“Hey Marci! Did you get everything?” A young boy asked as Marci pulled up and got out.
“Sure did Tye.” Marci smiled at her enthusiastic younger brother. “And I brought a guest.”
“Who is it?” Tye asked eyeing Cole.
“Remember where you lived for about six years of your life? I'm the kid that lived there.” Cole smiled.
“Cole? What're you doing here in Matis?” Tye looked surprised.
“Let's just say. I've got an off day.” Cole smiled at Marci. “But your sister brightened it
up.”
“Right. Anyways.” Tye rolled his eyes at the pair. “Mom and Dad say it's almost supper. And they're getting pretty impatient.” Tye said looking straight at Marci.
“Oh! Right! I usually help make supper. See ya later Cole!” Marci called rushing inside.
“You Like her.” Tye smiled at Cole.
“Every since the day I laid eyes on her.” Cole said.
“Y’know, I don't remember much about growing up. But Marci tells me about your Pa. And she especially talks about you.” Tye grinned.
“We spent six Years together. We both know that we like each other, but my job is too far away for me to have any love interest.” Cole sighed and stared at a picture of the pretty girl that sat on the fireplace mantel.

“Your sister tells me you’re pretty popular now.” Skylor said letting her dark eyes rest on Kai.
“Yeah, but with fame comes misfortune.” Kai sighed. Then smiled slightly. “My sister makes it look so easy. All she has to do is smile and every boy surrounds her. But she’s loyal to Jay.”
“Look, I’m not sitting here all night listening to you blabber on about your sister.” Skylor said getting up. Then she offered Kai a hand. “Care to dance?” She asked.
Kai nodded, but didn’t say anything.
“Hey, look.” Nya pointed to her brother and Skylor. “Let’s watch.” She added pulling Jay over to a bench.
“Admit it, you just like spying on your brother.” Jay joked.
“Yeah, I do.” Nya said, her eyes not leaving the pair. “But you must admit, they make the cutest couple.” Nya grinned as Kai fumbled on the dance floor. While Skylor laughed his mistakes off.
“They are a cute couple, but I think we take the number one spot.” Jay smiled and whirled Nya onto the floor.
Nya giggled gaily as Jay tipped her over. His strong arms supporting her waist.
“So Kai, how come we never talk any more?” Skylor asked. Her eyes dancing in the flickering firelight.
“Sky, you know, I've thought about that a lot. Ever since what happened to your father. I've thought about how much you mean to me, and how much it would hurt me if I lost you. So I guess my reason is I don't want to loose you. I've been hurt so many times before. I might go over the edge if I ever lost you.” Kai sighed before pulling away from her.
“Kai Smith. If you think for one second that's your reason. Then you're fooling yourself.” Skylor placed her hands on her hips.
“Sky, you're a good friend. But let's just keep it there.” Kai whispered. His voice laced with tears.
“Y’know what, forget I said anything.” Skylor said before going off.

“Uh oh. Trouble. Nya whispered to Jay.
“Yeah. I'll talk to her, you talk to him.” Jay said.
Nya nodded, and the pair separated.