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Sinead braced herself for the snake's jaws, cowering on the spot, eyes tightly shut. She stood this way for around thirty seconds, growing somewhat impatient. If she was going to be bitten, she preferred to have it done and over with quickly. She eventually opened her eyes to discover the snake in front of her, immobile, and watched Hamilton walking away with a large stick, whistling. How had she not heard the Holt clubbing the snake? And more importantly, why had he done something like that for her when she had been so cruel to him? Hamilton took that oppurtunity to sneak a glance at Sinead, and noticed Sinead staring at the snake, wide-eyed. He didn't bother to try to mask the smile spreading across his face.

"What's the matter? You look like you just saw a ghost! Or perhaps a very large snake?"

Sinead felt her cheeks turning red, and shuffled her feet awkwardly. She mumbled something under her breath, so quietly that Hamilton barely heard her.

"What's that? I'm sorry, that just went right through my hollow head. Us Dolts, huh?" He was clearly enjoying himself, a bit too much for Sinead's taste. She glared him down before replying.

"I said thank you."

Hamilton put on a shocked expression, making a point of showing Sinead the phoniness behind the guesture.

"But what ever would you be thankful to me for?"

Sinead sucked in a deep breath, trying to keep her face expressionless. "For saving my life." She paused before adding. "Again."

Hamilton's smile grew even wider, if possible. "Two times in one day, huh, Starling? I think that's a record, even for you."

Sinead couldn't stop the small smile from emerging onto her face. Hamilton decided now would be a great time for another one of his oh-so-sincere shocked expressions.

"Did you just... smile? And it was sincere? And your face didn't shatter?"

Sinead shook her head at him, amused. "Hmmm, maybe I underestimated you, Holt. You do have some pretty witty comebacks."

"Don't say I didn't warn you."

Sinead's face quickly grew serious once more. "Listen Hamilton, what I said about Jenn, I didn't mean it, alright? I was just trying to throw you off your game so we could win." That wasn't exactly true, but Sinead figured that it was the right thing to say. Hamilton just shook his head sadly.

"No Sinead, you were right. Jenn doesn't love me. She's just been using me all along." Sinead looked him in the eyes, and was surprised at the pain she saw within them.

"Are you okay?"

Hamilton looked into the distance. "No, I'm not."

Sinead didn't know what to say. So she walked over and stood beside him, looking at the same views as he was.

"Isn't nature beautiful?"

"Yeah, it really is."

"You know, if you need someone, I'm here. This isn't the Clue Hunt. It's just a pair of Jesse McCartney tickets."

Hamilton smiled at her. "Why do you even like that guy, anyway?"

"I don't know. Have you ever heard that song 'Beautiful Soul'?"

Hamilton flinched. "Jenn... She loved that song." Sinead snorted.

"Seriously? That's so hypocritical!" Hamilton just smiled sadly, so she quickly added. "Sorry. I've been told I'm somewhat insensitive."

"You just figured that out now?" he asked. Sinead punched him playfully in the shoulder, and he just laughed.

"Really Starling? That's the best you can do?"

Sinead smiled. "Maybe." Hamilton smiled back.

"I'll let you get away with that. But just because you're a girl."

They sat in silence for a moment, absorbing all the beauty.

"You know," Hamilton said, breaking the silence, "I really loved her, Sinead."

Sinead managed a weak smile. "I know. I'm really sorry."

"It's okay."

Silence overtook the two once again, but this time Sinead interrupted it.

"I forgive you."

"Huh?"

"At the Franklin Institute. With the explosion. I know it wasn't your fault. I forgive you."

Hamilton couldn't believe his ears. He'd been waiting years to hear those words. He pulled Sinead into a tight bear hug, and Sinead chose not to struggle. That much.

It was at that moment that Ned and Ted chose to run over. "Hey, Sinead, we've got the next clue! We're going..." Ted stopped at a persistant nudge from his brother. "What?" he hissed.

"Sinead and Hamilton are hugging and being all lovey-dovey!" Hamilton quickly released Sinead, glaring at the two brothers. Sinead tried to mask the blush struggling to rise upon her cheeks, and she noticed Hamilton was doing the same. She rolled her eyes at her brothers, shoving them forward.

"Let's go," she told them. Ted smiled evilly.

"But what about your boyfriend?"

"HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND!" Sinead shouted. She noticed some nearby tourists glance in her direction, and she felt the blush starting to reappear. She sent her brothers a death glare, snatching the clue from Ted's hand.

"Hey! Stealing from a blind person? That's low! What's next? Taking candy from a baby?" Ted complained.

Sinead felt her teeth grinding together. "Just. Keep. Walking," she muttered, striding forward. Ned and Ted just shrugged, sprinting to catch up.

Ta da! So, what'd you guys think? Personally, this has been one of my favourite chapters :) After all, it is chapter 11, and 11 is my favourite number ;)

Sadly, this fanfic is only a few chapters away from the end. One last clue, and LOTS more Hinead action to come, though :P

But anyway, R&R, and you might get one more chapter before I have to return to school on Monday ;)

~Dog-lvR-11

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