My life was alright.
I was happy.
Content.
Even though our parents passed away and were forced to live with our auntie, we weren't complaining.
Me and my sister always found the good in everything.
I am an incoming college student, and my sister just graduated high school. We were enrolled to a university in Pennsylvania. Now that we're old enough, both of us can move to an apartment in Burgess, PA.
On my first day, everything was going smoothly. I thought it was just another average university college and nothing interesting would ever happen.. until I attended HIS class..
My name is Toothiana White.
And this is my story.
"Tia! Tia!" I heard my sister calling me.
"Yeah Soph?"
"What time do we leave for the airport? I can't wait to see our new school!" She chimed. She's always been really excited about new things. Sometimes I wonder if she was a four year old in an adult body. Oh sorry, I forgot to introduce her. Her name is Sophia or what she likes me to call her, Sophie, Sophie White. I am one year older than her, making her eighteen years old. If you didn't know us personally, you would think we weren't related to each other because we don't look anything alike. I have ebony black hair with green highlights that was until my shoulders while she has golden blonde hair up until her waist. Our eyes aren't that similar either. Her eyes were the greenest green I've ever seen, compared to my dark amethyst eyes. The only thing we have in common was our skin. Both of us were albino pale.
"Uh.." I hesitated while searching for our plane tickets in my jungle of a bag. "4PM, but we won't get to Pennsylvania till the next day after tomorrow."
"Oh, okay.. But still! I'll tell aunt that we leave in two hours! Bye!" She said after giving me a side hug and went to skip to the kitchen. That's Sophie for you.
I smiled then continued my packing. Thank heavens I was almost done. After zipping my duffle bag, I followed Soph to the kitchen where I saw her and my auntie sitting on the table talking. Auntie glanced at me then gave me a small smile. I smiled back. Auntie wasn't all thrilled with the idea of us living half way across the world from her. At first she refused to let us go, but after a few talks and convincing, she gave in. Well who wouldn't when your youngest niece got a scholarship in music and arts conservatory and got a monthly stipend? You would be nuts if you didn't say yes to that. So it was all settled. She still felt a little sad about this but I assured her that we'll visit her often.
"Toothiana can I speak with you for a moment?" She suddenly spoke to me while I was digging through the fridge.
I gave her a confused look but obliged anyway. "Uh, sure aunt."
"Alone." She then said it louder, making Sophie sit up from her slouched position in the chair.
Sophie glanced between me and auntie before shrugging and walking to the living room.
We were silent for a moment before auntie spoke. "Tia, I just wanted to give you this before you leave." She handed me a white amulet with an emerald gem in the middle with a violet chain.
It was beautiful, it sparkled like a thousand suns. The emerald gem seems to be glowing. I flipped it then I saw letters on the back. It said T S W. I immediately knew what it meant. I closed my fingers around it and held it to my chest. Then I stood and walked around the table and gave auntie a hug.
"It was your grandmother's necklace, she gave that to me when I went to college. I think it's only fair I give it to you. Toothiana I just want you to know that no matter where you and your sister are, you're always welcome here in my home." I felt her hand run up and down my back. I smiled then pulled away, tears falling from my eyes.
"Thank you."
"Sophia? Sophia!"I yelled. Where could that girl be?!
"Hey Tia!" I heard someone call me from behind. "Tia! Wait up!" It was Sophia.
I saw her running towards me pushing her stroller full of baggage with her.
"Sophia! Where were you!? I was so worried!" I scolded. This was a really big airport and the majority of loosing each other was ninety-nine percent.
She was out of breath when she stopped and sat on her bags. "I was, *pant* just getting *pant* a drink. Here." She gave me a juice box.
I gave her a 'what were you thinking!?' look. "Sophia I told you our connecting flight leaves in," I checked my wrist watch then gasped. "Oh my gosh! It leaves in five minutes! Come on! Let's go!" I pulled her to her feet then ran to the gate. You can count on my sister to make you late even though you arrived thirty minutes early.
We managed to make it before the last call.
"Wooh." I huffed and dumped my body on the seat. "Soph, next time I won't wait for you anymore." I turned my head to the right, about to give her a glare and a flick on the ear but I stopped. She was already asleep.
I sighed then let my eyes close as well. I've got a good few hours of sleep before the airport madness starts again.
We arrived at Burgess National Airport. Then we got a cab and to our new apartment in one piece. The apartment was small but more than enough for both of us. Me and Soph each got a bedroom. And there was a living room too. After we ate and rested for a couple of hours, we headed out to the school to get our schedules. I forgot that when we arrive here it'll be eight in the morning.
"Brrr! It's freezing!" Sophia shivered under her fur coat. "I feel like we're in Alaska!"
"You're just not used to the cold anymore Soph. We've lived in Asia for eleven years." I said while putting my gloves on.
"Well come on, let's get a cab." She groaned while looking ahead for a passing cab.
"Uh, no. We won't be needing one. The school's a block away." I started walking, leaving her standing in the apartment lobby. "Coming?" I said with my back turned.
"Ugh! Fine! But next time we get a cab!" I heard her running towards me.
"Sophia be careful the ground is slippery!" I stopped then reached out to her. I thought she was going to take my hand but she passed by me, still running.
She laughed. "Race you!" She hollered not even bothering to look back. I told you she acts like a four year old.
I had no choice but to run after her. She can be really clumsy with her feet. Let her walk in a clear opening with nothing on the floor and still she manages to trip on her own feet. After a few calls and yells I managed to catch up with her, but then I saw her figure bump into someone. Ugh! Sophie!
I increased my pace, intending on dragging Sophie away after an embarrassing apology but I abruptly stopped. I saw Sophie lying on top of a guy, and she was staring at him. And he was also staring at her. Apparently she didn't notice me yet. Okay this starring match has gone way too long.
I cleared my throat. "Uhm. Ehem?"
Sophie turned to me and blushed. She immediately stood up and dusted her clothes. The guy did the same then Sophie started her endless apologies.
"Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry! I didn't see you! I'm so so sorry! It won't happen again." She was out of breath, again.
"Hey hey sheila no worries, it was ma fault. I wasn't lookin' where I was goin'." The guy spoke with a very think Australian accent.
"Oh my name's not Shiela. It's Sophie." My sister informed.
"Oh no. That's what we call the girls in ma home town." He said then he smiled at Sophie. If Sophie was auditioning to be a tomato, she would've aced that role in no time. They seem to be lost in their own eyes again so I decided to study him. Call me creepy but I tend to do that when I meet new people. He was tall, that's one thing. I think 6'1 or 6'2? Sophie's head was only up to his chest. His body was really built, and I wouldn't be surprised if he had a six pack in there. His hair was.. grey? No, more like grayish blue and it was in a messy do but it suited him. But then my attention was brought to his eyes. Striking emerald eyes. Just like Sophie.
"Uh.. okay.." I was pulled out of my train of thought when I heard Sophie.
"Uh.. so…" Oh I know that tone.. Alright time for big sister to save the day.
I went beside Sophie then placed my arm around her shoulder. "Uh.. Hi! I'm really sorry for what happened. My sister can be a clutz." I chuckled then I felt an elbow nudge my side. I glared at the culprit and she glared back. However our glaring contest ended when the guy cleared his throat.
"Uh, look, I told ya it's alright mate, my fault entirely. Well.. nice meetin' you two, but I gotta go. See ya sheilas around!" He saluted in a tired looking manor then turned to run away.
"Wait!" Sophie shouted and made the Aussie guy turn back. "What's your name!?" Sophie then ran towards him letting my arm drop to my side.
As usual I followed her just in time to hear the dude's name. "It's Evan Aster Bunnymund. But you can just call me Aster. See ya Soph!" He turned and ran again. I watched him stop abruptly and turn back to face us –well face Sophie- then gave a smile and wave before turning right on a corner.
My sister's smile would put the Cheshire cat to shame.
I rolled my eyes then flicked her ear. "Come on you Australian guy lover. Let's get going." I grabbed her hand then dragged her with me.
"You're really bad with nicknames." She snickered. Oh now she's in a good mood. Figures.
I merrily rolled my eyes. "Whatever."
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