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Sisters. Sisters went to each other for everything! Usually the younger to the older, but not with Candace and Luna of course.

It was mid-winter, and the snow on the ground gently reflected the shallow sunshine. Candace and I were sitting side by side, sewing to our hearts content, well at least I was trying, while Grandma sat behind the counter, tending to whoever happen to walk in. A crisp breeze ran under our drafty door and I shivered uncontrollably. My sister was sewing exceptionally slow today so I tilted my head and looked at her curiously. She glanced at me, then did a double-take and stared back at me. She lifted her eyebrows which signaled me to talk.

"What's up with you, sis?" I said. Grandma looked over her book, and I could feel her eyeing us, but I didn't turn around.

"Huh?" Candace spoke softly. I just stared at her. I might be immature but I'm sure not stupid! She must have got the message that I wasn't buying it and she continued. "W-Well..you're observant aren't you Luna?"

"Yes, I am. And I'm concerned too. What's wrong?" I glared at her, a hint of sensitivity in my shiny blue eyes. My shy sister looked nervously at our grandmother then took my hand and rushed me into our bedroom.

"Umm, I-" She started Oh, I hate it when she stutters around me! I'm her sister aren't I?

"You WHAT?" I said eagerly.

"I need your help, ok?" I stood there, totally caught off guard, which is unlike me. She needed my help? And she said it without stuttering!?

"S-Say what?" Now it was my turn to stutter.

She nodded solemnly.

"You need my help with what? What do you want?" I asked sincerely.

"Umm, Uh, a date with – with Julius, for the New Year's Festival." She said meekly I opened my eyes wide and shone a bright toothy smile. I'm positive, I was just glowing!

"Now that I can do!" I squealed. If there was one thing I was good at, it was helping people with guys, 100%! "OK Candace. There are a few things we need to do this week before the New Year's Festival." I stated as I paced the length of our room while Candace sat quietly on her bed, watching me carefully.

"And they are-?" She asked. I glared at her.

"I was getting to that!" She sank down into her sweater shyly as I continued padding through our room. "As I was saying. We need to 1) Teach you the fine arts of flirting 2) Sew you up a gorgeous dress for the festival, and 3) Teach you to be more out there." My big sister looked at me like I was insane, but I wasn't. I knew for a fact she could do this. "Get all that?" I asked, talking to her like she was the youngest.

"Yes." She replied politely while walking out our door. I rolled my eyes and followed her. Suddenly she stopped, causing me to clumsily bump into her. I twitched and scowled up at her. She looked pale. "Oh no." She whispered frightfully.

"What? What is it?" I said, not whispering the slightest bit. I drew a line in my head from her eyes to what she was looking at. Julius. Right in the middle of our shop! "Shit!" I whispered and pushed Candace back into our room. "Be quiet, I have an idea!" I said to her before slamming the door in her face.

I skidded back over to where we were standing and looked over to notice that Grandma and Julius were looking straight at me. I smiled big and walked over like I didn't know what they were staring at.

"Dear, what was that slam?" I blinked my eyes and forced myself to laugh like it was an obvious question.

"Oh that! Um, the door wasn't closing right and so I slammed it to get it shut, that's all." I said matter-of-factly. Before she could reply I turned to Julius. "Oh! Julius! Good to see you here!"

"Hi Luna! Just running a few errands for Mira that's all." He said smiling.

"Well we don't get to see you often! I wish Candace was around! Y'know she is so sweet to people! I'm happy she's my sister, most siblings don't like each other but Candace is really special don't you think?" I said, not dropping my bright smile for a second!

"Of course!"

GOOD I thought. That makes my job easier. I waved goodbye to Julius and ran back into our room. "HE THINKS YOUR SPECIAL!!" I shouted excitedly.

"R-Really?" She stuttered. That wasn't the response I was looking for exactly.

"Be excited! That's a good thing!" Her straight line of a mouth turned into a smile. "If you don't scream I'm going to scream for you. Seriously." I said hopping up and down repeatedly. I just get so excited about these types of things. Even if this was just a small step.

"But, I-" She protested.

"Too late!" I yelled. I shut my eyes tight then screamed my girly-est shriek. I didn't think it was that loud, but when I opened my eyes I noticed a very twitchy sister and I could hear Grandma's faint footsteps running towards our door. I just smiled.

That was short. Sorry but the chapters ARE going to be short ;)

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