Chapter.2

"Hi everyone. Sorry I was late, I needed something to wear." I said as I reached the bottom of the staircase.

"Wow Amy nice outfit! You didn't even need me to help you pick it out." Natalie exclaimed.

Then everyone went back to mingling before dinner. I looked around to see what everyone was wearing.

Natalie was wearing a short, black dress that ended by her mid thighs. Her brown hair was straightened which framed her beautiful face. She had a lot more makeup than me though. Dan matured a bit since the Vespers and now is wearing a white t-shirt with a leather jacket. Even though he matured, it doesn't mean that he didn't WANT to be cool. Natalie and Dan were making kissy faces in a corner. Ham was wearing a sports shirt and shorts and eyeing Sinead from a distance. Sinead was with her brother's and their girlfriends, the twins. 23 year old Sinead was wearing a long navy blue dress that ended by her knees. Her brothers, Ted and Ned, were both wearing suits and ties and were talking to the twins. Regan was wearing a deep purple dress that ended by her knees while Madison was wearing a white skinny dress with a blue ribbon in the middle.

Jonah was wearing dark t-shirt and blue jean and was rapping to his girlfriend Kristy.

Then I my eyes landed on Ian and Jake.

Ian Kabra as sitting by himself by the door not really wanting to talk to anyone. He was wearing white suit that. Made his jet black hair stand out. He gelled his hair and amber eyes looked sad. But he was starring at me.

Jake Rossenbloom was wearing a black shirt and dark blue jeans. He was with his brother Atticus but his deep, liquid eyes seem to melt into mine.

I shook my head. 'I don't want a boyfriend yet' I reminded myself. But I really wanted to see what was wrong with Ian so I walked over to him. I didn't dare look back at Jake.

"Hey-y-y Ian-n-n." I stuttered. Stupid stutter.

"Hello love. You look gorgeous." His eyes met mine and I felt like I was going to be lost in the pools of amber. My knees started to buckle when he called me love.

"Thanks. ...So what's up?" I tried to be cool.

"Nothing really. Love, before dinner is served will you join me on a walk?" Ian asked.

"Sure. Let me get my shoes."I hurried off to get my new leather boots and joined Ian outside. My house was on the beach in California and so Ian and I walked on the beach. Apparently, no one was here and so we walked and watched the sun set.

Ian found a long and patted a space next to him, so I sat down.

"Amy how are you? You seem different now. I haven't seen you since the Vespers." Ian said.

"Well Ian, I've been quite busy with my studies, but I have grown up as you can see. " I answered. I was astonished that Ian called me love in front of people, but when we are alone, he calls me Amy.

"Amy could we be friends? I'm in desperate need of someone to talk to. Natalie is always with Daniel and...I don't want to take about how cute he is.",Ian squirmed a bit," But I would love to talk about anything else."

"Of course we can be friends."I patter his back awkwardly.

" Amy can I ask you a question?"

I nodded.

"How does it feel to have lost the love of your life?" Ian asked.

Love of my life? Oh Evan.

"I do miss his presence, however I haven't really cried about his death. Yes I do like him but I guess I wasn't in love with him. Ever since his death, I have dated anyone really." I sighed.

"I'm sorry to bring him up. I think dinner will start soon. Why don't we start walking back." Ian gave me his hand and I took it.

Ian POV

I went to every family reunion just so I could see Amy. When Amy came down the stairs she looked absolutely stunning. I wasn't ready to talk to her just yet so I sat down by the door. Everyone in the family was dating. Sure I liked Amy, but I haven't seen her since the Vespers. Then she always wore silly American shirts, but now she wore a tight, strapless red dress that showed all her curves.

"Amy." Me and Rosenbloom breathed.

I knew that Rosenbloom was here and I knew he also liked her. But I know that Amy would choose me over that poorly dressed boy. I looked at Amy's eyes and our eyes met.

When I called her love, I knew her knees buckled. I decided to ask Amy to go on a walk with me. I wanted Amy to be friends with me before I asked her to be my girlfriend. When I mentioned the Evan boy, she broke down a little. Now I know that she isn't dating anyone, it will be a lot easier. If she did have a boyfriend, I would have had to ask Natalie for one of her poisoned guns. I would only use one that will knock him out for a few months. But this will be way easier. As we went back to the mansion for dinner, I though of how get our friendship to become stronger.