A/N: I don't own Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, Callie or Ned or any others…This is my first fanfic, so please review and bear with me.

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Thanks to Confidential Brunette, nancy d (), lightwarai, MythicalGirl17, celestial-mystic-universe, Katybug8008

Ryan helped Nancy and Frank get out safely and drove them to the mall. Turning round, he said, " Like I said, I'm sorry but…" A look of concern passed his face.

Frank understood. "Look, if you're worried about Will, then let us help you. We don't want you to get in trouble."

Nancy nodded. Frank had told her everything, and she agreed that they should help Ryan.

"Thanks guys", Ryan nodded thankfully. "But I'll probably get off the hook on my own. Don't worry. I can make up a story really well. I'm going to leave you two here. I'd better get going and act unconscious and say that you both knocked me out pretty hard." He winked.

"Thank you Ryan." Saying this, Frank and Nancy got down as Ryan drove back. Frank realized he was still holding Nancy. He coughed and let go. Nancy raised her eyebrow.

"You're still Ned's girlfriend. I know it's going to be complicated but…." Frank trailed off as Nancy put a finger to his lips and leaned towards him. Frank leaned down and was lost in a passion he had never felt before. It was as if his whole body was burning, craving for more.

They let go after some time. It could have been after a few minutes or hours or even days. Time meant nothing to them. They were together and like two puzzle pieces, they fitted perfectly. Smiling, Nancy turned. Her smile vanished.

Just opposite the road, there was Ned, Callie and Joe. All of them were looking at them. Joe's smile was minuscule but Nancy couldn't look at him or Callie. All she saw was the hurt on Ned's face, as if all his fears had come true. Recovering, Ned got inside the car, quickly followed by Callie. Joe looked unsure of what to do. Finally he looked meaningfully at Frank, got in the car with Ned and Callie and drove off.

Everything was quiet for sometime. Frank looked at Nancy and say her eyes filled with tears. Truth be told, even he was feeling guilty. Callie's face was filled with hurt at his betrayal. But his guilt was not enough to deter him from his true feelings towards Nancy. He took her hand and both of them took a taxi and headed for home.

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