Disclaimer

I do no own House of Anubis nor the characters. I do own the plot.

Author's Note- Last two weeks of school! Yaay! I'm getting really pumped about summer because summer=no school. No school=no work. No work=more Het Huis Anubis. Hurray! Oh, and more writing time... but mostly more Het Huis Anubis.

Chapter 13

Fabian's POV-

I woke up to a pain on my back. I sat up and suddenly, my head pulsed with pain as well. I held it with one hand as I surveyed the scene from last night. I'm on the floor in the living room. Next to me was the couch I was supposed to sleep on. So much for that theory. I got up, went to my luggage, and grabbed myself a pair of jeans and a blue plaid button down shirt. I sleepily stumbled my way to the bathroom. Without realizing, I opened the door without knocking and there stood Nina inside. That woke me up. She was fixing the spaghetti straps of the beautiful blue dress she was wearing. She noticed me after about ten seconds of my staring.

Nina: Oh! Fabian! I- I'm sorry! Do you- you know- need to- need to-

Fabian: No! No! I just- got to change. Sorry- forgot- forgot to knock.

Nina: Oh! Well, go ahead. I'll just- I'll go- see ya.

She ducked out the door and started down the hall to her room when I swiftly grabbed her wrist. She looked at me with a questioning look and a faint blush.

Nina: Um, what-

Fabian: You look amazing in that dress, Nina.

Oh my gosh. Did I seriously just say that? A blush crept on to my face as I stuttered to apologize.

Fabian: I'm sorry- I didn't- I wasn't- I don't know what came over me. Sorry. I'm sure your boyfriend wouldn't appreciate that I just said that.

She laughed calmly. Thank goodness.

Nina: Thank you. It's alright.

She started walking away, but before she entered her room, she shouted something.

Nina: And I don't have a boyfriend.

She disappeared through her doorway, leaving me to my thoughts. She doesn't have a boyfriend? How's that possible? Someone as beautiful as her, remains single? Maybe she's not single. There's a pretty good chance that she's married. I sighed and got changed. I left the bathroom and went back to the couch. I was almost done with restoring the couch to its former glory when Nina walked in. She saw me and came over.

Nina: Hey.

Fabian: Hey. Listen, sorry about the whole thing earlier.

Nina: It's ok.

She looked at the remaining blankets on the couch and looked at me with a cute frown on her face.

Nina: Did you sleep on the couch?

Fabian: Ya, it's no biggy.

Nina: Why?

Fabian: Well, it's closer to the kitchen, so why not?

Nina's frown changed in to a giggling smile.

Nina: That's not a very good reason.

Fabian: At least it's a reason.

She shook her head, smiling, and made her way to the kitchen.

Nina: Breakfast, anyone?

Fabian: Why, thank you Mrs.-

Nina: Martin. And it's Miss.

Fabian: You're not married.

She walked over and took my hand, leading me to the kitchen.

Nina: Of course not, you silly goose. Now, help me make breakfast or Patricia'll bite BOTH our heads off.

Nina's POV-

My palms got sweaty and I began to silently pant as we drove closer to Anubis House. I leaned over the side of the truck and watched the road fly under it. Patricia was driving and while Fabian continuously offered me the other seat, I refused. I honestly wanted to be alone, left to my thoughts. Patricia tried to create conversation with Fabian, but even with five years to fill in, they didn't have much to talk about. I felt Fabian constantly glancing back at me worried. I was about to look back when the truck jerked to a sudden stop, nearly sending my flying from the truck bed. When I regained balance, I dared myself to look up. Anubis House. My gaze dropped back to the cold metal floor of the bed. My mind raced through everything that's happened in just the past days. Find Eddie. Get the key. We have seven months. Or else. I noticed a bright light surrounding my right wrist and a dark shadow engulfing the left. When the illusions disappeared, I gasped. The mysterious charm bracelet. The Mark of Anubis. Where did these come from? I reflected on my encounter with Sarah and Senkarah. Gifts from Senkarah. She held warnings, but never heard them above my screams. I was awoken from my thoughts by a car door slamming. Fabian came around to the back of the truck and called me over. Offering his hand, I took it. Sadly, I handed him my left hand and he got a glance at the mark. He looked at me with a pained expression.

Fabian: Where did this come from?

Nina: Fabian, it's not what you think.

Fabian: Was this Senkarah?

I saw tears in his eyes and I felt a stab go through my heart. I can't watch him cry. It would break me. I look at my feet to avoid his gaze,

Nina: Yes, but-

Fabian: What does she want this time?

Nina: Fabian. It's not what you-

Fabian: What does she want?!

I looked at him with hurt eyes. I knew he immediately regretted it, but I wasn't letting him off that easy.

Fabian: Nina, I-

Nina: Just get me down.

I grabbed hold of his shoulders as his hands slid to my waist. He picked me up, twirled me a bit in hopes I'd crack a smile, which I didn't, and gently set me down. I was about to release his shoulders when he began to speak softly.

Fabian: Nina, I'm sorry. I'm still trying to process everything. I still can't believe you have seven months to live.

I tensed when he mentioned it. It's bad enough knowing it, I don't need to be told.

Nina: You know, Fabian, I already know how long I have. I don't need you to tell me.

Fabian: Nina, I didn't-

Nina: Of course you didn't. I'd better go count down all the days I have left.

I felt Fabian stiffen when I said that, but it didn't matter. I stomped off to the house. A chill went up my spine as I walked in the house. I heard Amber and Alfie in the common room, but I knew I was on a mission. I walked up the stairs and quietly made my way up the attic. The door was open, which was peculiar. When I first stepped foot in the attic, I felt it drop ten degrees around me. It looked the same except some kind of creature found its way in and ate every piece of fabric. Just as I rounded one of the corners, a growl stirred directly in front of me. I saw glowing red eyes appear from the shadows and at that point, I knew that my seven months might be up.