Hey Guys I'mm Ellie, or as my pen name says For The Sake of Love and Love and Life. And so this is not my first story, just the first I've posted, so enjoy.

I walked the halls of Tribeca Prep a fake smile plastered on my face, everyone turned to smile back at me. I then noticed him for the first time; he wasn't looking at me like everyone else and he was studying a schedule. He was new here.

I walked over to him to offer a hand, "Need help?" I asked softly while tapping on his arm. He turned towards me and I was hit by the world's most attractive hazel eyes. He was tall and extremely muscular, and yet his eyes were the first thing I saw.

"That would be amazing, thank you." He had an strong British accent.

"I'm Alex Russo!" I introduced sweetly, my voice filled with enthusiasm.

"Mason Greybeck." He told me.

"Where are you off to?" I asked.

"Art with Ms. Sparks." He said, as he snuck a look at his schedule.

"Oh really?" I asked looking at his schedule, "Me too!"

"Lead the way." He said sweetly as he smiled at me.

Later That Day

I walked into my house with a sense of hatred that nobody would have guessed belonged to Miss. Perfect. Max, my eleven year old brother, was sitting on the couch waiting for me, and, thankfully, Justin was nowhere to be seen.

"Where's Justin, Maxie?" I asked as I closed the door.

"He passed out in the lair hours ago." He said quietly. "Don't worry Maxie as soon as I turn eighteen in August we're out of here, I promise." I sat down next to him and gave him a small hug. He looked up at me with hope. Ever since Mom and Dad died and we were left in our brother Justin's care we were miserable. Justin was a drunk and extremely abusive. I just hoped to make it out with Max without receiving any permanent injury. It was all I could hope for.