Chapter 1

What?

*I do not own any House of Anubis characters or the show.

Nina POV:

I stared at the letter in my hands. This isn't real. This couldn't be happening. It's just a joke. A sick twister joke that Cedric or Gran came up with. But I knew, that no matter how badly I wanted it to be a prank, that it was real.

Was I supposed to be happy? Was I supposed to be overjoyed with the knowledge I now had? Because I was terrified. I'm supposed to leave the only place I've ever known? With the people I've grown to love so dearly. No, it won't happen. But...

A tear ran down my cheek. I grabbed my phone and tapped his contact picture.

"C-Cedric?" I said.

"Neens, what's wrong? Are you crying?" he asked. "Did someone hurt you?"

I couldn't help but smile. He would always run to my aid even if I didn't need it. Whether it was just a shoulder to cry on, or my bodyguard to make sure to beat up anyone who hurt me, he was always there for me.

"No, I would rather you be over here to tell you," I said.

"Tell me what? Neens, you're not making any sense."

"Please, Ced. Just come over."

"I'll be over in five minutes."

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I was in the middle of reading the letter for the tenth when I heard a knock on the front door.

"I've got it, Gran!" I called.

Rushing down the steps, I opened the door to see Cedric, my best friend since Pre-K, out of breath and sweating. If I'm being completely honest, my heart started beating a little faster. His light brown hair stuck to his forehead from the sweat and his green eyes shone with care. His tall frame made me have to look up slightly to be able to look at him in the eyes.

I stepped aside and let him. The first thing he did was wrap his arms around me in a hug. It took all my might not to start sobbing.

"What's wrong, Neens?" he asked.

I grabbed his hand a brought him up to my room. "What I need to show you is up in my room."

Once we were in my room, I grabbed the letter from my bed and handed it to Cedric.

His eyes scanned the paper. "Nina, this is amazing. What's wrong?"

I stood up from the chair I had been sitting in. "There's something that the letter doesn't say, Ced," I whispered.

He frowned. "What?"

"The scholarship is in England," I muttered hoarsely.

He paled. "What?"

"If I accept the scholarship, then I will have to go to England," I said.

He looked down. "You should go, Neens. It could be a great opportunity."

"But what about Gran? You know it's been hard for her since Gramps died. Plus... you won't be there," I said with a blush.

He smiled and put a hand on my shoulder. "Nina, this could be an amazing opportunity for you. Besides, you won't be leaving immediately, which means that I'll be able to make the most of your time here."

"That still doesn't answer the question of Gran," I countered.

He shrugged. "I'll take care of her, don't worry."

I hugged him. "Thank you," I whispered.

His grip on me tightened. "I'll always be there, Neens. I promise."

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Author's Note:

I hope you guys like it so far. If you guys want me to incorporate anyone from the show into the story, just let me know! Please R&R! Flames accepted!