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"And you! How could you let that happen?! Those guys are gross! How could you stand watching them? At least you and Amy did your stuff behind closed doors.", Dan said glaring at Ian.
"Dan!", Amy shouted in warily.
"What?!", Evan said looking at Dan then Amy and then Ian.

Amy threw a wary glance at Dan before turning back to Evan. She had to do some damage control fast! She totally wasn't ready to tell Evan about her and Ian but she had to tell him something… Amy concluded that she was just going to have lie to Evan and break one of their relationship rules.
"Nothing Evan. Nothing!", Amy blurted out quickly and then blushed, that wasn't the most convincing lie she could have told.
Ian was surprised when he heard Amy try to lie, "Since when does Amy lie?", he thought. The Amy he knew wouldn't have lied, she would've tried to explain the truth in a calm manner. Than it dawned to Ian that Amy had really changed.
Evan stared at Amy in disbelief. He couldn't believe that what Dan said was 'Nothing'! There had to be more. He opened his mouth to ask Amy again but she spoke before him.
"I mean. What Dan meant to say was that Ian is very protective over me because he's my cousin so Dan expected Ian to have a defensive or grossed out reaction.", Amy said regaining her confidence after the feeble lie. Ian and Evan both noticed that Amy had carefully left out the last part of Dan's outburst.
"If that's so why did Dan say, 'at least you and Amy did your stuff behind closed doors.' the phrase clearly implies that you and Ian had a physical relationship of some sort.", Evan said smartly at Amy who stood up in front of him with her arms crossed at her chest.
Ian caught Amy's gaze with a smirk and mouthed out, "Ekat". Amy struggled to keep a straight face at Ian's joke, this wasn't the time to giggle at Ian's sarcastic comments.
"Your observation is clearly incorrect than. Ian and I have never been physically involved! Plus I'm sure Dan was referring to the time when Ian and I had acted together in . Obviously the scenes required us to portray two lovers, alas Dan was left scarred.", Amy said.
Ian read between the lines he knew that "the play" Amy had referred to was actually their short-lived fling in Korea, Ian felt a pang of anguish when he thought back to the time when he had deceived Amy and played with her emotions during clue hunt. Dan stared at his sister in disbelief he couldn't believe she was lying to her boyfriend for the Cobra's benefit, even though it was his fault that she was in this position, "It still isn't cool to lie for a Cobra, after all the damage they can cause.", Dan thought sourly. His miserable mood had thrown the peace in the house off balance. Evan looked at Amy suspiciously for a second as he analyzed her excuse but than thought of their relationship rules, "Amy would never break any of the rules and plus Ian's her cousin.", Evan concluded.
"In that case than okay…", Evan said awkwardly.
"Well I'm glad that's sorted out because I'm HUNGERY!", Dan said.
Amy gave him a look that said, "You better run now or your going to get it for causing me so much trouble!".
Dan gulped. His dorky sister looked scary as. He could see steam coming out of her ears and her eyes had turn red, she had morphed into a DEMON! Or he was just imagining things…"Must be the hunger.", he thought.
Amy sat down on her seat and stared long and hard at her breakfast before picking it up and dumping the contents in the trash. "Hey I worked hard on that!", Nellie said coming out of the pantry. "Sorry Nellie I'm not hungry anymore.", Amy said apologetically before tossing the dish into the sink.
"Of course your not hungry! Who would be hungry after being falsely accused by someone you thought you trusted.", Natalie said in a pitiful voice making a dramatic entry. Evan sulked.
"Good morning!", Natalie said as she slid into the empty seat next to Ian.
"It was… until you got here.", Dan muttered. Evan snorted.
"Belgium waffles, crispy turkey bacon and ripe strawberries…? Ian's favorite breakfast!", Natalie said with wiggling her eyebrows at Amy. Evan's grin was now replaced with a frown. Amy blushed before responding, "I wanted you guys to feel more comfortable."
"Sure that's what this is about.", Natalie said sarcastically. "At least this meal is edible… last night's dinner was simply- gross!"
"Well I'm flattered you like my cooking! You're welcome!", Nellie said her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Natalie simply smiled in response. Dam unable to bear the hatred that welled up inside him from Natalie's presence stood up to leave.
"You're not going anywhere kiddo! Finish your breakfast!", Nellie said just as Dan's plate hovered above the garbage can.
Pretending not to hear Nellie Dan dumped the uneaten stack of pancake and bacon into the garbage bin and threw the dish into the sink before saying, "Spoke a tad to late Nellie, sorry!". Dan turned around and ran out of the room but not before knocking a bowl of strawberries onto the floor.
"That was not graceful.", Natalie said the second Dan stumbled out of the room. Ian nodded in agreement before switching his attention to Amy.
"Love?"
"Yes Ian.", Amy answered rather timidly. Evan felt his anger flare up inside him at this exchange.
"I was wondering if dinner is still on for tonight?", Ian asked.
"I don't know…", Amy said uncertainly. She faced Evan. "Is it Evan? Should I go?", she asked.
Evan felt a lump in his throat. He didn't want Amy to go anywhere with Ian-especially on a dinner date. Even though they were just cousins Evan had a feeling that it was a more than that for Ian. But Evan wasn't in a position to say Amy wasn't allowed to go. If he did, he'd look like desperate and insecure boyfriend so he was forced to say, "You should go, you guys can catch up and stuff." Amy's face broke into a big grin when she heard what Evan said. She ran up to him and hugged him.
"What about you? What are you going to do tonight?", Amy asked concerned.
Evan forced a smile on his face and said, " I don't know Stacy was pretty upset last night so I think I'll take her out."
Amy's heart melted Evan was so sweet! He was willing to sacrifice his Friday night for his little sister. Amy pulled Evan into a sweet kiss that she soon deepened it herself. Ian looked away. He couldn't bare seeing Amy being all lovey-dovey with her new boyfriend. Seeing them kiss was like being stabbed in the heart a hundred times for him. Natalie sensing her brother's discomfort put her hand on top of his. Ian turned to face his sister. Natalie saw the agony blazing in his eyes, "Don't do this to yourself. You don't deserve it.", she whispered gently.
"You of all the people know that I do Natalie.", Ian said.
Natalie shook her head in disagreement and the looked at Amy and her boyfriend snogging shamelessly in front of her. She cleared her throat loudly trying to get them to separate but her efforts were wasted because Dan entered the room.
"Ewwwwww! Seriously GET A ROOM!", Dan screamed in horror.
Amy and Evan broke apart immediately… again. Amy's eyes narrowed as she shot daggers at Dan, "Get OUT you dweb!", she screamed.
"Excuse me my dear sister but I was going to tell you I'm going out but your snogfest was so disgusting that I was nearly blinded!", Dan said defensively
"You shouldn't joke about being blind Dan.", said a stern voice from behind Dan. When Amy saw who the speaker was her eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. "Sinead! When did you get back?", Amy asked as she went over to hug Sinead.
Ian and Natalie exchanged a glance. "What's the Starling doing here?", they both thought.
"Just now. In a rather good spirit I must say, till Dan cracked a joke about being blind.", Sinead said scolding Dan. Dan's shoulders slumped. "I'm really sorry Sinead, I didn't mean it."
"It's okay.", Sinead said stiffly. Then she noticed the Kabra's sitting at the breakfast.
"I didn't know we had cousin's over?"
"I didn't know either.", Evan said. He was relieved that he wasn't the only one who didn't know about the guests.
"Well now you know. They're staying over for Christmas by the way.", Amy explained.
"Well Fiske will be happy to know we're getting along well. You know if we last the next two weeks without killing each other.", Sinead said with a dark chuckle. The Kabra's smirked a little and Dan and Amy exchanged a grin those words simply too true.
"If we get through the two weeks without killing each other I'm sure Uncle Fiske will be overjoyed.", Amy agreed.
"That is if we can get through the two weeks without killing each other.", Ian reminded.
Evan looked at everyone and saw a smirk or an evil grin plastered onto their faces. "If we don't kill each other.", was what they all had agreed to as if they would at any moment end someone's life. Evan looked around for someone to burst out laughing and say "jokes" but no one did instead they all nodded at each other after Sinead said, "Almost a year without an incident I'm sure we don't want to break that streak."
"So how are Ted and Ned? Did the surgery work?", Amy asked with concern. Sinead's grin fell instantly. "Ned's surgery worked he no longer has head aches, he's happy about that… but Ted's surgery didn't work the way we hoped. He can now see a faint outline of his surroundings.", Sinead said sadly.
Amy hugged her best friend.
"It's like looking in the dark. I guess it's better than being swallowed by the darkness.", Sinead said. She tried to hold the tears back but they spilled down her cheek.
"Shhh. I'm sure Ned and Ted will come up with something.", Amy said trying to comfort Sinead.
"Yeah I'm sure they'll find out something…I'm going to the University across town to do some research tomorrow. Do you want to come with?"
"Um… I'd love to but I'm going skiing with Evan tomorrow… but I'm sure we could reschedule. Right Evan?", Amy said. Looking at Evan questioningly. Evan sighed. Here was another situation where he could chose to be the best boyfriend in the world and the cry about it later or to be the insecure desperate boyfriend who had to spend every waking moment with his girlfriend. Evan really didn't want to lose another day with Amy. After all this winter break was suppose to be 'their' two weeks. Evan looked at Sinead who was silently crying on Amy's shoulder. Then he looked at Amy who was desperately trying to comfort her. Evan really wanted Amy to be happy but he wanted her to himself too. Amy searched Evan's eyes. She could see that he really didn't want to lose more time with her. Amy thought "After all this was suppose to be our two weeks.",. She felt desperate. Amy really wanted to be their for her bestie but she also really wanted to spend more time with her boyfriend. Ian sensed Amy's tension so he came up with a solution were he would be the only knight in shining armor.
"Sinead if you don't my mind I could come with you. I do have a background in medical science if that helps.", Ian offered.
Sinead lifted her head off Amy's shoulder and wiped the tears off her face. She faced Ian in total disbelief. "You want to help me?", She asked.
"Yes… if you don't mind.", Ian replied.
"Why?", She asked dumbfounded.
"I'm your cousin… aren't family members suppose to help each other?", Ian teased.
Sinead blushed, how could she be so clueless?
"Well thank you. I would really appreciate that.", She said her cheeks flaming red.
Ian smiled at Sinead before turning his attention back to Amy.
"So now you can go on your date. And don't worry about Sinead I'll take good care of her.", Ian said smoothly.
Amy smiled widely. Ian had saved her from a huge dilemma.
"Thank you.", Amy said before giving Ian a lingering hug. As she pulled away from Ian she asked, "Since when do you have a background in Medical Science?"
"Since Isabel shot Natalie and Jonah. I took a class when Natalie and I got back to London just incase …", Ian said. Natalie squirmed in her seat. She didn't like to be reminded of her bloodthirsty mother and the damage she's done to Natalie's life.
"Oh. I'm sorry", Amy said looking down at her feet. She couldn't imagine how Ian and Natalie felt constantly worrying and watching their back. She knew that the clue hunt had everyone worried and alert but it was different to have murderous parent out for your blood.
"Don't worry. We all went through it when the clue hunt ended.", Ian said reading Amy's mind.
Amy couldn't help herself. She fell back into Ian's embrace.
Evan sat there dazed by Ian's little price charming performance. He couldn't believe that Ian had twisted the whole situation around so that it was him who came out as the life saver! Not only that but the guy also managed to make Amy feel sorry for him. It also really annoyed Evan how Ian had Amy and Sinead blushing like crazy, "For gods sake Sinead is 20! Three years older than him!", Evan thought. "At least I have Amy to myself tomorrow!", Evan thought on a happier note.
"Ian I'm free today. We can grab a coffee and then I'll show you around town. Are you up for it?", Amy said after a while.
Evan looked at Amy in disbelief. They were suppose to go on their weekly morning coffee dates today. Amy couldn't just go with Ian! He tried to catch her attention to tell her that but she was to busy looking at Ian for an answer.
"I wouldn't mind coffee.", Ian said, "Are you sure Evan doesn't mind?", Ian added with a smirk. Ian knew all to well that Evan wasn't in any position to refuse without looking like a complete fool, his hands were tied.
Amy turned to face Evan, "You don't mind do you?", she asked him.
"No of course not!", Evan said a too fast so it came out like, "Nofcoseot".
"What?", Amy asked confused. "I said I don't mind.", Evan said wearily.
"That's great! Come on lets go Ian.", Amy said. She walked out of the room with Ian following.
"What are you going to do?", Dan asked Evan.
"Follow them.", Evan admitted. He grabbed his car keys and walked out of the room. Dan nodded his head in approval, he didn't want to leave his sister alone with a Cobra.
"What about you Sinead?"
"I think I'm going to sleep. Haven't got used to the time difference yet.", She said with a yawn.
"Okay, I'm going to be playing video games if you need anything just shout. This Ninja master is at your service.", Dan said with a bow.
Sinead giggled as she left the room. Then Dan realized he was alone with Natalie! He rushed towards the door… his escape.
"Daniel about yesterday…", Natalie said standing in front of Dan and blocking his means of escape.
"What?", Dan said annoyed. He didn't want to talk to Natalie. He quickly ducked behind her and walked towards the door.
"I'm sorry." She said quietly.
Dan did I double-take, he wondered, "Did the Cobra just apologize?" "You just apologized!", he said surprised.
"Yes Daniel I apologized. I'll do it again. I'm sorry Daniel! See I apologized.", Natalie said.
"Why?", Dan asked slightly taken aback. He never imagined a Cobra would have feelings.
"Because I was bitchy. It was a wrong thing to do. I don't know why I did it. Well actually I do…", Natalie trailed off into silence. Dan remained silent.
Natalie took a deep breathe before continuing. "I was jealous Dan! I saw the way you looked at her with love, the way you had your hands around her… I miss it Dan. I miss you!", Natalie said with tears in her eyes. Dan looked at Natalie long and hard before giving in, his heart was truly moved. He looked down at the tiny girl with long wavy black hair front of him. Dan cupped Natalie's face in his hand and wiped the tears away with his thumb. "It's okay Natalie. I forgive you but I have a girlfriend now.", Dan said soothingly.
"I know you do. I have a boyfriend too but I still miss you.", Natalie said moving closer to Dan she took a seductive sigh. Dan's boy instincts took over and he closed the space between them and pressed his lips roughly against Natalie's. Natalie quickly transferred herself from the chair onto Dan's lap, she missed the sense of being loved. She craved it and momentarily she didn't care who gave it to her as long as she got it. Dan's hands circled Natalie's waist, he slid his tongue into her mouth. Natalie let out a moan and started to unbutton Dan's shirt.
"Oh, No!", Natalie said feeling a little out of breathe. She stood up and shook her head. "Nat… I'm sorry.", Dan said getting up. "No. I'm sorry. I didn't come here for this. I didn't want this. I'm sorry.", Natalie wailed in desperation before running out of the room. Dan followed her. "Wait Nat! Natalie!", he was so busy looking for Natalie that he didn't notice Stacy standing at the door.

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[This is a scene that happened between Ian and Natalie in chapter 3 before dinner. I didn't put it in the chapter because I realized people would feel uncomfortable with there 'close' relation. Let me know what you think]

Amy closed the door behind her after whispering a barely audible, "See you later Ian."

I sat there for awhile looking at the empty space where Amy was stood a second before. A certain memory flashed through my head .

She was lying on her bed. She snapped up as soon as she saw me.

"Ian, I expected you sooner, what was the hold-up?", she asked in a seductive tone.

I didn't say anything just arched my eyebrows.

She walked up to me up to me and put her arms around my neck and pressed herself onto my body. "My dear brother you are hopeless!", Natalie purred before placing a lingering kiss on my cheek

"Natalie is it desperation that has driven you to rid Dan of his girlfriend and flirt with your own brother?", I asked in amusement, this was a side to Natalie I hadn't seen in a while.

"I only rid Dan of his girlfriend because she was ugly and I flirt with you because your sexy."

"I'm sexy, huh?", I said wiggling my eyebrows. I'll never admit it but I liked it when Natalie flirted with me.

"Oh you don't even know the beginning of it!", she giggled before walking me over to her bed.

I sat on her bed and pulled her onto my lap. We sat silently for a while, both lost in deep thoughts before Natalie spoke up.

"Are you thinking about her?"

"Of course. I'm trying to find out how to win her back. It seems impossible! She won't even look me in the eye!", I sighed in desperation

"Maybe it's a good thing. You know- that she won't look you in the eye. That might mean she can't look at you without falling back in love with you…", Natalie said.

I thought about it for a while till Natalie let out a yawn and closed her eyes.
"Maybe… Go to sleep love, I'll be here."

"Goodnight Ian.", Natalie replied resting her head on my chest.

That's when I saw her. I blinked rapidly trying to fight the flashback from taking over. But then suddenly I wasn't in New York and it wasn't Natalie curled up in my arms.

TO BE CONTINUED….

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Last Round:

1. Favorite Bad Guy in History? Black Beard (Does he count?)

2. Favorite color of eyes? Amber (Like Ian's)

3. The Wanted or One Direction? Who's the best? The Wanted! Duh! One Direction can't sing!

4. Hamilton or Jonah? Who would you date? Who do you think Amy would date? Jonah! (He's hot and talented) I think Amy and Hamilton would date becuase they are both kind of all-american.

5. What branch do you belong to? Janus and Lucian!

This Round:

1. Fancy Dinner or Private moving Screening?

2. What colour do you wish your hair was?

3. Would you rather climb a mountain or learn how to surf?

4. Are you Girly or Tomboy-ish?

5. Vampires or Werewolves? Which would you date?

6. (For everyone who watches Vampire Diaries) Stefan, Damon or Klaus? Who is hotter!?

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