A/N Hey, so the wedding went great, maybe even amazing. So I got the wrong idea, I thought we were staying in the Manor Of Groves Hotel for 4 days, but we stayed for 3 so I came back a day earlier. I'm really tired (Traffic on the way back from London was really bad, took us 5 hours to get back) so excuse if there is any bad grammar and whatnot.
Charlie's POV
So Fabian, Nina, Patricia, Amber and Alfie are going to some Library on campus. That was what the voices I heard last night said. Totally scooping time, need to plan this out first though…
So maybe if I say I'm going to head back and then hide behind something and follow them from a distance. Or I could just tag along with them, but then they won't talk about this whole 'finding out this whole clue business'. Oh well, I guess I'll wing it.
"Rosy, wait up" I said running to catch up with her after the bell went. "Hey, what's up?"
"Oh, you know just the whole House id going to be put under House arrest because of your prank" She said, obviously tensed. "Apart from that, I'm fine I guess"
"Well, I'm sorry, but I had too" I felt my pulse rise as I was suddenly very hot. "Please believe me Rosie"
"Look you might want to tell Victor and the House that okay?" She met my eyes and quickly looked away.
Fabian and the others were leaving. But so was Rosie, I really hate decisions sometimes. But this whole mystery might be a one-shot. I can go speak to Rosie another time really, but what if she doesn't want to be my friend anymore? Stupid decisions!
"Look I'm so sorry but I have to go, like right now" I said turning to catch up with the others.
"Whatever, you know, when you want to be a good friend just come talk to me" She said obviously with such hate and anger, but she was such a good person so she wouldn't show it.
"What're you trying to say?" He exclaimed at me. "I've always been there for you, and within a minute you turn your back on me!"
"Well maybe you should actually be there for me, not just talk to me!" She screamed at me.
"Whatever. Goodbye!" I shouted back at her.
Rosalina's POV
Charlie is such a jerk; he left me for Nina, Amber, Fabian, Patricia and Alfie. And I actually generally thought he liked me. But I guess that's another thing to add on to my list of wrongs. The only person I feel like I can actually trust now is Mara. She's been so nice to me so far, whereas Nina and Amber have probably got their hands all over him. If Patricia wasn't with Eddie I bet she would too. I found myself knocking on Mara's door.
"Come in" A hollowed out voice said.
"Hey Mara, can I speak to you, please?" I asked her seconds away from tears.
"Yeah, sure what's up?" She said closing her laptop.
"Well, I can trust you yeah?" I looked at her, heavy hearted.
"Of course" She said putting a hand on my arm. "Now go on"
"Well, me and Charlie We" I burst out crying, I couldn't help myself. I was never one of those people who would get so upset that they would cry over a boy. But he wasn't just a boy; he was Charlie, the boy who I knew I could always depend on no matter what happens. The boy who would always protect me from any danger or harm. The boy who probably hates me for my shallowness back there.
"There, there. It will all be okay, I promise" She pulled me into a tight hug, rubbing my back, trying to soothe me and calm me down a little.
"Thanks Mara" I look up to her eyes. "Thanks for being there for me and being someone I can count on no matter what happens" I smiled at her.
"It's fine. I'll be here, I promise" She smiled back at me.
Patricia walked into the room and looked at me; she pulled a face and sat on her bed.
"Why did you say that stuff to Charlie?" She said narrowing her eyes. "It was pretty harsh you know?"
"I-Well- I don't know" I muttered. "What's it to you anyway?" I said, immediately regretting what I said.
"No need to get rude now is there. Charlie's a good person and you've really upset him. But don't worry, Amber's cheering him up" She remarked.
"Oh" I pressed my lips together.
"Whatever I'm going downstairs to meet Joy and Eddie" She scoffed and left the room.
Wow that girl really knew how to get on your last nerve. Heck she could make you want to commit suicide with her torturous words.
Charlie's POV
When we were into the Library, they were talking about loads of Egyptian mumbo jumbo, just to clarify; I've never been good with Egyptian Mythology.
"Guys, sorry I have to meet Joy and Eddie. Sorry" I heard a familiar redhead's voice speak up.
"It's fine, next time don't have any plans though, yeah?" Alfie's questioned her.
The Library was filled with glass cases, which each had some special artefact in it. They looked really old. The walls were high and filled with detailed wallpaper. There were bookcases scattered throughout the room.
"Everyone ready?" Fabian asked the others.
"Yeah" Three other voices replied. They were Amber's, Nina's and Alfie's.
I moved slightly from behind the desk to get a better view of what was going on, but the chair moved slightly, creating a squeaking noise.
"What was that?" Nina said, obviously alerted by the noise.
I heard footsteps coming towards me. They were slow and terrifying. The footsteps were close now, too close for comfort. I was sure they had found me, until the door opened and a man came in. He was medium height, was slightly dark toned, had brown eyes and grey hair. He wore a suit and looked professional.
"Oh hey Jasper" Fabian said awkwardly. "We were just looking for a book on Egyptian figures. We have a project on it in school"
"Well don't let me stop you then, I will be upstairs if you need me." He said before climbing the staircase.
"That was close, we should go to the tunnels later or tomorrow" Nina said exaggerating quite a lot on her so called whisper.
"Yeah, I second Neens" Amber's voice piped up.
"Okay. Sibuna?" Fabian joined in.
"Sibuna" The others joined in.
"Okay, what's going on?" I stood up. "What's this whole Sibuna thing?" I challenged them.
They stood, wide-eyed not saying anything.
"Well, what's going on?" I repeated myself. "Or do I have to tell"
"No you don't need to tell. How much did you hear?" Nina looked me in the eyes, petrified.
"Everything, I heard everything about you and this Egypt stuff" I walked towards them. "Now I want answers"
"Look, we will in good time, okay?" Amber walked forwards to meet me. "Right guys?"
"Yeah" Nina and Alfie both said.
"How could you think he's trustworthy? He hangs around with Eddie and we don't even know him yet" Fabian shouted.
"Fine. I see" I walked out of the Library.
