My father dropped me off at the school. I believe it was a cool March day, but i really dont remember that well. The school was HUGE. People were crowding around outside. I couldnt get a moment to look, but i was forced to when i saw a group of boys and girls dancing on the pavement. They were dressed like hipsters, all clad in plaid and such. i was stunned. Never before have i seen anything like it. No one at any of my old schools would dare dance, in fear of being suspended. Even the best of the best wouldnt be so brave as to do what they were doing. I fixed my backpack slightly, my bag in my hands and a nervous look on my face. The crowd cheered as the routine ended and the students scattered, all except for me. I was the only one who was standing there, looking stupid as ever. I turned around and walked inside. I couldnt get it out of my head, but this school was far far far more different then anywhere i had gone to before. I looked down at myself, a skinny strawberry blonde with knobby knees showing as i wore a bright blue skirt and a teeshirt that was tight around my small boobs. I was freaking out on the inside. I pulled out my phone, looking through my contacts, almost ready to call my mom and say this was a mistake. but that wasnt what i wanted. I was meant to be a singer. An actress...something like that anyways. I had to move on. i needed to at least find on friend to make during the day. that would be nice anyways.
I pulled a paper out of my bag. First class was...improv. Easy enough. I followed the map i had been sent in the mail by the school to my first class. Instantly, i was standing in front of the door, being pushed out of the way by students as they walked their way into the class. I felt bad, but i had to move on. I walked inside, looking around quickly. i saw very few students. I just had a seat in the first seat i saw in the back. I put my bag down and looked through my phone. it was a bad habit i had. Just looking through old texts. My friends had all sent me goodbye messages from my last school in Brighton, North Carolina. Cassie, Becky, Gia, Suzanne. All girls i missed very much. What was i gonna do in this new school. i shrugged. Do the same thing you do in all your old schools girl. Just go in with a nice friendly smile and friends will come with time.
-Hey, thats my seat.- a hard voice came from behind me. A girl who had long brown hair with blue streaks looked at me, very mean i must say, meaner then most. She looked at me and put her bag down as she kicked mine away. -Move it.-
She glared, her boyfriend, who caught my eye in an instant, looked away shyly. My heart started pounding in that instant...
-Did you not just hear what i said? I know your the new girl, so im gonna make it really simple, move or this will be the last time you set foot in this room.- she said, snapping me out of the transe i was in. I blushed and picked up my bags and moved. I stood in the corner of the room, watching people come in. She looked back at me...i didnt like the looks of it either. So i looked down, but my eyes set back on the boy she was with. He was taller, black longer hair. He was good looking, but very quiet as i could tell from just looking at him. it made me nervous. What was i doing?
As the bell rang and everyone got into their seats, i took an empty one in the front of the class. The teacher walked in. He was an odd one at that. Standing there barefoot and drinking milk from a coconut. I was shocked and a little displeased by that sight. no teacher at my old school would EVER do that.
-So as all of you know, your skits were due today, and we also have a new student with us today.- I shot a look at the teacher. -Lets give a warm welcome to...- He looked at me as if i was to finish the sentance. I stood up, feeling my knees wobbling and my nervousness taking shape in front of me as i blushed.
-I-I'm Kelly Taylor.- I said, my voice shaking.
-Sikowitz...- suddenly the girl from before said as she stood up. -i think before we do our skits today, we should make the new girl...ahem sorry Kelly, here feel welcome. How about a little improv skit to get her going?-
-Thats very...um...thoughtful of you Jade.- He said, standing up. -Sounds like an interesting start, why dont we have Kelly, Tori, Beck, and you Jade, go ahead and get up there.- My hands started sweating. But i had to let it go. to be a good actress, one must not let herself be overcome by bad emotions. Only the positive ones in bad situations.
I walked up to the stage and following me was the girl...Jade, her boyfriend, who was looking directly at me (making me sweat even more), and another girl with long brown hair and a darker skin color that made me nearly jealous. We all entered a scene and none of us knew what it was.
-So...- Sikowitz began, sitting in the back. -Does anyone have a scene for these students to begin?-
-A train station!- An african american boy called out of nowhere.
-Excellent Andre. And what are they doing at this train station?-
-Kelly is leaving Beck with her Sister Jade and Tori, her aunt.- A girl with bright red hair looked up and smiled bubbly.
-Annnnnnnd begin!- Sikowitz said.
-Come Rebecca, we are leaving now.- Jade said, pulling on my arm, rougher then needed i must say.
Tori, the other girl, Pulled on my other arm more gently. -Yes, there is no need to see this...this man anymore.-
-But I...i cant just leave him.- I said, sounding rather upset, as if this boy was actually going to have me leaving. This boy was simply gorgous in many ways.
-Its ok Rebecca, i understand that you must leave me, but someday, somewhere, i will find you again and we will be together.- He said, my heart was racing.
I broke free. -Ill miss you Tony, and i will see you again soon.-
Jade grabbed me so hard her nails were ripping into my arm. -Come Rebecca, we are leaving now.- She sounded as if she was griding her teeth. I called out...
-Your hurting me...sister...- i said. The class was in awe.
She let me go as i flew backwards into the arms of her boyfriend, my face completely going red on me. -I promise you Tony, i swear it.-
The class clapped as the scene ended. I looked down at my arm. The skin was a bit broken and bloody. I was getting woozy from the sight of red.
-Are you ok?- Asked the boy..Beck if i remember correctly.
-Fine, Fine Fine...- I stumbled back to my seat. Sitting down, put my head in my hands, hearing a voice that was too familiar now.
-Look at her, shes already going to faint from the limelight.- This really made me angry. But i was a passive child and wouldnt let this get me down. i had to move on.
Sikowitz clapped proudly at our group for this little scene. -Marvolous, simply marvolous!- He said excitedly. -Now lets begin with our projects!-