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Fabian's POV

School wasn't the same without Nina. Everything wasn't the same without Nina. It's like everything I do reminded me of her, and it hurts. It hurts not seeing her. I would've called, but I don't want to be a disturbance. I mean, it's her grandmother's funeral we're talking about. She'll be back in a couple of days and until then, I had to survive.

It was Mara's turn to do the dishes after dinner. Mick was supposed to be with her, but since he's not around, Jerome replaced him.

The room was peaceful, except for the sound of running water and Jerome trying to make a conversation with Mara.

I could hear Patricia and Alfie out in the hallway, it seems that they're having a debate about aliens. Joy was somewhere up in her room, shared with Patricia and Mara. While Amber herself, was sitting on the couch, reading a magazine. I sat on a chair near Amber with my left side facing the kitchen, leisurely enjoying a good book about the Egyptian gods.

It appears that Jerome's effort of chatting with Mara didn't worked out, because he began to splash Mara with the soapy water.

"Oh! Jerome Clarke, don't you dare!" Mara was yelling, though she put on a smile that told us she was playing along.

I chuckled. Amber looked at me, then she turned her head around to see Jerome struck another splash of water at Mara. "Typical," Amber simply said as she returned to her mag.

For some reason, I still kept my eyes on the two. The laughing stopped abruptly. Mara's cheeks were covered with soap foam. Jerome cleaned it with a swipe of his thumb. What happened next surprised me. I mean, I noticed the way Jerome looked at Mick. If I say Mara, I believe he looked at most girls like that. But Mick Campbell, the way he looked at Mara's boyfriend. I could tell there's something going on.

Jerome tilted his head and stepped a little too close to a girl who's already taken. What I can't understand was why Mara kept still. She didn't react when Jerome's lips touched hers. In fact, she seemed to be accepting it, her mouth copying every one of Jerome's slight movement. Suddenly, her hand was on his sideburn.

I think my mouth fell open for Amber looked at me confusingly, but when she followed my gaze, her mouth fell open too.

"Now THAT is something," Amber whispered to me. As if it was destined, the door to the house slammed open and Mick Campbell rushed in.

"Guys, I'm back!" he announced, "Trudy, are y-" One look inside the kitchen and Mick came to a halt.

Amber looked at me disbelievingly and mouthed the word, 'wow'. Though, she quickly turned her head again, not wanting to miss the scene.

As fast as lightning, Mara pulled away from Jerome and turned around to face Mick. "Mick! You're-you're back!""What are you trying to do to her," Mick growled with his hand on Jerome's collar while the other already made a fist, ready to strike."No, Mick!" Mara untangled the boys and stood facing Mick, blocking him from Jerome who's behind her. "It's not his fault,"

"Oh, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding," said Mick sarcastically, "So then it's your fault, I suppose? How can you do this Mara?" I'm pretty sure Mick's voice had reached the second floor. "Look, I'm the one who leaned in-" Jerome started, "But I didn't fought back!" Mara immediately cut him, clearly not wanting any possible spill of blood.

For a moment, neither of them spoke. Jerome stared at Mick, Mick was looking at Mara, while Mara was steadily looking back at him.

"Then I guess," Mick said in despair, he couldn't believe himself. "It's over," he finished in spite of the fact that it sounded more like a question than a statement.

"I guess it is," Mara answered for him.

Mick made his way to the hall, stopped for a second to look at Amber and I. We both went back to reading, pretending that we didn't hear a word they said. Though, I knew Mick was sure that we heard and saw everything. But he just continued on and took his bags to our room.

Jerome and Mara left after him.

Amber let out a sigh. "What a day,"

I can't help to smile and shook my head. "I'll have to agree with you on that one," and we both laughed.

Is that it? Jerome and Mara? Keep on reading! Xx