~Later that day~

Thank you so much for helping Kimiko said to Lynda

No Problem, it nice to do something instead of just sitting around the house. Lynda said as she picked up another box.

What about your parents? Don't you spend time with them? Kimiko asked trying her best not to pry too much.

They travel a lot they're never really home all that much. Lynda said as she finished opening the box and started to unwrap the contents.

Hey this is you but why are you in a wedding dress? Lynda asked in shock of what she was seeing

Oh that's me and my husband. I mean. Shoot! Kimiko said kicking herself for being a sentimental fool.

What your only 17 or 18 at most and you were married but what about you and Lex aren't you a couple?!?! Lynda asked still in shock.

Uh sure. Lex is the reason that it was a short marriage. I only did it so I could get emancipated. It didn't last long we were about ready to divorce when he died. Kimiko said picking up the picture and tossing it in her bag so Lex wouldn't see it. She felt stupid hiding the picture from him but she was suppose to leave all that in the states. It needed to be hidden just like she needed to be.

I'm sorry if I knew Lynda started

It's okay he deserved it he wasn't a nice guy near the end. After we said I do he changed into someone that I could never have loved. Oh my goss is that the time? Kimiko shouted as she stood up looking at her watch.

Yeah why ? Lynda asked

You have to go I am sorry Lex and I are late. Kimiko said as she started for the door.

LEX! Kim shouted half way to the door, which caused Lex to come running in.

What are you okay?! Lex said in a slightly panicked voice

We're late! Kimiko said

Both Kimiko and Lex apologized to their guests and hurried to get ready for dinner with their father.

~The Next day~

Kim woke up early that day she couldn't sleep thoughts and images filled her head. None of them she could understand. She saw herself and the past two days play out in her head but it was different than how it happened. Her father hadn't stopped the funding of the virus project and it had spread.

Girl get those thoughts out of your head. You stopped the Virus now stop thinking about it. Kimiko whispered to herself.

She climbed out of bed trying not to disturb Lex. Poor thing stayed with her he knew that she would be having nightmares. Kimiko decided it would be best if she started to get ready she had to go to the school and sign up her and Lex for classes. She still can't believe her father was still making her lie about her and Lex's age. As Kimiko stepped out of the tub she wrapped herself in her favorite large towel. The door bell rang as Kimiko stepped out of the bathroom, she quickly walked to the door as the bell rang again. This time it woke up Lex. Kimiko could hear him call for her. She opened the door a crack to see who it was.

Hello, Kimiko I am Delia, this is Bray, and Martin Fielding Delia said with a smile.

Kimiko was about to speak when a shirtless Lex came up from behind her. He put his hand on her shoulder which cause her to jump slightly.

Go get dressed Lex whispered to her

Be nice Kimiko whispered back.

She opened the door to let the three people in. Both Bray and Martin stood there with their jaws on the ground at the sight of Kimiko in nothing but a towel her long wet hair fell on her shoulders and the strands separated but still framed her face nicely.

Delia was not impressed although Lex took the opportunity to check her out. While she leaned against the door. She looked at Lex waiting for him to invite the three of them in, while she stood there a strand of her black hair fell over her eye. She and Lex made eye contact and for a second he got lost in her deep blue eyes.

Are you going to let us in or are you going to stand there all day? Delia finally said tired of just standing there.

Lex just moved out of doorway and nodded. As the three of them entered Kimiko appeared from the staircase again. She was dressed in a Jean jump suit with a pink Leopard skin top as a under top. Her wet hair still falling gently around her face, her makeup completely done. As she came down the stairs Lex offered his hand to her as she finished coming down the last few steps. She took his hand and with the other hand she handed him a shirt.

Kimiko started to speak another language. Which only Lex seemed to understand.

She said Please come in can I get you a drink or anything? Lex said translating for Kimiko
Oh I am sorry I thought you both spoke english our school is only equipped to teach kids who speak english or French. Delia said as she sat in one of the over sized black leather chairs that was in the living room. While Bray and Martin sat on the match love seat. Kimiko walked right past them to the stereo and turned it on so it would play quietly.

Don't worry she has never had trouble before. Lex said

Kimiko disappeared then appeared again a few moments later with a tray of cups and a pot of Coffee, tea and a pitcher of orange juice.

So what is this all about we have a full day. Besides I thought we had to go down to the school to fill out the paper work? Lex said

Don't worry about it Kimiko's dad sorted it all out on Saturday. Delia said as she took the cup of tea that Kimiko offered her.

When Kimiko had given everyone a cup she took a seat on the arm of the chair Lex was sitting in.

This is just a welcome trip the school will send over a student teacher and one or two students who live close to the new student to welcome them. Bray and I live across the street from you. Martian explained.

~Phone rings~

That's me Kimiko said to the shock of everyone.

I thought she didn't speak english Bray said

No you assumed she didn't speak english. I just didn't bother to correct you. But you know what when you Assume you make an... Lex started

Hey I said be nice. I am sorry, to cut this short but we have already made friends with several students. Also I am expect some guests, so if you don't mind I would like to cut this visit short. Kimiko said trying to sound truly disappointed about cutting the visit short.

Of course we all have work that we could be doing Delia said as she set her cup of tea down.

Oh on last thing you are not going to be going to the high school you signed up for. You will be going to Starllam High it is a new school that has chosen a select few from all the local schools to go to this new one. Ever since the Virus scare the school board feels we need to be more open to other so this is to promote peace among the different sectors youth. Delia said with her best smile and left with Martin and Bray not far behind her.

"So who was on the phone?" Lex asked once they were sure that their guest were gone.

"No one when I was up stairs I programmed the alarm on my phone to go off. Just incase we wanted them gone. Now if you don't mind I have to get the twin's rooms ready they will be here in a few days." Kimiko kissed Lex on the cheek before heading upstairs.

"You try so hard to be brave but you don't have to be. I wish you would just let go." Lex said softly to himself as he watch her head up the stairs. It hurt him deeply knowing that she was keeping something from him.