You should see my little Sis
She really knows how to rock
She knows how to twist

(The Twist by Chubby Checker)

August 20th, 1960—Welton Academy

I chewed my fingernails as I sat through the speech Mr.Nolan gave every year. I've seen it at least 3 times already, coming with my brother every year to this stupid school for his orientation, watching it and disregarding it as his little sister who'd rather be at home with her friends then stuck there all Saturday. This time I am watching it as a student myself.

This year, Welton All Boys Academy would now be Welton All Boys and Nineteen Girls Academy. I, unfortunately, am one of those girls.

"Evelyn Louise! Stop chewing your fingernails." My mother scorned. I heard my older brother snicker. He was the reason I was here in the first place. If he didn't have to go and tell Mother about this stupid school…
"Shut up, Richard." I shot at him as I stomped on his foot.
"Stop it you two." Mother scorned again.

We both sat up straight, straightening ourselves out, looking forward and pretending to pay attention.

"Thank you, you are dismissed." Mr. Nolan said.

Finally! I shot out of my seat and ran out the nearest door, while Richard and Mom were distracted.

"AH, fresh air!" I exclaimed getting a few glances from people walking around. I found a maple tree near by and sat down underneath. As soon as I got comfortable, I saw a certain redheaded boy known as my brother running out to me.

"Damnit," I sighed.

"Mom wants you back inside. She said that you would not make a fool out of her." Rich said annoyingly.
"Fine, I'm coming, I'm coming…" I stood up and followed Rich inside. I really don't want to be here…I wonder who can tell?

As we walked up to her, Rich grabbed my arm, "Here, Mom, I found her."

"Let go of me, I'm not a baby!"
"But you are my baby sister." He said with a tone like he thought he owned the Earth.
"Only by five minutes you…you, you-"

"Ms.Cameron! So nice to see you." Mr. Nolan cut me off. " Nice to see you brought both of your children back this year."
"They're glad to be here, Mr. Nolan. Lovely speech as usual."
"Why, thank you, Ms. Cameron. Good to see you again."

We all shook his hand as we walked out the door.

"I hate you!" I spat as soon as we got out of the door.
"I love ya, too, Sis." He grabbed me by the neck and gave me a noogie, "Get off of me! Mom!"
"Richard, unhand your sister! I will not have any phone calls from the administrators informing me that you two were fighting." She warned.
"All right, let Dad answer the phone then." I joked, gaining a small laugh out of Rich.
"Don't start." She said giving me a side-glance.

Mom helped me get my things to my dorm. Seems to be I would be bunking alone…at the end of the boy's hall, nonetheless. And as my luck would have it, I am the only girl in my grade. This is going to be fun…

"Bye, Mom, I'll miss you. I love you!" I said hugging her. "Good bye, Darling. I love you and I will miss you as well." I gave my mother a kiss and she left. I looked around my single room. One bed, one window, one dresser, one desk. I turned around slowly. Oh and one boy at my door.

He had a smirk on his face as he leaned against the doorway, one leg crossed over the other. Charlie Dalton. That's who that was. I had met him three times before.

"Who is this delicate creature that has graced us with her presence?" He said slyly
"Evelyn Cameron…It's on the door." How does he not remember me?
"Lovely name for a lovely face."
"Thanks, my parents gave them to me."
"Cute…" He referred to my smug comment.

I turned around getting things out of my bag. He invited himself in and took the picture out of my hand. He took one look at it and his face turned very angry.

"Oh you're that Cameron." Yes! We have met 3 times before! How are you not remembering? Are you new here? Another boy walked up, "And what is that supposed to mean?" I raised my voice in perturbance and crossed my arms over my chest and put all my weight on one foot.
"Oh, no…Charlie, what did you do?" The boy asked.
"Do you know what he did?!" Charlie exclaimed, "Hey, could you close the door please? Thanks." I asked the boy, mock sweetly. The boy stepped in and sat down.
"Don't you think I know what he did? The boy is my brother for God's sake! Don't you think I am totally pissed off?"
"Yeah, but you weren't there. You don't understand!"
"Well, what my brother did doesn't mean shit. I'm not him." I told him.
"Well that's good to know if I'm ever in a crock of shit." He said and then walked out slamming the door.

"What was that all about?"
"Are you related to Richard Cameron?"
"Yes, twins…unfortunately."
"That's what that was all about. He finked on us last year and got our favorite teacher fired. Charlie Dalton- that's who that is-"
"Yeah, I know who he is-"
"Well, Charlie hit him and Rich got him expelled."
"How is he here then?"
"Let's just say his parents made a… 'big donation.'"
"I see…Money can get you anything these days."
"Yeah…well I've got some unpacking to do so, I guess I'll see you around."

The boy got up form the chair and turned to walk away. He stopped though and turned back around.

"My name's Knox, by the way. Knox Overstreet." He smiled and stuck out his hand. This boy is cute and I'm not going to deny it.
"Eve Cameron." I shook his out stretched hand and returned his smile.
"Nice to meet you."
"Pleasure to meet you sir."
"I'll see you later." He chuckled and walked away.