"Sapphire," a voice said bringing her out of her dreams.

Sapphire sat up. "What time is it?" She asked sleepily.

There was an immediate sigh as a response. "It's your first day of actual school. Or have you forgotten that, baby sister?" An annoyed Akoya said.

Sapphire's eyes went wide. "I'm sorry big brother. I completely spaced. I'll go get ready." Sapphire jumped off her bed and got ready. Sapphire has been home-schooled for most of her life. Her parents have always been overprotective of her since she was young. They never said why they were so overprotective. That was a big part to as to why she was home-schooled for so long.

Sapphire turned 15 a few days ago and her parents finally let her got to a regular school. Well, an all girls school, but still she was going to an actual high school. The only time she spent time away from home, more like country, was when she went to different conventions for various ideas for creating cosplay how to's and consent for taking pictures and rules for contests, and visiting with her fans. She even some commissions for people that wanted one. Her parents got annoyed whenever she brought home more tea, from conventions and vacation, when she wasn't supposed to.

Akoya sat there, still slightly annoyed, while his sister got ready. She was running around frantic that she woke up late, making her big brother laugh.

Sapphire looked over at him. "What is it? Did I do something to amuse you brother?"

"You still have time to get ready and have some breakfast before we go," he answered. "I'll walk you to school before I have to get to Binan."

"Thanks big brother. What about your job as part of the student council? Don't you need to be there for the morning meeting?" Sapphire smiled.

Akoya shook his head. "I already explained why I wouldn't be there this morning. They may be a little skeptical about me having a sister. I haven't really said anything about you mainly because I'm worried about, and always have been."

Sapphire blushed. Her and her brother had that in common. Both siblings could get flustered easy. Akoya more easily, but there were times when Sapphire was easier to get flustered. "Really?" She asked. A light seemed to go off. "Do you want me to come to Binan after school? We can walk home together." Maybe I can ask why big brother is so worried about me going to a real high school when he walks me there.

Akoya nodded. "I'll introduce you to the other members when you come."

There was a knock at the door. "Lady Sapphire, Lord Akoya?" The maid asked.

"What is it, Momo?" Akoya asked.

"Your parents are wondering when you two are coming down for breakfast."

"We'll be down shortly." The sound of heels echoed as Momo walked away.

"Sapphire," Akoya said.

"Yes brother," she answered.

"Your school uniform might be a good idea before we head down," Akoya pointed out while pointing down.

Sapphire looked and freaked slightly. She grabbed her school uniform and headed into the bathroom, that she shared with her brother, and put her uniform on and some other minor things she needed to finish before they headed down. Sapphire couldn't believe she forgot her uniform when she was running around the room all frantic about waking up late.

Both siblings walked down the stairs together.

"There's our cute, precious angels," their mother said. "Aren't you two adorable?"

Sapphire rolled her eyes. "Mom," Sapphire groaned.

"Don't 'mom' me," their mother countered. "I could easily have you be home-schooled until you reach college."

Sapphire's brother and father chuckled. "Now dear that seems a little unfair to Sapphire, doesn't it? I'm sure she's looking forward to being in an actual instead of being home-schooled. Right, angel?" Her father asked.

Sapphire nodded. "I am. I guess I'm just a little nervous is all." Sapphire spun around in her uniform when she and her brother reached the bottom of the stairs.

Their mother giggled. "The picture of adorable cuteness."

Sapphire blushed for the second time this morning. "Can we just eat already? I don't want to be late for my first day."

The whole family chatted a little while they ate. After they finished, Sapphire and Akoya brushed their teeth, grabbed their bags, and headed out to school.

The walk to Sapphire's school was pretty mild and quiet. It was a beautiful day to be outside.

Sapphire's nerves were really getting to her. Her first day at an actual school.

"Big brother?" Sapphire asked quietly.

"What is it, sis?"

"Why are you so overprotective of me? Is there a specific reason as to why you didn't want me to go to a real high school when mom and dad said I could go? I know that they're worried, but them being worried I can understand. They don't want me to get hurt. I'm their little girl." Dear god, please stop me from rambling even more, Sapphire silently begged. Her silent prayer was answered when her brother sighed.

"I don't want you to teased because of what our last name means. I went through it and I couldn't put you through the same thing I went through. I think mom and dad would baby you a bit more than me if you did ever did get teased."

Sapphire gave him her signature glare. A glare that could send anyone running. Well, anyone that didn't know her well enough. Akoya knew better than to be scared by his baby sister.

They walked in some more silence before Akoya broke it.

"Sapphire?" Akoya said bringing her out of her scrambled thoughts.

"What is it, big brother?" Sapphire whispered. Sapphire looked up at him.

"We're here," he said pointing towards her school.

Sapphire nodded and looked at her new school. All the students flooding in for the new school year and what it has to offer.

"You must be the new student," a girl said coming up next to them.

Sapphire and Akoya turned their heads to face her. "I am. It's my first time in an actual school," Sapphire answered.

"I'll see you later today, Sapphire," Akoya said. He waved good-bye to his sweet little sister.

"Bye bye big brother," Sapphire answered in return waving good-bye. Sapphire turned her head back to the girl. "I'm Sapphire Gero."

"I'm Inori Jun'nichi. The student body president here," Inori introduced.

"Can you show me around at some point?" Sapphire asked meekly.

"Sure. As long as you consider joining the student council," she remarked.

Sapphire nodded in agreement.

The two girls talked as they walked into school together. Turns out both girls had homeroom together.

"Hey, Inori," Sapphire asked between classes.

The brown haired girl looked up from her book. "What is it, Sapphire?"

"How did you know that I was a new student this morning when my brother walked me here?"

"I mentioned that I was the student council president, right?"

Sapphire nodded.

"I was informed that there was going to be a new student coming today, and I recognize every girl's face here. Power of deduction really. Let me know if you need any help."

Sapphire smiled a little and nodded. "There is one thing you can do for me. Please don't ever call me by my last name. My brother and I have this thing about certain people using our last names." Okay so I lied a little. It's mostly my brother that doesn't want people to use our last name, but it doesn't hurt to say something, Sapphire thought while the Humanities teacher began his lesson.

Inori nodded.