My Candy Love:
"Hello, my name is Kizume Fuego. I look forward to the rest of the school year with you all". Everytime the teacher asks me to introduce myself it's been the same thing. Like an automated message it doesn't require any thought. Despite having done this multiple times, there was still a twinge of anxiety standing in front of everyone.
Looking out at my classmates it is a lot more relaxed that some of my previous schools. No dress code, unnatural hair colors were fine, even colored contacts seemed to be acceptable. I suppose it's not a bad thing. Stuffy uniforms had always been uncomfortable and getting up early to look "professional" was a pain.
"Well Kizume you can have the desk next to Melody right here in the front and we hope you enjoy our class and school". Melody raised her hand and I saw her smile change into a frown. I could get why. I probably had a visible expression of horror. The front of the class, furtherest from the door, closest to the teacher. It was pretty much the worse possible desk.
I'll have to apologize to Melody. It wasn't her ,my reaction was directed toward. As the bell rang for lunch to begin I glanced over at the girl next to me. I hadn't taken the time to really look at her since class began. She was a pretty long-haired brenette with blue hair clips to keep some of her hair from falling into her face. A pink ribbon tied neatly around her neck, a bracelet to match. What struck me most of all was she was so composed and put together. A modest blue shirt and a white skirt that was neither promiscuous or granny style.
Once again her face changed from a smile to one I could only associate with concern.
"Sorry for staring at you, Melody right?" She shook my hand with the smile back on her face though now it seemed more forced. "Yes, it's nice to meet you". Her parents chose her name well. Her voice was soft, gentle, and sweet.
"About earlier…I'm just not fond of sitting in the front of class, it has nothing to do with you I promise." Her smile became more relaxed with my explanation and she asked me if I wanted to join her for lunch and possibly a tour around campus. I had been shown around earlier by one of the staff, and explored some on my own, but I was grateful for her company and decided to go with her anyway.
She let me across the hall to another classroom and sat across from a blond boy by the name of Nathaniel. He had more professional attire despite the relaxed school setting, but his behaviour didn't seem nearly as stiff.
Melody introduced me to him and I sat next to her while she talked with Nathaniel. It was a calm atmosphere and no doubt they've known each other for a long time. It was easy to tell though. Girl's intuition had kicked in. Melody liked Nathaniel. It wasn't too surprising though. As she walked me back to class she explained how she serves on the student council with him. I didn't ask if she really liked him, but she spoke so fondly of him it was obvious. Even when we ventured to other topics somehow it could always lead back to a conversation featuring Nathaniel.
It was sweet. Tomorrow I look forward to another day. Melody says she'll help me decide on a club and introduce me to some of her other friends.
While she goes to a student council meeting it's my turn to head home. A decent first day at Sweet Amoris High.