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Chapter 5 Accusations and Propositions

August 31

Nina's P.O.V.

A week had pasted since my episode with Charlotte, and finally things were starting to calm down. School had started to kick into full gear which left very little time for Charlotte and I to argue with one another. Though, it didn't stop the icy glares between us.

Although, most of that was easy to deal with since I had the face of an angel with me most of the day. Fabian and I were in a lot of classes together, which meant that even though it was school, we could still be around each other. We sat next to each other in every class, giggling as the teacher talked and then sitting straight up when they looked back at us.

We sat together at lunch with everybody from Anubis, minus Joy of course. For about 50 minutes, it felt like old times. Ams was fussing over my hair and clothes, Jerome was throwing food at Alfie, Mara was reading a book with Mick, and Patricia was… well Patricia.

With me and Fabian having a lot of classes together we also found excuses to study together. We always went to this tree a little bit on the outskirts of the school and sat underneath in the shade studying a multitude of subjects. I'm not ashamed to admit that most of the time; it just ends in us kissing each other over and over again. It was perfect.

"So how's your new house?" Fabian asked. We had just finished the last of our History homework, a chilly breeze blowing by us, marking the beginnings of fall in Britain. I leaned back into his body, enjoying its warmth against my cold skin.

"It's ok." I stated, "I missed the old Victoria era furniture and building structure of Anubis, and the unique chandeliers and peaceful atmosphere."

"Anubis, peaceful?" Fabian asked smiling.

"Well, maybe not last year. But you know what I mean. Plenty of friends around and not a lot of internal conflict amongst housemates." We both laughed, and continued to hold each other in a tight embrace.

"So how are you new housemate? Are they as amazing as we are?" Fabian asked. It sounded like he said it with a bit of edge, but I think I was just imagining it.

"Mitch and Sophia keep to themselves, they don't talk much and when they do it's usually just them complaining about something. I've tried to connect with both of them but Sophia conveniently always have to go out and exercise and Mitch is more blunt by just slamming the his door in my face." I said, remembering that exact moment.

"Charming people it sounds like." Fabian said, his voice thick with sarcasm.

"Tori and Tony are a different story. Tony," I stopped myself, contemplating whether or not to tell Fabian about Tony's flirty habits, "Tony is an eccentric character."

"Eccentric?"

"Ya, eccentric like 'I want to slap him eccentric'." I clarified, I haven't slapped him yet, but I'm coming close to it. "Tori doesn't even pay much attention to me, or anybody in fact. She only talks with Tony, and usually it's about some wild party or their love lives. From what I've heard about Tony's parties, I don't know if I want to be there for them. Although I have a feeling that by the end of the semester I'll have seen and experienced one." Fabian just laughed at that, a knowing shine in his eyes.

"Oh they are something else Nina." He said smiling to himself. My interest was piqued.

"What do you mean?" When he just stared off into the distance as I finally figured it out. "You've been to one?" I exclaimed, sitting up in shock. Fabian just nodded, smiling at me now. "Well what was it like?" I said, a mix of curiosity and excitement running through my veins.

"You'll find out sooner or later." He said laughing. I scoffed and hit him playfully in the chest. "So, is that all of your housemates?" Fabian asked, attempting to change the subject. I shook my head in disagreement.

"No, there Alan and Michael. Alan is kind of like Alfie. He's really goofy, believes in the paranormal, and has a crush on a girl way out of his league." Fabian raised an eyebrow at the last remark. "Of course, I believe that Alfie could still get the girl if he tired!" Fabian nodded, his face losing some of its happy red color.

"And what about Michael?" He said harshly. Surprised by the tone usually reserved for Joy, I looked up at my boyfriend. 'Alright, that time I heard some edge in his voice.' I thought to myself.

"He's a friend. What's with the harsh tone?" I questioned. Fabian's face immediately softened and had gone red.

"Oh nothing! I was just curious that's all. I've um… I've heard some stuff." I felt the blood rush to my face in rage. I couldn't believe that this was coming from my boyfriend. I wouldn't stand for it.

"You think I'm cheating on you!" I screamed, not in a questioning tone but in an outraged tone. I leaped off Fabian, staring down at him while he lay under the ground. He just looked up, realizing what he had just done. "After everything that happened last year, you think I would go cheat on you?" My rage had reached an all time high; I wasn't even trying to calm myself like I usually do. "And I suppose you heard this from that witch Joy! Didn't you? And you just couldn't control yourself, or see that she was possibly lying, could-" I was stopped short by Fabian jumping up and kissing me on the lips hard. My anger washed away in pleasure and I kissed him back, wrapping my arms around him as he did so with his. When we pulled away I felt like such a fool. "I'm sorry." I muttered.

"It's ok, I'm sorry too." He said, putting his hand under my chin and pulling it up to meet his shining eyes. "I'm so stupid to think that of you. Can you forgive me?" He pleaded. I nodded and we embraced together.

"Our first fight as a couple, we should take a picture." I said, trying to break through the bleak atmosphere that was created. We both laughed and pulled out of the embrace.

"Look, I think we've just been away from each other for too long. Why don't you come over Friday for dinner at Anubis? I'm sure that everybody will love to have you over!" Fabian said, I gave him a look.

"Everybody?" I questioned. He didn't need a translator to understand I was talking Joy.

"Joy will be gone. She's going with some friend into town for the night. So it should be ok." Fabian comforted me. I thought about it. I really did miss the house, and also Trudy's cooking. Debbie seemed to have a habit of burning food that requires anything other than a microwave and a toaster.

"Well, consider it a massive dinner date than Fabes." I said smiling. I kissed him and picked up my stuff. "I have to get back to Odin, it's almost dinner and I'm on chore duty." I kissed him one last time, neither of us wanting it to end. Finally we pulled apart and I began walking back to Odin House.

Fabian's P.O.V.

I have to say, I've got a pretty great girlfriend. Not many girls would forgive a guy for suggesting that they were cheating on him. I guess Nina's cool like that, though I'm pretty sure I still have to make up for that stupid comment.

I gathered my stuff and began walking back towards Anubis house. The trip was a lonely one since I didn't have anybody to accompany me on my walk. It wasn't until recently that I realized that I've been avoiding my fellow housemates. It wasn't on purpose, but because Nina isn't around I've just been heading straight to my room. Everybody is comforting, but I can't escape my own self-pity. 'I'm responsible for this,' I thought night after night, 'I got Nina in Odin. I got us separated. It's all my fault.'

I was brought out of my thoughts by the witch herself. Joy was standing right outside the house, staring me down. A slight smile crept to her face, sickening me to the stomach.

"It's getting late Fabes, good thing you got home before dinner or else you would have been grounded for the weekend." Joy stated in her seductive voice. That voice used to make me melt in my place, but now it made me want to barf.

"It's Fabian Joy, only Nina can call me Fabes." I said neutrally. I saw Joy's eyes flash with rage as she began stomping towards me.

"Don't Fabian! Don't you dare! I have been calling you Fabes long before she got here, when you were thinking right and realized that we had something!" She screeched. I shushed Joy, not wanting to attract attention to us.

"You're deluding yourself Joy! There was nothing between us! It's a lie that you've created!" I hissed angrily. Joy returned the look with equal anger.

"No you're the deluded one Fabes! You can kid yourself into thinking that before I was taken to be the Chosen One there was nothing between us, but deep down you know you loved me!"

"I told you not to call me Fabes! And you weren't even the Chosen One, Nina was!" I retorted. Joy rolled her eyes to show she didn't care.

"Minor details Fabian. I probably did some 'magic', or whatever they call it, so that it made possible that Nina could assemble that stupid cup." My body now I was shaking from anger, I couldn't believe that I was letting Joy get to me like this! "What is important is that what you and Nina have will not last. What we had, have, will last." Before I could stop her she grabbed my face and kissed me. I pulled away in shock and grabbed both her arms as hard as I could. I pushed her into the wall, hearing her exhale sharply from the impact as I grabbed her arms again.

"Listen to me, Joy!" She continued to struggle, so I shook her a little bit, "Listen to me! There is no us, Ok! There never was! You're just some sick psychopath that believes in something that never was!" I yelled at the top of my lungs. I heard the front door open and somebody rush out.

"Fabian!" I heard Trudy shout, "What on Earth are you doing! Let go of her!" Joy smirked and I reluctantly let go of her. I walked away towards the house and, without even thinking, gave a single sentence to Trudy.

"Nina is coming over for dinner Friday."

And with that I went directly towards my room, ignoring the looks from my fellow housemates, and slammed my door.

7:30 P.M.

Nina's P.O.V.

After a burnt diner, I sat in Alan's and Michael's room eating some of the snacks they had accumulated from the student store and cafeteria. Alan was off somewhere giving out food so it was just Michael and me.

"And he accused you of cheating on him? With me?" Michael asked incredulously. I merely smiled.

"That's right! Could you believe it, you and me?" I said laughing. Michael began laughing too, nearly choking on his chips. I patted him on the back, still laughing, and handed him some water. He accepted it graciously. "But in the end, it was just a misunderstanding. I care for Fabian a lot and nothing is going to change that." I ate some more of my Three Musketeer bar, while Michael just silently nodded.

"I wish I could add something to this conversation, but I'll admit, I've never had a relationship with anyone." Michael said, to my surprise.

"Are you serious?" I asked shocked. Michael looked at me, a little hurt by my tone. "I mean, I would of thought you would have had plenty! You're funny, attractive, and just fun to be around!"

"Ya, but do you see what I'm interested in Nina? Just look around this room!" Michael said, holding out his arms, beckoning me to look. I had to admit that some of the posters and stuff were not exactly in style, nor considered popular. The large 'X-Files' poster stood out amongst everything else on the wall, along with the shelves of books, and several small statues of ancient figures.

"I think it's kind of cool." I admitted. "It gives you a different look on life that I'm sure many people would find interesting." I bit off another piece of my candy bar, while Michael raised an eyebrow.

"Oh really? Well thanks for informing me of this. I'll remember to mention that I'm a Sci-Fi, history loving, book hugger at the next party. We'll see what happens after that." Michael said in his usual dry sense of humor. I laughed, and suddenly for some reason and idea came into my head. Before I had any time to think about it, I blurted it out.

"Do you want to come to dinner was me?" I asked. I saw Michael's face turn red.

"Um… dinner?" He stammered. I gasped at what I just implied.

"Oh! I'm sorry I meant come with me to dinner at Anubis House! I'm meeting all my friends there and maybe it's a good idea if you come along. You know, to show them that I'm making friends here!" I said, recovering from that last fumble. I saw Michael face turn itself into a thinking face.

"Do you think they would mind?" He asked, I shook my head and he continued to ponder the situation. Finally he looked up smiling. "Well I'll have to push back watching some sci-fi shows, but I think I can manage to squeeze it in." he said, giving me a sly grin. I leaped up and gave him a friendly hug. He was a little taken back by it, but then embraced me softly. Suddenly Alan opened the door and saw us. We both looked up at him awkwardly. He just smiled, gave a thumbs up sign, and closed the door laughing.

"That could turn into a problem." Michael mumbled to himself.

Alright, sorry for the shorter chapter. And for making it a bit of a filler chapter. But this sets up some important stuff for future chapters.

Some stuff to think about until the next update:

What will happen at Dinner? What will Joy or Charlotte do next to screw over Nina or Fabian?

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