Sisters

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Due to the fact that Mary was grounded Ellena and her snuck off during recess and lunch to meet up and get to know each other. That had been going on for several weeks now and Valentine's day was approaching fast.

"My brother is totally excited to go out with your sister. The other is thoroughly depressed because you turned him down twice," Ellena told Mary amused. Mary grinned back at her and stole a quick kiss after making sure that nobody was around to see.

"Is he really? I thought he'll cover for us," Mary asked curiously.

Squeezing Mary's hand reassuringly she replied:"Don't worry he is my twin he would do anything for me. He will help us."

Sharing a smile Mary relaxed and leaned into Ellena relishing in the peaceful mood the close proximity to her girlfriend offered. The bell announcing the start of another class pulled them from their own little world and after saying goodbye they made their way back into school.

Ever since Mary had been truthful to herself and admitted her feelings to herself and then to Ellena her mood had improved drastically. She still was withdrawn from her family but not moody or unfriendly anymore. She felt good and was looking forward to a great Valentine's day.

But she still remembered the nerves she felt as Olliver, Ellena's twin had asked her out and she had turned him down. He had been persistent and asked her again after school away from the other students. After turning him down a second time he had smiled knowingly at her that had made her insides churn. He had glanced past her laughed and said:"Great. So you're on my sister's team then?"

Mary had gone white as a sheet and when he realized that he had smiled reassuringly at her and said:" Don't worry. It's not a problem. I'd really liked to have been the one piquing your interest but well... She's waiting for your answer. Please tell her I don't intend on asking you again. Otherwise she'll make my life a living hell at home." He gave her a smile and walked towards his car waiting for his brother and sister.

Mary was still standing dumbfounded behind the gym when Ellena approached her:"You don't feel like switching teams now, do you?" Mary looked up at her smiling about the hint of jealousy she detected in her voice, shook her head and leaned in to give Ellena a reassuring kiss. When air became a necessity they broke apart panting heavily. Ellena leaned her forehead to Mary's and said smiling:"Don't start things you don't intend to finish."

Mary laughed lightly and responded:"And what is that?" That only elicited a groan from Ellena while she pushed herself off her girlfriend stole a quick goodbye kiss and walked away looking back with a smile. Mary pushed off the wall with a huge grin on her face when she heard books drop right beside her.

She glanced in the direction the noise had come from and stopped short in horror. There stood Lucy a horrified expression on her face slowly turning into disgust. Before Mary could say something Lucy had pick up her books an ran off towards the car. Mary dragged her hand through her hair in desperation and after composing herself walked after her sister. What would she do if Lucy outed her today? Would she be ready for this? She felt panic rise in her chest but she forced herself to breathe through it and just be strong for whatever would happen today. She drew strength from the fact that she would call Ellena tonight for their daily after school chat. When she climbed into the car she expected the worst.