Disclaimer: I only own Rachel, Stacie and the plot.

Rachel's POV

Have you ever been sitting inside on a nice spring day trying to get something important done but you can't focus because of that one stupid bird that's like right outside your window who keeps chirping? Yeah, that's pretty much what's happening to me right now. I'm sitting in Café du Ipswich (stupid name I know), the only reason I even came here was because no one from school comes here...ever. It's mostly a tourist attraction. The walls are filled with old newspaper clippings and pictures about how Ipswich is filled with some kind of magic and how if you find the "breeding ground" as they call it, you two can have the power. It's all a bunch of bull...well the breeding ground part. The powers real. I know because I have it, along with my brother, my boyfriend, and their other two friends. We don't have it because we found the "breeding ground" we have it because we were born with it. Unfortunately, my parents wish I wasn't born with it but since Tyler (my brother) and I are twins... I ended up with it too. I didn't really like it at first...but now it's growing on me. Oh, the 5 of us are the only ones that know the power truly exists...well I mean Caleb and Pogue told their girlfriends so they know too, but it's only a small group of people. My name is Rachel May Simms by the way. I think I forgot to mention that.

Anyway, I 'm sitting in this damn café trying to write my valedictorian speech as well as my English final paper and that stupid bird won't shut up!

"Can I get you anything Sweety?" Said a voice behind me. I turned around to see Greta, the owner who was probably as old as the town herself, smiling at me.

"Uhh, another glass of apple juice would be great." I smiled back. She was nice, somewhat strange, but nice.

"Okay Sweety." She pat my head...told you she was strange.

I sat there for a couple minutes staring at my valedictorian speech until Greta brought me another glass of apple juice.

"What are you working on Sweety?" Greta asked.

"Uh, my valedictorian speech." I answered.

"Oh that's so sweet you're Ipswich High School's Valedictorian?" Greta asked clapping her hands together.

"Actually, I go to Spencer Academy" I corrected her. Her eyes widened.

"Spencer Academy? Did you know that's supposedly where 'The Chosen Ones' go?" Greta said.

"'The Chosen Ones'?" I asked.

"See these walls? They're covered with news paper clippings of how 'The Chosen Ones' got their power and how every 250 years there power is obtainable and you can take if from them if you get all of 'The Chosen Ones' to the breading ground. Did you know that this year is year 250? This is the year it'd be possible to take back the power. My grandson and I are going to try this year." Greta explained.

"That sounds like a fun time but I should really get back to my speech it needs to be done by tomorrow so it can be approved." I said trying to make her leave. She was babbling to me about stupid things that weren't even real and I had work to do...can you blame me for wanting her to leave me alone?

"Oh, okay Sweety, have fun," Greta said as she walked back into the kitchen.

I sighed and rested my head in the palm of my hand. I was never going to get this done. I sat there working on my speech for the next 20 minutes and I finally finished it. I decided to give up on my English paper that wasn't due until Thursday. I got out the newspaper classifieds. I needed to find a job and a place to stay for the summer seeing as my parents kicked me out as soon as I turned 18 which was last week.

"Rachel! There you are!" I heard a voice say as the little bell on the door rang indicating that someone had just entered. "We've been looking for you everywhere!"

I turned around to see my brother, my best friend, and my boyfriend walking toward me.

"Hey Babe you said you'd meet us for breakfast today" Reid said sliding his arm around me and kissing my cheek.

"What did I say about the nicknames Reid?" I asked glaring.

"Rachel or Rach only... sorry" Reid said removing his arm. He was so whipped... regardless of whether or not he would admit it.

"Good boy" I said jokingly as I kissed him. Reid deepened the kiss. I could smell his cologne, my favorite smell in the whole world... aside from Anna our house maid's chocolate chip cookies.

"Eww Stop!" I heard Tyler say. "I know you two are dating and all but to me it's still my best friend kissing my sister. Gross!"

"Well I have to watch my brother and my best friend kiss too" I said sticking my tongue out at Tyler.

"Anyway," Stacie said. "What have you been doing al morning Rachel? It's almost noon!"

"It is?" I asked looking at my watch. 11:48.

"What are you doing here anyway?" Stacie asked.

"I was working on my valedictorian speech and my English final" I explained.

"Then why are there classifieds on the table circled in red marker?" Tyler asked reaching across the table to grab the newspaper.

"Rach, you're looking for apartments?" Stacie asked reading over Tyler's shoulder.

"Well yeah I need to find some place to live seeing as I can't go where I would usually go." I explained. Tyler shot me an apologetic look. "Not your fault Ty, mine completely."

"No it's your crazy ass parents' fault!" Reid said angrily. "Rachel apartments cost a lot come live at my house this summer. We have tons of extra rooms. My parents love you I'm sure they wouldn't mind." he offered. I'm pretty sure I was the only one who saw Tyler tense up at this offer. Even though I was older then Tyler, he was extremely protective of me.

"Reid, I can't. Your parents and my parents are good friends so they'll know I was living there. I don't want to create that type of a situation for your family." I explained. Tyler's jaw relaxed a little.

"But it wouldn't matter. My parents would be fine as long as I was happy and with you there I will be happy" Reid winked.

"Reid" Tyler said assertively.

"Oh! Better Idea! Come live with me Rach! My parents have known you since freshman year and they treat you like another daughter already! My parents don't know your parents AND there's no creepy boyfriends that's gonna rape you in the middle of the night! Perfect right?" Stacie said.

"Hey!" Reid interjected

That would be the perfect fit except, "Stac you have3 bedrooms for 6 people. Where am I going to stay?"

"Well we can put Lizzie, Carlie, and Mattie all in one room and you and I can share we share at Spencer what's the difference at my house?" She replied.

"Stacie I can't do that to your sisters. Finding an apartment is no big deal I'll just have to get a job too." I explained.

"Rachel, you should enjoy the last summer before college though!" Stacie said.

"Which is why you should stay at my house and enjoy it with me" Reid said putting his arm around me. "OW! Damn it Tyler what was that for?" he asked rubbing his shin

"Rachel is my SISTER!" he said through clenched teeth.

"Meaning no sex jokes" I translated. " But really guys. I'll be fine. I'll have to learn it eventually so why not learn it now? I'll see you guys at dinner" I said getting up and walking out of the diner.

Author's Note: YAY SEQUEL! So reviews would be LOVELY! Hopefully you read the previous story too.. If not GO READ IT! ...please? Anyway, Review and I hope you liked the 1st chapter!

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