Alike

Okay, Chloe thought as she looked around the muffled cafeteria. I officially hate school. The day had started out pretty bad starting with Chloe nearly missing her bus. Than in first period gym a blonde girl had iced her arm on "accident". The worst thing possible had happened last period in English.

She had to do a group project with the girl who had frozen her arm plus a blonde haired boy who had rejected her at lunch her first day of school. She really hadn't done anything wrong when water spill all over her from the blonde boy's water bottle. That's when it happened. She sparked. She remembered the electricity buzz around her. The teacher had been calm by the natural reaction, but the students had freaked.

The freeze girl had started calling her names. Chloe had completely lost it. Before she knew it the girl was across the room and her hand was sparking with energy. Everyone had gotten scared, even the teacher. That's when Principal Powers had come and escorted Chloe to speak to her, alone.

She had explained about using powers and what not, but Chloe didn't listen. She was just trying to keep in the tears. Principal Powers had suggested a transfer from the class. Chloe had accepted it. She had been glad too. She had almost forgotten that things spread like wild fire in high school.

Chloe took a step into the cafeteria with her tray of food. Everything was silent except some soft murmurs. Chloe breathed and took more steps just wanting to feel a little like a regular person. She felt all eyes on her, judging her.

"Who does she think she is showing her face after what she did to Lisa?" She heard the blonde boy ask as she passed his table. The lights flickered and she could almost fell the room stiffen. "Why is she even here?" She heard and the lights flickered again.

"She can't possibly think anyone is going to accept her?" She turned to see two twin boys talking.

"You know you're not very threatening." The other twin told her. The lights flickered. "Why don't you do us a favor and leave?" She could have cried right than.

"Leave her alone." She felt someone by her side she looked up to see her knight in shining armor.

"Sure thing, Peace." The two seemed scared of Warren. Warren started to head over to his table, so Chloe followed. Both she and Warren sat at the table. The room became alive again. Warren didn't look at her and only read his book. Chloe looked down at her tray feeling like an idiot. She wiped her eyes of stray tears.

"Are you okay?" Chloe looked up to see Warren's concerned face.

"I guess." Chloe said with a shrug picking up her apple. "I'm not really adjusting well to high school."

"Why is that?" He really sounded interested in what she had to say. I guess it's time I got this off my chest. she thought taking in a sigh.

"I've been home schooled all my life, so I haven't really been around other kids." The words seemed simple and easy. "People for that matter either or Americans."

"I take it you're not from around here." Warren said with a cute smirk.

"Yeah, I'm from Latveria." That should have surprised him. Her foster parents were the only ones who knew where she was from. When anyone thought of Latveria there was only one person they had in mind.

"Things are different here." Warren told her. "What about your family?" Chloe looked up to see Warren had an interesting look on his face. It was as if he really couldn't tell what she was getting at or he could and just wanted to confirm it.

"My mother died when I was four and my dad never had time for me." She looked for a reaction, but he just waited for more. His chin laid on top of his folded hands on his bag.

"My dad always had a lot of work," She bit her lip not wanting to say what needed to be said, but decided to go through it any way. She closed her eyes. "He was always working because he wa…is a super villain. My father is Victor VonDoom, Dr. Doom. I was sent here after a coup took over our country. My father fled, but I was rescued and sent here so my father couldn't find me." Chloe opened her eyes to see Warren remaining the same. Except a tiny smirk appeared across his face.

"What?" She asked confused. If this had been anyone else they'd be praying for their life.

"It's just good to hear someone in the same place as me." Warren explained with an even wider grin. "My dad's a super villain too. Barron Battle. You really don't have to worry." Warren motioned to the twin boys who had made fun of Chloe. "The Stevenson twins think they're big since Lash and Speed left. They won't mess with you again." Chloe blushed relieved. She had indeed heard of the notorious Barron Battle from one of her father's books. According to that he had been sentenced to prison. At least Warren knew where his father was.

"Thanks for sticking up for me." Chloe said with a shrug. "Nobody's every done that for me."

"No problem. You can sit here if you want, but try not to bother me." Warren looked back down at his book. Chloe sighed. At least she had a place to sit for lunch. She peered at the book Warren was reading while she ate. She smiled recognizing it.

"That's an awesome book." She told him. He looked up at her.

"I know. I've read it three times already." He told her.

"Twenty-three." She said him with a smile. He smiled back. God, he had an awesome smile.

" That's what happens when you're home schooled." Warren chuckled. Chloe couldn't help, but blush. "I guess you can help explain some things to me." He pushed the book forward to show Chloe. Chloe smiled and started to explain part of the novel to Warren. She had never felt so wanted.

Author's note: Secrets are revealed. I hoped you liked it! More to come!