Sleepy Sheep Café

9:35 A.M.

Jeanine Davis-

"So," Lucy started slowly. "I won't be seeing you for a week, will I?" Her voice lacked all happiness that I had heard when I had first met her.

I studied the blonde a little more, and noted the lack of a spark in her green eyes. Along with her attire. Today, those beautiful blonde locks were pulled back into a ponytail, but her bangs still fell in her face gently. And I was completely right about the assumption of jeans and a regular shit being her comfortable clothes.

"What's wrong Lucy?"

She took a deep breath in.

"Just when I was finally getting use to having you around for a bit, you'll be leaving me in the clutches of my mother." She stopped and covered her mouth quickly. "Oh I'm so sorry. That was selfish of me."

I smiled at her modesty and waved it off.

"I should be apologizing. I wish I could take you with me."

"Don't worry about me. Have fun. I know how much you're looking forward to this."

We fell into an awkward silence as all my thoughts began to race.

"Are you taking my mother's research class for this semester?" I asked slowly.

Lucy shook her head.

"No, I'm supposed to be taking that class, but I'm already in your dad's class."

I stopped watching my drink and glanced up. Her green orbs connected with mine proudly.

"How?"

A mischievous grin appeared on that beautiful face and she bit a giggle back.

"I took your mom's class during the summer. Mom thought I was going to piano lessons."

Confusion hit me a little bit.

"But, my parents never mentioned you before."

She nodded her head and took a satisfying sip of her coffee.

"They understood the secrecy. In fact, it was encouraged. I was told I had a knack for some of these things."

I set my coffee mug down on the table and found myself standing up in excitement.

"You must come with us to Lancaster Castle!"

She shook her head slowly.

"No, I can't. My mother would never approve. At all. And besides, I can't possibly see your dad letting me join in. He's got enough workers as it is.

Grinning, I gave her one of my most confident smiles I could ever muster.

"Do not doubt the determination of a Davis."

"…and you always told me that I needed a friend that is my age. Well, Lucy is that friend that I need, mother. Besides, you said she was one of the top students in your class, right dad?" I looked over to my father, who crossed his arms and was watching me with narrow eyes. I knew he didn't like where my proposition was going, but before he could say anymore, I kept on. "Lucy needs the field work anyways father, and this will also provide the quality girl time you said I needed mother."

I watched my mom flick a worried and pleading glance to my father as he let out a sigh and ran his fingers through his dark hair. He looked to Lucy, who was seated behind me and let out a sigh.

"Have you told your mother yet?" My mom asked.

She shook her head.

"No Mrs. Davis."

"You're twenty-one, correct?" My father asked.

"Yes Dr. Davis. I'm a legal adult now."

"So if I take you on as an apprentice, then your mother wouldn't be upset and come hunting us down, crying bloody murder, right?" He asked slowly.

She nodded her head.

"Yes sir."

Father looked over at mom, and pushed himself off of his perch on the desk.

"Will you step out into the hallway and let us discuss this Miss Winfield?"

She stood up quickly and left my parent's office. Her face was a little pale.

"We can turn this into a lesson on the go, Naru." Mom spoke quietly to him in Japanese.

He gave her a look.

"I can't have anyone getting in the way. This is a dangerous case Mai. And you should have known better Jean."

"I'm sorry father. I was following my intuition."

Both of them paused at the window and shared a look. I watched them as they held a silent conversation just through their actions. Dad was the first one to break away.

"We can't ignore your intuition." He spoke softly. "However, you need to be sure of this, okay Jean? Are you able to distinguish the difference between what you really want, and what you need?"

I nodded my head assertively.

"I can. Trust me, you won't regret letting her come."

There was a pregnant pause between the three of us. I steadily watched my dad for any signs of denial, but I could tell he was in deep thought.

"Tell her to pack her bags for a week and to be ready to work hard. I will not take her lightly and she will be tested every chance that arises."

I almost squealed in delight and rushed forward to hug him. I was awarded with a small smile and a pat on my back as he released me to go tell Lucy the wonderful news.

3:45 P.M.

Davis Mansion

"What are you working at?"

My brother's voice made me jump in surprise. I grabbed onto the punching bag I was practicing on to regain my poise. In a few seconds, I recovered my kickboxing stance and resumed my training.

"I'm not sure what you mean Gavyn." I spoke quickly as I focused on performing my five step technique that helped me warm up. Gavyn stepped behind the bag and held it as I practiced my kicks.

"I don't know." He started off a little sarcastically. "Maybe it's the fact that your sudden best friend is going with us. I don't care if Lucy goes, I just wish you had given me a little bit of a warning."

"A warning?"

He nodded his head.

"Yes. A warning that your intuition was acting again. " The bag moved back a little as I planted a hard back hook kick. I even heard a grunt from Gavyn as it landed. "God good Jean!"

I smiled and took a step back so he could catch his breath.

"It's my favorite kick!"

"And your strongest. Take a break. Talk to me. Please?"

I took aim again and kicked the bag.

"I can't. You caught me in the middle of practicing."

He let out a frustrated sigh. I wiped away some of the sweat rolling down my face and reclaimed my fighting stance.

"Then at least talk to me while you work some steam off."

"I can do that."

"So what happened?"

"Which time?"

"The tea party. Talk."

The bag was rocked again by a hard kick but it was quickly steadied.

"Everything was fine until the Mrs. Winfield came home. Then it just flopped over. Her mom is a total bitch."

The punching bag suddenly swung towards me dangerously. I quickly stepped out of the way and watch it swing on the chains as I shot a glare to my twin.

"Why did you do that?"

"You, dearest, act irrational when you get angry." He caught the bag and leaned on it. "How did you get home without being spotted by me? You didn't even call me. The only warning I had, it was the shift of emotions I had felt."

"I walked."

I landed a 360 degree round house kick which pushed him back some. I studied his face as it grew darker and his eyes grew a bit hard. I could have sworn I was looking dad in the face.

"You walked?"

"Don't be a parrot dearest." I mocked. "It's not fitting for you."

I aimed for a cross hook with my right hand, but it was quickly intercepted by Gavyn. I stopped surprised and let him hold it tightly. He had my attention.

"Don't be stupid Jeanine Marie."

Reclaiming my hand was a bit harder than I had thought, but I managed to wrench it away from him angrily.

"I had to. You took the car back, remember? Besides, I don't know what the big deal was."

I took a step forward, only to be grabbed by the shoulders and held back.

"You know how to defend yourself, I give you that much. But what if there's more than one? What if they're skilled in what they do? Jeanine, please be careful."

His eyes grew soft with worry. I sighed and loosened up in his grip before he let me go.

"I'm sorry Gavyn. But next time, let me take the car in case I need to leave."

He smiled gently.

"Can't. You're not invited back, remember?"

I pouted and punched his arm. He let me go and took a step back.

"Make sure you're ready to go, and please promise me one thing."

I took a stance back at the bag as soon as he retreated for the door.

"What's that?"

"Stay close to me during this case."

I turned quickly on my heel and was ready to shoot him another glare.

"And what would make you say that?"

A smirk was my first answer before the real one.

"Intuition."

A/N: Hello everybody! First off, I must apologize for any spelling/grammar mistakes I have made. I am visiting my family and when we went swimming, I lost my last right contact. But luckily, I left eye dominant! And I don't have glasses because a certain animal of mine ate mine. Here it is! Chapter five! And I'm really loving the reviews I get! They're so positive and make me happy! And I'm always looking for a person's input!

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