Getting off the Ground

Disclaimer: Don't own Yu Gi Oh! If I did, I wouldn't have let 4kids dub the series!!!

CHAPTER 1- New faces

I don't know what to do anymore, I thought as I walked down the crowded hallways of Domino High School. Life seems so dull and boring. I mean everyday is the same thing. Wake up, get ready for school and what is the point. I feel like there has to be something more. I saw one of my friends, and so I waved, she responded with a solemn nod. I don't have many friends, but the ones I do have are way to serious, and way too preoccupied with schoolwork to care about anything else. I wouldn't even call them friends! More like acquaintances. Whatever! My father always says all you have is yourself in the real world, he always told me friends were a waste of time; maybe he's right.

My thoughts were then interrupted, as I saw a flash of blonde hair and was knocked off my feet.

"EH! Watch it," the boy yells. He looked up and then said, "Are you ok? I didn't mean to bang into you. I... "

Then I realized I had tears in my eyes "I can't take this anymore" I said then I got up and ran away.

I just ran. I felt lost, and like something was missing. Things didn't feel right. I wasn't quite sure where I was going, but it didn't matter. I was outside now, and I sat down on some near by bleachers and watched a group of Jacques play gym, hmm, they seemed to be having fun. Then I realized I was skipping class. Shit! I was supposed to have a science test now! Oh well. It didn't matter! I felt as if I had nothing to live for. But It'll get better, it has to I told myself.

"Hey! I'm talking to you"

"Huh" I said out aloud. I turned around to see the blonde I met earlier.

"You left your bag in the hall way" he said

"Oh." I did not even realize I left it there.

"Look I'm sorry," he said scratching his head "It was an accident I didn't mean to make you cry"

"No, it's not you, I've been stressed out for a long time now, and I sort of just burst."

"Well you shouldn't do that, it's bad for you! Me, I'm laid back, I'm not going to let no school stress me out!"

I laughed.

"I'm Joey, what's your name?"

"Trinity" I replied.

"Wicked! Like that chick from the Matrix [1]! She kicks ass!!"

I laughed nervously "Well I can't do any moves like that, but who knows maybe if we were in the matrix..." Joey lifted one eyebrow. I guess he was confused.

"Yeah I didn't really get it. I mean first she was all hot and shit, then she was all dirty and then she was dieing and..."

He continued to talk. He didn't seem very bright, but I was glad to finally see someone who wasn't so serious about everything. He made me smile.

"...and that 'Mr. Anderson' guy, what was his problem, like dude, his name is Neo!"

"We're both missing class right now." I said

"Weh! I was planning on skipping anyway." Joey said.

"But you're in my science class, right? We're both missing that big test as we speak!"

"WHAT! FUCK! I can't believe I forgot"

I laughed.

"What's so funny? I'm getting a 51% in that class!"

I laughed again.

"How about I help you study," I offered, "We can stay here for the rest of the period, then we can beg for a chance to take the test after school?"

"Alright! Deal! But I owe you. So what can I help you with?" Joey asked

"Believe me Joey, you've already helped me more then you know."

-------Joey's POV--------

Trinity was pretty cool. She was kind of hot too, but I could tell she didn't need some guy hitting on her at the moment. She needed a friend to help her lighten up a bit, and I was just the guy for the job! But anyway, she was a great teacher because I was actually beginning to understand Chemistry. We studied for the rest of the period, and by the end of it I felt pretty confident with the subject (never thought I'd say that), and Trinity was also beginning to loosen up a bit. We both had lunch then, so we walked together to the cafeteria.

"See Joey, your not stupid at all!" she said, probably the first person to say that. "If you would just listen in class more, instead of making paper airplanes and flicking notes to...what's his name?"

"Oh, you mean the guy who sits in the back, yea that's Tristan. Come on" I said as we walked into the caf. "I'll introduce you to my friends."

She looked really happy now. I like to think I made a difference!

"Hey Joey! Over here!" my spiky haired friend called out, Trinity and me walked over.

"Alright!" I said "time for the introductions! Ok this is Yugi, Tea, and Tristan. Guys this is Trinity."

"Hey!" she replied

"Oh wicked like from that Matrix movie" said Tristan.

"Hehe, yea..." Trinity said, she seemed a little nervous now

There wasn't much room to sit, since we arrived in the caf late, but Tristan did not hesitate to make some room. He threw his bag aside and I tried to sit down but instead he pushed me aside. "Not you, the lady!!"

Trinity blushed and sat down beside Tristan. I punched Tristan in the arm [OW! WHAT WAS THAT FOR], then I pushed some people aside and made myself a seat beside Tea. "So Trin... mind if I call you Trin you're in my science class right?" then Tristan stopped once he met my gaze. I gave him the stop- hitting-on-my-girl look, and he immediately understood.

"...Uh so is Joey! Hahaha!" he laughed fearfully. "That reminds me, Joey you weren't in class." He looked at Trinity, "neither were you, you guys missed a killer test! Where were you guys anyway?"

Trinity looked down and hid her face, I could she didn't want anyone to know about her crying and all.

"Well," I explained, "I was worried about the test and Trin here, agreed to help me study" My explanation was lame, and I don't think it explained much, but anyway, it worked.

"And we're gonna talk to Mrs. Beacon after school about writing it then" Trin added in.

"Oh, whatever man!" Tristan was obviously loosing interest in the conversation

"Anyways Joey, since when do you care about marks?" Yugi asked

"I CARE!"... well the rest of the conversation isn't important.

------------Trinity's POV---------------

I was laughing non-stop! Joey, Yugi, Tea, and Tristan seemed like really great friends. I noticed that Joey and Tristan were very alike, I could tell from the first thing Tristan said to me. Tea and I both had Visual Art now, so the guys walked us to our class and waited with us until the bell rang.

"HEY!" Joey bumped into some guy with slick hair and sunglasses (he must do that a lot).

"Yo Guy watch the threads!" the guy yelled. He walked away as Joey and Tristan made-fun of him.

"Oh my god! That guy is the biggest Gino![2] Uns uns uns gino!" Joey.mocked

"Yo Guy check out my rims" Tristan added

"You guys are so judgmental!!" Tea chased Tristan and Joey around the hallway. It was actually quite funny! It was just one of those days that turned out to be really fun...those days that I wasn't use to.

"Are they always like this?" I asked Yugi

"Hehe yea, don't' worry you'll get use to it."

[Ring ring!]

"Oh shit!" and with that the three of them ran to class.

[1] Don't own The Matrix or any of its characters (obviously!), if I did I'd have definitely changed that damn ending!!! but back to the point....

[2] Ginos are an odd species of human who are often found in parking lots with their Honda civics or sooped up cars listening to beats and freestyle, lol u'd have to live where I do to understand...(nothing against any ginos who may be reading, I actually like beats sometimes, ok u know what nvm....)

Ok so this is my first fanfic! I love to write its fun! So we'll have to see how this story goes. Hope you like it! Any suggestions what so ever go ahead! I'm, hear to listen.