11A/N: Hey guys, I'm back. I know, I updated real soon, I'm sorry; I had a few other things on mind… Anyway, hope you enjoy! And remember, Evan doesn't exist.
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Ian Kabra was watching everyone interestedly. Everyone looked at ease with everyone. (A/N: Haha!) Wizard and Sinead were talking; the other two Starling brothers were discussing something, sounded like a pen (how a pen interested them, Ian had no idea); Daniel and the other Wizard were having a very immature conversation about some game; the Holts were discussing, more like, having a fight on who was the best sportsman: Amy and Natalie were arguing (that Amy dressed up pathetically).
Natalie despised Amy's dressing sense, while Ian thought that Amy looked fine. He had pointed this out to Natalie many times, but Natalie's response remained the same:
"Of course, you would say that."
He liked Amy, of course he did, but that didn't mean Natalie had to bring it up every single time they talked. He just hoped that she wouldn't announce it in front of the Cahills. All of his dignity would be lost if she did. He knew that he shouldn't be ashamed of liking Amy, after all, what's wrong in liking a girl? It was just, she was Amy. She was different. Plus, he still couldn't gather up the courage to confess to her. She looked at him as a friend. And even he couldn't count the number of times that he harmed her. He felt a fresh wave of guilt and conscience hit him like a truck every time he thought of Korea, or Australia. He couldn't believe he did that to Amy. How could he be so ruthless as to- and South Africa? Even Dan didn't deserve what he had done. Ugh, everyone present in this room was better than him, except perhaps Natalie. But then again, Natalie hadn't done the things he'd done. He felt sick every time he thought of it.
A Lucian was supposed to be ruthless and cold hearted, cruel and superior, and filthy rich. Once, he had prided himself on being so. But now, he felt himself questioning, was that always good? Was it necessary? More importantly, was it worth being prided on?
He looked at Amy; she was so rich, she practically had the world in her fist, yet she lived such a simple life. He admired her. The Clue Hunt had changed her completely. Her stutter was gone (it did resurface at times, but it was very rare). She had a significant streak of leadership which made everyone listen to her.. There were even times when he thought that she made a better leader than Grace Cahill. He could see the old woman reflecting in Amy.. Also, she had grown so pretty. He watched as she reprimanded Dan for some reason. There was something different about her, no girl had ever had such an effect on him.
The girl in question cleared her throat, bringing Ian out of his thoughts.
Everyone looked at her.
"So, now that we've all dined-"
Dan snickered, "You're not saying that to a prime minister, sis, loosen up!"
Amy glared at him. It still looked pretty on her face.
"As I was saying before Dan interrupted, we've finished dinner. So we can play something or watch a movie."
"Movie!" Synchronised shouts were heard across the room.
"Cool; you guys go select one while I clear this up."
Hamilton frowned, "You shouldn't be doing all this yourself."
Amy laughed, "Do you want to help?"
"Oh, I'm fine, Amy, you continue your work."
Amy smirked.
Everyone began filing out of the room.
Ian stayed back to help Amy. She raised her eyebrows, but let it pass. Together they cleared the table.
Amy was puzzled. Why would Ian offer to help her? And in clearing the table? Had he hit his head? He probably had a concussion before this… Okay, that was stupid, she would know if he had a brain injury… And it's good if he's doing it; she shouldn't be thinking this way about him. But, Natalie had this… she didn't know how to put it- knowing? Look in her eyes as she went out… She was shaking her head at Ian… What was that about?
"Amy?"
Ian's voice snapped her back to reality.
"Huh?"
"You spaced out."
"Oh. Uh, I'm sorry. Just thinking."
Amy sheepishly turned back towards the table, but saw that it was all set. "You shouldn't have done everything, Ian-"
"Well, you weren't doing much to help." He smirked.
"I-I am sorry, I wasn't paying atten-" her slight stutter resurfacing.
"Well, now that it's done, let's go."
Sighing, Amy nodded.
"And," Ian winced, "You might want to brace yourself…"
"Huh?"
Then her mind registered the din coming from the hall.
She groaned. "Yeah, Let's go."
Right. So, they were fighting over movies.
Specifically, Which movie to watch.
Yup.
Definitely mature.
"Totally the 'kids' who were in a deadly race to get the serum first, just a few months back".
"Yeah, you're right. Totally." Ian said.
Huh. She'd been thinking aloud again. She really needed to stop doing that.
She sighed.
They opened the doors to the hall, and were immediately engulfed by the collage of voices coming from within:
"Finding Dory isn't that bad!"
"Independence Day!"
"This isn't a science fic, Sinead, get real."
"High School Musical"
"Annabelle"
"Conjuring; 2's best."
"Ice princess"
"Captain America"
Despicable Me!"
"Harry Potter!"
"Mortal Instruments!"
"No, Divergent all the way!
"Incredibles"
"Percy Jackson"
She heard Ian mutter, "I just hope Natalie wasn't the one saying 'Ice Princess'"
She chuckled.
"You weren't supposed to hear that." He said.
"But I did. So, tell me, is Natalie really so girly?"
He looked at her. And then sighed.
"You have no idea."
Amy laughed.
Then suddenly, someone, probably Dan, yelled, "They're here!"
Everyone quietened. Amy was taken aback, "Well, thank you." She said, with awe.
"Um, " Hamilton spoke up, "We wanted you not to have a headache at least this once. This certain person told everyone to show you some respect."
Amy raised her eyebrows, and then smiled, "Aww, Thanks Sinead."
Dan glared at her. Amy was confused, why would Dan-
"Uh, Amy," Sinead spoke up, "Dan was the one."
"Oh. Thanks, Dan."
"Right. Sinead gets a reaction, when she didn't even do anything; And I get a monotone when I go bear the pain of getting this lot to shut up."
"Oi, 'this lot' includes you too, D-dawg." Jonah.
Amy said, "I get that, thank you, Dan, seriously."
She was not serious. Dan would never do this. He wants her to let her guard down. She was expecting revenge, Dan knows that. But Dan would be the first one to know that this would definitely build her guard up. Then why?-
Well, she had other matters at hand right now.
"So, guys," she said.
The response she got were the shouts of different movies, movies she didn't even know existed.
"Cahills!"
Louder shouts. Things were getting pretty heated up.
"Idiots!" she cried finally, annoyed.
They quietened. Not completely, but still…
"Since you are not going to decide on a single a movie, let's do some thing else."
Groans were heard.
"Amy, let's play truth or dare."
Sinead had an evil glint in her eye as she suggested that. Amy was wary, but went with it. "Fine. I'm bringing a pillow, anyone want one?"
Everyone agreed.
Natalie smirked and nudged Ian, whispering something in his ear. Ian scowled at her and got up. "I'll help you."
Once again, Amy was confused, but she let it go.
"K, c'mon."
As soon as they were out of earshot, Sinead glanced at Natalie, "Well done, Natalie, now listen everyone. It's about time these two get together. We need to-"
A/N: I know, I know, terrible; I'm cringing at how bad I am.
But, still, thank for putting up with me.
Hopefully, the next chapter will be up soon.
Signing out
-Scripturient16