How to: Survive an Alien Invasion

"A-Are you an alien?" One of the boys questioned tentatively.

"Not that I know of." I cracked a small tentative smile. The boy who hadn't said anything, returned my smile with one of his own, then proceeded to turn to the others.

"I don't know about you guys, but I sure as hell don't want her for an enemy." He laughed, approaching me with something that resembled excitement. "What do you say? Allies?" He stuck out his hand to me.

I reached out my hand hesitantly. "Allies," I murmured while cautiously shaking his hand.

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