i know the last chapter was a little short, so I'll try to make this chapter a little longer.

here we go

chapter 20

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Everyone was packed and ready to go. Carl, Libby, Sheen, and Tara sat in a corner of the room, discussing what they were going to do when they returned home.

"I'll be great, girl. There is all sorts of stuff that you don't know about Earth." said Libby.

Despite Libby's comforting tone, Tara still lookes scared.

Cindy and Jimmy had been asked to wait in the hallway, April wanted a few word with them before they left.

Finally, April's assistant motioned for them to come in.

"What do you think she wants" asked Cindy.

"Probally going to tell us a few things about Tara before we take her home with us."

Cindy nodded her head in agreement, and pushed the door open.

"Hello, glad you could join me" said April.

Cindy was startled at the warm greeting that they had recieved.

"Yeah, anyway, what do you want with us" asked Cindy.

"I would like to tell you a few things about Tara. She will be staying with your family, Cindy, because you are the heir, and she can tell you a few things about your heritage. Secondly, she will be disguised as a female, and will attend your school. Thirdly, Tara dosen't really like the idea of staying on Earth, so please try to make her feel at home." said April.

"How do you know that my parents will let a stranger stay in our house" asked Cindy.

"That has been taken care of. We contacted your parents last night and told them the whole story. I have to admit that they were, um a bit shocked, but in the end they agreed to welcome her into your home." said April.

"Your saying that Tara's going to school with us" asked Jimmy.

"That is correct. She will be in your classroom. We have decided to disguise her as an exchange student, as you call it, so that will explain why she is staying with Cindy" said April.

"Well, if that's all, then we can go now..." said Cindy.

"Wait, a few more things." said April.

"My sister has told me that she is quite, ah, fond, of you" she said motioning to Jimmy.

"Your point" asked Cindy.

"My point is, I'm sure that she would feel much more comfortable if you would at least try to be her friend..." said April.

"I'm not sure if that's such a great idea..." said Jimmy.

"Why not" asked April.

"Well, I mean, there's the whole distance of space after she leaves thing... and other..." started Jimmy.

"Tara needs to find someone else" said Cindy.

"Why? I mean, it's not like Jimmy has a girlfriend, or does he" asked April.

"As a matter of fact..." started Cindy, but Jimmy shot her a look that told her to keep her mouth shut.

"No, I don't have a girlfriend at the moment, but that doesn't mean that I want one either." said Jimmy.

Now it was Cindy's turn to glare at Jimmy.

"I mean, not that I don't want one, I just don't think your sister is the right person" said Jimmy.

"I see. Well, in any case, I have nothing more to say, and I would like to wish you good luck on your return journey." said April.

"I bet you do..." said Cindy. Jimmy put his hand over her mouth, and led her out of the room.

After leaving the room Cindy turned around to face Jimmy.

"What was that all about" she asked.

"I don't know what youre talking about." said Jimmy.

"You know perfectly well what I'm talking about. And I quote "No, I don't have a girlfriend, but that doesn't mean I want one either." said Cindy.

"You know what I meant. I just don't think that..." but Jimmy didn't get to finish his sentence, becuase he was intterupted by Sheen's voice saying that he was ready to leave.

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there it goes. please review