A/N *Goes through files on the computer* Sorry I'm not seeing any scripts of the books so me being the author so not a reality. I am so sorry that this is so late I'm such a slacker please forgive me. Well here it is

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Pretend Relatives

Chapter 7

Alex and Janelle had fallen into routine they would wake up, well Alex would wake up, eat and wait for Janelle than sit on the couch and play video games till Jack came down and announced what wild adventure she would have them embark on that day. Today Janelle was waiting for Alex sitting on the couch controller in hand. She fingered the knobs and buttons, fidgeting, and messing with her skirt as she watched Alex eat. Alex finale gave up and walked over to the couch cup in hand he sat next to Janelle.

"Why are you so jumpy today?" Janelle got up and turned on the game handing the controller over to Alex silently. Sitting back down, she sighed sinking into the couch.

"I get jumpy after a sleepless night. Turn right than a quick left wait then right again." Alex moved the thief as Janelle suggested and slipped past a security guard. The Hope diamond was displayed before them they had ten minutes to figure out how to get it before a guard showed up. The character smoothly slipped the jewel from its place and quickly replaced it with a fake.

"I was just wondering you don't need to bit my head off Jan." Alex was careful, eyes still on the screen he slipped out part of her name.

Janelle stood up suddenly and slipped on a pair of shoes and her sweater.

"I'm going for a quick walk I'll be back in a bit." Alex clicked pause on the game and ran to the porch.

"Janelle stop I didn't mean to offend you." Janelle stopped and turned back to Alex a small smile played on her lips.

"I know Alex I just need some fresh air tell Jack I will be back before you know it." With that she turned around and continued down the street. Alex let her go knowing he, himself need some alone time from time to time.

Janelle just kept walking till she knew for sure Alex hadn't decided to follow her. She than sunk to the curb and hid her face in her hands, thoughts of Ryan came rushing into her mind like a waterfall. After she gained control of herself she noticed she had been crying. Suddenly a shadow fell over her and a hand was on her shoulder.

"Hey are you okay? Do you need any help?" Janelle looked up a boy about her age stood above her, concern masked his face. She wiped her eyes hoping her mascara hadn't run, she checked her finger tips for black. They seemed clean so she couldn't look like a total wreck. The boy sat down beside her.

"No I'm okay thanks." A fake smile covered her face. The boy frowned and stuck out his hand.

"My name is Tom; you don't have to tell me yours. I was just wondering why a pretty girl like you is doing here crying?" Janelle smiled and shook his hand.

"Janelle, and flattery will get you no were." Tom's face suddenly changed from concern to surprise.

"You would happen to be stay with someone by the name of Alex Rider would you?" Janelle jumped up and backed away.

"Yes, what are you a stalker?" Tom laughed.

"No I am a friend of Alex's I was supposed to meet you today. In fact that is where I was headed. How about we walk together and you explain why you were crying on our way?" Tom stood up and continued towards Alex's house, Janelle stood shocked for a minute but soon ran to catch up to him.

"So are you going to tell me why you were crying?" Janelle thought about it for a moment then shook her head.

"It is such a depressing subject we should talk of something lighter." Tom glanced over at her than went back to walking.

"So how has your stay here been so far? Is Alex behaving himself?" Janelle laughed and proceeded to tell Tom about the past few days.

Neither of these two people saw the man following them lurking in the shadows. These happy moments would soon be in the past for these two teens if he had any say in things.

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Wolfmonster: Thank you so much for the review I love to hear people's thoughts (truthfully) I am running the question again (sorry I'm late and lacking creativity)

Jacks dates: The numbers have been tallied…… Wolf-1 Fox-1 Snake-2

I didn't get enough replies so I am going to ask again so that Wolf and Fox have more of a chance against Snake who is very well liked.

Also we still have the pending question Alex and Janelle cross yes or no???????