Familiar Territory (Cat)

[Liam & Logan Griffiths]

Liam and Logan were almost hidden completely by the pile of books on the table in front of them. Any other college student might have spent their day off from class catching up or sleep or running out for beer for the night. But the twins had never been typical students. Time off from class gave them a chance to visit the Hammel library, which they felt had better a better selection than either the community college or the university.

Although they were studying psychology, today most of the books dealt with the subject of literature. They were planning to get their American Lit final out of the way early in the semester so they would have the time to pursue other areas of study.

They had also brought a few fliers to hang up around the school, offering tutoring services. Although their fellow college mates were more willing to pay for someone to just do the homework without bothering to actually learn anything, the brothers were hoping some of the students here at Hammel would feel differently.

Lunch break? Liam asked, starting to pile up the books they had already been through.

Sounds good, Logan said. Let’s try that new Chinese place?

The twins smiled slightly, knowing that they had both been craving sweet and sour chicken for the past day. Being gestalts sometimes there was no need to say something out loud for their other half to already know it.

Carrying an armload of books back to the shelves, Logan stumbled and almost dropped a book or two onto one of the students. Sorry he said to the girl. Liam, who was right behind him with his own stack of books stopped short to avoid hitting his brother.

Looks like the library is popular today he commented.

That’s always a pleasant surprise. Logan added.

It’s nice to see this place still gets some use. It’s nice to see this place still gets some use.

[Catherine Novella]

Cat was hiding today. She had no work, no classes, and no where to be. She was going to hole herself up somewhere and hide in the library. It was better then in her room. She didn't know any of her roommates and didn't particularly want to get to know them. It seemed her roommates kept changing and Cat didn't want to have to keep the introductions every times. Instead she kept to herself and didn't involve herself with her roommates beings.

The library proved the perfect place to hide. It was almost deserted today and that fact alone made her happy. No one to bug her and no one to be loud. She might finally be able to get what she needed to get done done. Read. The day was entirely dedicated t reading, and no matter what she wouldn't be deterred from that goal.

She had been holed up in one of the blue chairs she liked so much and was completely comfortable just sitting there and reading. That was until something embarrassing happened. Cat's stomach growled. And boy was it loud. She was certain almost everyone could here it. Good thing the library was almost deserted.

It was time for lunch. Cat stood ready to go to the desk and collect the peanut butter and jelly sandwich she had. It was incredibly yummy and something even she was not able to mess up.

Since yes, Cat is utterly useless int he kitchen. Honestly, you would think they would know enough to not let her in there anymore.

One would think that the institute officials would realize it after she caused a mini fire. And grey smoke coming out of the windows. No, they just didn't learn.

She was walking towards the front when a book came dropping down on her. slowly she picked up the book, rubbing it slowly hoping it was ok. She turned to the person responsible and blinked as she saw double. Oh wait they were twins weren't they. She slowly handed the book back to the one on the left. "It is all right."

When the one talked, Cat looked around. "It's not that crowded... I like it more when it's less crowded. It's easier to read."

Then the other spoke and Cat's eyes drifted to him. "It is good that others use the library... If they didn't I wouldn't have a job." Cat had to smile, the patrons were what kept the library going and as long as she was interning there it wouldn't do to not like the patrons. There was no complaining.

Then the two spoke together. Oh, they were geslats. That made more sense. Cat nodded slightly. "It's my favorite place."