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Zoey

I was about to run after Jane when Stevie Rae grabbed my hand. Before I could yank it away, she gently said "Zoey I'm pretty sure that you wanna go see Stark, but he's in really good hands when it comes to Jane. She hasn't seen him for such a long time. This is probably something that they need to hash out, just between them." For some reason everything sounded much kinder with her okie twang added to it. Maybe it was just her nature. Maybe it was both. Realizing that she was right, I sat down on my bed that I had freshly made.

"Hey, I know what'll perk ya right up." She started bouncing up and down. Unsure if her perking up involved some kind of square dancing or something of that sort, I gave her a questioning look. "Trust me it'll be loads of fun."

"Okay, fine. You win." I didn't think she could get any happier, but surprisingly she could. I swear, like a little ball of sunshine. While pulling me along, she couldn't stop giggling. Once we got downstairs I could see that it was full of fledglings. Well maybe I was exaggerating a bit. To be more specific it was filled with all Stevie Rae's friends. Stopping in the door way I told her, "But Stevie Rae, I'm not really a people person." I really wasn't. And to my horror, I was terrified that they wouldn't like me.

"You'll do fine. Like I said, trust me." I didn't want to be the one who made her big'o cheesy smile disappear so I gave in.

Following her to the couches were everyone was at she said, "Alright y'all this is Zoey, mine and Jane's new roommate. I was thinkin' that since she doesn't really know anybody, we could do some kind of ice breaker so she could get to know us a lot better."

A cute - in a studious kind of way - guy with tousled sandy blond hair and really pretty blue eyes, was the first one to respond to Stevie Rae's suggestion. "Oh, that sounds like fun."

Both Erin and Shaunee had identical looks of disbelief on their faces. Shaunee started saying "Please, just please, tell me that we are not doing something stupid."

"You said it twin." Erin just kept looking at me and then back at Stevie Rae.

"Erin, Shaunee, can you at least try. You really shouldn't write things off."

Erin said "Whatever Queen Damien."

"Ditto."

Speaking to both of the girls Damien told them, "I don't understand why neither of you want to at least try to do it."

While they were arguing Stevie tried to break it up. "Y'all are not being very nice." Wow more out-of-control-ness.

Trying to help I said "U-umm guys." They probably didn't even hear me. "Guys?" They still kept at it and it was beginning to annoy me, so with power in my voice I yelled "HEY!"

Stunned they all focused on me. Very diplomatic I suggested, "How about we just watch a movie and relax."

"That's a great idea Zoey!" Running off before anyone could make suggestions, Stevie Rae went upstairs. At the same time everyone groaned. Looking at one another, we all started laughing. I had just got here and I couldn't believe how different it was from my human life. I knew it was probably going to be a lot harder, especially since my crest was filled in and I already had tattoos. Neferet said I was meant to do something extraordinary -even if I didn't know what yet- but I wouldn't have to go through it alone like before. This was my home now.

Calming down, Damien said in a very teacher like voice, "Well, while we are waiting for Stevie Rae to come back, I will give the introductions. I'm Damien and beside me is my boyfriend, Jack."

Waving at me he said "Hi ya."

"That's right; Stark said you were helping one of the Professors, so I didn't see you earlier." Smiling, he blushed at me mentioning him. I had to admit that he was definitely very adorable.

"Yep, that's me."

Damien step back in and took over. "On the other side of me are the twins, Erin and Shaunee." Smiling at each other they gave me a nod at the same time.

"Okie dokie y'all. I found a movie!"

Erin was the first to comment this time. "It better have some hot guys in it."

"Ya, I want some hotness on the big screen," Shaunee said doing a butt and grind movement in her seat.

"Well since y'all asked so nicely I'll tell ya what I got. Drum-roll please."

Shaunee started saying "Stevie Rae..."

"Stop being such a dork and tells what you brought." Erin finished.

"Fine. I brought down your favorite movie. It's…

She didn't even get to say the title when the twins snatch the movie out of her hands.

"300! Wow, what I would do to my hands on one of them." I'd never seen Erin so excited.

"Ooohhh, they are indeed fine Twin." Shaunee said while fanning herself.

"You are so right twin. Even if half of them only have sprayed on abs." They popped the movie in and everyone went silent.

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It was on the part were the guy's son got his head chopped off. "I'm baaaaack!" Stark sang as he burst through the door, while at the same time, I yelled "AAAAWWWW MAAANNN!"

At this, Jane burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?" He asked wearily, while walking over by me.

"It's just…oh never… mind…" she gasped out in between laughs.

Stevie Ray was beside me. Grinning she said "Aww you two look so cute together."

"Stevie Ray, you're ruining the movie shush." Erin complained.

Whispering, she apologized but still smiled at me. Normally, I would have instantly turned scarlet, but I was too busy looking at Stark. I wanted to see his reaction, but all he did was look at me. To avoid his gaze I got up. "I'm going to get... something" I muttered, crossing the room to the kitchen. I started digging through the the boxes in the cabinets when I couldn't help but noticed that Stark had followed me. But it took me forever to realize that there was a big golden bear following behind him.

Whispering so that I wouldn't ruin the movie, I said, "Aawww look at the big dogie." As if she already knew me she came to me, started wagging her tail, and licked my hand. Petting her, she sat next to where I stood. Then it hit me. "Wait this is Duchess?"

Coming closer he knelled down to pet her. Looking up and smiling at me he said "Ya, who did you think it was?" Gosh I'm so slow. I can't believe I actually thought Duchess was some other girl earlier. And I was actually jealous. Ugh that's pathetic. As I looked down toward him I just had one word on my mind. Wow. Having him looking up at me took my breath away. Goddess he was so amazing. With those gorgeous, big brown eyes. I swear I was drowning in chocolate. Again wow. I stuttered while trying to snap back into reality "I-I, um I... "

"Ya?" Standing up, he kept staring at me. Goddess why couldn't he look at something else?

"Umm I know you just came from outside, but I wanted to go take a walk, maybe see the rest of the school."

"You want me to show it to you." It was more of a statement then a question.

"Um, ya."

"Sure no prob." Yelling from the counter "Hey Jane..."

"Whhhhaaaattttt?" she yelled right back as she stuffed her mouth full with some Doritos. I laugh at them.

"Watch Duch for me."

"Sure. DUUUUCCCCCHHHHEESSSS!" Getting up, Duch ran over to her and plopped herself right next to Jane on the couch. Everyone got distracted from the movie to laugh. As we headed towards the door, I looked back. With identical naughty smiles, the Twins said "Have fuuunnnn!"

Rolling his eyes and smirking he said, "Bye ladies." He then closed the door behind us.

Again I apologize for how long it's taken me to post but I'm having some issues deciding some minor details but I hate posting AN's so I will definitely have the next chapter posted very soon. And you will love it. It's my longest so don't forget to review and let me know how u feel. Thanks again for liking the story so much to put up with me.