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Chapter 7

"Ugh, I hate science." I groaned as the bell signaling the end of class rung. I was sitting with Fabian and Nina in our science class and Mr. Sweet had told us to hand in our papers before we leave class so I took it out of my note book then placed my notebook in my school bag. "It's so confusing and boring."

Fabian laughed as we handed Mr. Sweet our papers. "Come on it's not that bad Anna."

"Yes it is." I stated with a role of my eyes. "Besides you only say that because you actually like science class."

Nina laughed. "She has a point Fabian."

"Oh whatever." He mumbled his face slightly pink causing us to laugh more. We stood up ready to go when Patricia walked over to us. Well this ought to be good.

"Hey Nina." Patricia said, then sighed. "I just wanted to say, you know sorry about breakfast." I raised my eyebrows did she just apologize? I gave Fabian a look. He shrugged.

"It's fine." Nina said as we started to leave. "A little teasing helps the tea and toast go down."

"Oh and I think it's about time we welcome you to the school properly. The traditional way." Patricia smiled moving with us, Jerome and Alfie right next to her. Ok something is definitely up.

Fabian gave them a look. "What are you going on about?"

"Alfie why don't you tell Nina about the initiation ceremony." Patricia said to Alfie.

"The what?" Fabian and I replied simultaneously. Ok now I know something is up. There is no initiation ceremony and never was. I rolled my eyes at Alfie's horrible explanation and turned my gaze to Jerome who was had a grin on his face. It was obvious the only reason he and Alfie were in on this because it would be a great prank but I have a bad feeling about it.

"Since when?" Fabian asked bringing me out of thoughts. He was looking at three of them like they had three heads.

"Since forever Fabian." Patricia replied giving him a look that clearly said stop talking.

I scoffed glaring at Patricia. "Yeah right."

"What are you trying-" Fabian began but Nina cut him off.

"It's okay" She said then turned to the three and smiled. "Sounds like fun. What do I have to do."

"But Nina they're obviously lmmphhh." I tried to say but was rudely stopped by Jerome who covered my mouth with his hand. I glared at him folding my arms in annoyance.

"Don't listen to Annie. She never liked the initiation ceremony, see when she had to hers, she got so scared she ran out screaming. She's afraid of the dark " Jerome lied. Alfie and Patricia snickered and I sent them glares. What?! I am not afraid of the dark! And where would I go that would be dark? Jerome just smiled, ugh he is so annoying. "We'll explain everything later yeah?"

Nina gave me a look but nodded. "Alright."

"Excel-OW!" Jerome yelped pulling his hand away from my mouth. I gave him a triumphant smirk. "You bit me!"

"Yeah, and you do that again I'll hit you." I said glaring at him. He rolled his eyes but he looked nervous. Maybe he thinks I'm mad at him...well I kind of am but not that mad. Suddenly, a brilliant idea hit. Ooh Jerome Clark you are so going down.

"So, Nina's initiation ceremony takes place tomorrow night okay?" Patricia explained smirking at Nina as we all sat down for dinner, besides Amber who was setting the table and Mick and Mara who were still upstairs. "At midnight."

"The Witching Hour! Muahahahahaha!" Alfie exclaimed in a creepy voice making everyone laugh. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but smile. It was pretty funny.

"Alfie! Cut it out!" Fabian said annoyed.

"Tell me Fabian, does it get boring always , always being the one whose like 'Cut it out!' or 'That's not right!' or 'This is bad.' " Jerome teased smirking at my brother. I shook my head but I knew he was only teasing. Still I have some revenge that can't be ignored. I haven't spoken to him all day at school so now I've got to show him I'm angry at him for part two of my plan to work. I gave him a fake glare and when he caught my look I turned away from him like I was angry at him. I heard him sigh and inwardly grinned. Hook, Line and Sinker.

"Hahahaha..." Fabian faked laughed, then he frowned. "No."

"At least he has morals." I said glaring at Patricia and Jerome. "Unlike some people."

Jerome looked away, I knew he was feeling guilty but that was part of my plan.

Patricia just rolled her eyes. "Oh shut up Anna."

"No, I'm good." I smiled. Fabian chuckled.

"So, what does she have to do?" Amber asked changing the subject.

"Go up into the spooky attic and bring something to prove she's been." Alfie explained grinning.

Amber looked at Nina with wide eyes. "You're going up into the attic?"

"Sure." Nina shrugged. "It's not like it's-"

"Totally haunted." Amber replied.

"Really?" Nina asked nervously.

"Yeah, she's right." Jerome said trying to keep a straight face. "Ghosts from the students who went up there never to return." He started to laugh and I scoffed.

"Getting cold feet?" Patricia teased looking seeing Nina's nervous face.

"Not at all." She replied confidently. "Let's start. Tonight. Can't wait."

Patricia smirked."Oh we've got something else planned for you tonight."

"Oh I can't wait to hear this." I heard Fabian mumble as he sighed shaking his head.

"The key." Patricia explained. "She can't go up into the attic with out the key. She has to steal it from Victor."

I can not believe Nina is agreeing to this, it's mental. I sighed, let's just hope Victor doesn't catch them, because if he does well he'll go mental.

"I can't believe she's doing this." Fabian sighed as he looked up from his Biology homework. We were sitting in his and Mick's room. Mick was on his bed reading some sport magazine while Fabian and I were sitting on his bed doing our homework. Well I was doing my homework, but I took a break to finish my email to our mum.

I nodded my head not looking up from my laptop. "I know, she's being such a witch."

"What?" Fabian asked looking at me confused. "I thought Patricia was the witch?"

I looked up at him just as confused. "She is. Isn't that-" I stopped realizing who he was talking about. "Oh, you were talking about Nina weren't you? I thought you were talking about Patricia."

"Oh." He laughed. "Just shows how much you were paying attention."

"Oh hush. And for your information I'm writing to mum." I told him.

"Uh huh, whatever you say." He teased laughing. I gave him a playful shove laughing as well.

"Hang on. What is Nina doing? And why is Patricia a witch?" Mick asked looking confused.

"Well, Patricia, Jerome and Alfie are making Nina doing this initiation ceremony by going up into the attic but she also had to steal Victor's attic key." I explained shaking my head. "And Patricia is a witch because shes got this stupid idea that Nina kidnapped Joy and is doing this to prove it."

Mick looked at us with raised eyebrows and grinned. "How do you know Nina really did kidnap Joy?" Fabian and I gave him a look. I threw a pillow at him causing us to laugh.

"Oh hush." I said smiling. "And don't you have home-" Suddenly the door opened revealing an upset looking Amber.

"I thought you gave me this as a token of our love?" She asked holding up the beaded bracelet Mick gave her earlier.

"I did babes, yeah." Mick replied now throwing a ball in the air. I rolled my eyes at him but then looked at Amber confused. What did she mean by she thought?

"Then what's Mara's bracelet a token of?" Amber frowned bringing her hand down. I sighed. Now I see it.

"Oh that, that was a little thank you present." Mick explained sitting up.

She took her bracelet off and threw it at him. "Here you can have this one back." She turned walking out of the room. I give Mick a look before getting up and following her.

"Amber, are you alright?" I ask as I walk out of the room closing the door. She looks at me a sad frown on her face. I let out another sigh and grab her arm. "Come on, we'll talk in my room."

We walk up the stairs and into mine and Nina's room. The room was empty so the two of us sat on my bed.

Amber sighs looking down. "I can't believe he gave Mara the exact same bracelet! Why would he do that?"

"Maybe it was an accident?" I suggest.

Amber groans laying down. "But what if it wasn't? What if he likes Mara!"

"You don't know that. Besides it's not like-"

Amber gasped sitting up again. "What if Mara likes Mick!"

I looked away. "Well..."

She eyes me suspiciously. "Well what? Do you you now something?"

"I don't think it's my place to say..." I reply nervously.

"Your place to say what?" She asks. "What is it Anna!"

I groaned. "Oh, fine. I'll tell you but just remember I don't really know if this is true okay?" She nods confused. "I think Mara may like Mick."

Her eyes widen. "WHAT! How do you know?!"

"Well...I can see the way she looks at him but I'm still not sure..." I tell her.

"Wait, so you don't know if she likes him?" Amber asks. I shake my head. "Hmm...do you think we should find out if she does like him?"

"We?" I ask eyes wide.

She nods. "Yes we! I need your help!"

"Look Ambs." I began. "I think this something only you, Mick and Mara can work out. Of course I'll be there for you, you know that but maybe you should wait till one of them tell you something instead of snooping around."

She sighs. "I suppose your right. It's just I really like Mick, and I don't want us to break up."

I smile. "I know, and I'm sure he doesn't either. He did look upset when you left the room and if it makes you feel better I'll talk to Mick for you."

She grins. "Really? Thanks Anna!"

I laugh. "What are best friends for!"

I walk down the stairs after my talk with Amber. She went to her room while I went back to Fabian and Mick's to finish my homework and talk to Mick.

I went down the hallway where the boys rooms where and walked into their room. The two boys looked at me but neither spoke. I sigh and sit next to Fabian on his bed.

"How's Amber?" Mick asks quietly.

"What do you think?" I say. He frowns looking down.

"Look," I began. "She sort of thinks you don't like her anymore. I think you better fix this soon or not only will this ruin your relationship but her friendship with Mara."

Mick nodded. "You're right, I gotta fix this. Thanks Anna." And with that he jumped up and headed out the door.

"Welcome." I called to him.

"Nice Pep talk." Fabian commented.

I grinned. "Thanks." He laughed and continued his homework while I opened my laptop to finish writing to mom. I might as well since I am here.

...she yelled at me and told me I was "Too Nice and it's really weird.", whatever it's not like I care what she thinks anyway. Oh and get this Patricia is making Nina do this weird initiation ceremony where she has to go up into the attic. It's completely mental, but Nina agreed to do it. I wonder what's up in the attic. We're not allowed to go up there or down into the cellar, but sometimes I'm curious as to why? What could possibly be in there that Victor doesn't want us to see?

I stopped typing. What was in the Attic? I wonder if Victor really is hiding something? But that's silly, why would he need to?

"Hey Fabian?" I asked looking up at him.

"Yeah?"

"Why do you think Victor doesn't want us to go into the Attic or Cellar?" I asked.

He shrugged. "Who knows with Victor." He looked at me. "Why?

"Just wondering." I said. "But don't you think it's a bit odd? I mean what could possibly be in a attic or cellar but boxes filled with old things?"

"I dunno." He said. "I suppose it is odd though and Victor is rather..." He trailed off as he seemed to be thinking of the right word to say.

"Creepy?" I suggest smiling. He laughed.

He laughed and nodded. "Yeah, but it's probably nothing. I mean we have been living here since we were eleven and nothing out of the ordinary has happened."

"Yes, I suppose." I replied but I still wasn't sure, but maybe Fabian's right, it's probably nothing...

"So, what did he say? Is he over me?" Amber asked as we walked to history class with the others.

I gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry Ambs. He's so not over you trust me. I told him that you thought he didn't like you anymore and that he should fix it before he hurts you and hurts his friendship with Mara. He definitely agreed. In fact I bet he's thinking of something brilliant to make it up to you."

She grinned. "Ooh I really hope so! I wonder what he'll do? Maybe he'll get me flowers or take me out for a romantic date."

I shrugged smiling. "Who knows, but I bet it will be perfect."

She squealed and gave me a hug. "Oh I'm so excited! Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! Thank you!"

I laughed as I broke from the hug. "For what?"

"For talking to Mick silly and for making me feel better." She grinned giving me another hug

"Of course, what are best friends for." I smile repeating what I said the other day. We laugh walking into the classroom with the rest of the class. Fabian and Nina sat next to us with Mara behind them. A few seats behind us were Jerome and Alfie and next to them was Patricia and a few seats in front of her was Mick. The whole class was soon seated but the teacher wasn't here yet so everyone was still talking amongst themselves.

Amber turned to me. "Hey, who do you think our-"

"All the worlds a stage," A voice said causing the entire class including Amber to stop talking. Confused we all turned to back of the classroom to see a man, who looked very young (and very good looking if I do say so myself) probably in his early twenties, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes. He sat in one of the desks, which is why I or anyone else noticed him, and looked around the room a book in his hand. "The men and woman make the plays" (1) He smiled and closed the book. "Hi I'm Jason Winkler, your new History teacher. I'll also be teaching Drama."

"You're Mr. Flemming's replacement?" Mara asked as he stood up making his way to the front of the room.

"Yeah," He smiled. "That's right." I don't think I'm the only one who thinks he's cute because every girl was staring at him with a dreamy look on their faces while the boys just looked annoyed. I smirked watching Mr. Winkler as he walked by our desk. Suddenly, I felt someone staring at me so I turned around and saw Jerome looking at me with a strange expression on his face. I raised my eyebrows half confused half annoyed but he looked away. Well alright then. I rolled my eyes and turned my attention to Mr. Winkler who now stood at the front of the room.

"Wow, I am so pleased he had a heart attack." Amber grinned oblivious to what she actually said. The class laughed and I shook my head chuckling as well. She must have realized what she said because she smiled sheepishly and added. "Sorry, that came out wrong."

I laughed. "Nice Amber." She shrugged and continued to smile at Mr. Winkler. We didn't do much after that since the rest of class consisted of Mr. Winkler introducing himself and us asking questions about him. Soon enough class was over and it was off to science. Fun.

I walked into class preparing to sit next to Fabian and Nina when Jerome walked over to me, grabbed my arm and dragged me to his table with Patricia and Alfie.

"Jerome!" I yelled as he practically shoved me into a seat next to him. Alfie sat on the other side of me to me while Patricia sat in front of me. "Why did-"

"I really need to talk to you." He said cutting me off. I glared at him and he sighed. "Please, give me a chance."

"You could of asked." I replied quietly still annoyed. Jerome opened his mouth to reply but Alfie cut him off.

"Guys quiet." Alfie whispered. "Sweety is walking over." We became quiet just as Mr. Sweet walked over to our table eying us. I rolled my eyes and looked away not in the mood for any of this. I saw Fabian gave me a strange look and I just shrugged honestly having no idea why Jerome dragged me here except for the fact that he wanted to talk to me for some reason. Mr. Sweet walked away and began the lesson as he wrote something on the board. I turned to Jerome.

"Alright, what did you want to talk to me about?" I whispered as I took out my notebook and began writing notes.

"I wanted to tell you that-" He stopped as Mr. Sweet turned around still talking about the lesson. Jerome sighed in annoyance, then his eyes widened a bit and he hurriedly opened his own notebook and began scribbling notes like he was actually paying attention. Mr. Sweet had turned back to the board but Jerome didn't finish speaking instead he slipped a folded piece of lined paper in front of me. Sighing, I made sure Mr. Sweet wasn't looking and opened the note reading what was inside.

Look, I just want to say I'm sorry. The whole story about your initation was mean. I shouldn't have said that.

He's apologizing? Wow he must really feel bad because Jerome doesn't apologize. But do I forgive him? He's been a real jerk lately and not just to me either. I inwardly sighed, he is apologizing though and I suppose I could give him another chance. Biting my lip, I looked around making sure Mr. Sweet or anyone for that matter was looking and began writing my reply.

Wow Jerome Clarke apologizing? I'm impressed. And you're forgiven but hat doesn't mean
I agree with this whole 'Initiation' thing.

I finished the note, folded the paper and discreetly passed it to Jerome. A few minutes later I got his reply. I opened the paper and read.

I know, I know big surprise. Don't get used to it ha ha And come on it just a little prank. What's the
big deal? And if this about Patricia, forget about her. I mean I know your mad at her but you know how
she is. So, just don't worry ok?

I rolled my eyes. Him and his pranks, but that still doesn't mean I agree with it. As for Patricia I wont forgive her until she at least apologizes for how rude she has been acting to everyone. I began to write a reply but unfortunately for me Mr. Sweet decided to call on me.

"Alright Miss. Rutter," He said. "Enlighten us, please name four elements from the Periodic Table?"

"Ummmm..." Okay think. I know this. Oh! got it! Water is a compound of two elements so "Oxygen, Hydrogen..." Okay two more. Oh Sun block! "Zinc..." And one more. What was that one Alfie said when he was making fun of the class...oh right! "And Boron." I saw Jerome and Alfie chuckle and I smiled as well. Alfie said Boron was a compound of how boring Science was and what a moron Mr. Sweet is for saying it was fun.(2)

"Good Job. Miss. Rutter."

"I'm sorry I was only trying to make conversation." I heard Fabian say a bit too loudly since Mr. Sweet had walked over to where he and Nina were sitting and said something to him in some language and told him Silence is Golden. Fabian apologized looking down embarrassed. I chuckled at his incredible shyness and then Patricia began speaking.

"Mr. Sweet?" She asked.

"Yes?" He replied turning around to face her.

"I've been meaning to ask you about the school photo." She said. I looked at her confused. What's there to know about the school photo?"

"I fail to see how that applies to the Scientific Elements." He said looking a little bit annoyed. Cant say I blame him.

"Why has Joy been erased from the school photo?" Patricia asked. I groaned. When is she ever going to get over that. She's making it seem like someone kidnapped her or something.

"Uh oh." Alfie said putting his hand up to his ear like a news reporter would do in the middle of a story. "Crazy conspiracy alert." Jerome and I chuckled. Patricia sighed.

"That is a ridiculous notion Patricia." He said just as the bell rang and everyone began to pack their things. "Just one moment please, I have your last assignments here." He then grabbed a stack a papers on his desk and began passing them out.

"Saved by the bell as they say." Patricia said looking a little annoyed.

I rolled my eyes and turned to Jerome. "So, are you really gonna go through the whole 'initiation' thing?"

He nodded throwing an arm over her shoulder. "Anna relax, it's just a little prank. It's not a big deal." I sighed. I highly doubt that.

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