The first fight

Today at school, something happened. Darren and Darius fought. They were at the gym and I was supposed to meet Darius outside the big gymnasium. He was not there so I decided to looked around. Suddenly I heard voices arguing. It was Darren and Darius. They were arguing about something. I hid behind the door. Coach Williams were giving instructions to the basketball team and he didn't notice them. I leaned closer and I could hear Darren's voice. " You better tell her the truth Darius," he said to his brother. "I can't and I won't. Let time be the judge of things. I like her Darren. I never like anyone before. She's different,"Darius said while looking at his team."I better go or Coach Williams will notice that I'm gone."Darius was about to go to his team when Darren stopped him."Wait, if you can't do it, I will." Darius looked at his brother. If looks could kill, Darren would be dead on the spot. "Mind your own business Darren. Don't meddle with mine."he said walking away from his twin brother. Darren was quick. He grabbed Darius' arm and twist it around. Darius was astounded but he was quick too and it all happened so fast. I could see Darius kicked his brother's side to free his arms. And they started to fight. Coach Williams with the rest of the team tried to stop them. They managed to break them up. I quickly ran from there before Coach Williams took the twins to the principal's office. I walked home with mix feelings. I wish I knew what they were talking about. Is "she" me? Just now, I tried to call Darius but he didn't pick up. He was probably grounded. Maybe I'll ask him tomorrow. Maybe.

Obsess

It is every girls dream of being swept off their feet by a prince charming. I never really understood that until now. I was swept away by him. I am so in love right now. I'm pretty sure its love. After my visit to the Coltrane's house, I became obsess with Darius. Well don't get me wrong, I am not obsess to the point of being a stalker but I can't stop looking at him and can't stop thinking about him. He is so charming and so warm. But the only problem is Darren. Whenever Darius and I are alone, he always appear from thin air. One moment there's only two of us and in a blink of an eye, there's three. I don't really get him. He is so quiet and so cold. And he wont leave us alone. Ever. It seems to me that he's being obsess with his twin brother's relationship with me.

Love is in the air...is it?

After the first visit, I became a frequent visitor of the Coltrane's house. Darius was getting better each day. And we were getting closer too. I'm not sure if this is love or infatuation or just simply desire. The thing is, I can't stay away from him. When I got home that night, I dreamed the strangest dream. I dreamed about my family. I dreamed about mom, dad, Jessie and Caitlin. We were having dinner at home like always, Jessie and Calleigh argued about almost everything. Mom and dad trying to get Caitlin to eat and I was there, watching them with Darius by my side. Darius holding my hand. It was strange but the feeling was a good feeling. I felt the warmth of Darius's hand and it made me forget the pain...

Mad?Crazy?or just plain stupid...

Things happened on their own accord and we as human beings are responsible to put it right again. Darius didn't come to school from Tuesday till Friday. I don't have the guts to ask Darren as he is always so serious and seems unfriendly. Call it crazy...call it mad but today I went to his house. After school I walked up to his house and started to knock when out of nowhere Mrs. Coltrane appeared. "Hi there, Arianna. What brings you here sweetheart?", she asked looking at me while wiping her hands on her apron. "Is Darius home? Is he alright?", I asked trying to look past her shoulder at the interior of the house. I could see a huge grandfather clock and also some very old furnitures. "He's a little under the weather but he's recuperating", she smiled and waved her hand to something or someone behind me. I turned around and saw Darren parked his pick up truck under the tree. He walked towards the house looking solemn as ever. "Darren, Arianna came asking how's your brother. Isn't that sweet of her," she said grabbing the paper bag from his son's hand. I was so embarrassed and looked down. "Come on in Arianna. Make yourself at home, " Mrs. Coltrane said gesturing me to come with her. I walked inside following her to what I assume as the kitchen. The house is so clean and warm. I could smell a fresh baked bread and another smell. The same smell that lingers and triggers something in my mind. I pushed that aside and started to look around. Just a normal looking house. What do you expect Ari? Well, I dont know what do I expect I would find here. Mrs. Coltrane put the paper bags on the kitchen counter. The kitchen smells great. The same smell. My thoughts were interupted by a loud sound upstairs. I looked at Mrs. Coltrane and I could see her frowned. "Darren, can you go and see to your brother", she called out to Darren. "Already on it mom,"Darren replied rushing up the stairs. I could hear his footsteps on the old floorboards. I could also hear a grunting and laughter not long after that. "Arianna," I jumped in shock. I saw Mrs. Coltrane smiled at me. "Don't worry Arianna, Darius is fine. He fell from the roof last week while repairing the roof with his father. He had to skip school until the summer,"she said while unpacking the paper bags. "Oh, Ok. Well, Mrs. Coltrane I better head back home. Its getting late, " I said still trying to listen for more. "Don't you want to see Darius? He'll be thrilled. Just go up the stairs and his room is the second one on the left. By the way Arianna, just call me Maureen," Mrs. Coltrane said smiling warmly at me. I was so sceptical about coming here and here she was asking me to go up to his son's room like I know them for ages. But on a second thought, "Well, just a quick hi then," I said. I walked up the stairs slowly. As I was about to knock on the second door, I could hear Darren's voice. "Its your girlfriend, Darius, " Is he refering to me? The door opened and there I was face to face with Darren. Not a single smile. He walked out of the room and left me at the door. "Hi Ari," I saw Darius on the bed looking more pale than ever. He looked alright to me except for his leg which was in cast. I walked towards him and said hi. I sat on the chair near his bed. "How are you?" I asked. "Well, just now I was not so fine but I feel better now. Thanks for coming Ari," he said smiling weakly. I could see dark shadows under his eyes and the veins on his face more visible. I looked away when I realised that was not appropriate at all. You know, too stare at people. " Well, I just want to know why you didnt come to school. I better go now. You need your rest,"I said and was half standing when Darius touched my hand and said,"No, please wait. Stay for a while." I was taken aback with the touch. His hand was so warm. he quickly withdrawn and apologized. But that made me sat back on the chair. "Its okay. I can stay for a little while." I smiled at him and we chatted for about an hour. That whole hour I got to know a little bit more about him. I didn't realized the time until Maureen came to the room and said that my aunt was downstairs waiting for me. Maureen called my aunt and told her I was at their house. She was afraid my aunt would worry about me. I said goodbye to Darius and he made me promise him that I'll visit again which I was just too happy to comply. Well, is it mad?crazy?or just plain stupid? It was actually great, blissful and just plain exciting.

Ridiculous

It was so ridiculous. After Maureen and Darius visit, I could not stop thinking about them, the Coltrane's family especially Darius. He is so uniquely beautiful and surprisingly friendly. He talked to me! I rarely saw him talked at school and there he was talking to me at my house. I never liked someone this much but I do like him. Not the lovey dovey way but a different way. I couldn't put a name to it. I just like him. Today I went to school as usual. Darius saw me and waved with Darren besides him looking so serious. I waved back and smiled a bit too broad I think. Lucille catched up with me and asked what was that about. I just shrugged and said nothing. We walked to class in silence. I dont know why but I just dont feel like talking about the Coltrane's visit. At the pool today, Kelly said that Darius stared at me a lot. It makes me nervous. It was worse than the mere sight of the pool that used to make me ill at ease. I really didn't need the staring right now. Luckily, I would not have to swim yet as my right leg was still in cast. From the corner of my eyes, I could see him and Darren getting ready to jump from the 10ft board. Their jumped were perfect. As always, they excel in everything they do.

New friends...new enemies

Its been a week since I came back to school. A week full of surprises and anticipation. It turned out that the new family moved just a few blocks from my house. The empty unoccupied house at the end of the road was a bit derelict and needed a lot of repair. I saw a man last two days fixing the roof with the twins. Before I forgot, Darren and Darius Coltrane, the twins...the half albino twins were the new students in my class that Kelly talked about the first day I came to school. The one she said was weird. Well, they're not that weird. I've seen weirder people before. They were weird by this town standard I guess. They're so pale and have the blackest hair I have ever seen. Mickey said that they're half gypsy and their mother is an albino. That might be true. I saw a pale blond woman in front of the house at the end of the road last Tuesday. She is so pale that I could see the veins on her face. She looked at me and smiled. A dazzling smile. I smiled back and waved at her. I think she is the mother. I told Aunt Lily about the new family and she said she knows them. David Coltrane and Maureen Coltrane went to school here but they left or eloped more like it when they were 17. David is part gypsy and Maureen is an albino. So the rumor was true. She said that David was the town black sheep, lived in a trailer with his mother, worked part time at Jim's Bar and risked his life doing stunts at the carnival while Maureen was a very shy kid. The pair was the most unlikely pair ever but a tragedy brought them together. Aunt Lily said that she didn't know what really happened but David saved Maureen from her own father. The twins are a mystery to me. They kept to themselves most of the time. They didnt talk much but they are a very bright student. They know everything from history to arts. Miss Adams,my History teacher adores them. They are not bad looking either. Well, I never have the chance to talk to them anyway. I'm just an observer, until yesterday. I went to the mall with Lucille and Kelly yesterday morning. When I got back home an old pick up truck was parked near the patio. I saw Aunt Lily talking to Maureen Coltrane. I walked towards them passed the truck when I let out a yelp. Darius was leaning on the truck and I didnt see him.
He smiled, "Sorry, did I scare you?" I was still shocked, "No...no...I'm..I'm sorry. I was just thinking about something and didnt expect to see you...sorry."He is so handsome...eerily handsome with his black hair and black piercing eyes. He just laughed," Yeah, I can be invisible sometimes. You are Ariana right?"he asked still looking at me. "Yes, I am . We're in the same class", I tried not to stare at him like some pathetic schoolgirl. "I know," he said turning his gaze towards my house. "My mom wants to see your aunt. They knew each other from school. The same school we are now." I looked at him closely. He is pale and has the most beautiful skin. I felt like touching it. It must be soft. He turned towards me. I quickly looked at the patio where my aunt were talking excitedly to his mother. "Why don't you come to the house?" I invited him. "No, thanks. I like it more here. Besides they're almost finished,"and it was true. My aunt were walking towards us with Darius's mother. "Hi there Ariana. You looked just like your mother,"Maureen said extending her hand towards me. I took her hand. It was so smooth and soft. "You know my mother?" I asked still awe with the smoothness of her hands. "Of course. We were in the same class. Just like you and my boys. I'm sorry to hear about her,Ariana," she said looking at me with sympathy in her eyes and still holding my hand. "Its okay." I replied feeling some kind of comfort and warmth. She let go of my hand and I suddenly felt that I lost something precious. That was strange. "Lily, do come and visit if you have time to spare and dont forget to bring Ariana along." Maureen said while getting in the pick up truck. " Of course Maureen, I will," We waved at them. That evening during dinner Aunt Lily told me about why Maureen came. She came by asking about my mother and was shocked when being told about the accident. Well, she was not the only one.

Back from the other side...part 2

I went to school today. All geared up for the next couple of weeks before the summer holidays. Aunt Lily told me that I could just stay at home for the rest of the weeks but I was so bored being bedridden that I needed to just get out of here. My friends at school were not shocked to see me in cast. Most of them came to visit me during my absence. I walked to my first class with Kelly whom busy gossiping about what happened in school. After my accident a new family moved to town. She said that they are a bit weird. Whatever it is I'm not interested. Well...that was what I thought at first...