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Just for a heads up, I'm changing my pen name to…Stone Moss. Well, after I post this chapter. I know it's kind of strange, but for some reason…it just stuck. So, yea for moss!
I pulled my hair up, then put it right back down again. Ok, breathe Amy, breathe.
I took another deep breath and looked at my sick closet. It seriously had thrown up all over my room. After digging and shoveling in my drawers, I had finally found what I was going to wear. Usually I wouldn't worry about appearance, but I felt like I needed to look nice for the big announcement.
I looked in the full length mirror and sighed. It would have to do. Now, it was time to fix the hair crisis. Wait, what? Since when do I say hair crisis?
"It's just the stress. Now worry about your hair," Fantastic, I was talking to myself.
I grabbed a few hair bands off my dresser and tried a few styles. Ponytail, straight, curled, side ponytail, you name it.
"Amy! The Holts are here!" Dan shouted from downstairs.
I looked outside my window and sure enough a bright purple van was parked in the driveway.
"Ok, I'll be down in a sec!" I yelled and turned to the mirror.
My hair was still in ringlets so that would have to do. I quickly brushed through them and ran down stairs. Nellie was at the bottom of the stairs, waiting for me.
"Nice choice," She said, eyeing my outfit. "Black over-the-shoulder shirt and skinny jeans, I like it." She said and I gulped. Dressing nice was one thing, being approved by Nellie was in a whole other category. "Oh don't worry, you look really good." She must've noticed me tense up and I gave a relieved smile.
"Thanks, Nellie," The doorbell rang and Dan was practically bouncing up and down. I rolled my eyes and stood beside Dan as he opened the door.
"Dan! Amy!" Hamilton bellowed, wrapping us up in a bear hug.
"Can't…breathe!" Dan gasped and Hamilton let go.
"Hey! Kick your own luggage!" Madison screamed at her twin as they walked up the driveway.
"Make me!" Reagan shouted, swinging her leg at Madison's suitcase.
"Nice to see you guys too," Dan said and I laughed.
"Hey guys! Where do we put our stuff?" Reagan asked, gesturing to her hippo-sized duffel.
"Here, Fiske will show you. Fiske dearest, would you mind carrying these young ladies things?" Dan asked.
Fiske sighed, but held out his arms for the bags. Dan handed them to him and he turned back to the Holts.
"There's Jonah!" Dan said, grinning. Sure enough, our cousin Jonah Wizard was sauntering up the driveway.
"My boys!" Jonah said, slinging his arms around Hamilton and Dan. Jonah's gaze landed on me.
"Amy! Dang…what happened?" He asked, looking me up and down.
"Is it that bad?" I asked and a grin broke out on his face.
"No, you're looking good." He smiled and I blushed. Dan hit him on the upside of his head.
"Dude! Number one rule, no hitting on my sister! Only Cobra can do that because I know he'll never get anywhere with it," Dan explained.
"Sorry man, speaking of the snakes, where are they?" Jonah asked and Dan checked his watch.
"They should've been here by now," Dan observed.
"Yes! Maybe they got lost!" Madison said they slapped a high-five.
"Are we really that bad to be around?" A smooth voice asked. We all turned our attention to the door, where the Kabras stood, looking gorgeous as usual.
"Yes, you are." Dan said, eyeing them.
"Well that's not a good spot you're in is it? We'll be here for the next week or longer." Ian said and Dan groaned.
"Yea! I must've forgot, I love you guys!" Dan wrapped them into a big hug.
"Daniel, you're wrinkling my dress!" Natalie cried and Dan let go.
"Never make me do that again," He whispered, walking by me.
"I never made you!" I called after him.
"Whatever!" I rolled my eyes and turned to Madison, Reagan, Ian, and Natalie. Apparently, Hamilton and Jonah had snuck off with Dan.
"Hey, where's the game room?" Madison asked and Reagan nodded in agreement.
"Just follow Dan. He'll lead you there eventually," They ran down the hallway screaming something about getting there first.
"Typical Tomas," A voice said behind me. I turned and saw Alistair.
"Hey, Alistair!" I said, smiling.
"Wow, this is a lovely home. It's very clean," I grinned at that one.
"I'll take credit for that," I said then Natalie smacked Ian on the top of his head.
"What?" He hissed, rubbing his head.
"You were staring!" Natalie whispered.
"I can assure you that I wasn't!" Ian crossed his arms and glared at his sister.
"Really? I-" Natalie was saying before I interrupted her.
"As much as we love to hear you guys argue, I think we're kind of doing other things." I told them.
"Sorry, love," Ian apologized and I frowned.
"Don't call me that," I said. He smirked at my discomfort.
"Don't frown, it doesn't suit your pretty face," I blushed and Natalie hit him on his head again.
"Brother, stop flirting and carry my bags. My arms are tired." Natalie whined.
"I'm not going to carry your bags. Amy?" Ian said, turning to me.
"Why would I carry your bags?" I asked with a little tint of anger.
"No, you must have misunderstood me. Do you have anyone to carry our bags?" He explained with a crooked grin. Great, now I feel like an idiot.
"Oh, uh-"
"It's ok, I got it, Amy." Fiske said, walking into the room and taking the luggage.
"Can you say thank you?" I asked, putting my hands on my hips. Ian raised an eyebrow.
"Thank you?" He said. I rolled my eyes at his expression.
"So that only leaves…the Starlings." Right on time, my phone buzzed. "Hey, the Starlings will be here in a couple of hours," I said, reading the text out loud. The rest of the family nodded and suddenly, my dweebish brother ran back into the room.
"Amy! The game console broke!" He announced, looking ready to burst into tears.
"I don't think I can do anything about it." I said and his expression dropped.
"You fixed it before!" Dan whined then Alistair spoke up.
"Maybe I can take a look," Alistair said and Dan's face lit up.
"Hamilton, Alistair is going to fix the console!" Dan shouted.
"How is he going to fix that?" We heard him yell back. I face palmed. Alistair gave a small smile.
"I might have an idea." Alistair admitted.
"Awesome! Follow me," Dan and Alistair walked out of the room. Great, that left me alone with the Kabras.
"You guys can go where ever, just not in my room, Dan's room, or Fiske's." I said and Natalie rolled her eyes.
"Why wouldn't you want us in there?" Natalie asked.
"That is classified information," I said.
"If Amy doesn't want us there, we don't go. Ok?" Ian said firmly, compelling his sister to agree.
"Fine," Natalie grumbled. "Let's go then," Ian nodded and they walked out of the room. "You just wanted to impress your girlfriend." I heard her say.
I was the only one left. I had to say that things are going pretty well.
Little did I know, tonight would be a whole lot worse.
A/N: Hey! I am terribly sorry if that chapter left you snoring. It was rather boring. Ok, I'm trying to decide if the announcement is going to be next chapter or the chapter after that. Maybe next chapter will be dinner or something? Look at me, already planning ahead! :)
So…yeah, I hoped you enjoyed the newest addition! The next chapter of the Pursuit will be out soon, so that's good! Yes, Amy's revenge will now be in session. It's not that good, but it leaves me satisfied.
~Nataliya
P.S. Read the disclaimer! And for those who don't bother to read the disclaimer, it just says that I will be changing my pen name to Stone Moss after I post this chapter. Don't look at me like that! :)