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For a moment there was complete silence as I stared uncomfortably at him while he stared back [don't laugh, Carter...If you were there...]. Unable to stand the silence any longer, I managed to say, "So...um..." I groaned when I realized that was probably the dumbest way to start a conversation. Ever.

He asked the most unexpected question. "Is your brother not with you?"

"Carter?"

"Unless there is another brother of yours that we do not know about..."

I winced visibly. Stop being so nervous, I scolded myself before answering, "Oh...um, well, he's gone on a...er...a...date with Zia..."

That was the hardest thing I've ever had to say. Especially to Anubis. If Liz and Emma were there they would've laughed at me. Did he even know what a date was? Last time we'd had a decent conversation he had commented that people "married girls off" to other families. Huh.

He looked puzzled, just as I suspected. "A date?"

Explaining what a date was to Anubis was the most painful experience. "Well, you see, it's sort of like a modern courtship ritual, or whatever you called it..." I trailed off, lost in words. I shivered as a cold wind blew. Don't blame me; when I'd followed Carter I was in a hurry and didn't bother to put on a jacket. Anubis must have noticed, for he took off his own jacket and dropped it around my shoulders. I could feel myself blushing. The jacket was a bit too big, but it felt comfortable. Sadie, snap out of it! I ordered myself. However, it was futile.

"Why don't we find someplace warmer, Sadie Kane?" Anubis suggested, offering me his hand.

My cheeks reddened even more if that was possible. I took his hand, and suddenly he pulled me closer to him. I lost my balance due to the shock, and stumbled right into his chest. And then he pulled me into his arms.

"A-Anubis, uh..." I stammered, madly wishing I was anywhere but there.

"I believe I have caught up with your courtship rituals," He mused as if teasing me. Instantly I leapt away from him and glared angrily at him, remembering his teasing from a while ago.

"Is that all you came to tell me?" I snapped, furious that I had let him tease me again.

He grinned back at me, and I so wanted to kick him. Where was my bloody wand when I needed it? I narrowed my eyes suspiciously. "And where, may I ask, did you learn everything? From watching drama movies?"

He was saved from answering my question when that annoying brother of mine suddenly came running towards us, yelling my name. Why was Carter the one who always made the dramatic entrances? Zia was tailing him not far behind, looking a little annoyed about something. I wondered if they had an argument.

"Sadie! There you are!" Carter gasped, panting as he skidded to a halt in front of me. He looked warily from Anubis to me, and I remembered that I was still wearing Anubis's jacket. "Where were you?"

"Here?" I retorted, "Where else? It's not like I can magically transport myself wherever I want!"

"I tried calling home, but you didn't answer," He explained, "So I became worried."

"Aw...thanks. You're worried about your helpless little sister, are you? I thought you were on a date with her?" I pointed a finger at Zia.

Carter chose to ignore my question. Instead, he went on, "And what is Anubis doing here?"

Oh, gods. How was I supposed to answer that?

A/n: Well...that's chapter 2! What do you guys think? Like it? Love it? Hate it? Should I continue? Suggestions, opinions and ideas are welcome! :D Thanks to all your reviews, I have decided to continue! 8 more days till the Throne of Fire! *fangirl squeal*!

I'm trying my best for them not to be too ooc, so if I am feel free to tell me!