"STOOOOOOP!" Gel and I both flinch from our seats when Nerium screams from the Magic Ball. It was loud and strong enough for the ball to wiggle a bit in its special perch on the table. "You, Stowaway," Nerium points at Gel. "You are dismissed." "But aren't we supposed to--" "I said get out and get away from my sister! Now, Stowaway, now!" Brother Nerium bellows, making the Magic Ball shake from its perch again. Gel makes a face at the Magic Ball. "Oh, so we finally know the real reason why you're kicking me out." I press my lips together to stop a laugh from coming out. At first, Gel didn't take too kindly to my brothers' jabs and ruthless comments. Not that I'm surprised, they ARE Dad's children. However, after a couple of days, I'm surprised that instead of getting angry and taki

