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The rain poured down onto the window pane making a comforting pitter-patter noise. I sighed and leant my forehead against the window. When I pulled back, I found an imprint of my forehead and I rubbed it making a long smudged mark. I glanced to my side to find my twin, Aaron, texting profusely on his blackberry and hurriedly replying when his phone vibrates, probably talking to his girlfriend.
"Mom, when'll we arrive?" I asked the forty-six year old woman. She pushed her sunglasses up to the top of her head and looked around in her seat.
"Not for another seven hours darling." She responded and sat back comfortably and put her feet up on the dashboard.
"Aneria, sweetheart, you know we haven't even crossed the border yet, much less reached the end of our street." My dad scoffed and continued driving.
"Actually dad, we've been on the highway for about twenty minutes. I'm not the one driving and I know that. Mom, are you sure you don't want to drive? I don't feel safe with this mad man." I mocked my anxiety and gripped the shoulders of the seat in front of me.
"Yes honey. Now be quiet like your brother for once." My mom sighed and got more comfortable on her chair to fall asleep.
I sat back in my chair and huffed. People always told me to be like my brother and praised him. He was the 'golden child' of the both of us. He was older than me by five minutes, five damn minutes. What no one knew was that he wasn't as good as they all thought. Sure he got good grades. Okay, so A* can't be defined by good but so what? They don't know he drinks or smokes. Hell, my parents don't even know my brother's not a virgin anymore! Well, I drink too, but I don't smoke. And I'm still pure.
You're probably wondering who I am. My name's Aneria Richardson. I am from the small town of Lorin. Where on Earth is that, you ask? Well, it isn't on Earth. I'm from what people would call a 'parallel dimension'. We moved to Earth a couple of years back, to a place called Los Angeles. We stayed in a beach house near Santa Monica's pier and had a view of the ocean and dock that at night, it would light up with the Ferris-wheel in brilliant colours such as green, red and yellow.
But that's beside the point. I have long black hair that reached my waist; pin-straight hair. Not a curl in sight. It frustrated me to no end. I always wished for curls then I'd look in the mirror to find my hair as black and as straight as always. My eyes were an unusual green. They were electric and bright. My skin was the colour of porcelain and I never got a tan. That annoyed me as well. Living near the sea I was always on the beach, hoping to get colour. But, once again, my brother got the good genes which left me with the skin that doesn't tan, yet I don't burn either so it is a plus. I am tall. I stand a head higher than my mom but she's short so that doesn't count. I never pick up weight though I eat like a cow. I thank my mom daily for giving me a high metabolism.
So now that you know what I look like, I'll tell you about my powers. Being a twin Aaron and I can read minds. You have no idea how disturbing it can sometimes be. Really, a hormonal seventeen year old boys mind is open for you to read. Thankfully, he has learned how to disrupt our connection so our minds are cut off from one another but I hate the feeling I get when I can't reach his mind. I feel empty and alone. Why wouldn't I? My other half just severed me from him. I'm telekinetic. I can make fire combust in air, move things with my brain, that sort of stuff. But I secretly have a third power. I can manipulate minds, bend them to my will. No one knows it, I've learnt how to protect certain thoughts in my head so my brother doesn't find out.
My brother has the power to teleport. Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is cool. Have you seen someone teleport? They just vanish into thin air then reappear in the same spot with a blink of an eye. He's gifted with that, he can travel to Russia and Spain and Australia without any money. I envy him so much.
I glanced at him again out of the corner of my eye and he caught it. He sent a knowing smirk in my direction.
Cheeky bastard.
Nah, you love me. I heard his thoughts float into my mind.
What makes you so sure?
Who doesn't love me?
...
Good point.
Thank you, 1-0.
Your scoring is all wrong bro, it 1-1. I got a point yesterday when I caught you with some girl.
You're the cheeky bastard, not me.
I smirked at him and put my IPods head phones on. NaNaNa by My Chemical Romance started playing. I closed my eyes and must've fallen asleep because my mom was shaking me away by the shoulder at some gas station.
"Aneria, wake up for goodness sakes. Never fall asleep with your music playing. It's bad for you. Come on, we're getting something to eat." She side-stepped away from the open door and I quickly got out.
I saw the grey clouds in the distance and pulled my over-sized jersey on. I hurried into the small diner and slid in next to my brother.
"Hey y'all, my name's Cassie and I'll be your waiter." A young girl with a heavy Southern accent bounced up to us. She twirled her hair and looked at my brother.
Typical.
"Is there anything I can get you?" She asked and took out her notebook and pen.
"A bacon cheeseburger and a chocolate milkshake please." My brother and I said simultaneously, except I'm the only one that said please. I glanced at my brother and I saw him send his signature smile at the girl. I rolled my eyes and leant back on the leathery couch.
"On second thought, I'll take some pancakes with the maple syrup." He changed his mind.
She scribbled on the notepad and turned to my parents.
"And anything for you?" She asked.
"One black coffee and one with milk and the American Burger, thanks." My mom ordered for both her and my dad. "We'll be sharing the food, so please bring an extra plate."
"Okay, let me read that back to you. You got two choc milkshakes, two coffee's; with and without milk, a bacon and cheese burger, pancakes with syrup, an American burger and an extra plate. Anything else I can get you?" Her eyes wandered over to my brother and she held a slight smile on her lips.
My mom shook her head and the waitress turned on her heel. An awkward silence settled on us as the waitress's happy mood left with her.
"So... This new school you're taking us too. What's it like?" I asked my parents and played with the hem of my jumper.
"Oh, it's a boarding school honey, that's why we told you to pack your bags." I heard my brother choke and cough. I slammed his back hard and he jerked forward, hitting his head on the wooden table.
"What the Hell A?" He asked and rubbed the red mark on his forehead. "And what do you mean a 'boarding school'?"
"We enrolled you two into a boarding school for kids like you." My dad said and put his arm on the top of the couch.
Kids like us? What does he mean?
Magical people stupid. I heard my brother retort in my head. I frowned and blocked off my brain. I saw him frown too when he couldn't read the brain signals.
"Hold on... you're telling me you found a school that houses aliens? Where are we going, Area 51?" I asked them derisively.
"Yes, Kiriathaim Boarding School. Do not ask us about the name, they'll probably tell you why it has a weird name. You'll learn how to use and train your abili-" My dad stopped talking when the waitress came near.
"Here ya go folks. Enjoy your meal." She said as she put down the plates of food.
She handed us the napkins and I could see writing on Aaron's serviette. I peeked at the girl and saw one of her top buttons was undone and her blonde hair was slightly messed up. Aaron slowly pulled the napkin towards him and flipped it over so his parents couldn't see it. He took a sip of his chocolate milkshake then wiggled his eyebrows at me. I just rolled my eyes and got out of the booth so he could go.
"I'm going to the bathroom." He told my parents before walking away.
I saw my parents nod and my eyes followed him as he walked purposely towards the bathroom then change direction and strolled quickly towards the staff entry. I rolled my eyes at him.
Aaron and Samantha were in what they called an 'open relationship'. I munched my chips and looked at my parents.
"So, this place... Where is it?" I asked them.
"Area 51, like you said." I choked on my drink and hit my chest repeatedly. When I finally stopped coughing I looked at them incredulously.
"I'm sorry, what?" I asked them while pushing my plate of food away, suddenly not hungry. "We are going to Area 51? Where all the aliens are tested? Have you lost your mind?"
"Honey, that's just a cover story to hide the fact that everyone walking inside is a ... outsider." My parents hated thinking we are aliens, although technically we aren't but we are at the same time. We came through a time warp, the same planet just in a different universe; a parallel world.
"Sweetheart, eat your food." My father told me.
"Don't change the subject. You're practically dragging us to our deaths." I snapped at my dad then glared at the napkin.
I saw my brother come out of the staff room and walk to the bathroom. He entered it quickly, and then exited it as soon as the door closed. He was zipping up his jeans and had a small smirk on his face. He sat down next to me and took a sip of my milkshake. I saw a hicky on his neck near his ear and a lipstick mark.
Had fun? I asked him telepathically.
Damn, she's a rodeo queen. He replied while taking a chip of my plate.
Okay, ew, spare me the image. By the way, you've got something by your ear. Better wipe it off.
He rubbed his neck casually then switched our plates around so I had mine and he had his.
"We're going to visit Area 51." I told Aaron randomly. He had the same reaction as me. When he was done coughing he just stared at me.
"What?" He asked me and then looked at my parents. "What?"
"Apparently they don't test aliens, but are aliens." I told him and turned to my burger. Such a good burger gone to waste. I poked the bun and then watched the bread pop back up. My brother was almost done with his food. He must've worked up an appetite. I saw him smile and look at me.
"You gonna eat that?" He asked me and without waiting for my answer switched plates with me again. I took a sip of my milkshake and looked at the blonde waitress, Cassie, walk out of the room. Her hair was a bit dishevelled and she straightened her skirt and shirt. I laughed as she walked funny and turned back to my milkshake. My brother laughed with me when he saw what I saw.
"What's so funny?" My mom asked us.
"Twin thing." I replied instantly. She raised her eyebrow at us but didn't say anything. We finished our food, except me and my dad called the waitress.
"Hey, are y'all done?" She asked us when she came up. Her eyes kept flickering towards Aaron and I could see her face was a bit flushed. "Okay, I'll fetch your bill." She turned away quickly and ran over to the till. I handed Aaron the serviette with her phone number on. He smirked at me then crumpled up the tissue and threw it into his plate. My mother paid the bill and we walked out of the diner.
"Thanks for coming! Y'all come back ya hear?" Cassie shouted after us.
She's too happy. I thought to myself as I got into the car. My dad drove out of the parking lot and I stared again out the window. The midday sun was streaming into my eyes and I looked at my brother. The song 'The Anthem' by Good Charlotte started playing and my brother answered his phone.
"Hey babe, how've you been? Really? I miss you too. Nah, I now found out that I'm going to some boarding school in Nevada. Yeah, I know that's a desert. Yes, I've been thinking of you..." I drowned out their talking with my earphones and leant my head against the window again. I could still hear muffled talking. I pulled my earphones out of my ear and grabbed my brother's blackberry.
"Hey Sam! Gosh I miss you too." I told her sarcastically.
Oh, it's you.
"Me? After all my trouble trying to remember your name you just call me 'you'. I'm hurt Samantha Collins."
Oh shut it. Give the phone back to your brother.
"Alrigthy, I hope something eats you!" I tossed the phone to my brother and he instantly put it back to his ear. He glared at me and apologized to her. I put my earphones back in and smiled in contempt.
Samantha Collins; the head cheerleader and school slut. She was long-legged, blonde hair and blue-eyed. She was dating my brother (obviously) who was the captain of the football, soccer and basketball team. Every girl in our school (ex-school) wanted to be with him and every guy wanted to be him.
I isolated myself because eventually girls were just using me to get to him. I now only have two of my closest friends. Amanda and Jake. They are the coolest people ever.
Amanda is one of those people that you fall to the floor from laughter. She can make the epic-est facial expressions. She's got warm brown eyes and the curliest hair. She's small and did ballet for all her seventeen years.
Jake, on the other hand, is the nerd of the group. His hair is thick and blonde and he's got pale blue eyes. He has a permanent tan and he's tall and skinny. You always see him either having his nose in one of his many books or talking with us.
I felt my brother poke me and I snapped out of my daydreams of my friends. I turned my head sharply and looked at him.
"Thank you so much Aneria. Now she's mad at me." Aaron snapped at me
"You're welcome. You don't even like her so I don't see why you go out with her." I shrugged and turned my head back towards the window.
"Who said I don't like her?"
"Puh-lease, it's as obvious as there is a sun in the sky."
"There is no sun."
I stared at the sky and saw that the sun wasn't there anymore.
"You know what I mean."
"No, I don't please explain."
"You. Are. Impossible." I glared at him and closed my eyes as I leant against the back seat.
"Thank you, I try my best."
"Can you two stop bickering? Aneria leave your brother alone and Aaron, don't provoke her." My mom raided us with comments.
"He started it." I muttered quietly.
"I don't care who started it Aneria. Just leave it alone." My father ordered from the driver's seat and I slumped back down into my seat.
"He started it." I heard my brother speak under his breath in a high squeal.
"Don't mock me!"
"Don't blame me." He stuck his tongue out at me. I fumed and could feel my cheeks redden from anger.
I lunged at him. I couldn't even get my hands on him because my mother had somehow set up a barrier between us. We were like the north poles of a magnet. When one of us would come close to each other, we would be pushed away just as quickly. I struggled for a few more moments before giving up. My brother laughed loudly and tried to touch my head. My head flew into the window with a loud thud.
"Ow! Why on earth would you do that?" I argued and tried to get back at him by pushing his head into the window.
"No reason, just using this to my advantage." He shrugged and moved out of the way.
"SIT QUIETLY!" My mother shouted at us.
Her face was red from annoyance and her hair seemed to buzz with electricity. Yeah, my mom was scary when she was mad. We both froze, me with my hand stretched towards him and he with his foot in the air. Like robots, we moved away from each other and sat furthest we could.
"Good, now stay like that. If I hear so much as a single word out of you two, I swear, I will stop this car and you two will get it." My mom nodded and turned back in her seat.
She looked at my dad and I could tell she was having a heated discussion with him, even if it was only through eyes. My parents always seemed to understand each other.
I glanced at my brother to find him staring out the window. I groaned mentally and wished the car ride to be over soon.
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