Chapter .40.

A certain darkness is needed,  to see the stars *** ~ATLAS~ I walked aimlessly down the dirt road. Hands folding inside my black jacket, humming tunelessly. Signs of fall already invaded the trees as the color changed and fell around me. I heard the sound of an approaching car behind me, and without turning, moved more to the side of the road. However the sounds of dirt under tire slowed down and I glanced to my side to see a small truck ease beside me. "Hey Atlas," Quinn grinned at me, looking me up and down. I nodded my head politely. "Hello." In terms of relationship, Quinn and I had none. She didn't let that stop her though. I always wondered if perhaps she was jealous that I would occasionally seek Lilah. Though they were twins, the two girls had opposite personalities. I never saw Quinn without makeup adorning her face, and the latest style of clothing dressing her. She seemed to always be surrounded by a gaggle of