The next day, I went to school to meet them after I went to my locker. Kaylee was better enough to start our school. Their mom was already gone.

"I'll be putting Kayla in all of your classes and you can bring Kaylee to Stacey's homeroom on the way," said the principal.

"Okay," I said.

"I'm printing their schedules out," said the principal.

Then, he gave it to them.

"Thanks," said the girls.

"You can give them the tour now," said the principal. "I'll let the homeroom and english teacher you'll be running late for a reason."

"Okay," I said as we left the office. "I'll save Stacey's homeroom for last."

"Good idea," said Kayla.

"I'm glad I got better. My stomach was bugging me the night before I went to bed, that's why I slept all day yesterday," said Kaylee.

"That's no fun," I said.

"Tell me about it," said Kaylee.

After I gave them a tour, I took Kaylee to her homeroom to get her locker number. When I got to math, I knocked on the door.

"Come in," said Mr. Zimmerman.

"I'm coming in with a new student here," I said.

"The principal was telling me that yesterday during lunch break," said Mr. Zimmerman.

"This is Kaylee Willis. Her family just moved here the other day," I said.

"Welcome," said the teacher. "Stacey just left to the bathroom."

"Oh, perfect timing," I said.

"You can go sit near her desk," said the teacher.

"Okay, see you in lunch," said Kaylee.

"See you later," I said.

"Thanks for the tour," said Kaylee.

"No problem," I said as Kayla and I went to our class after getting her locker number.

"Hi," said my english teacher. "The principal told me you were running later with a new student. I'm not worried about you. You must be Kayla."

"Yes," said Kayla.

"Nice to meet you," said the teacher. "You girls can sit together. She can sit in Amelia's old seat."

"Okay," I said.

"Here's your textbook," said the teacher giving it to Kayla.

"Thanks," said Kayla.

Then, we went to go sit. Barbara wasn't in yet. She had an eye appointment. She was Amelia's best friend who died suddenly in a car accident after Christmas Break.

At lunch, Stacey must have been surprised to see Kaylee because they were in line. Kayla and I went to line getting lunch.

"Oh, hi, Kayla," said Stacey who noticed her.

"Hi. We wanted to surprise you," said Kayla.

"I was very shocked to see Kaylee," said Stacey.

We went to join the group.

"I remember helping them watching their younger siblings," said Stacey.

"And, they told me D.J. and Mario are always fighting," I told them.

"I remember that, too. I hate to say it, but they are a handful," said Stacey. "It's hard to make them stop fighting."

"Big time," said Kaylee.

"Mary Anne helped me out yesterday because Kaylee was sick and she fixed them good," said Kayla.

"I told them to stop while Kaylee was sleeping," I said.

"Good," said Stacey.

I told them the plan.

"She said you can handle fighters," Kayla told Kristy.

"That's the truth. I put the fighters on time out no matter who started it," said Kristy.

Leave it to her.

"You and I can try that if the girls need one of us," I said.

"May we give Mom the club number?" asked Kayla.

"Sure, I'll give you the flyer," said Kristy.

"Sounds good," said Kaylee.

"I plan to show them around here," I said.

"Good idea, we were planning to go to the mall after school on Thursday if you want to wait until then," said Kristy.

"Sure, I don't mind," said Kayla.

"That's fine by me, too," said Kaylee. "We'll let Mom and Dad know."

"Okay, we can do it then," I said.

"Where do you girls live now?" asked Stacey.

"We live three houses down from Mary Anne," replied Kayla.

"Oh, good," said Stacey.

After lunch, we had just left when Marci heard the girls didn't teased by Cokie.

"You don't belong here," said Cokie.

Marci went over there while Kayla was ignoring it and Kaylee was already gone with tears.

"Leave them alone," said Marci.

"Says who?" asked Cokie.

"Me," said Marci. "They do belong here."

"Whatever," said Cokie.

"Think before you tease anyone," said Marci.

Cokie took off.

"Thanks," said Kayla.

"Don't listen to her. People do that when they're jealous," said Marci.

"I ignore the bullies, but my twin, Kaylee, gets upset," said Kayla.

"I saw that," said Marci. "I'm Marci."

"And, I'm Kayla," said Kayla shaking hands. "She'll be okay later."

"That's good," said Marci.

"I should get to class now," said Kayla. "Thanks again."

"Anytime," said Marci.

After school, Kaylee was at her locker when Marci appeared.

"Are you Kaylee?" asked Marci.

"Yes," said Kaylee.

"I'm Marci," said Marci.

"Nice to meet you," said Kaylee.

"I was just coming to see if you're okay," said Marci.

"I'll be fine," said Kaylee.

"Kayla thanked me for stopping Cokie," said Marci.

"Oh, good, thanks for that," said Kaylee. "And, thanks for checking on me."

"If you see Cokie doing that, just walk and don't pay attention to her," suggested Marci.

"I'm sensitive," said Kaylee.

"I understand. Don't worry, I'll help you out," said Marci.

"Really?" asked Kaylee.

"Yes, I don't let her bully anyone here," said Marci.

"Thank you," said Kaylee as they hugged. "I have to get home now."

"Okay," said Marci. "See you tomorrow."

Out there, Kayla and I were waiting for Kaylee.

"I wonder what took her so long," said Kayla.

"There's a lot kids," I said.

"Tell me about it," said Kayla.

"I just saw her actually talking to Marci," I said. "I didn't want to interrupt."

"I understand," said Kayla.

Then, Kaylee came out and said, "Sorry for taking so long," said Kaylee.

"That's okay," said Kayla.

Dawn was already gone. She had to go baby-sit for the Newto until almost dinner time. We'll be going out anyway.

On the way, I noticed something was wrong with Kaylee.

"Are you okay? What did you and Marci talked about?" I asked her. "I didn't want to stop you."

"I guess I forgot to mention that Cokie was making fun of us," said Kayla.

"I knew something was wrong. What did that bully say?" I asked.

"We don't belong here," replied Kaylee.

"Oh, brother. Last time I checked, you do belong here," I replied. "What did that happen?"

"After lunch, you girls had just left," said Kaylee.

"Sorry for not seeing that," I said.

"That's okay," said Kaylee

"But Marci saw what was happening and came to stop Cokie," said Kayla. "She said the same thing you just said."

"Good. She has been nice lately," I said.

"I don't pay attention to the bullies, but Kaylee gets upset," said Kayla.

"I believe it," I agreed.

"She introduced me to herself," said Kayla.

"Same," said Kaylee. "That's why Marci came to me. She asked me to see if I was doing."

"Good," I said.

"I forget about it later," said Kaylee.

We were still talking when Logan caught up.

"I thought we were going to the mall," said Logan.

"Not until Thursday. We had planned for that day. Kristy reminded me about that, so we're going to show the girls around," I said.

"Oh, gotcha," said Logan.

At home, I was studying for a test tomorrow. The girls watch their siblings every day while their parents work. Stacey told me they get a break once or twice a week to have free time. Now, if they watch other clients, they'd have to work around their schedule with their parents. We'll figure it out during the meeting tomorrow.

At six, Dawn came home.

"What are we cooking tonight?" asked Dawn.

"We'll be going out, so the kitchen is closed for cooking," I teased.

"Very funny," said Dawn.

"But I already did the dishwasher, so we won't need to do that, either," I said.

"Good," said Dawn.

"Your mom has a meeting and won't be home until later," I said. "Dad said to be ready because he's picking us up."

"Okay," said Dawn.

At 6:30 pm, Dad picked us up. We were on the porch. We went to the Mexican Restaurant near the mall. I like fajitas. I get it often. As for Dawn, she gets salad.

"Poor Kaylee was upset after school today," I said telling about it.

"Good. Marci was good to stick up for them," said Dad.

"I was glad to hear. Kayla doesn't care what people think, but Kaylee gets hurt," I said.

After dinner, we went back home. I decided to go back to studying for awhile. I did it for an hour before quitting for the night. If I did it too long, my neck gets sore. I still get As or Bs that way. Plus, we study in class before the test begins.

Kayla was excused have to do the test since she started today and the study guide was given out yesterday.

I went to bed at 10:00 pm.