Hey! I'm so happy I got time to post a new chapter today. I had a bunch of math homeworkL. Anyways, I do not own House of Anubis or any of its characters, just and OCs or the plot. By the way, that's the last time I'm saying that. You all know I don't own HOA! Hugs and kisses :D

The rest of the school day was a blur. It was mostly filled with introductions, and teachers trying to explain what they were currently studying. I just doodled eyes at the corner of my paper (A/N: I do that all of the time!). After math, I stopped by my locker, and then hurried to get home.

When I entered, Alfie grabbed my arm and pulled me into the living area. The lights were shut, and everybody was ducking behind a couch.

"It's Amber's birthday, and we want to surprise her." He quickly explained, and instructed me to crouch behind a chair. I did as he said, and waited until I heard the loud clanks of Amber's stilettos. She entered the room, and looked around. The girl frowned and switched on the lights, muttering about something. Immediately, we jumped out from behind the sofas, and screamed, "Happy birthday, Amber!"

"You remembered!" she yelped.

"Of course we did, Ambs. I love you." Alfie grinned. He pecked her on the cheek, which quickly turned into more than a peck. "Get a room, you two!" Eddie said.

Amber blushed and stepped away from Alfie's puckered lips. She walked to the table covered with presents, and I do mean covered. She opened the presents from her father first, finding a diamond studded bracelet, piles of clothes, and a note saying she had an extra thousand dollars on her credit card. When she read it, she squealed and told us we were going on a shopping spree soon.

Amber received a promise ring from Alfie, a pair of expensive jeans from Mara, and a gift card to a designer store from Patricia and Eddie. Nina and Fabian gave Amber a stack of magazines, and Joy gave her another gift card. Jerome gave Amber a knitted scarf, and also a pair of dangerously high heels, which he said were from me. I hid my surprise when Amber hugged me, and when I shot Jerome a confused look, he just winked.

After a delicious round of Trudy's homemade cake, I decided to take a hot bath. I gathered a pair of comfortable pants and a t-shirt, and took my towel into the bathroom. I let the water run for a while, and then started stripping off the clothes from my sweaty body. I played some music in the background, and stepped into the steaming water. The water soothed my sore muscles, and lulled me into a drowsy state. My eyes started closing until I could only hear the soft music. I sank deeper into the water despite my wrinkled skin.

I didn't notice when someone knocked on the door. They opened it, finding it unlocked. Then I heard a yelp. My eyes snapped open, revealing Jerome near the open door to the bathroom.

"Jerome, what the hell are you doing here!?" I practically screamed.

"I-I wanted to use the bathroom, but Fabian was using it. I came up here, and knocked. No one answered, and the d-door was unlocked. I'm so sorry!" he stuttered. I was very glad he couldn't see anything, as I was so deep in the water all of the bubbles covered me.

"Well get out! Can't you see I'm naked?"

"Actually, I can't see anything. I might as well stay." Jerome smirked.

I reached for the towel next to me, and unrolled it, still deep in the water. Jerome watched smugly as I tried to figure out a way to get out and wrap myself, all without showing my body. Then I had an idea. Quick as a flash, I stood up out of the water, and wrapped myself in the towel. I didn't show anything.

Jerome frowned as I seductively leaned towards him. I pressed my lips against his jaw, nipping and sucking at it. His eyes widened as he jumped back and practically ran out. I smiled to myself as I changed into some proper clothes.