Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated. I graduated last Friday *tears* but Life must go on! As always, I really appreciate reviews and reads! It makes me happy and to keep going! Thank youuuuu allll~ This chapter is kind of a filler, probably a little slow in my opinion but hopefully the next chapter will be better!

Snow

The first thought that crossed my mind was Oh wow, a lion!

The long haired blonde raised a perfect eyebrow, expecting me to say something as she stared at me with green calculating eyes.

Mmm, one of those. I walked past her, adjusting the strap on my shoulder and continued to walk down the hall until she spoke.

"Not even going to apologize? Ungrateful." She tossed her hair over her shoulder, holding herself as if she were queen. A bubbling rage began to surface in me but I tried to shove it down as I looked back in her direction.

I sneered," Sorry, lion mane."

Her eyes widened, a look of brief astonishment before she covered it up with a grin," Oh. You're the new girl? Figures we'd get someone covered in rags."

This bitch was just dying for a black eye. I turned fully in her direction, looking down briefly at my black skinny jeans and torn black tank. My jaw clenched.

"It comes with the school doesn't it? I thought that's what you were wearing? Oh. By the way, you might want to get a bigger size. You look a bit overweight."

Her arm went slack at her side as she sputtered. I watched smugly as her face turned into a furious blush. "You don't know who-! Wait…you were with Castiel weren't you?" Her eyes turned into angry slits while I blinked mine in confusion.

Flames? What does he have to do with this? The blonde put a hand on her hip, flipping her hair once again. A smirk appeared on her face as the redness disappeared,"You think just because you're the new girl; he'll take a liking to you? Ha! In your dreams."

I took a couple steps closer unaware as my hand turned into a fist. When did she see me with him? Oh, probably one of the kids who were crossing the courtyard earlier.

"Bitch. I don't even know you and already you're trying to pick a fight with me?" She better know what she's in for.

"Amber's the name and you better stay away from him. He's taken."

"I don't care about your name. I just got here so clearly you. Don't. Know. Me." Her eyes flickered down to my hands briefly and looked back up, registering the tone of my voice. A malicious gleam flashed through my eyes while my mind registered footsteps down the hall. My jaw began to clench and unclench as I struggled to control my temper. I loosened my fists as the footsteps grew closer.

My eyes flickered to the side, briefly showing surprise at the sight of my sister along with a blond boy beside her. Amber swallowed and her face completely changed back to the way I first saw it. Stuck up.

"Oh? There're two of you?" she was about to say more until the blonde interrupted,"Amber. Why aren't you in class?"

Her gaze flicked over to me and then back to the boy with a smile," I was looking for you. The teacher sent me to run some errands. But instead I ran into some trash."

I stiffened at the insult; my hands back into fists but I willed myself not to throw a punch. My anger boiling, I decided to save it for later and put a lid on it. Just you wait lion head. Dragon stepped closer to me, trying to hide her worry and confusion. They might not see it but I could. I resisted the urge to snort at how ridiculous she was.

The boy, who I now suspected was Nathaniel looked between me and my sister," You two are twins?"

Dragon opened her mouth but I was faster, dying to get out of here," Yeah. I already did what had to be done by the way. I left it on your desk, table whatever." I shrugged, trying to appear careless but I sent a death glare at Amber, shoving my shoulder against her as I walked past. I smirked when I heard her stumble back a few steps knowing they couldn't see my face.

My smirk faded, replaced by a scowl as I turned the corner. Obscenities flew through my mind over and over as my feet thudded against the ground. Failing to focus in front of me, I bumped into someone again.

I growled," Out of my way loser."

A chuckle," Oh? I'm a loser now?"

I looked up at the familiar voice, registering a leather jacket with a red shirt. Immediately, my foul mood vanished as I leaned against the wall, appearing casual. A grin spreading across my face," I thought you were always a loser."

Castiel's eyes watched me with amusement but I also saw a hint of concern. What does flames have to be concerned about?

"Of course you'd think that of everyone."

"That's everyone but not you. You're the biggest loser there is." I poked his chest lightly with my index, noticing how my mind no longer raged with awful, satisfying thoughts.

Castiel put his hand over his heart, pretending to be wounded," I'm hurt Snowflake. Now tell me, why the sudden anger?" I blinked, mildly surprised at the nickname along with the question. Why was he curious?

"Things that don't concern you," I briefly perceived quoting his words back at him, a casual air to them but his face said he didn't like it. So touchy. I couldn't help but mentally smile at that.

Out of nowhere, an idea came to mind and I acted on it without a second thought. I didn't want to be so close to where Amber was. I looped my arm through his casually and headed for the front doors, barely noticing the small struggle he put.

"Where are we going?" Something told me Flames didn't like being pushed around. Too bad.

"Do you like pizza? I'm hungry. You better have a car Flames." He stopped his mild struggle and began to go along with me as we neared the entrance. My eyes trailed over his face briefly, noticing the small smile trying to break free.

"Always hungry Snow?"

"Never satisfied. A shame, I know." I rolled my eyes as he struggled not to laugh and pointed to his car at the far end of the parking lot. "Exercise before the big meal? Trying to fatten us up hmm Flames?"

We neared the car and I let go, heading to the passenger side as he responded," Well I didn't think there was going to be a food stop on the way when I came to school today."

"Tsk tsk Cast. Always be prepared." As if I did that. Pfft. I examined the inside of his sleek black Mustang which was surprisingly clean. I pictured Castiel to be someone who didn't care about his things. But well, some of us liked being neat. My thoughts went to my sister momentarily, how she always wanted everything clean. A scowl appeared on my face and I crossed my arms over my chest unconsciously.

Castiel started the car and backed out, quickly exiting the parking lot and onto the street. I looked down at my hands, a thoughtful expression on my face.

"So. Any idea where you wanna go since I apparently became chauffeur." Castiel's voice was a mix of sarcasm and joking as he looked at me for a moment before focusing his attention on the road again.

I snorted and looked out the window. I knew I saw a pizza place somewhere nearby…"Oh! Turn right, turn right!"

Surprised, he jerked the Mustang to the right emitting a furious sound," A little warning would be nice before I crashed my precious car."

I simply laughed and pointed to the small red-bricked building to the side, crammed in between two bigger ones. He turned, slower this time as he eased into a parking spot next to one of the bigger buildings.

I got out just as Castiel turned off the car and looked up at the little building. I sighed in relief, hoping Castiel didn't hear it as I walked toward the front steps. I remembered the times Dragon and I came with my aunt when we were little to this small Italian restaurant. Always a happy time.

I heard his footsteps behind me as I opened the door and stepped inside, noticing the only couple here at the far end. I looked up at him with a smirk, "I hope you have money 'cause I ain't paying for you."

Castiel chuckled, putting his arm around my shoulder casually," I think you are little snowflake. Free food for a week, remember?" Damn. I elbowed his side playfully, about to call him colorful names when a man in his thirties yelled out behind the counter.

"Bambina! Long time no see Snow." The Italian man walked over quickly, earning me a curious stare from Castiel. I looked over to the side, pretending to be annoyed at the man as he pulled me in for a bear hug.

I muttered," I'm not little anymore Ernesto."

He only laughed and nodded, gesturing to the tables," Naturalmente. Sit wherever you like!"

I walked past him, heading to the booth I always sat at on the other end of the small restaurant. I caught the wink he sent me as he pointed to Castiel, who seemed oblivious at the exchange. I smothered the comment I was about to make, choosing instead to ignore it as I sat at the booth, Castiel on the other side facing me.

I crossed my arms in unison with Castiel who noticed as well. We dropped them simultaneously giving each other glares.

"Have nothing better to do than copy me Flames?" I propped up my elbow on the table, a smile tugging at my lips.

"Kidding me? Fairly positive you're trying to be me." His eyes challenged me, a grin on his face.

Ernesto interjected, I completely forgot he was there but not one inch of guilt slithered its way into my emotions. "The same as before eh Snow?"

I shrugged, slouching back on my seat as I broke eye contact with Castiel," Same old Ernie."

He patted my shoulder affectionately. I tried not to flinch at the gesture. I never allowed anyone to touch me as if they cared anymore. Ernesto walked away, yelling out our order as he entered the kitchen.

"You didn't even let me order anything."

"Oops, must have forgotten you were with me. You're gonna have to deal with what we get." I shrugged a shoulder, a mischievous glint in my eyes as I looked at him again.

He shook his head, earning me another almost-there smile. "Snow, snow. Barely one day and you've already become the bully."

I leaned forward on the table,"Afraid you got competition?"

"More like Amber is the one with competition," He grinned, crossing his arms again but at the mention of her name, the smile on my face was wiped away. My mood plummeted to the ground, leaving my face expressionless.

Castiel seemed to catch on immediately but his grin stayed," Ah, looks like you met the famous princess of Amoris. Bitch ain't she?"

"More like an ugly sphinx. But I agree with the bitch part too."

Flames blinked once, twice and then burst out laughing the second time today,"Ugly sphinx? Haven't heard that before." I honestly didn't know where it came from either. I imagined my sister saying something like that but not me.

I shook off the angry/confused feeling and smirked," That's because you haven't met anyone like me."

"Clearly" Castiel said as we both watched the food arriving at our table. Two different kinds of pizzas were set atop the table along with yummy smelling breadsticks. I ran my hand across my mouth to make sure it wasn't watering. Even Castiel looked like he wanted to eat the whole thing but he was a guy so…

"Dig in," the pretty waitress said as she set down our drinks, giving Castiel a second glance.

I know. Pretty hot right? After she left, I didn't waste any time in filling my plate with pizza and neither did Castiel.

"When'd you find this place? Isn't this your first time living here?" he asked while stuffing his mouth with pizza. I resisted the urge to take a picture.

"It is the first time but my sister and I visited my aunt a lot when we were little and this is where we always came." Once my answer left my lips, I began to eat and we fell into comfortable silence as the pizza and bread slowly disappeared.

xXx

School was on the verge of ending by the time we got back and Castiel parked into the space he was in before, letting me out prior to shutting the car off. I burped, none too discreetly as I got out, catching the look on Castiel's face as he got out as well.

"Good to know," he said sarcastically as he walked ahead of me, hands in pockets. Halfway across the lot, the bell signaling the end of the school rang and out came out teens eager to get home.

I spotted the truck and headed for it, ignoring the looks I got from passing people. Castiel disappeared in the crowd and my bad mood returned instantly. This effect he had on me was very frustrating. I was going to punch him first thing tomorrow, he's to blame!

I leaned against the truck, my eyes trained on the entrance which instantly found my dark-haired sister whose head was down. It was very obvious she was trying not to call attention to herself but I think that called attention to her more. I shook my head at her stupidity, watching as she almost passed the truck.

"Hey", I said, pretty sure I looked annoyed. Her head jerked up and her eyes found mine immediately. A flash of relief crossed her face and her posture relaxed as she opened the truck,"Hey yourself."

I climbed in, anger boiling as I threw my backpack in the back seat of the truck. The parking lot was hectic with desperate teens wanting to leave. I groaned and slouched back in my seat, crossing my arms over my tattered tank.

"I hate people." I really meant it. They could all burn for all I cared.

Dragon decided to ignore my comment but imagine my surprise when she grew a backbone and snapped at me.

" What happened back there? Why do you always have to start something? And it's only been the first day! You know, I try so hard to keep us alive and going without trouble but you just seem to bring it along! Do you remember one time, one time you helped me out? I just…I can't…UGH!" I raised my brows, surprise apparent on my face as I stared at her. Helped her out? She did NOT just say that. After that incident that brought us here, who was the one who protected her? Who was the one that got hurt in the end?! Of course she wouldn't understand. No one would ever understand what I did! My anger snapped, leaving an icy cold flow through me as I yelled back.

" Why do I have to start something? Me?! I never knew you were one to jump to conclusions Dragonfly. For your fucking information, it was the lion head that started it. Not I, oh no. I was trying to keep that crazy bitch under control. You know how hard that is for me? You know me! You know I would throw a punch the second someone gives me a look but I tried. But no. Don't worry, I handled it JUST FINE. Thanks for your vote of confidence."

I watched with satisfaction as a look of guilt crossed Dragon's face. We didn't say anything on the drive back to our new home, leaving me to my thoughts but I refused to think back.

"I'm sorry Snow, I didn't mean…"

I did not want to hear another word from her. "Oh, shove it up your ass Dragon." My words sounded cold but I didn't care. She better hurt. I hopped out of the truck, not bothering that she didn't finish parking and slammed the door.

I stomped up the stairs to our apartment, backpack thumping against my shoulder blades as I walked into the apartment. I headed for my room, dropping my backpack beside my bed as I grabbed my phone and ear buds, putting the volume to its highest.

The world's pathetic noise was drowned out as I plugged them in.