"FRIENDS?"

Professor told them to find their seats so that he could begin his lesson. All of them marched all the way back even when the girls were shifting and making space for them to sit. They didn't even bother looking at them. Amy tensed for a second when the girl ember and her twin Eddie sat next to her and the other three sat on d seat next to hers as it was vacant because nobody wanted to sit next to her or anywhere near her which was usual for her and normal too. She composed herself a little while later. She smiled sweetly at them and said "Hi, nice to meet you all. My name is Amy Black. Wanna be friends?" She held out her hand for no one in particular to shake. The girl looked at her hand and then at her and smiled for the first time since they have entered the classroom. She shook Amy's hand and said "Sure. Friends. And you can call me Em. I prefer it more". Amy smiled at her knowingly and said "Em it is".

Amy saw her class looking at her and them in shock. Some were even whispering things and glaring daggers at her. Amy just shrugged. Suddenly Em said," These are my boys. You have already been introduced to them formally but ours will be a little different. This is my twin, Ed and this is Dray, Steph and of course Archie. Sorry about him, he is a little shy sometimes." She said laughing. Archie glared at Em and Em just ignored him. "Hi all of you. Nice meeting you all. I hope we can be friends" she said smiling her signature smile. Dray replied smiling at her,"We already are sweetie."

'This is gonna be a great year' was what Amy thought. Professor took their attention again and started with the lesson. Amy was immersed in listening and taking notes when she felt a pair of eyes on her. She looked sideways to see Archie was staring intently at her. She was nonchalant about it and just smiled and got on with her studying.

After the class was over everybody stood and started towards their next ones. When the group got up to leave but Amy didn't Em asked her "What's up Amy ?"

Amy shrugged,"Nothing. I was just wondering what classes you all are in other than English!"

Dray stepped forward and got his hand out for Amy to take. She did and stood up picking her things. Dray said,"We wanted music at first but then decided otherwise. We still have to pick."

"Oh" was all Amy could say. Dray continued "Mind if I ask yours? Maybe you could help" he smiled. Amy answered,"Mine are economics and business studies." Suddenly Em's face brightened up and she said,"Great idea, we'll take classes with you. In that manner we'll be able to get to know each other more." Amy grinned and said,"Why not!". Amy was bouncing with joy and Em, Dray and Steph laughed at her reaction. Ed just shrugged and Archie rolled his eyes.

The rest of the day passed non-eventful. They talked, joked and laughed. Amy realised that Ed was not much of a talker and Archie would take more time to open up and to trust. Steph, Dray and Em looked dangerous but they were sweet talkers; at least to their friends. When their classes got over, they all stalled down the stairs and out of the college towards the coffee shops nearby.

They all sat down, Ember and Dray on both sides of Amy. They all talked about nothing in particular, just random stuffs. As the day went on Amy had to leave; she said,"Sorry guys. I gotta go now."

Em said,"But it's just 4 Amy."

"I have a part time job to sustain myself . Gotta do everything on my own" she replied smiling. Em said, "Alright then. We must also leave. Where do you live Amy?" Amy told them the name of the apartment and Em looked bewildered and said,"We also live there." Amy squealed with joy and said,"Oh my!! Now we can be neighbours." Em laughed at her squealing and pecked on her cheeks saying,"You act like a small baby." Amy flushed red but still grinned. They all made their way towards the apartment together. Their rooms were on each end of the same corridor. They waved at Amy and then departed for their room. After changing in her work's clothes Amy went to work.