We stood there in the snow as we looked at the academy. My breath was shown as I breathed out my mouth. For some reason we had been transferred to this school from our old academy. I wasn't happy about moving at all, but if Kai wanted to come here then I was willing to give it a chance.

I stuffed my hands into my pockets and hid my nose and mouth underneath my scarf. I didn't do well in the cold even though I loved it. For some reason it seemed to always drain me out. I often found myself passed out from not staying warm enough. Then again the reason why that had started was a whole other story.

I looked over at Kai and found herself basking in glory as she looked at the school. Her beautiful long blonde locks curled down to the end of her back and her bangs had complimented her soft, purple eyes. Since we had just came from Russia she still had on her clothing from there. However, she still looked beautiful even if her clothing stuck out like a sore thumb. On the other hand, here I stood with a long sweater that went past my butt that was red and black stripes going sideways, dark blue jeans, black snow boots with fake fur trimming at the top and a black scarf that hid half of my face.

At my old school I was very popular for my fair complication and long dark hair. When I was younger I didn't really appreciate it, but as I got older the more I was complimented, especially on my eyes since they were the rare shade of a light grey. So I started wearing eyeliner and mascara to make them pop. Eventually I began to take pride in my looks. It wasn't very often you found my mixture.

" You ready?" I asked Kai with a smile. No matter how much I didn't agree with her I had to do what was best for her. I watched Kai nod and we stepped in.

I began to unpack everything and customize my room. I wasn't able to bring over many things over from Russia but what I did manage to bring was able to make my room look like it wasn't abandoned. I suddenly came across a picture of my dad. He stood there, proudly in his army suit with a rifle next to his side. I felt my sadness over come me as I looked at him. After a moment and a soft smile, I tucked it underneath my pillow.

I suddenly heard a knock at my door and figured that it was Kai. So I walked over and opened it up. There stood Kai just as I predicted. She had changed into some clothes that were a little bit more comfortable. But what shocked me were the two girls behind her.
" Ey Alexandra! (Hey Alexandra!) " She smiled. She did speak American, but it had been so long since she had. It would be a little bit until she got use to speaking in a tongue she wasn't use to.

" Hey Kai." I smiled. " Who are they?"

She looked back at the two girls then smiled back at me.

" Rozy I Lissa. YA stolknulsa s nim ran'she, I oni pomogli mne, kogda ya pytalsya naytu svoy put' v glavnyy ofis, chtoby poluchti' moye raspinasiya. ( Rose and Lissa. I ran into them earlier and they helped me when I tried to find my way to the main office to get my schedule)."
I looked up at Rose and Lissa with a smile.
" Thanks a lot." I said. Lissa smiled instantly and nodded. When I looked over at Rose I noticed that she had been studying, testing me and seeing if I was worth her time. After a moment, she smiled.

" No problem."

" Both of your English is very good for someone who has recently come over from Russia." Lissa admitted.
" I was originally born here, my father was in the army. When he died my mother sent me off to Russia to live with Kai before she passed. When we met she taught me everything she knew of Russia and I showed her everything about America, including the language." I explained. Her eyes sparkled.

" So I guess that means you can speak Russian?" Rose asked. I looked at her for a moment and decided to show her that I was one who was known to have fun.

" Znachit li eto, otvet na vash vopros? ( Does this answer your question?)" I asked her. Rose smirked.

" Well played, well played." She admitted. I smiled knowing that we all would be good friends.

We all went down and got dinner. We sat at the table and laughed about stories of the school and everything else that was going on. I suddenly saw a young man walk in. Buff and broad shouldered. He seemed to have much respect from everyone by the looks of it. I saw how Rose's eyes kinda twinkled at the sight of him. She probably had feelings for him, but they were fading. I could tell that someone else was starting to catch her eye.

I had to admit though, he was handsome. He seemed to demand respect, which he easily got. His hair was pulled back and I could tell that the tough look his eyes had was simply a shield to hide the truth from everyone.

" Kto . . . Eto? ( who . . . is that?)" Kai whispered to me. I shrugged.

" That's Dimitri." Lissa explained like she was reading our minds. Kai gave me the cutest confused look. Even though she could speak English pretty well, she still had a hard time understanding it.

" Eto Dmitriy. ( That's Dimitri. )" I whisper back.

" Oh!" Kai smiled, looking at him for a moment. I leaned forward and gazed upon him and then saw Kai turn back toward me. " On Ochen' Kraisvyy'! ( He's very handsome!)"

" To, Chto on yalvyayetsya. ( that he is.)" I whispered with my breath being taken away. Kai chuckled.

" Bly li mal'chick na samom dele poymal vash interes Alexandra? ( Has a boy finally caught your interest Alexandra?)" She asked me with a playful smile. I gave her a look.

" Pozhaluysta, ya prosto voskhischayus' , naskol'ko otnoshenii nego ( Please, I just admire how much respect he has.)" I corrected.

" Eto vsegda bylo to, chto vam ponravilos' ( that has been something you have always liked.)" She admitted. My point exactly. I had almost forgotten that Rose and Lissa were there. I didn't normally like talking in Russian with Kai unless we were alone, but I had seemed to get caught up in the moment.

" I'm sorry about that." I apologized.

" It's alright, it's really interesting to listen to you too talk." Lissa admitted. I gave her a look then switched it to Rose. She was just saying that to be nice.

" Actually, it really is interesting." Rose admitted. I found myself smiling at their comments. Then suddenly two boys walked up to us.

" Hey girls, are these the newbies?" One asked. Rose rolled her eyes. But still, I saw a look of happiness flash in her eyes. This was the boy she was starting to love.

" Mason leave them alone. Alexandra, Kai, this is Mason. Mason, this is Alexandra and Kai." Rose looked at me and smiled.

" Pleased to meet you."
I smiled and greeted him back. Then Lissa introduced the other boy as Christian who was also her boyfriend. They seemed to make them happy. I could definitely tell that they completed each other.

" Oh so they are from Russia huh? I think we should get Dimitri over here. Hey Dimitri!" Mason called. Dimitri turned his head and watched Mason wave him over. With his shoulders broad and chest out, he walked over.

" Dimitri, these are the new girls. They are from Russia." Christian smiled. That seemed to catch his interest.

" Dobryy vecher, menya zovut Kay. ( Good evening, my name is Kai.)" Kai introduced. I saw Dimitri smile a small smile. Something told me that those were rare.

" Dobrry vecher miss, ya nadeyusʹ, vam ponravilsya vash otdykh. ( Good evening miss, I hope you have enjoyed your stay so far.) " He spoke. kai nodded with a smile.

" u menya yestʹ ( I have.)"

Dimitri's eyes moved onto me. Now I wished that I had my scarf pulled up and covering half of my face instead of hanging around my neck.

" Dobryy vecher. ( Good evening )" He nodded. Well . . . I had to admit. I was kinda expecting something like what Kai got.

" Dobryy vecher, Menya zovut Aleksandra. ( good evening, my name is Alexandra.)" I stated.
" Dmitriy. ( Dimitri.)" He replied. " Vy govorite po- angliyski? ( Do you speak English?)"

" Yes." I simply responded. I guess that I had one of those lucky moments to catch him off guard. I wasn't surprised though. I did speak English and Russian fluently. Then again, after you live in a foreign country for the majority of your life, you have to.

" I was born and raise in America for 8 years then I moved to Russia and lived with Kei after both of my parents passed." I explained. I saw a look of pity and sorrow in his eyes.

" I'm sorry for your loss." He said gently. All I could do was smile softly.

" It is not your fault." I respond.
" So you guys showed up at the right time." Christian started as he tried to change the conversation.

" There is a Winter dance coming up soon."
" Winter Dance!" Kai exclaimed with her accent peeping through. Of course those were a few of the only words she bothered to remember. Then I saw her smile fade and she sighed.

" Aw chelovek, ya ne imeyu nichego , chtoby nositʹ ( Aw man, I don't have anything to wear.)" She said with an upset tone. Everyone besides Dimitri gave me a look and I had to hold back my laughter.

" She said that she doesn't have anything to wear." I explained. " To be honest, I don't either."
" It's ok! We can go shopping this weekend! I'll get us permission!" Lissa smiled.

" R-really!" I gasped. Rose nodded.

" Yea, we all can go."

I looked at Kai and explained to her what was happening. She jumped up and cheered, hugging Rose and Lissa along the way.