" Kevin?" I called. " I'm going there."
" What? Why?" He asked, concerned.
" I want to talk to her." I said pointing at the girl.
Kevin's eyes widened in shock. " Okay, then." He said, snickering.
I walked towards her. I was there in half a second. " Hi, I'm Leon Hale. You are?" The girls at the table stared wide-eyed at me and moved down to the girl.
" I'm Nicole. Nicole Wolfe." she said.
I flashed a smile at her. " Nice to meet you. Would you like to come sit with us?" I asked her smoothly. My voice, velvety, and I pointed to where Kevin was sitting.
" Sure." She smiled and I thought she was an angel. I took her hand and walked at a slow human pace towards Kevin. Hewas grinning all the way.
" This is my brother, Kevin. Kevin, Nicole Wolfe." I introduced.
" Hi, Nicole." Kevin said emotionlessly.
" Hi! Nice to meet you."
" C'mon Nicole, sit." I said.
She sat down. I offered her some food from my tray, she passed. " I know what you are, Leon," She said.
I looked at her questioningly. " And I, you," I answred calmly.
She looked at me surprisingly. " How did you know?" She asked curiously.
I tapped my head lightly. " I can read your mind," I started seriously. " Kevin can predict... well, not so much predict than see the future." I finished, laughing.
She took a deep breath and calmed herself. " Oh."
Kevin stared at her. " You okay?" Kevin and I chorused.
" I'm fine. I didn't know vampires could be so... nice." She said and smiled. I smiled a small crooked smile. Kevin smiled a hard smile.
She giggled. " Would you like to be friends?" She asked.
" Course'." I answered simply. I flashed a quick smile at her.
Kevin's eyes narrowed, but he didn't say anything. " What do you mean?" I asked Kevin.
" Leon, can I talk to you? In private?"
I glanced at Nicole and nodded. " Sure."
We walked out of the cafeteria. " Okay, what do you mean, it's too dangerous?" I asked quickly.
" Don't you think it's weird? Leon, you have to tell me what she is!"
" She'sa griffin. Why? She's nice. I like her. Why can't we be friends?"
" She's not like us, Leon. You don't know what her intentions are!"
" Yes, I do, Kevin." I tapped my head, a reminder. " Remember? I'd know if she was goingto do any damage on us. Give her a chance." I paused, waiting for his response. He didn't. " Kevin, please. She is like us. Out of the ordinary. Not human."
Kevin glowered at me. " Fine," He said, resigned.
I smiled a little when Kevin relaxed. " You're the best brother I've ever had!"
" I know I am. Ha-ha!" He chuckled. I laughed with him.
We went back inside the cafeteria and Nicole was there, waiting patiently. I smiled at her, and she smiled back. Kevin's facade was a little too composed. " Chill, Kevin." I said. " Relax."
Kevin sighed and smiled his smile.
" So, Nicole, when did you decide to move to good old Washington? And Forks of all places?" I asked tentatively.
" Well, my parents actually. They're opening a sporting goods store."
" I see. So, how long have you known you were a... You know, griffin?" Kevin breathed. He seemed to choose his words carefully. His words were only an anxious whisper.
" Not long actually. I found out a few days ago," She answered cautiously.
My eyes widened in mocking shock. " I see... A newborn are you?" I asked mockingly. I heard Kevin mutter something that sounded like ' making friends with newborns. So reckless' .
" Yes. I'm a
newborn." She giggled. I think she heard Kevin too.
" What was your first phase like? When you changed?" I asked casually, not wanting to pry. " Did it hurt?" I asked anxiously.
" Not at all. Just a little weird is all." She answered simply.
" Oh. Okay then. I guess we'd better get to class now. See you around." I said. Time had passed so quickly. I wonder --- Nevermind. I won't think about that now.
