This was Harlow school for girls. My name was Shannon Barlow. Oh what a horrible name. I wanted my name. But I couldn't have it. I wasn't allowed to. I couldn't. At least I got to keep my laptop. Father knew I wouldn't be able to part without it. You see he worked with the population police.

I hated school. I loathed it. At least I did, until I found the door. That night I snuck out. I breathed the cool autumn breeze. I froze when I saw a shadow walking toward the woods. Then I saw more. They were all about my size, at least most were. I tip toed over when I saw a bunch of kids.

I was a very courageous girl you see. I stepped out from my hiding place. "Um...why are you guys out here?" I noticed some girls I had met, well, seen. "We're not supposed to be out here." I said nervously. They all stared at me.

I scanned them all until I looked into his eyes. I swallowed. He was handsome. I realized that I had fallen head over heels for this boy. "A-are you guys shadows? Or exnays as I believe the term was?" I asked nervously. The boy stood up. "We are but if you're not we'll have to hurt you."

"I'm one. I swear. My name is..." I froze again. Could I trust them? "My fake name is Shannon." I said. I wasn't lying but if they wanted to they couldn't use it against me. "I'm Lee." The boy said "Well my fake name is. You can call me L." He said.

That night we talked for hours. I felt at home. Then it was time to go. We left two at a time. One girl and one boy. Then it was Lee and I left. For a moment we stared at each other. "I'm Luke" he said all the sudden. "I'm Victoria. Vic for short." I said just as quick. And from then on I knew he had liked me too. At least that's what I think.

As we began walking, he kissed my cheek then we separated. I made my way back to my dorm. And that night I dreamed of Luke and me.