Hey, guys. Ellis here.

Sorry it took so long, but between school, exams, kid-napping friends, and currently pursuing love. Well, let's just say I'm a the number one crazy chick, who's only evil and mean if you mess with her... or take her current crush 3. Yep, that's right. I have a love interest. But, sadly said person is taken :(. And I want to throw the person who took my crush off a cliff. Yeah, I'm evil and yet, I'm innocent at the same time :).

Any who, I want to put Alex's POV with this but, I barely put a dent in that. So, here's Bassy's POV. Enjoy!

Bassy's POV:

"Claire, what are you doing here?" I asked, as I picked her up and set her inside the front hallway.

"I missed you, big brother." She said, her eyes twinkled with happiness.

"I missed you, too, Claire. But, aren't supposed to be at home? As in, back in London?" I asked, wondering just why in the heck she was here.

"Daddy asked me what I want for my birthday this year. I told him that I want to see big brother again. So, he got a plane ticket and here I am!"

I smacked myself in the head. Of course dad would give a plane ticket here! He knows I love Claire enough to keep her safe. But, just because I didn't want to take over the "family business" does not mean I will be her bodyguard! For those of you wondering "what do mean by 'family business'"? Let's just say it's a family secret and Claire's the "Golden Child".

I sighed, "Is mum home?"

"Nope, daddy gave her something called a 'spa day'." Claire chirped, happily.

Grreeaaaat… So, I'm stuck babysitting Claire while Alex is over. Now I need to figure out how I'm going to work on the project with Alex and keep Claire occupied at the same time. Wonderful.

"Bassy, you never told me your sister was here." Alex said with that look in her eye she has whenever she saw something cute.

It's her greatest weakness. Well, that and sweets. But, oh, boy! Now she's got Alex wrapped around her little finger. I swear Claire's too adorable for her own good.

"I didn't either, but, apparently, I'm supposed to watch Claire now. Sorry," I said, sighing.

"That's fine. I hate chemistry anyways." Alex said, shrugging.

Claire looked at Alex before hiding behind me and remembered that she was really shy when it comes to meeting new people. Alex looked a little worried, like she felt she had done something wrong and scared Claire off. I smiled and kneeled down right next to her.

"It's okay. She won't hurt you. She's a really good friend of mine. You can trust her." I said, calmly.

Claire looked at me for a minute before nodding and going up to Alex.

"How do you do? I'm Claire Blackthworn. It's nice to meet you." She said, quietly.

Alex eyes were twinkling big time, but I can tell that she was trying to restrain herself from hugging Claire to death. Still, she smiled before crouching down to Claire's level.

"Hi, Claire. I'm Alex. Your brother told me and my big brothers all about you." Alex said, gently.

Claire's eyes widened, "You have big brothers, too!?"

"Yep, seven to be exact. And I'm the youngest, too."

"Seven!? Lucky! I want seven older brothers, too!"

Alex and I were shocked. She had no idea what Alex went through with seven older brothers and I'm the only one that knows what goes on in their family. And trust me, it's not pretty. Alex's brothers are definitely something else.

"Sorry, Claire. But, I really don't want to share you." I said, after imagining the thought of sharing sweet little Claire with six others. Call me selfish, but it's true!

"Aaaahh! But, she's like Snow White!" Claire whined.

I paused, recalling the time I read her Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, then took it and applied it to Alex's situation and chuckled. More like Snow White and the Seven Giants! Alex glared at me, but I ignored it and went into the kitchen to make some hot chocolate.

So, how'd I do? Please Review. I'm asking nicely.

Anywho, Happy New Years to all!

Till next time,

Ellis Alpha