Family

Chapter One

Nicole walks into the small school, or well to her it's a small school. Everything up there is small to her. It's her second day and she already has her schedule memorized. As she heads to her first class she sees a friend she met yesterday. "Andra." She calls out. Andra's head turns in her direction and smiles when she realizes it's Nicole.

"Hey, Nicole." She says once Nicole has caught up with her. "Ready for another day of hell?" She asks and Nicole laughs.

"Trust me, this ain't hell." She says and Andra smiles at her shaking her head. The two then walk into the room. "Jus' love science." She mumbles under her breath while taking her seat.

"Hey, I like jus' science," Andra says mimicking her accent. Nicole shakes her head at her failed attempt and watches as more people find their seats. Many smile at her and or wave in her direction. "What? Did you become friends with everyone here?" She asks and Nicole shrugs.

"Rather everyone like me and not 'ate me." She whispers and Andra nods her head. Before the two can talk any longer there teacher walks in talking about the reading that Nicole hadn't read.

"Nicole, can you tell us the summary of the chapter?" Her teacher asks. Nicole's eyes widen as she looks down at her book. Andra looks at her with a smile knowing she hadn't read it.

"Sorry, with all thuh movin' I 'adn't gotten ta much homework." She says and the teacher nods her head.

"Of course, just try to get the reading in tonight if you can." She says and then picks on another person. Andra looks over at her with a shake of her head. 'What?' She mouths. 

'You are such a liar.' She mouths back and Nicole shrugs. The rest of the lesson Nicole tries to pay attention so she doesn't end up failing the class. When the bell rings she's quick to pack her things and ends up having to wait for Andra to catch up with her.

"So, what are you doing tonight?" Andra asks walking alongside her.

"Well, I have work until nine. Why?" She asks and Andra smiles.

"There's going to be a small party with some of my friends. You are welcome to stop by after work. It's right on redwood lane, 1248. Come and meet some more people." She says and Nicole thinks about it.

"I'll see if I can. I really do need to get some things done at home." She says thinking about having to make dinner when she gets out of school, then to work, and then back home to get some homework in.

"Just stop by and say hi, please." She begs and Nicole looks at her.

"Ok, fine, but just hi." She replies with a smile. Andra smiles and nods her head. As the two go to walk into their geography class they run into someone. Andra looks up and then tilts her head down.

"Sorry, Andrew." She says slowing bringing her head up.

"Hi, Andra. Just open your eyes when you walk. As for you, pay attention, that's twice now." He says his voice turning harsh as he directs the last half of his sentence at Nicole.

"So, is 'e yo-wr alpha or beta?" Nicole asks. Andra stops walking and looks at her surprised. "What? Ya didn't thihnk I'd notice?" She asks with a smile.

"I didn't know you knew about our kind and he's our beta." She says and Nicole laughs.

"I know a lot mo-wr than ya think, but that's for another day. Let's jus' git this over with." She says walking into the classroom. They take their seats in the back and two boys that she'd hung out with join her.

"Did you think she knew about us?" Andra asks and the two look at her confused. Nicole laughs as Andra minds links the two, just in case any nosy ears are listening. They both look up at her confused.