Ivory's POV
"Ivy'' I heard my mom cry out as soon as I got myself out of the vast crowd of people. Looking around I tried to find her but before I could get a chance to lay my eyes on her, she wrapped her hands around me from behind, engulfing me in a tight hug "God I missed you"
"I missed you too mom" I went to get out of her grip but she held on firmly "are you about to strangle me to death?" I managed to make out.
She waited for another quick second before letting go "right.. uh sorry, that wasn't that professional" she looked around, her cheeks turning a shade of pink, noticing all the people that were staring at us weirdly.
"It's alright... Can we go home now?" she gave me a bright smile, grabbing my hand and pulling me towards her car.
I followed her petite, plum-like frame without saying much. I knew for a fact she was going to bombard me with several questions when we reached home. So might as well enjoy the silence while it lasts.
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"Ivy" my sister, Greta practically yelled, running over when she saw me walk in "I can't believe your back... It feels like just yesterday you left"
"Thanks, Reta" I mumbled, giving her a small side hug.
Reta was about a year older than me but she makes the best of it. She would constantly bicker about how she could be a model with her gray eyes and shoulder-length brown hair. If I were to protest she'd start lecturing me about how I should respect my 'elders' which she is somehow involved in.
"The person that miserably shared a womb with you for months is here too you know" Ian, my twin brother spoke up, lifting himself off of the couch "not that I want a hug... Just acknowledge my presence"
"Did you hear something?" I did the exact opposite of what Ian had asked.
Reta glanced at me, catching on with what I was playing at "no, why? Did you?"
"This is stupid you know? Reta, we were talking not even five minutes ago" he didn't even try to keep the annoyance out of his tone.
"You know what... I have a surprise for you" Reta started, taking my hand in hers "come on"
I let her drag me up the long flight of stairs without saying too much, knowing if I were to open my mouth and ask the tiniest question, she'd have already told me about the 'surprise' before I saw it. She has a long history of ruining those considering she couldn't keep a secret. She gently pulled me down the dark and narrow hallway on the first floor, stopping at a white door.
"So I decided to redecorate your room" I opened my mouth to say something but she continued "I know you told me not to go in there or touch anything but I couldn't resist"
I sent her a small glare before grabbing the door handle, opening it. The first thing my eyes had landed on was the queen-sized bed in the middle of the room which was covered with a gorgeous blood-red sheet. The walls were painted gray and the curtains to the attached balcony were in the same blood red. I moved my gaze over to the black study table then towards the different framed pictures hanging on the wall.
"You did this?" I asked, astonishment evident on my face.
"I was bored and Ian is mostly at school or soccer practice" she walked over, standing next to me "besides, it reminded me a lot about you"
"I should go out more if it means you being able to do all this" I gestured at the room while Rena just gave off a small laugh.
"I guess boredom is the key to creativity" she let out with her bright blue orbs shining brightly going along perfectly with her brown hair and the smile plastered on her face.
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Knock
Knock
Knock...
"Come in" I called out, hearing someone knocking at my door. Placing my phone down on the nightstand, I turned my attention towards the door to see Ian.
"I know we have school tomorrow but we talk before you go to bed?" He asked, closing the door behind him.
"Sure" I got up from my laying position, sitting down at the edge of the bed as Ian sat down on a black chair placed near the study table, facing me "what did you want to talk about?"
Letting out a minor sigh he started "you know how there are things that only a twin would understand?" I nodded so he continued "well… We're going to be starting school tomorrow and uh… We seem to share the same face"
"Sadly" I added, placing my lips in a thin line.
"Not everything is as you left it so just don't be too surprised… Things might catch you off guard and I don't want you to make a total fool of yourself"
"Awwn" I dragged "you care about me"
"No.. Like I said" he pointed between him and I "we have the same face"
I raised a row at him but I didn't question it further "something is off… I can just feel it from the vibe you're giving out"
"Okay but seriously though" he started "just don't let it all get you down… It'll be hard but I really don't want you to embarrass me"
"Fine… if only I knew how big of a reputation you built" I rolled my eyes.
"Well if you want to know, I'm p-"
"Don't even start with it" I cut him off, getting up "get out and go brag to Reta, I don't need to know how much you love yourself"
I watched, trying not to show too much amusement as he laughed, walking out of the door.
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Chapter 2
Ivory's POV
"I can't believe you get to drive" Reta groaned from the back seat "I know for a fact I'm a thousand times better than you considering I don't get a ticket every time I drive"
"At least I get us there faster" Ian retorted back, keeping his gaze locked onto the road.
"At least I try not to crash" she kept at it from the back seat as I sat up at the front.
I wasn't interfering with their feud, knowing for a fact that if I were to, they'd have me dead within seconds. Team Rian always won against team Ivy considering they'd usually gang up on me. I was just a few seconds younger than them but they would always make sure I remember that I was at least younger.
"We're here" Ian brought me out if my thoughts and into reality.
Looking around I saw that we had parked into the school's parking lot. I grabbed the door handle and opened the door, getting out of there along with both Reta and Ian.
"Trust me, Ivy... Just follow our footsteps and you'll be fine" Reta whispered, noticing how I had a lot of students staring at me.
I didn't reply to her considering she knew better than me when it came to these things, I mean she is older. I went after both her and Ian like a lost puppy, trying to ignore all the unwanted glances sent my way.
"That's yours" Ian pointed at a blue-colored locker.
I went ahead and opened it only to see it was already full of books "I'm guessing you did this?" I directed toward Reta who just shrugged with a goofy smile.
"What can I say? I love to help" she didn't give me a chance to say anything as she turned around walking away.
"So.. Will you ever ask why they're all staring at you?" I am asked me leaning against what I suppose is his locker.
"No, let me guess… Because I have the same face as the cutest guy in the school" it took him a second to get what I had said because he sent me a slightly annoyed look.
"You just indirectly called yourself cute huh?"
"We have the same face Ian... If your cute than so am I" I responded to him with an award-winning grin.
"I want to say so many things right now but I have a feeling you'll just turn my words around" he pointed out.
I took my math book out from the locker before closing it "you know me so well… Do you have math?"
"Bruh… We have the same everything so why even ask?" that one sentence caught half of my attention that I didn't even know I wasn't giving.
"Your kidding me right?"
"I wish" he continued "now come on, I don't want to be late"
He pushed himself off of the locker with his book in hand, ready to walk away "since when did you care whether your late or not"
"Since I'm responsible for you" I went t say something but he was quick to cut me off "I know, I'm not that fond of the idea either"
I walked beside him through the halls, getting slightly uncomfortable as they started to lower their tones into whispers so I wouldn't be able to hear "okay but is that the sole reason why they're staring at me?"
"Lets just say it has something to do with your former… associates" he hesitated a bit as he spoke.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
I gave him a questioning look which he tried to ignore but failed at "it means you might get surprised with how much some people change… You'll find out eventually"
"I-"
"Oh look we're here" he pointed towards the door to what I'm believing is the math classroom.