Chapter 1

Joy was feeling rather bores. The Anubis residents hadn't hung out as a group in a long time, and things were starting to change. So many people were making and breaking friendships, and instead of the usual friendly banter that accompanied dinner, which Joy was accustomed to hearing, there was instead only a low murmur of hushed tones spoken between small friendship groups that had become rather prominent.

"Guys, a lot of stuff has been going on lately, and, well, we haven't hung out as one big group in practically aaages; so I thought that perhaps we could all do something tonight..?"

There was a silence as everyone contemplated this idea, and it was Jerome who chose to break it. "I think it's an excellent idea, Joyless. Any suggestions?"

"I was thinking that we could all watch a movie or play a game"

"Sounds good to me" declared Nina

"I agree with Nina" replied a rather embarrassed Fabian, who then shared a glance with his loved one.

"Well it's settled then" announced Amber. "After dinner at eight o'clock we meet in the lounge to discuss films." And with that she left, dragging Alfie behind her.

"So, uh, what films do you guys want to watch?" Joy questioned, ensuing a rather pensive silence.

"The Proposal! SQUEE!" exclaimed willow causing the boys and Patricia to wear disgruntled expressions.

"How about instead, my sweet, something more appropriate? Such as Saw III" Jerome replied with a rather smug expression. His suggestion was received with excited shouts from Alfie, Mick and Eddie amid a chorus of low moans from the girls.

This banter continued until they eventually decided to watch Scott Pilgrim VS the World; a comedy mixed with small doses of romance to which there were no objections. By the end of the film Alfie and Amber were having a make out session, oblivious to their surroundings, willow was sitting n Jerome's lap planting kisses on his face and body every few minutes, and Fabian and Nina were curled up next to each other on the sofa. Maras eyes were glistening with unshed tears whilst Patricia remained unaffected having seen the film multiple times. Kt, however, was sitting alone, awkwardly, as she found the film wasn't to her taste.

"I'm gonna turn in for the night; I've gat a bad headache" KT said as she got up from her.

"Aww, KT its only just turning ten o'clock we were gonna do more fun stuff with everyone" Joy whined with a rather desolate look on her face.

"I've got to go as well, y'know, big match tomorrow" said Mick with a shrug.

"Me too. I need a full night's sleep to be able to study properly" Mara added amid protests of displeasure. After they left Jerome said, justifiably, that he was not yet going to bed.

"As Joy quite rightly pointed out, it's only ten and victor is out. I suggest we stay up longer." a rather smug look crossed his face as he said this, but no one seemed to notice.

"OH! I know: let's play hide and seek! Or zombie attack!" shouted an exited Alfie. Then realising his outburst, composed himself and continued by saying "or both?" with a hopeful under tone.

"I know a game from America that might be fun to play, Eddie might have heard of it; chubby bunny?"

"Oh my god Nina! That's an amazing game!"

"I know right? Basically you sit in a circle and you go round putting marshmallows in your mouth-"

"You add them one at a time and after each one you have to say 'chubby bunny'"

"But you can't eat any marshmallows" Nina paused to glare at Alfie, "or spit them out, otherwise you lose."

"And it's really fun because its kinda ironic cos everyone looks like chubby bunnies!" said a rather breathless Eddie.

"I think it sound like fun" said Alfie, speaking on behalf of the group. "Anyone got any marshmallows?"