The Brilliant Twin

The mysterious guy

Scarlett

I ran to the washroom and washed my face. I don't know what is wrong with me...this is the first time I have cried in school and it is also the first time I don't know the answer to a question. I can't be thinking like this I need to be strong and I need to apologize to William. I put on a beautiful smile on my face and decided that now I will work hard and return to my best self who was the best at both sports and studies.

I walked out of the washroom and saw William looking towards me, standing by a locker which was next to mine. I made my way towards him and said "Hi William, I am sorry, you had to witness that, I was not myself"

He smiled at me and I instantly melted. " It's ok, I understand"

He thought for a second "If you don't mind my asking, what were you so upset about?"

I was a little taken back by this question" Umm...I guess Rose already told you about me being a perfectionist, so it feels bad when you know you are not yourself"

I was saved by Rose or else I would have to explain further and well let's just say I am not so good at trusting people even when it comes to the boy I like, who made her way towards us. " Hi William and Scarlett, what are you guys talking about"

Before William could answer I quickly replied " It's nothing", then looking at William I said "I guess I should go I have football practice and if I don't go all girls will kill me"

I quickly smiled at Rose and Blair and started to go but not before I heard Rose tell William"You know she is the captain" I couldn't help but smirk.

After school, I made my way to the cemetery and ran to my parent's grave. It was sort of my mini-workout.

As I approached the grave I sat next to it and started thinking about that night. A tear rolled down my cheek. I wiped it telling myself to get a grip. 

My eyes wandered, and I jumped as I saw a crow on my parent's tomb, staring at me. It seemed as if the eyes were all black, sinking into my soul. I began to get the creeps, so I shooed it away.

Just as I turned, the same crow appeared as the fog began surrounding me.

I took my bag and began running from the grave. Not paying attention I tripped over a tree stump, falling. Wincing I slowly stood up, feeling a presence.

Getting up I looked up to see William. Why is he here?

"Hey," he said casually. "H-hi, um were you following me?" I asked 

"No I just saw you fall," he said

"So you just happened to be in a cemetery?" I said

"I am visiting, I have family here," he slowly replied.

Wow, now I feel like total crap for saying that, I should stop doubting people. "I'm sorry, I'm just a paranoid person. I mean there was a crow, fog and-"

I quickly stopped my blabbing, replacing it with an awkward smile.

He chuckled and continued talking, " Umm..you are drenched in sweat??"

"umm..ya I ran from school to here, it's like my mini workout"

" So you are not only a perfectionist but also a fitness freak"

"yup, that is me...I like to be strong and fit" I say sheepishly 

" I am impressed," he says trying to flirt

"Well, I am going to the grill now or Clary, Rose, and Blair will kill me, would you like to come and maybe make some friends," I said returning the favor.

"yes," he said shyly.

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Mystic Grill

Rose

"His name is William Herondale. He lives with his uncle up in the old Herondale Mansion. He hasn't lived here since he was a kid. Military Family so they moved around a lot. He's a Gemini and his favorite color is blue." Clary says. Blair, Clary, and I are at Mystic Grill, one of the only restaurants around. 

"You got all of that in one day?" I question, impressed. 

"Oh please, Rose I got that all between third and fourth period. We're planning a June wedding." She sighs dreamily before she walks away to see Toby. Her on and off boyfriend and one of Aaron's friends.

Blair and I roll our eyes we walk over to Aaron. 

"Hey, Aaron."

"Hey, Rose" 

"How's Scarlet doing?" he asks 

"Our parents died. How do you think she doing, Aaron? It's only been 4 months and you know she is physically and mentally strong but still, she feels grief most deeply. After all, she was. also in the car with them." I said feeling grief myself for remembering my parents.

"Has she said anything about me?" I surely not gonna answer that. I know Scarlett doesn't like Aaron that way anymore but I won't be the one to hurt him, he is one of my best friends.

"Oh, no. We are so not getting in the middle. You pick up the phone and call her." Blair said looking at my expression.

"I feel weird calling her. She broke up with me."

"Give it some more time," I said hoping to calm him down

Then we see Scarlett and William walk-in...She looks happy, she deserves to be happy but that doesn't mean I don't feel bad for Aaron.

"More time, huh?" Aaron says sarcastically

Blair 

William and Scarlett walk into the grill and came and sat by me, Rose and Clary.

"So you were born in Kenwood hills?" Clary questions William, the five of us now seated at a table. Look at her, pretending she doesn't already know. I can't help but smile.

"Yes, I moved when I was still young," William says. We are all sitting at a table listening to Clary interrogating William.

"Any parents?" She continues.

"They passed away." William states. What a small world we live in.

"I'm sorry," Scarlett says. "Any siblings?"

"None that I talk too. I live with my uncle." He replies. I would probably interested if Clary hadn't said that earlier. Everyone was silent for a few moments.

"William. If you're new here that must mean you don't know about the party." Clary states breaking the silence.

He looks at Scarlett and asks "Are you going?" She shrugs and the color drains from her face. She was probably going to decline because of the last party she went to, but before she could decline.

"Of course she is," I and Rose answered at the same time for her. Scarlett glares then smiles at us. "It's tradition."

William 

They were both so different, Rose had a softness and timidness about her. From the moment I met Rose I knew she was nothing like Katherine, my past love a hundred years ago. But then there was Scarlett, she looks exactly like Katherine. Well except for the eyes, Katherine had brown eyes just like Rose but Scarlett has very captivating blue eyes. She is independent, perfectionist, strong just like Katherine. However, her breakdown at school made me realize that she very sensitive, and selfless, which is nothing like Katherine.

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