The Niece of the Raptor Man

three

I look around the Innovation Center, desperately trying to find Claire's nephews. I stupidly forgot to ask for their names so I can't find them that way. And there was no point in shouting for Zara because I am almost certain she won't be paying attention. I turn and collide with a young boy, bringing us both to the ground. As he hops back up, his dirty blonde hair bounces up and down from his head. "Are you ok?" The boy asks. I smile and nod as he helps me back up.

"Do you happen to be Claire Dearing's nephew?" I ask, might as well.

His eyes light up. "Yes! Is she here?" He looks around, trying to spot Claire.

"No, she's not here, but she asked me to hang out with you guys for the day." His eyes loses a little twinkle at the fact that his aunt isn't here, but gets excited all over again at the fact that I'll be here.

"Oh, good! This Zara lady hasn't done anything but talk on her phone. Kind of like my older brother," he points to a tall boy with his eyes glued to his phone.

"Zach!" He calls and the boy, who's name is Zach, doesn't even look up. The younger one rolls his eyes and grabs me by the wrist, pulling me along with him.

"Oh, I forgot to ask, what's your name?" I say to him. "Gray!" He shouts and keeps pulling me. We reach Zach, who still hasn't once looked up from his device. Gray walks right up to him, jumps to his ear, and shouts, "ZAAAACH!" Zach, annoyed, looks to his brother.

"What do you want?" He mutters and Gray points to me. "What's your name?" Gray asks politely.

"Oh, sorry, it's Emmaline, but you can call me Emma." Gray smiles. "Alright Emma, this is Zach," he waves his hand in Zach's direction and Zach rolls his eyes.

"Well, it's very nice to meet you both. Where's Zara?" I look around for the brunette but don't spot her.

"I don't know," Zach mumbles and Gray shrugs.

"Great," I mutter and walk over to the closest employee. "Excuse me, Dillon, if you see Zara, can you please tell her I took Claire's nephews to see the T-Rex." I only realize Zach and Gray were behind me when Gray claps excitedly and lets out a 'yes.' I smile at his enthusiasm and lead them to the doors.