven't finished packing for me yet!"

"Coming!" I shouted back. I have two people to pack for: myself and her. This is going to be a fun year, I thought.

The next day (still Nina)

Jess made me carry her suitcase, but I expected that. The entire Anubis gang was moved to the Isis House. I knew Isis was the goddess of protection in most of the Egyptian myths, if not all. I seriously need some protection, I told myself silently.

Her friend, Malena, was a little bit nicer and decided to carry her own suitcase, considering I had two already. She was more of a follower, wanted to be popular, and being with Jess made her that way. Meanwhile, I was only known as Jess' "pathetic wannabe cousin."

When we reached the house, we found out that there were three rooms for the girls and three for the boys, each room with two people. I counted off in my head: Patricia and Joy; Mara and Amber; Jess and Malena… which left us a room short.

Trudy seemed to be doing the math in her head as well. "I haven't seen the cellar yet," she said when I got back from putting Jess' suitcase in her room. "Maybe you can stay there."

I sighed and followed her down to the basement. The way it was set up, it looked as though it was used a room before. It even had a private bathroom.

"Here you go, sweetie. You can stay in here."

With a nod of acknowledgement, I half-smiled. If I had a room to myself, I would have the chance to get away from everyone if need be.

"Fabian!" I heard Amber shout from upstairs. Sure, everybody noticed the big star and not the one who saved all their lives? Granted, he helped, but… Nothing ever makes sense when these people are involved.

"Did you all just miss me or do you want something?" he asked, part hopeful and part annoyed.

Everybody agreed, "Both."

Footsteps sounded, and I knew they were all going back to their rooms. Without bothering to ask where I am, or if I'm coming at all, I realized angrily. I would be Jess' "assistant" (more like servant if you ask me) and probably ignored by all my housemates for two reasons. One: Fabian is a major celebrity, and two: Jess will most likely take the "Queen of Popular" spot. Malena will go along with it, and I'll have no choice but to do the same. I knew I should not think about Fabian like that, being the sweet best friend that he was, but I was worried. When we kissed at prom, I was happy. When I got home, I was anything but. And with Joy, Jess, and possibly Malena as competition, I was bound to lose.

I feel like doing two chapters today so be ready to read the second one once I get it posted! Recently, I've been having some writer's block, so my story might not sound that great for now… Tell me what you think.

A/N: This story is in no way related to my other story, "House of Artemis." Just for those who have read that one.