Chapter 4

Drifting in a Sea of People

Stella's POV

I just walked toward whatever direction the others weren't heading. I had to determine what kind of students where at this school, and who to avoid. There are just some types of people I don't want to deal with. Finding a small hill, it did serve as a good place to figure out what to do next after wandering a bit. It was a little strange not having friends or someone else next to me in a busy place. Deciding to wander towards the largest group of people, I somehow got sucked into them when they quickly noticed me. I knew I'd probably be notable already at this school. Had my family to thank for that. They all started to try and talk to me at once though.

"You're one of those new girls, aren't you?"

"Is she really? Let me see!"

"Where are the other ones?"

"They're all identical right?"

"That's pretty awesome!"

"Really? how does that work?"

It was nice to be surrounded by people, I guess. Better than wandering alone. They started to part at the sound of someone else's voice though.

"Well, well. Isn't this fun?"

It belonged to a boy, probably in the same grade as me. That or a grade above. Something about this blonde made me feel a bit competitive. He did seem pretty smug. It looked like he was in control of this entire group.

"Seems like one of the new students is paying us a visit then. Hello there, I'm Malcolm Landgraab V."

"Grant. Stella Irene Grant." I think I was smirking, but this kid seemed like he thought highly of himself. Like he was better than me. And I just couldn't let someone get away with that. His last name sounded familiar though.

"Pleasure to meet you then. I hear you're one of six identical sisters. That sounds very interesting…"

"Yes, well, there's only one standing here right now. If you'd like to meet my sisters, then you'll have to do that on you're own time."

"Sounds like a very unique family though. I only have an older sister…" He seemed distracted by something though. Someone was behind me, but I didn't pay attention until he opened his mouth again.

"And I'm assuming that's one of you're sisters."

Turning around, Victoria was right behind me. Odds are, she was likely interested in what kind of standoff I had gotten into. Either way, I didn't like it when she interrupted. And she's the one all high and mighty about manners. From her tone of voice, she must have had the same opinions I had about this boy though. I bet she thought she could be smart with these people, while trying to be polite.

"I am Victoria Grant. Pleasure to meet you." Observing him a bit, she was able to figure out exactly who he was. "I've heard of you. You're heir to the Landgraab fortune, correct?"

Fortune? I knew the name sounded familiar. Of course, the Landgraab family some of the wealthiest businessmen around, and they've been like that for years. I did have a feeling this was a rich kid. If he wasn't so smug with me I would try to get on his good side.

"Yes, that's me. I'm next to inherit the main wealth of my family-"

"Hey, guys! There's a fight with a new student!"

Another student announced the information to the crowd, pointing in the direction of the fight. I looked at my sister and she at me. We knew exactly who it was.

"I spotted Kala and Lucia over there. I'll go grab them."

"I'll run over and see what's happening." I started to run along with everyone else towards the commotion. Noticing Sophia just standing around as if nothing was happening, I grabbed her by the wrist and drug her off with me. I was right by the front of the group, and Maia was right there. I don't know if she was forcing her style of "policing" on the boy she had grabbed by the collar, but she seemed pissed. It's more like she's my annoying brother than sister really. I started to get a little upset when Kala shoved past me too. But no one was as angry as Victoria, that's for sure.

"Maia! What do you think you're doing!"

Notes: It's so weird, shifting from one to another. They're each supposed to be completely different, but I guess I'll get used to it