"Say COLLEGE!"
"COLLEGE!"
Nikki and Brie pose in their white NXT shirts as their mother Carla takes a picture. The Bella twins are packing up the split room they shared for the past 19 years.
"Oh my god. I really can't believe it." Cries Carla.
"Mom you're crying again? That's the fifth time today. Keep it up and you'll dehydrate yourself." Brie jokes.
Carla, a short but lovely woman. Her daughters being a spitting image of her, all three often get mistaken as sisters. At least that what Carla says.
"I know. But my babies are off to college. I didn't think Nikki would get this far."
Nikki rolls her eyes while continuing to fold clothes. Both sisters spent the last few days getting everything together, preparing to head off to NXT University. Carla picks up a pair of male boxers from the floor with the tip of her fingers.
"Are one of you girls forgetting these?"
"Don't look at me." Says Brie.
Carla turns her attention towards her other daughter. Nikki strokes her chin in thought. She grabs the boxers and chucks them out the window.
"I'm gonna go wash my hands." Said Carla walking out in disgust.
"Hey sis, you mind helping me close my case?" Asks Brie.
Brie holds the suitcase down as Nikki jumps up and sits on it, snapping it shut. Nikki's shaped figure helped her out with things like that. Her body matured a lot faster than Brie's, which was odd for twins. Her mom thinks its all the chocolate she eats. Nikki packs a small box full of jewelry such as bracelets and necklaces.
"I can't believe you get guys to buy you all of that stuff." Said Brie looking over.
The Bellas were a lower class family. Not poor, but doing well enough to survive. So Nikki appreciated the finer things when she got her hands on them.
"Only the desperate ones. You give them a little tease and they throw money at you."
"A little tease of what?" Asked their father Larry walking in.
"Nothing." Nikki responds wide eyed.
Larry, your typical suburban father. Caring, corny and balding. At least he had his thick, porn mustache.
"Fine, but does someone want tell me where THESE came from? I was outside checking the car and they landed on my head." He asks holding up the boxers.
Nikki strokes her chin, shrugs her shoulders and throws them back out the window. Carla comes back in drying her hands.
"Okay girls, since your father is here, we want to talk to you about a few things before we drop you off."
Nikki and Brie sit on the bed waiting for another "don't do this and that" speech from mom and dad. Nikki hearing it more often than her sister.
"We know college is very tough. I was a dropout myself. It can get hard, but Nikki, we want you to do your best." Carla said sincerely.
"Me! What about Brie?" Nikki asks throwing her hands up.
"We know Brie will do fine in school. Speaking of which, Brie keep on eye on your sisters grades. This is costing us a lot, so no lollygagging. Also, we know parties can be very alluring. If you're going to one, just be responsible. Nikki, no more than one guy at a time." Says Carla.
"And make sure they wear protection." Adds Larry.
Nikki groans and falls back on the bed.
"I'm gonna be safe." Says Brie.
"Of course you are. All hail to the worlds only 19 year-old virgin." Nikki taunts while laughing.
Brie puts her head down and folds her legs, feeling embarrassed. Larry flops down next to Brie, bouncing Nikki off the bed. Nikki hits the floor face first.
"Its okay if you've never had sex sweetheart. Besides, STD's are all over the place these days."
"I caught one from your father when we met." Says Carla.
"Eww." Nikki blurts out from the floor.
"The point is, men only want one thing, and you don't give it to them unless they love you. Don't do it for free stuff like your sister."
"Love you too dad." Says Nikki, again from the floor.
The Bella family pile into their car and head for the airport. Nikki and Brie were on their way to Orlando, Florida for the next four years. After spending their life together, it was going to feel weird living with other people. Although they both had different interests, it never stopped them from loving each other and hanging out when possible. While on the highway, Nikki flips through her personal sketchbook. All of the drawings being shoes she designed in her spare time.
"Wow, those are coming out great." Says Brie peeking over.
"Yeah. Still got no idea what I'm doing with them."
Nikki goes to redraw a strap when Larry brings the car to a screeching halt, ripping her sketch.
"Dammit! Dad, what the hell?" Nikki shouts.
"Sorry honey. No one knows how to drive these days."
The car in front of them moves inch by inch within the crowded highway. Larry beeps his horn at the sedan that cut them off. The sedan driver beeps back aggressively.
"Fucking morons!" Larry mutters under his breath.
"Larry, take it easy. Remember your blood pressure." Carla reminds him.
The line starts to move forward. After a few feet, the sedan halts again, bringing Larry to another abrupt stop. This time sending him into a blinding rage. Larry pokes his head out the window and begins yelling at the other driver. His face red with anger.
" YOU UNCLE MOTHER FUCKING SHIT LICKING BONER GRIPPING HORSE'S ASS!"
"Oh Larry please don't." Begs Carla.
"WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK TO DRIVING SCHOOL SHIT FOR BRAINS! MAYBE IF YOUR MOTHER SWALLOWED YOU, THIS ROAD WOULD BE AN EASIER PLACE TO DRIVE ON!"
Nikki snickers while Brie covers up her face with a jacket. The sedan comes to a complete halt, and an old yet muscular man steps out, wearing sunglasses. He marches over to the Bella's car shouting.
"You got a problem with the Big Booty Daddy!"
"The what?" Larry asks confused.
The man puts Larry in a headlock, dragging him from the car through the window. Carla tries to apologize while Nikki laughs. Brie drops to the bottom of the seat as someone yells "World Star!" in the background. A half hour later they make it to the front of the Green Bay airport. Nikki and Brie hop out and try to unload their bags as quickly as possible.
"Easy there girls, don't hurt yourselves. I'll help you." Larry offers, getting out the car.
"Dad, don't." They both plead simultaneously.
Larry walks around to the trunk, exposing the huge wedgie he received from the Big Booty Daddy earlier. A couple of people behind them snap photos.
"Oh my god." The twins say in sync, hiding their faces in shame.
After unloading the rest, Larry hands a man his phone to take one last family photo before his daughters leave.
"Do we have to?" Asks Brie looking between civilians and her dad's underwear.
"What do you mean? Of course we have to. We're gonna look back at this photo in a year and think about the good times we had."
"Like getting choked out on I-95?" Jokes Nikki.
The Bella family get together for their last photo. The man takes the photo and runs off with the phone. Everyone stands quiet while Larry looks dumbfounded.
"No biggie. I got insurance."
Carla hugs her daughters before they head through the doors.
"Alright girls, be safe. Don't talk to strangers, look out for each other and we love you."
After checking their luggage, they find their seats in coach to relax before taking off. Another hour goes by as the plane fills up. A clean cut guy with long hair, dressed in a sweater vest and slacks stumbles in, looking for a seat. He spots an open seat with the Bella twins and sits next to Nikki who's in the middle. The man smiles at Nikki while getting comfortable.
"The fuck are you smiling at?" Nikki mutters.
"Sorry, I'm just really excited. I'm off to college."
"Really, so are we." Brie said extending her hand.
"Don't make friends with the weirdos." Nikki whispers from the side of her mouth.
The man shakes Brie's hand. He offers his hand to Nikki, who ignores him.
"Excuse my sister Nikki, she only talks to guys who have no future. My name's Brie Bella."
"Oh, Brie like the cheese. Pleasure to meet you ladies. My name's Daniel. Daniel Bryan."
"Yeah, like the cheese. I love your hair." Says Brie.
"Thanks. Its all natural."
Daniel looks down at Nikki's chest. Nikki grabs his chin and lifts his head up, making eye contact.
"My face is up here creep."
"Oh sorry. I saw the NXT University logo. I'm going there too."
"No way! So are we!" Brie squeals with excitement.
Nikki slumps her head back. Realizing she's stuck with her sister, and a guy that acts just like her. For 6 hours. After falling asleep a few hours later, Nikki gets a phone call on vibrate, waking her up. She opens her eyes to see Daniel and Brie asleep on her chest. One head on each tit. She tries to shake them off, but the tight seats make it impossible. She manages to squeeze her arm through and pull her phone from her back pocket.
"Hello?"
"Nikki, I'm here. Out by your window."
"Who's this?"
"Its Bo."
Nikki thinks for a minute. Then it hits her. Bo Dallas, some geek she tricked into doing her senior project in exchange for a fun night.
"I'm not there Bo. Sorry."
"Well where are you?"
"On a plane, headed to college for the next 4 years or so."
"COLLEGE! What about what you promised me?" He whined.
Nikki was never giving it up. Even timing the day when she was leaving to avoid him.
"Since I'm not gonna be there, how about I send you a nude to hold you over?" She offers.
"Seriously? Uh, I guess. But you owe me."
She grabs Brie's phone and calls her dad, keeping Bo on hold with the speaker turned away. Nikki prepares herself, putting on her best Brie impression.
"Hey honey, you alright?" Asks Larry.
"Daddy, there's a creepy guy outside the house. He called my phone asking where I was. He won't leave!" She whimpers.
"What! Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
Larry hangs up the phone. Nikki puts her own phone back to her ear. Bo keeps asking if she's there. She can hear her dad shouting not too far away.
"Holy shit!" Screams Bo.
"Mess with my daughter will ya!"
Nikki hears a couple of gunshots go off. She hangs up the phone smiling and settles back.
"Need to change my number." She whispers to herself before going back to sleep.
The plane lands around 9 PM. Nikki and Brie hail a cab to head to an Inn. While putting their bags away, Brie notices Daniel standing there alone. He's trying to hail a cab while getting bumped and shoved around.
"Hey sis."
"No."
"Oh come on, he's all alone, and he seems like a sweet guy."
Nikki slams the trunk, staring down her sister.
"That's how serial killers dress. If you want this guy chopping you into bits while wearing your underwear on his head, then you ride with him."
Brie puts on a puppy dog face, something she knew Nikki always fell for. Nikki folds her arms and turns her head. Brie inches closer, starting to whimper. Nikki lets out a huge groan, giving in to her cries.
"Fine, but you ride in the back with him. If he tries to molest you, don't ask me for help."
Brie hugs her sister and runs over to Bryan offering him the ride. Bryan comes over looking relieved.
"Thanks Nikki, the rides on me." Says Bryan.
Nikki gives him a thumbs up while scrolling through her phone. They make it to the inn, and pay for their rooms. All three decide to get some food from a nearby diner before bed. The waitress comes over, ready to take their order. Her red hair shining off the lights.
"Hi my name is Ember, what can I get for you today?"
The waitress notices the Bella's NXT shirts.
"You guys from the college?" She asks.
"Freshman actually. All three of us." Brie replied.
"That's awesome. I'm a sophomore there. Ember Moon, nice to meet you guys."
"Nice to meet you too. I'm Brie, like the cheese. This is my twin sister Nikki, last name Bella. This is our new friend Daniel Bryan."
"Aint my friend." Nikki mutters, while looking through the menu.
"Ember Moon, I love that name. Do you guys have any vegan substitutes?" Asks Bryan.
"You're vegan? Cool, I am too. I recommend the Tofu scramble then. Its really good." Ember replied.
Ember and Bryan lock eyes for a minute. A slight tingle of electricity sliding down Daniel's spine. Brie notices this and flags her down.
"Hi, can we order?
"Oh I'm sorry. What can I get you?"
After ordering their food, the Bellas and Bryan get to know each other. Bryan was a 19 year old tech wiz. Going to school to get his business degree. Nikki was also going for a business degree, while Brie was learning to become a teacher for normal and special needs children. After eating, Ember drops the check. Bryan gives her ten dollars for a tip.
"Thanks guys, hope to see you at school. Goodnight Daniel." Ember said sweetly before walking off.
"Goodnight Daniel." Brie says quietly in a mocking voice.
They head back to the Inn, going to their rooms on separate floors. Nikki and Brie head to the second floor, while Bryan was on the first.
"Goodnight girls."
"Later, Bundy." Said Nikki.
Brie says nothing back, staying quiet as they head into the room. After getting dressed for bed, Nikki brushes her hair while Brie lays in thought.
"You don't think Daniel actually liked that waitress did you?" Asks Brie.
"Why do you care?"
"Just asking."
Nikki stops mid stroke, turning to her sister with a goofy grin on her face.
"Oh my god! You're attracted to the hippie!"
Brie fiddles with her phone before answering. Her lip quivering and eyes shifting.
"Maybe."
"Brie, give me a break. We're going to college. There will be plenty of cute guys to choose from. And you can do much better than some geek we met on the flight here."
"Yeah, I guess." Brie whispers, curling up under the sheets.
Nikki stares at her twin, feeling a little sorry for her. Brie was always shy growing up, and wasn't exactly social either. A guy just talking to her got her stomach in a knot. Something that seemed as natural as breathing for Nikki. Maybe some time with other people is what Brie needed. Nikki walks over and hugs her sister tightly.
"Don't worry about it sis, I'm sure he's thinking about you."
Nikki hops in bed and cuts the light.
"Love you Nikki."
"Love you too Brie."