"Serena!" Serena turned around and saw Rei running towards her. "Hey!" Rei said with a smile.

"Hey," Serena said, not even bothering to return the smile.

"So what do you want to do? Have you been to San Fransisco before?" Rei asked.

"No. I moved here from Seattle remember?"

"Thats right. Would you like me to show you around?"

"I guess. We cant go far though, I have to meet my dad here at four,"

"Strict dad?"

"Yeah. Hes an asshole. He trusts Mina completly since shes a goody goody kiss ass. He always thinks that because of the way I dress and the music I listen to, I'm going off to do drugs or drink," Serena said with an eye roll.

"Would you?"

"No. My best friend Kelly back in Seattle tried drugs. She overdosed on heroin and passed out. By the time they called an ambulance for her, she died," Rei was startled. Serena looked down so she wouldn't have to see the expression of pity that most likely lingered on Reis face..

"Oh God, I'm sorry,"

"Eh," Serena said with a shrug. "I warned Kelly not to. But she was stupid enough to go do it anyway," As she said that, she felt herself cringe. Kelly wasn't stupid and she knew it. She immidiatly regretted what she said and mentally apologized to her.

"Is that why you dont do drugs?" Rei asked.

"Yeah. Always found drugs stupid. You get all high and dont know what the hell your doing or how much your taking. Next thing you know, your either dead, knocked out on the ground, or fucking an ugly ass somebody you've never seen before in your life," Rei smiled.

"Thats a good way of looking at drinking and getting high,"

"I drink but not that much," Serena said.

"Same. My grandpa trusts me though. He says I can do what I want as long as its legal,"

"Thats cool. I wish my dad would trust me but hes an overprotective asshole"

"Arent dads usually? Anyways, Enough of this. So where do you want to go?"

"Somewhere close by because we already wasted fifteen minutes by walking. Starbucks?"

"You like Starbucks?"

"Its alright,"

"Lets go," they walked over to Starbucks, talking about Serenas big move and when they got there, they ordered their drinks.

"What'd you get?" Serena asked.

"Dude you were with me when I ordered!" Raye exclaimed

"Yeah but I forgot,"

"Vanilla bean,"

"I got Chi tea and its yuuummmy," Serena said with a giddy touch. Raye kind of rolled her eyes a bit with a smile.

"Whatever dork,"

"Don't be jelous," Rei smiled at Serena and frowned when she didn't smile back.

"How come you dont smile?"

"I don't really like to," she said. "I'm happy but its kinda hard for me to smile. I don't know why," They talked for about an hour over lots of coffecakes and refills of their drinks. By the time their hangout session was over, both of them were talking so fast, nobody else around them could understand them.

"What time is it?" Serena said, looking suddenly concerned.

"3:54...Oh crap you have to meet your dad don't you?" Serena jumped up so fast, her chair nearly fell over.

"I need to leave. NOW!" Rei, abandoning her drink, got up and ran after her.

"Serena! SLOW DOWN!" She was running surprisingly fast. Serena finally stopped.

"Oh well. I'll get grounded anyway," They still walked at a pretty quick rate back to the school. "My dads hella on time," Serena said. Sure enough, when they got to the school, Serenas dads car was parked directly in the front. Mina was sitting in the front seat reading the latest issue of Seventeen and Mr. Tuskino was staring at Serena with a harsh glare. Serena opened up the back door.

"Serena where were you?"

"Sta..."

"Its my fault Mr. Tuskino. We lost track of time," Rei said immidiatly. Serena winced. That was the last excuse she would tell her dad.

"Is this a new friend?" Mr. Tuskino asked, glare breaking into a fake grin.

"Yeah. Dad this is Rei,"

"Hi Rei. Look, Serena knows to be on time. Theres no excuses for her being late," Rei started to say something, but Serena beat her to it.

"Sorry dad. Bye Rei,"

"Bye see you tomorrow," she said. Serena got in and shut the door.

"Were you hanging out with boys?" Her dad immidiatly asked.

"No," Serena took out her black nano.

"Put that on while I'm talking and I'll throw it out the window," Mr. Tuskino said. She put it down. He glanced quickly at Mina, then back at Serena with a smile.

"How was school honey?"

"Good," Serena put the earpeices in her ears and put on Slipknot. She turned the volume at top and glared at her dad.

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"SEIYA! WHERES MY LAPTOP?!" Taiki yelled, opening Seiyas door. Seiya was laying on the bed, startled to see Taiki there. Before he could close out of the browser, Taiki grabbed the laptop. "Myspace and football. Seiya, I told you, only use this for studying!"

"I am,"

"How is this studying?" Seyia gave Taiki a know it all grin.

"Lets see, right now we're in football season so I'm learning football tips. Thats studying my P.E and I'm brushing up on my spelling by typing messages. Oh, and I'm practicing my reading by looking at my messages," Taiki rolled his eyes.

"You think your sooooo smart,"

Yeah, as a matter of fact, I do,"

"Did you at least do your homework?"

"Yeah," That was a lie right there. Seiya usually would just take Taikis homework in the middle of the night, since he decided to do sophmore homework as extra credit, and copy off of it. And most of the time, Yaten would be with him.

"Okay good," Taiki sat on Seiyas bed and Yaten came in with a big smile.

"Okay younger brother, it is time we have a little big smart brothers-little stupid brother talk," Seiya groaned. Since he was the youngest of the three and was constantly being nagged on by Yaten and Taiki. They were in the mindset that they were older in wiser and although he couldn't argue with Taiki being smart, Yaten was dumber then a rock.

"What I do this time?" He asked.

"Its not what you did, its that you seem to like somebody," Taiki said. Serena came to mind, but he pushed the thought away. No way she would like him.

"I don't like anybody right now,"

"Not even that new creepy gothic chick?" Taiki asked.

"Why would you think I like her? I'm not into those types of girls," At least not up untill now.

"I saw that look in your eye when she walked in. And you saved her ass when she tripped Haruna," Yaten said.

"I don't like her though,"

They both gave him the half smile they give him when they know something he doesn't want to say.

"Alright maybe a little. And why is it so important?"

"If you ask me, I don't think you should accosiate with her. She looks troubled,"

"Whats wrong with her?"

"For one thing, look at the way she dresses. First of all, she wore nothing but black-"

"Theres nothing wrong with that," Seiya interrupted.

"-and I have gym with her. Every one else was in shorts and T shirts. She wore shorts but refused to take off her jacket and got into an argument with the teacher about it,"

"She was probably cold. You know, San Fransico has cold weather and she probably isn't used to it," Seiya argued.

"Seiya, everyones doing vollyball in gym class. We do it inside and its hot as hell," Yaten said.

"What are you trying to say?"

"Shes trouble. I can see it in her. She flipped out when the teacher told her to take her jacket off, and that could be a sign that she has something she doesn't want people to see, and look at her attitude towards the teacher! My God, she tripped one!"

"Hey you laughed too," Seiya argued. "You have to admit it was funny,"

"Have you noticed her body? She's much paler then Mina. Serenas eyes look sunken in, and she's skinny as hell. Not the good thin either, anorexic thin,"

Seiya resisted the urge to scream. Every single time time he likes a girl, Yaten talks crap about her while Taiki explains to him why he shouldn't be with her.

"What about you Yaten? You seem to have gotten along with Mina fine," Seiya said, trying to steer away from Serena.

"Minas different. She looks healthy and seems to have a positive outlook on life. Serena looks like she hasen't eaten in weeks,"

"People stop talking shit about everyone I like, damn," Seiya stood up and went to the kitchin. He grabbed a package of popcorn and threw it in the microwave.

"Seiya, you need to relize-" Taiki began. Seiya just gave him a dirty look and walked out of the house.

"I'll be back later," he said. He felt irritated by his brothers. Usually, when his brothers got on his nerves, he took a quick jog. He left the house and took off around the corner.

"Serena come to my room. Now," Mr. Tuskino said. Clenching her fists, she walked to his room. He shut the door and smiled at her. "Why were you late?"

"I told you. We walked to Starbucks, lost track of time, and we ran back,"

"I don't think thats what happened. Mina was saying to her friend that an 'oh so cute' guy seemed to like you. Is that who you were with? Boys?"

"I wasn't with any guys dad!" He grabbed her wrists roughly.

"Stop lying to me whore I know what you were doing!"

"I...wasn't...Doing...ANYTHING!" she said, getting louder with each word. He slapped her accross the face hard, and she yelped.

"Don't you raise your fucking voice to me!" he said. "Peice of shit," She stood up.

"Then don't fucking touch me!"

"Talk to me nicely or I'll kick your ass right now,"

"No you won't I'll just scream and Mina will hear me," He pushed her hard and she landed against the wall. She had enough. Elbowing him in the stomach (and instantly regretting it) she out of the room and into the bathroom. Kneeling by the toilet, she fought the urge to vomit, but failed. Soon afterwards, she heard banging on the door.

"Sere! Get out I need to use the bathroom!" It was Mina. She flushed the toilet and rinsed her mouth out.

"HURRY UP!" Mina yelled. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THERE?" She threw open the door, and the door hit Mina in the face. "HEY!" she yelled.

"Your fault for being stupid enough to stand in front of the door," Serena said. She ran downstairs and rushed by her mom. "I'm gonna take a walk I'll be back in a couple hours," she said hurridly, running out before her mom can answer. She stepped outside and inhaled the salty ocean breeze. She walked down the strre slowly, trying to fight off dizziness. For about four years, her father had started taking out all his anger and frustration on Serena. And when she was eleven, he told her if she told anyone about it, he would kill her. Surprisingly, no one suspects anything. Her mom thought it was a phase, Mina was pretty sure she rebelled.

"Family pissed you off too huh?" She looked up and saw the same guy who kept her from going to the office earlier.

"Yup. Dads being an ass. Keeps nagging on me. You?" she said,

"Brothers are annoying the hell out of me. Do you even know where you are?" Looking around, she relized she had no idea where she was.

"Nope. I'll find my way back though,"

"The city isn't a safe place around this time. Why don't you chill with me for a few? Then I'll walk you home. So you won't be by yourself," She considered this. She didn't want to be with a prep, but she didn't want to get lost in some huge city.

"I guess. Just don't act all egoish and wierd," Seiya laughed.

"Nah, I just want to get to know you a bit. Name?"

"You know my name,"

"Tell me again,"

She told him her name and they started walking off slowly towards the city.

A/N: Its rushed at the end, cause I'm kinda in a hurry right now. Next chapter will be them getting to know each other. Enjoy and review!