I was totally breathless and frightened as I shook lightly in Natalie's hand.

"Well, you're new here, right?" she asked again, I nodded. "Why don't I introduce you to some of my friends?"

"What? No!" I shrieked.

"Oh cmon, theyre friendly, you gotta come out of your shell sometime, Alex" Natalie insisted.

"No please! Not like this! Not while I'm tiny!" I screamed, but it was no use, Natalie was transporting me across the way to meet some of the other girls. At least they wouldnt know who I really was, but I didn't want to be seen like this - I really just wanted to be cured.

First, she introduces me to her friend,