Yumi-15 years old

Nicole-15 years old

Frankie-17 years old

Eric-17 years old

Theo-16

Aelita-15

Heidi-15

Jeremie-16

Odd-15

DJ-15

Ulrich- 16

Yumi's Point Of View

Ulrich? I asked in curiosity.

"ULRICH! This is the 3rd time you've been late to my class! One more and and you can have a date with the principal. I'm sure you little 'friend' wouldn't mind being lonely for a little while." Jim screamed at Ulrich.

But, Ulrich didn't have a sign of fear on him. He seemed unfazed and continued to walk towards the top of the bleachers where Theo and I were sitting. My sister, still holding his hand, blushed a deep red. Hoe.

"Hold it Stern! Don't think I'm letting you two off the hook that easy. I'm sure you and your friend wouldn't mind demonstrating CPR to the class. I mean isn't the reason you are always late to my class is because you give CPR lessons?" Jim asked, clearly trying to make them look like complete idiots.

The class snickered. I smirked as my sister looked like she was ready to blow up like a balloon. I looked back at Theo. He was still glaring at Ulrich, teeth clenched, hands curled into fists. I didn't know what to do, but keep shut.

I looked back to the front and saw Nicole on the mat, still blushing. Ulrich pinched her nose and pressed his mouth against Nicole's. I rolled my eyes, while the rest of the class 'ooh's like immature kids. The two turned the CPR demonstration into a major makout session.

"All right! ENOUGH!" Jim yelled.

Ulrich stopped and grinned, helping Nicole up from the mat. Just then, the bell rings, signaling for the 5 minute break. Everybody stands up from the bleachers and heads out of the gym in a big group. Nicole and Ulrich disappeared in the group. The only ones still sitting on the bleachers, was Theo and his eyes were glazed, staring out at nothing.

"Theo," I whispered, setting my hand on his shoulder "Are you ok?"

His gaze softened, when he looks at me. He stares into my eyes, intense. It scared me. The way he looked at me like that. After what seems like hours, he spoke again.

"I'm peachy."He put on a weak smile.

I smile, half-heartedly, not really understanding what about Ulrich could have made Theo go all quiet and scary. I stood up, slowly, picked up my backpack, swung it onto my shoulder. Theo still sat, looking up at me.

"Come on, Theo. We have to go to class now," I extended my hand for him to take.

He grabbed it and we walked off the bleachers and out the gym. I realize I don't know what classes Theo has next and Theo didn't seem ready to speak. To me, I really didn't see why Theo was taking this so harshly. But, I do know it has something to do with Ulrich. So, I decided to let Theo be Thankfully, I see one of Theo's friends come our way.

"Hey, Yumes! Don't you think you guys should head to class?" Odd panted.

"I would but, I don't know what classes Theo has next and he hasn't talked since we left the gym." I told him

"Maybe I should take him to the Nurse's Office. He does look a little pale. You should head to class." He offered.

"Okay," I lreleased Theo's hand, reluctantly, and head to my next class.

XXXXXXX

I haven't seen Theo since second period and I'm basically panicking over what might be absolutely nothing. Not even knowing him for more than 3 hours and I feel like he is a brother of mine.

Right now, it's lunch time and, hopefully, I'll see Theo. I scurried into the cafeteria and went searching for Theo. I see him running up to me, followed by Odd, Jeremie, and DJ. His face is no longer a ghostly pale and he was smiling-more like grinning. It wasn't that icy glare in the gym.

"Hey! Yumi! Long time no see!"Theo joked.

"Hey!" I grinned like an idiot. "How ya feeling?"

"I'm good now. Sorry if I freaked you out," He apologized.

"It's all right. I'm just glad you're feeling better," I smiled.

"So, does that mean I get a hug," he pretended to pout.

I rolled my eyes and wrapped my arms around him as he did the same.

"Oh my god! I think I'm going to barf!"Odd pressed his hands against his stomach.

Theo pat Odd on the back and laughed "Keep your food inside, Odd. I don't think we need to see the food you already ate."

"Yeah. I'm still hungry so please don't throw up," Jeremie begged.

"I can't help it. These two are acting too melodramatic for my taste" Odd explained, releasing his scrawny stomach.

"What? Don't you hug Heidi?"Theo asked.

"Yeah, but she's my girlfriend. You just hug girls who you only know for about a few hours." Odd had a point.

"Unlike Ulrich. He makes out with every girl he sees and doesn't even know their names!"Theo snapped.

"All right! Sheesh!"Odd held up his hands in defence.

"Speak of the Devil.."I heard Jeremie mumbled as his eyes looked to his left.

That's when I noticed a boy just like Theo coming our direction. He was holding hands with Nicole just like he had when he walked into gym. I became alert. I didn't want Theo turning all white and quiet again. But, Theo looked absolutely relaxed. He was smiling and waving at Ulrich!

"Hey, Bro!"I heard Ulrich yell through the cafeteria, still holding Nicole's hand.

Nicole was giggling, uncontrollably. I glared at her, annoyed how pathetic and cheap she acts.

"Hey Ulrich. Who's your 'friend'?"Theo emphasized.

"Oh! Her name's-" Ulrich started, but I reconized something around Nicole's pale neck.

It was my necklace! It was the locket mom gave me when I was 10 before she died. The necklace was in the shape of a star. It was especially made for me for reasons I held dearly. Besides, my name was engraved on the back of the locket and it needed a special key for it to open. I kept that key in a safe place when I needed it. Inside the locket, was something my mom wrote for me that was for my eyes only. I've never opened it since she told me not to open it till my sixteenth birthday.

"That's my necklace!" I blurted out.

Nicole stared at me hard as if she was trying to see if she knew me.

"What are you talking about? This is my necklace."She was obviously playing dumb.

Obviously, she didn't know I could kick her ass.

"Don't act stupid with me. You snuck into my room again and took that from under my pillow," I took a step forward.

She took a step back, releasing Ulrich's hand. Okay, so maybe she did know I could and would kick her ass.

"Yumi, you know her?" Theo looked surprised, including Odd, Jeremie and Ulrich.

Nicole? What's going on?"Ulrich asked, dumbfounded.

I clenched my teeth, "She's my twin."