A/N Hi everyone. Sorry it took me a long time to update. I hope the chapter is worth the wait. Thanks to my beta for helping me with this.

Disclaimer I do not own Crash and Bernstein.

Chapter 14 Waiting.

Pesto's POV

I sat on my bed trying to wrap my mind around the fact that I was the one who abandon Cleo. I have thinking about how to pummel the you know who guy that Cleo wrote about only to find out that it was me. Its been days but I just can't accept that I hurt Cleo so much. I left her behind and never even looked I didn't even remember being friends with her and I still don't.

I was alone. Wyatt, Crash, and Jasmine all went exploring. Amanda had decided to go to the local laundrymatt to clean our clothes. They had been gone for hours and they were still not back.

I closed my eyes and tried to focus. I was trying to remember my friendship with Cleo. I spent about an hour just lying on the bed doing nothing when Amanda returned.
"Still upset about forgetting aren't you?" Amanda asked in a sympathetic voice.
"Yes." I didn't bother to ask how she knew what I was thinking.
"Look Cleo might be mad at you but she doesn't hate you."
I had faced away from Amanda but after her statement I turned to face her. "Why do think I was thinking about her hating me?" I asked.
"Well I'm kinda a relationship expert. I have had tons of boyfriends and know exactly how these things work." My eyes went wide and I blushed a deep crimson.
"I..I don't...I mean me and Cleo were not..." I sputtered.
"Oh young love!" Amanda said in a sing-song voice. I blushed even more if that's possible.
"I don't love her!" I shouted.
"Sure you don't!"

"Who are you guys talking about?" I turned around to find Wyatt, Crash, and Jasmine standing by the door. Jasmine was waiting expectantly for an answer to her question.
"Um...nobody!" I said hoping that Jasmine wouldn't pry but of course she did.
"It didn't sound like nobody," she persisted. Amanda just smiled and shook her head.

Wyatt's POV

I have started to notice a change in Amanda's personality. She had always been demanding and shallow but after Cleo left she seemed to gradually grow up. Amanda was not the same simple-minded girl that I used to know. This Amanda is kind gentle and emotionally intelligent. Sure academically my older sister was a mess but at the same time she now seemed wiser. I guess loosing Cleo reminded us how much she meant to us and how much she did for us. Cleo was the girl who when we were younger would spent hours talking to me about what I wanted for my birthday so she could plan me the perfect party. But soon Cleo started to change she was no longer the sweet girl I used to know she was now bossy and rude.

I stood next to the doorway Crash and Jasmine stood next me. Pesto was still blushing crimson. I knew who Amanda and Pesto were talking about but I'm not going to tell anyone that I know who she is just yet.

"Ugg fine don't tell me it's not like I care!" My youngest sister screamed.

? POV

i had done some research about the dreadful girl I have to manipulate. I learnt that her real home is in Portend Oregon. I have no clue why the foolish girl came to my home but it's a good thing she did. Now me and my father finally have the pawn we always wanted. I can't believe that this girl is so naïve. She trusts me completely but that will be her down fall.

i was siting on my bed thinking when I was rudely interrupted. "Sir, we have received word that the girl's family has been spotted. We think that they may try to bring her home," my quivering manservant informed me.

Amanda's POV

I hope we can find Cleo soon! I was laying down on my bed. It was midnight and everyone else was asleep. I wonder if Cleo even wants to come home?
Oh who am I kidding of course she wants to come home, right? Ugg I just don't know anymore. At least the car is almost repaired which means that we can get to Cleo soon.

i wish I paid more attention to Cleo. If I had noticed her more often then maybe we wouldn't be in this situation. The only thing good about losing Cleo is that I finally realized that there is more to life then looks and popularity. The thing that I used to think so important...Well I would give away if it would bring Cleo back. I sat up and bent down over the side of the bed to pick up my backpack that was on the floor next to my bed. I unzipped the bag and pulled out the old stuffed blue dog that Cleo loved so much. I'm ashamed to say that I don't even remember the name of the old toy. I laid back down on the bed and hugged the dog close to my chest. I know it's silly but when I hug the toy it almost feels like I'm hugging Cleo. I closed my eyes and let sleep take over.

To Crystalyzed Iris. Hi sorry for the late update. I hope you one day realize your dream of skydiving. I could never muster enough courage to jump out of an airplane. I'm afraid of heights. I'm glad that you won't be disappearing from FanFiction. I hope you liked the chapter!

To Goddess of Night Eternal Faith. Hi sorry for not updating. If ?POV survives this story then you can definitely kill him. I hope you enjoyed the chapter!