The next day Reena was walking around, looking on at all the humans living their lives. It was obvious that their living conditions weren’t the best, dust covered everything and mother’s tried their best to keep their temporary homes and children clean. The men found work for themselves. Whether it was gardening or expanding.

The women without children did laundry and cooked. The kids who were old enough went to a makeshift school.

Reena found herself here and was surprised to see the NU’EST boys there amongst other teenage boys.

Where are the girls?

The male teacher looked up and seemed surprised. “What is an alien doing here?”

The boys turned around and grimaced when their eyes landed on her.

“I was just seeing how the humans were faring.”

“Just fine.” A rude teenager commented.

“I see that. Humans are very resourceful creatures.”

“We’re not animals…Calling us creatures.” Another had snide.

“I didn’t mean it that way-“

“I think it’s best if you leave.” The teacher interjected.

Reena bowed and stepped out.

JR watched her leave. He didn’t like the hurt expression she had had on her face. She was just being curious…JR caught himself. Just because you’ve talked to her doesn’t mean you should soften towards that…creature. He used the same word she had used. JR turned around and stared at the ground. That’s all she is…is a thing. A monster.

After the school moment Reena went to the garden area where many human women and girls were working.

Here are the females.

They couldn’t go to school because they were required to feed and take care of the men.

Reena walked up and knelt next to one woman with a baby strapped to her back. “Let me help.” As soon as her skin touched the woman’s she jolted back.

“I don’t need your help.” She sneered and picked up her basket, moving.

Reena’s shoulders dropped and she sighed.

Nothing I do works.

“Pst.” Reena glanced behind her and saw a girl she recognized waving her over.

“What is it?”

“You might as well give up on those older women. They didn’t give a crap about you aliens.” She lifted her face and Reena gasped.

“I ran into you. You’re Ariel.”

The girl smiled. “You remember. I’m surprised. Unfortunately I don’t remember yours.”

Reena good naturally smiled. “It’s Reena.”

She nodded. “What are you doing here anyways?”

“I want to help, in some way. But I can’t find work.”

“That’s not surprising.” She said, rising with h