Hiyuh! Sorry that I didn't post this sooner...the internet got screwed up or something but it came back on for now!Thanks a lot for all the reviews! I loved them all lol! I'm still sick but writing strong! Something happened so I got in a sudden mood to write so I hope you enjoy the chapter!

Ch.4- Sister?

My heart skipped a beat. Or maybe a few more then that I really wasn't completely sure yet. I must've paled even more because Kai was surveying me carefully. But why should I care at the moment I had a much bigger problem at the moment! Kai's words still echoed in my ears as I stared at him dumbfounded, most likely an unbelieving look on my face.

"You still alive?" Kai questioned slowly, watching me as if expecting me to hurl on him or something.

Turning my head I pressed it against the glass of the window, which I was currently on the windowsill of. The light grey of a morning sky met my gaze as I carefully opened my eyes and stared out at the dew covered grass of Kai's yard. The glass felt cold against my skin and I happily welcomed it by pressing my head against the window harder.

It's weird huh? How even though my body is already cold I enjoy the chilly feel of the smooth glass against my skin. Maybe it's because I'm used to cold living conditions. Who wouldn't be if they had been where I had? There had been a strict rule of 'the strong survive and the weak perish' there that had made sure to pick out anyone not strong enough to suit their needs.

I shook the thoughts from my head as I thought back to last night. You're probably wondering what happened then anyway right? Well it was pretty uneventful if you ask me. After Ray had cooked supper everyone ate with little chatting. And I could describe Ray's cooking in plenty of words but just plain terrific will have to do. I haven't had such good cooking since –well, never. I think I ate more then both of the boys combined last night!

But after that Ray announced that he had to get home. I didn't want him to go but I couldn't just say that after playing dumb for so long could I? So he took his leave and left me and Kai by ourselves. Of course this didn't change the mood of anything, seeing as it was Ray who had done the most talking. We had watched TV for a few hours or so before Kai said he was going to bed. It was the only thing he had said since Ray had left and I only nodded as he left the room.

I was fairly sleepy myself so after he went to bed I had just curled up on the couch with a spare blanket and fell asleep. When I had awoken next, it had been to see the early dawn light coming through the window. I had walked over to the window and sat on the windowsill mere seconds before Kai's voice had nearly made me fall off. As he talked my heart had skipped the beat, thus bringing us back to where I was now.

Turning away from the calming coolness of the window, I looked at Kai as if daring him to confirm what he had said earlier. He simply shook his head as if thinking I was hopeless before repeating what he had said. "Get dressed. We have to go to school today."

So I was right. He had said school. School. Just the thought of trying to weave in and out of the students crowding the hallways made a shiver run up my spine. And not just trying to make my way through the crowds but the students in themselves brought a sick feeling to my stomach.

Some people might think 'She's a snob' or 'She thinks she's too good for everyone else' or something along those lines but I assure you it's not that. I've never been a good people person, choosing to avoid a large number of people rather then walk threw them or even within calling distance. My natural dislike was heightened with past experiences until it had developed into something almost as bad as my darting from the sound of someone's laughter.

But what was I supposed to do about it now? I couldn't just blurt out that I didn't do well with lots of people could I? I would blow my entire cover! Or at least what little cover I had. So what did I do? I just bit my bottom lip uncertainly and looked back at him.

Our eyes locked at steely gray met the odd shades of gray. I averted my eyes instantly, a clear sign of submission and uneasiness. Raising my eyes just enough to see where he was looking, I saw him giving me a look over as if not quite sure how to handle the situation. I guess not saying anything and him not sure if I even understood what he said would make him unsure wouldn't it?

"Go on and change clothes," he repeated slowly as if hoping this would make me understand. I hesitated for a split second before darting off to the room Ray had shown me before he had left. Inside, I saw the clothes he had bought lying neatly on a queen sized bed. They had told me this was the room I could stay in but I would owe them a lot less if I slept on the couch right?

I locked the door before grabbing the nearest outfit. I'm not picky about clothes so whichever outfit it was wouldn't make any difference to me. I was happy to pull the loose clothes off before slipping into my new ones. Who wouldn't be happy about wearing clothes that actually fit?

I'm not big on my looks and just brushed my hair straight down before brushing my teeth hurriedly with a new toothbrush in the adjoining bathroom. Glancing in the mirror for the final effect I was glad to see that at least now I wouldn't make people laugh.

I now wore a pair of baggy black pants with dark grey trim and numerous pockets along the legs. My t-shirt was a simple black with 'Back off' written in dark grey on the front. With my hair brushed you could see the natural streak of dark grey that rested behind my left ear.

I turned away from the mirror as my odd colored eyes met their reflection and walked swiftly out of the room to see Kai leaning on the wall next to the door. His eyes were closed and arms crossed as he waited impatiently for me and I gulped nervously. I doubt I want to get on his bad side!

"Come on," Kai demanded as he pushed himself away from the wall and started walking back down the hallway and stairs, obviously headed for the front door. I followed without question and we were soon walking to school.

"Oomph!"

The breath was knocked out of me as Kai came to an abrupt stop and I, following with my head down, ran into the backpack he had slung over his shoulder. I stumbled back a few steps but bounded back to his side apologetically.

He turned his head in a glare and my apologetic gaze dropped immediately. As I lifted my head, my bangs fell over my left eye. Being chin length, they covered up my left eye and anyone who looked at me would just think I had dark grey eyes. Easy enough. I had done the same thing numerous times before and it had always worked.

Kai started walking again as he explained where we were going in an undertone. "I'm going to take you to the office because I told Ray I'd do that much and we'll see what your schedule is from there." I nodded in understanding as we passed through the large front doors.

Silence. If I had dropped a pin you would have heard it. The kids already in the hall stopped to stare at the two of us in shock. Knowing high school kids, they were probably wondering if we were a couple or what. But Kai seemed unfazed as he continued walking as if nothing was wrong.

After the thought of running had passed, I hurried to catch up with him and fell in step behind him. The silence was broken within minutes and most of the kids along the halls were whispering amongst each other. Some of the students had taken an instant dislike of me, for no reason whatsoever.

I would never understand where their thoughts came from. Most of the people sneering were dressed in cheerleading outfits or football jerseys. I suppose they didn't like me because of my choice of clothing, but I couldn't be positive. But then again, that must've been the reason because they had only seen me for like what? A minute? Or maybe two.

"Hey Kai, what's your little girlfriend's name?" my head snapped to the side to see one of the jocks laughing like crazy. I saw Kai's glare from the corner of my eye and looked at the boy disapprovingly. People just can't grow up can they? I mean they are in high school for god's sake and they're still reduced to making fun of people for entertainment!

But Kai didn't look as if he cared to hide his dislike for the comment. "She's not my girlfriend." His voice had a steely edge to it and my disapproving gaze was turned to him. It wasn't what he had said it was the way he said it. As if he could of cared less either way. But the jock just shrugged off his reply and nodded towards me.

"Well what's her name then? She's new here isn't she?" No I'm not new here! I just haven't ever been here before. Not the smartest question to ask do you think? "Kuri." Once again, Kai's indifferent tone made me wish Ray was there to do the talking. "No last name?" "Kon." The blonde's eyebrows rose in surprise. "Related to Ray Kon?" "Little sister."

Why did he say I was Ray's little sister? And he had said it so casually that it almost seemed as if he had planned this before it happened. Number one- Why use Ray? And number two-We don't look anything alike! The only similarity is our black hair!

The blonde jock looked as if he was about to say something before Kai spun around and just walked off. The look on his face made me think that he was going to jump on Kai for walking away from him but he seemed to change his mind at the last second and start talking to his friends as if nothing had happened. But the atmosphere that the two left behind was a tense one and everyone was watching the two apprehensively.

Slightly puzzled, I followed Kai the rest of the way to the office with a small change. Everyone seemed to clear the way for him as he walked through the halls as if out of respect or something. As we reached the office Kai introduced me as Kuri Kon to the secretary before answering the questions the woman threw at him.

After a few minutes more, Kai shoved a piece of paper into my hands and walked back into the hallway. As son as my foot touched the tiles of the hallway a sudden shout made my head jerk uncomfortably fast to the side. "Kai! Kuri!" I gave a small wave as I saw Ray hurrying towards us and sighed in relief.

"Mornin guys," he smiled cheerfully. "Morning, and Kuri's your sister now," Kai greeted back. Ray turned to me and ruffled my hair as if I was a little kid. "A little sister huh?" he smiled. I looked up when I realized he hadn't even asked why Kai had dubbed me his little sister.

But he of course was dubious to my internal puzzlement and he continued talking. "Ready for your first day of the new school?" Hell no. Who would be? But I simply shook my head in a yes and let him take the paper from my hands. "Awesome! You have homeroom with us! We'll show you the way!"

I nodded and did the same thing I had been doing all morning; following people around. I fell in step between the two boys and let them lead me to homeroom class. The whole time a single thought running through my head: Please let me get through the first day of shool!

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-Lost And Fading