Chapter 30: Chapter 30: More Fitting In

This was fantastic. All of a sudden I actually had a friend. Me. Or, at least, the beginnings of one. Things were definitely looking up. I practically bounded up the stairs to my room, almost knocking over my sister on the top step.

When she saw me grinning, she smiled back. I hugged her impulsively, my good mood just too much to keep to myself.

Naturally, Meira took full advantage.

"I love you, Syd." She beamed up at me, amber eyes glowing.

"I love you too, Meems."

"No, I really love you." She clasped her little hands in front of her chest and spun in a circle. "Really, really."

How obvious was she? It made me laugh.

"Okay," I said, "what do you want?

"Ice cream!" She bounced on her toes, clapping and giggling.

I hesitated one moment before remembering the coast was clear. Since I didn't have to worry about being picked on anymore, the prospect of visiting the local hangout didn't seem so daunting.