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A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

- Winston Churchill

Chapter Nine

Final Chapter

Nina's POV

The truth came out. After it did, nobody talked to me, other than Fabian. It seemed like they were embarrassed to even try and converse with me, and in a way, I didn't mind. I was still really upset with them, and it would be a while till I forgive them.

They had stopped being mean, so it was okay.

Joy was the only one continuing the bad attitude. Fabian told her off multiple times, but being Joy, that didn't stop her. I told him to drop it; she wasn't worth my time, or his at this point.

But two days after everything was settled, Fabian asked me out. And it was in the sweetest way…

"Neens, can I talk to you?" Fabian said, peeking through my door. I smiled, nodding. He smiled back, coming in my room before he shut the door lightly.

"I see you're studying." He commented shyly, sitting next to me. I laughed, nodding. We had a big test tomorrow that counted for half of our grade. All of us were studying hard for it, because if we failed, we'd be screwed for quarter.

"So, Neens… Can I ask you something?" Fabian questioned, lightly poking my cheek. I giggled quietly, giving him another nod.

"Shoot." I replied, poking his cheek back.

He smiled at me shyly; he had returned to his geeky self. I was happy he did so; I didn't like mean Fabian. But then again, they kind of deserved it…

"You know Neens, I'll always be here for you. I've been here for you since you stepped into Anubis that first time…" He started off, blushing slightly as he chuckled. I grinned, watching him. "And… I think I'm in love with you. Well, not think, know. And even if you don't feel the same, I wanted to tell you that."

I took in what he said, and another big smile spread across my cheeks.

"Took you long enough." I joked playfully, earning a goofy eyeroll from Fabian. "But… I've been in love with you since I first talked to you, Fabian." I whispered. He smiled, blushing again, before slowly leaning in. My eyes fluttered shut as his lips met mine, and I could think was how perfect his lips felt against mine.

I grinned again, just thinking about it.

And even know none of the Anubis kids are saying anything to me, I think we'll all be okay. I understand they made a mistake, and so do they. We're all mad about it right now, but I know it'll blow over eventually.

But for now, things would be a bit quiet. At least they had slightly turned back to normal.

Fabian smiled at me from the other couch. I had been reading a magazine, sorta, but not a very good one. I smiled back, and got up, sitting next to him.

"You know, this whole incident may have been terrible, but it did result in Joy showing her true colors. And we're finally together, so… At least it did have some benefits." I commented, leaning my head on his shoulder.

"I'm still sorry about how they treated you, Neens." He replied, kissing my head lightly as he put his arm around me. "But yeah, I'm glad we're together now."

I shut my eyes, letting my mind drift off. Fabian kissed my head again, rubbing my arm gently.

Right before I fell asleep, I heard Amber squeal in the distance, and I couldn't help but let myself smile.