so t h e o left school early, driving to their neighboring town, cruising up to the high school.
"hi," he said to the office secretary, "i'm looking for my sister, her name is emma smith?"
the woman had a kind look on her face, and quickly called emma's classroom.
he waited for a few minutes, hoping that his plan would work, hoping that she even had a brother.
"could you tell her i'm outside? i have to go get my phone from my car."
the lady nodded, and he walked out, his car idling directly in front of the office.
the girl pushed the door open, looking as gorgeous as ever, an orange backpack hanging from one shoulder. her hair was pulled back into a messy bun, and her makeup was minimal.
t h e o grinned.
e m m a frowned.
